Aquatics

The Aquatic Center in the Student Recreation Center (SRC) has an 8-lane lap pool, leisure pool, spa and vortex. Patrons may drop-in swim anytime the pool is open. Outside the Aquatic Center, we have a patio with lounge chairs and a small event lawn. Every semester we offer various scheduled activities. The current semester's programs are listed below. The Aquatic Center closes 15 minutes before the closing time of the SRC.

Accommodations
Chair lifts and wheelchairs are available for those who need accommodations. Please notify the equipment issue desk (404-413-1770) 30 minutes prior to your swim.

All Gender Locker Room - ADA Accessible: An all gender locker room is located on the lower level (LL) of the SRC attached to the Aquatic Center. This locker room can be accessed by the main LL hallway and via the Aquatic Center deck. The all gender locker room has disability-inclusive features such as lowered lockers, infant changing station, shower benches and transfer assist bars.

Alumni, Spouses, and adult children of members: To register for programs and services, email [email protected].

Lifeguarding

Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Participants in this American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification course will learn materials both in-person and online (i.e., blended learning).
Pre-requisite skills: Candidates should be able to swim 300 yards continuously while demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing; tread water for two minutes with only the use of legs; and complete a timed diving event.

Course Rates:
$100 for students, $175 for members

Course Dates:
Oct. 4-6 (Fri.-Sun.)
Nov. 1-3 (Fri.-Sun.)

Course Times:
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30-6:30 p.m.
Participants are required to attend all hours of the course, actively engage in all activities, and successfully pass both a written exam and skills assessment.

Adult Swim Lessons

Adult Group Swim Lessons

Swim lessons are designed to promote aquatic safety and progression one-on-one or group instruction. Our primary goal is to teach participants to swim to the best of their ability in a safe and fun environment.

Which class is right for me?

Beginner 1 - Conquer fear of water and learn freestyle stroke in our group Beginner Swim Lessons. Our experienced instructors will guide you through mastering the basics and passing the water competency test with confidence.
Skills - water fear, floating, glides, freestyle stroke, treading water, and water competency test.

Beginner 2 - Dive deeper into your swimming journey with our Beginner 2 Group Swim Lessons! Enhance your freestyle stamina, perfect your treading water technique, and master the graceful breaststroke under the guidance of our expert instructors.
Skills - freestyle stroke, treading water, swim for exercise, breaststroke, and extended water competency test.

Intermediate 1 - Take your swimming to the next level with our Intermediate 1 Group! Refine your freestyle and breaststroke techniques, master the art of treading water, and dive into learning the backstroke and flip turns.
Skills - freestyle, breaststroke, swim for exercise, treading water, backstroke, and flip turns.

Intermediate 2 - Elevate your swimming skills with our Intermediate 2 Group! Build on your existing techniques from Intermediate 1, refine your backstroke and flip turns, and dive deeper into mastering the butterfly and diving.
Skills - freestyle, breaststroke, swim for exercise, treading water, backstroke, flip turns, butterfly, and diving.

Session 1: Sept. 3-Oct. 14

Class	Day	Time	Cost
Beginner 1	Mon./Wed.	4-5 p.m.	$20/$40
Beginner 2	Mon./Wed.	5-6 p.m.	$20/$40
Intermediate 1	Mon./Wed.	6-7 p.m.	$20/$40
Intermediate 1	Tue./Thu.	4-5 p.m.	$20/$40
Beginner 1	Tue./Thu.	5-6 p.m.	$20/$40
Beginner 2	Tue./Thu.	6-7 p.m.	$20/$40
Leisure to Lifeguard	Tue.	4-5 p.m.	FREE
Beginner 1	Sat.	1-2:30 p.m.	$20/$40

Session 2: Oct. 15-Dec. 6

Class	Day	Time	Cost
Beginner 2	Mon./Wed.	4-5 p.m.	$20/$40
Beginner 1	Mon./Wed.	5-6 p.m.	$20/$40
Intermediate 1	Mon./Wed.	6-7 p.m.	$20/$40
Intermediate 2	Tue./Thu.	4-5 p.m.	$20/$40
Beginner 2	Tue./Thu.	5-6 p.m.	$20/$40
Beginner 1	Tue./Thu.	6-7 p.m.	$20/$40
Beginner 1	Sat.	1-2:30 p.m.	$20/$40

No Classes: Sept. 2, Nov. 25-30

Refunds
Group swim lesson clinics that have not met the minimum enrollment requirements will be cancelled, and refunds will be issued. Participants will be notified via their email regarding any class notifications.

Private Swim Lessons

Interested in private lessons? Begin by purchasing a swim assessment package and add on your desired number of 45-minute lessons. Lessons are scheduled at the mutual meeting time of instructors and participants. Packages must be used in their entirety by the end of the semester in which they were purchased. Unused lessons do not roll over to consecutive semesters.

Package	Cost
Initial Swim Assessment	$35/$40
1 Lesson	$15/$20
4 Lessons	$50/$70
8 Lessons	$80/$120

Swim Development Clinics

Are you a recreational swimmer looking to advance your lap swimming skills? Join our FREE stroke development clinics to fine-tune your intermediate swimming skills.

Session 1

Class	Date	Time	Cost
Freestyle	Sept. 12	4-5 p.m.	Free
Breaststroke	Sept. 26	4-5 p.m.	Free
Backstroke	Oct. 3	4-5 p.m.	Free

Session 2

Class	Date	Time	Cost
Butterfly	Oct. 17	4-5 p.m.	Free
Flip Turns	Nov. 7	4-5 p.m.	Free
Diving	Nov. 21	4-5 p.m.	Free

Special Programming

At the heart of our aquatic programs we believe that swimming should be fun! Special programs are free to all recreation members. Have a suggestion for a future program? Share with us at [email protected].

Time Trials, Mock-Meet
Curious about competitive swimming? Join us on deck to learn about the competitive sport and put yourself to the test. Will you have the top time?
Thursday, Sept. 12	6-8 p.m.	Cost: Free
Dive In Movie Night
Join us for a movie night at the aquatic center. Play games, eat snacks, and grab a floatie! In Collaboration with Spotlight Programs Board and Counseling.
Thursday, Oct. 10	5-8 p.m.	Cost: Free
Cultural Waves: Swim & Discuss
Join our special topic dialogue event with Cultures, Communities, & Inclusion and Counseling. Enhance your swimming skills while engaging in group discussions on experiences in the water, addressing stigmas, fears, and stereotypes. All recreation members are welcome to participate in this conversation.
Thursday, Nov. 14	5:30-7 p.m.	Cost: Free