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Our Pools
Franklin Street Gym has a 25 yard, 6 lane and 4 to 12 foot depth pool.
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MCV Aquatic Center's pool is 25 meters in length and has 6 lanes, with a 4 to 5 foot depth.
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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.
Dive-in Movies
We provide free food and beverages, you watch a movie from the comfort of our pools.
Find out more about our Dive-in Movies.
Lifeguard & Water Safety Courses
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.
Find out more about our Lifeguard Courses.
Swimming Classes
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.
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Swim the James River Incentive Program
Jump in and take the challenge! Receive prizes for every 15 miles you complete along the James River by swimming laps.
Find out more about our Swim the James River Incentive Program.
For the safety of our members, 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.