Aquatics
Dive into Rec Sports Aquatics, where you can improve your skills in the water! At Rec Sports Aquatics, you can get certified in various levels of scuba, learn how to swim, become a lifeguard serving your fellow Aggies, or simply relax in one of the five pools we have at the Student Rec Center. Pool schedules are posted weekly to our website, so ensure you stay updated on all things Aquatics. See you in the water!
Programs & Classes
Explore Rec Sports Aquatics programs designed to build skills, enhance fitness and promote water safety for all experience levels. From instructional classes to certification opportunities, there is something for everyone to stay active and confident in the water.
This is an American Red Cross Learn to Swim program for adult swimmers. Learn to Swim with our certified instructors; we are open to any level of swimming ability. All lessons are in the instructional pool. Registration for lessons ends the day prior to the first day of each session.
| Package | Registration Dates | Start Date | Location | Day/Time | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE WEEK: Adult Learn-to-Swim | Sunday, Jan 4 – Sunday, Jan 11 | Monday, Jan 12 | Instructional Pool | Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs: 6:30pm – 7:30pm | FREE | Register Here |
| Package #1: Adult Learn-to-Swim | Monday, Jan 12 – Sunday, Feb 1 | Monday, Feb 2 | Instructional Pool | Mon/Wed 6:30pm – 7:30pm | $85* / $100** | Register Here |
| Package #1: Adult Learn-to-Swim | Monday, Jan 12 – Sunday, Feb 1 | Monday, Feb 2 | Instructional Pool | Tues/Thurs 7:45pm – 8:45pm | $85* / $100** | Register Here |
| Package #2: Adult Learn-to-Swim | Monday, Mar 2 – Sunday, Mar 15 | Monday, Mar 16 | Instructional Pool | Mon/Wed 6:30pm – 7:30pm | $85* / $100** | Register Here |
| Package #2: Adult Learn-to-Swim | Monday, Mar 2 – Sunday, Mar 15 | Monday, Mar 16 | Instructional Pool | Tues/Thurs 7:45pm – 8:45pm | $85* / $100** | Register Here |
*member price / ** non-member price
Sign up for American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification training at Rec Sports. Commit to working as a lifeguard for at least one semester at Rec Sports and get certified for free! Member pricing for this blended learning format is $250 and non-member pricing is $300. Non-members can register in person at Member Services at the Rec. Participants will need to complete an online classroom activity before the first night of class.
| Class | Registration Dates | Start Date | Location | Day/Time | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeguard Certification: Course 1 | Monday, Jan 12 – Wednesday, Jan 21 | Friday, Jan 30 | Pool Classroom | Friday: 4pm – 9pm Saturday: 10am – 9pm Sunday: 12pm – 9pm | $250* / $300** | Register Here |
*member price / ** non-member price
Sign up for American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification training at Rec Sports. Commit to working as a lifeguard for at least one semester at Rec Sports and get certified for free! Member pricing for this blended learning format is $250 and non-member pricing is $300. Non-members can register in person at Member Services at the Rec. Participants will need to complete an online classroom activity before the first night of class.
| Class | Registration Dates | Start Date | Location | Day/Time | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced SCUBA, Check out dive only | Monday, Aug 25 – Monday, Sep 15 | Saturday, Sep 20 | Blue Lagoon, Huntsville, TX | Sat/Sun: All Day | $325* / $375** | Register Here |
| Basic SCUBA, Check out dive only | Monday, Aug 25 – Monday, Oct 13 | Saturday, Oct 18 | Blue Lagoon, Huntsville, TX | Sat/Sun: All Day | $295* / $340** | Register Here |
| Basic SCUBA, Check out dive only | Monday, Aug 25 – Monday, Oct 20 | Saturday, Oct 25 | Blue Lagoon, Huntsville, TX | Sat/Sun: All Day | $295* / $340** | Register Here |
| Rescue Diver, Check out dive only | Monday, Aug 25 – Monday, Oct 27 | Saturday, Nov 1 | Blue Lagoon, Huntsville, TX | Sat/Sun: All Day | $350* / $405** | Register Here |
| Basic SCUBA, Check out dive only | Monday, Aug 25 – Monday, Oct 27 | Saturday, Nov 1 | Blue Lagoon, Huntsville, TX | Sat/Sun: All Day | $295* / $340** | Register Here |
*member price / ** non-member price
Sign up for American Red Cross private swim lessons with our certified instructors. Each registered lesson includes four sessions, with each session lasting 30 minutes. Lessons are offered between 6:30 and 9 p.m. on specified dates and are scheduled based on participant and instructor availability.
Participants are paired with a dedicated instructor who will guide them through their selected lesson period. Open to swimmers of all ages and skill levels, these sessions allow you to set personal goals and work closely with our instructors to reach and exceed them.
Interested in becoming a lifeguard?
Want to become a lifeguard but aren’t certified? Commit to working one semester with Aquatics and get CERTIFIED FOR FREE! To learn more about getting certified for FREE, email rec-aquatics@tamu.edu.
Swim Schedule & Pools
Swim Schedule
- The Dive Spa will be available from Monday – Friday, 9am – 2pm ONLY.
- When there is inclement weather, the outdoor pool, 50-meter pool, and dive spa will be CLOSED. Rec Swim will take place in the indoor lap pool.
Hours subject to change.
50-Meter Pool
The 50-meter pool is designed for both competitive and recreational use, measuring 50 meters by 25 yards and holding 822,000 gallons of water. With depths from 7 to 9 feet, temperatures between 78 and 80 degrees and accessible chair lifts, it accommodates up to 519 people.
Cain Outdoor Pool
The Cain Outdoor Pool offers a refreshing place to relax and stay active, featuring a beach-style entry, lap lanes, water basketball and volleyball, and a children’s play area, all in a comfortable 78–81 degree environment designed for both recreation and relaxation.
Day Spas
The aquatics area features two spas for relaxation: a general-use spa holding 10 people in 1,750 gallons and a dive pool spa holding 8 people in 1,446 gallons, both 4-by-4 yards, nearly 3 feet deep and maintained at 102–104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Deep Dive Well
The Natatorium features a 17-foot-deep dive well that doubles as an eight-lane, 25-meter pool. It includes diving platforms from 1 to 10 meters, holds 568,000 gallons of water, and maintains a temperature of 80 to 82 degrees. Accessible chair lifts are available to ensure the space is inclusive for all users.
Indoor Lap Pool
This eight-lane, 25-yard indoor lap pool measures 25 by 16 yards, holds 147,700 gallons and accommodates up to 320 people with a 4-foot depth and 79–81 degree temperatures, providing a dedicated space for recreational and competitive lap swimming with flexibility for large meets and events.
Instructional Pool
The Instructional Pool is designed for swim lessons and aquatic instruction, including scuba training, kayak roll clinics and water aerobics, and features a 20-by-13-yard layout holding 54,000 gallons, accommodating 157 swimmers with an 80–82 degree temperature and accessible 4-foot depth.
Aquatics Staff
Carlos Garcia
Director, Aquatics- cgarcia18@tamu.edu
- (979) 862-4968
Esther Gagawala
Aquatics Operations Coordinator- gagawalaen@tamu.edu
- (979) 862-2088
Nate Skidmore
Aquatics Events & Programs Coordinator- nskidore@tamu.edu
- (979) 845-9672
Kendrick Allmendinger
Aquatics Coordinator- kallmendinger@tamu.edu
- (979) 845-9672