Campus Recreation - Aquatics - Western Illinois University

Aquatics

The Aquatics Center is a fully accessible facility staffed with friendly, professional lifeguards who ensure a safe and positive aquatic environment. We are open in the early morning, at noon, and in the late afternoon/early evening for your convenience. The facility includes a 25-yard pool, an 8-person whirlpool, a sauna, and adjacent locker rooms. Informal recreation activities such as water basketball, open swimming, water aerobics, and lap swimming are offered. The Aquatics Center provides a variety of water fitness equipment and is ADA compliant.

Summer 2008 Aquatics Schedule

This schedule does not reflect breaks and holidays.

	Lap/Open Swim	Family Swim
Monday	11:00am-1:00pm; 4:00-6:00pm
Tuesday	11:00am-1:00pm; 4:00-6:00pm
Wednesday	11:00am-1:00pm; 4:00-6:00pm
Thursday	11:00am-1:00pm; 4:00-6:00pm
Friday	11:00am-1:00pm; 4:00-6:00pm
Saturday	9:00am-11:00am
Sunday	11:00am-1:00pm	11:00am-1:00pm

*Aqua Fitness Classes take precedence over Lap/Open Swim.

Programs

Family Swim
Sundays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Students and University employees are invited to bring their families.
A Spencer SRC membership is not required, however a signed waiver with a valid WIU ID is needed.
Children must be accompanied by a parent at all times.
No one under the age of 16 is allowed to use the whirlpool or sauna - no exceptions!

Lap Swimming

Three lanes are designated for lap swimming during the morning and noon Open Swims.

Private Rentals

Pool rentals are available throughout the semester, pending approval.
There are fees associated with the rental of the Aquatics Center and lifeguards
Requests for the Aquatics Center may be made by filling out a Campus Recreation Facility Request Form at least 72 hours prior to the requested time.

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