VCU Recreational Sports offers a full-scale aquatics program, serving the whole VCU community. We offer a variety of events at both our pools located on the MCV and Monroe Park Campuses.
Our certification course teaches lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Our lifeguard re-certification course is to give individuals the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skill competency in a challenge format. The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course trains instructor candidates to teach courses in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program. More »
Beginner and intermediate level swim classes are personalized to offer help to adults who want to learn an array of swimming techniques, ranging from overcoming common fears of the water to enhancing stroke proficiency. Children's Swim lessons are offered for children of students, faculty and staff. If you are uncomfortable in a group setting, private lessons offer one–on–one instruction that is proven effective and conducive to learning. More »
Jump in and take the challenge! Receive prizes for every 15 miles you complete along the James River by swimming laps. More »
Water Exercise classes are held in 7 week sessions, along with our Group Exercise Class schedule (link). Shallow water classes are held at MCV Campus Aquatic Center. You do not need to know how to swim to participate in these classes and your head will be above water at all times. Class schedule is available on the right side of this page.
Franklin Street Gym has a 25 yard, 6 lane and 4 to 12 foot depth pool. More »
MCV Aquatic Center's pool is 25 meters in length and has 6 lanes, with a 4 to 5 foot depth. More »
For safety reasons, the pool will close when there is inclement weather in the area. When there is thunder or lightning in the area, the pool will be cleared and closed for 20 minutes.
Water Exercise Class Fall Session II 2009
MCV Campus Aquatic Center
Monday and Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Friday 12:15 - 1:00 pm
MCV Campus Aquatic Center
10th & Turpin St. (828-6100)
Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 9:00 am
11:00 am – 9:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 6:30 pm
*Family Swim during open hours
Sunday 9:00 am – 9:30 pm
Franklin St. Pool
817 West Franklin St. (827-1100)
Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
*Family Swim during open hours
Sunday 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
*Family members under the age of 18 are permitted in all Recreational Sports facilities at no charge when accompanied by a Recreational Sports Member. Family members over the age of 18 will be charged a guest fee of $10. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times and are prohibited from using the Fitness Center.
1200 W. Broad St.
P.O. Box 842029
Richmond, VA 23284-2029
Phone: (804) 827-1100
Email: recsports@vcu.edu