Aquatics
Come splash around and have some fun!
Swimming
On a weekly basis, there are both lap swim and recreational swim times offered at the Rec Center.
Lap swim provides six lanes (slow, medium, fast) of swimming. Patrons must place themselves in a lane based on their swimming ability. All swimmers must swim in a circular pattern within the lane.
Recreational Swim allows patrons to swim at their leisure. Two lanes are available for those wishing to do laps during Recreational Swim hours. The pool has noodles, kickboards, buoys, and life jackets available for use during pool hours.
Please note: Faculty and staff have access to the Rec Center Mon.-Fri. for morning and lunch time lap swims. To acces late afternoon, evening or weekend swims, faculty and staff must have either a valid Fitness Membership or Rec Only Membership.
Aquatic Classes & Lessons
Recreation will be offering instructional aquatic classes (i.e. Aqua Aerobics, children's swim or adult learn to swim) during the Spring Semester 2012.
Swim Lessons
A variety of swim lessons are available for people of all ages.
Family Swim
Family Swim hours are designed to provide Binghamton University students and members an opportunity to recreate with their dependent children and/or spouse (significant other). Hours are offered every weekend throughout the year when classes are in session. Specific times are posted on the rec schedules page.
Family Swim Rules
- Each adult (over 18yrs) University ID card holder with weekend Rec Center access is able to bring 1 other adult guest and no more than 3 children per adult present. (i.e. 1 adult = 3 children max., 2 adults = 6 children max.)
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all times.
- Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult IN the pool.
- Children must adhere to children swim rules posted in pool area and must wear tight fitting rubber pants or specially designed swim diapers in the pool (no regular diapers).
- Please note: Faculty and staff have access to the Rec Center Mon.-Fri. for morning and lunch time workouts only. To bring children for Family Swim, faculty and staff must have either a valid Fitness Membership or Rec Only Membership.
Red Cross Certifications
Each semester a variety of CPR, AED and First Aid classes are offered to the campus community. Every spring semester the calendar also includes a lifeguard recertification class. These classes all have additional fees for all participants and are open to members of the campus community only.
