Open Swim
Alumni Arena and Clark Hall Lap Swim Hours have been updated. These hours are in effect Monday, 5/17 – Friday, 6/25 and will change on Monday, 6/28. Changes in hours will be sent out as this date approaches.
Also just a reminder that the Alumni Arena Pool is long course all summer long. Swimmers not comfortable in deep water should take advantage of the lap swimming at the Clark Hall pool.
Open Swim is for Recreation Members, including current UB Students, Faculty and Staff. Open Swim is not available for Community Members at this time.
Membership is required.
Open Swim/Aquatics Schedule
Diving Well
The Diving Well is closed until further notice.
Come plunge from the diving towers at Alumni Arena!
The Diving Tower has a 1, 3, 5, 7.5, and 10 meter platforms and is generally open:
- Saturdays, 2pm-5pm*
- Sundays, 12pm-3pm*
- All swimmers in the diving well must pass a swim test prior to swimming.
- Use of springboards are reserved for diving practices and meets. (Coaches must be present)
- Use of 7 Meter and 10 Meter platforms are reserved for diving practices and meets. (Coaches must be present)
- Divers must wait for the last diver to clear the entry area before jumping.
- 1 diver on the diving board at a time.
- No double bouncing.
- Divers must jump straight off the board or platform
- The diving well must be observed by at least 1 lifeguard when swimmers are swimming or diving in the diving well.
*schedule subject to change.
Policies
General Policies
- Alumni Arena Natatorium will open no sooner than 5 minutes prior to Recreation Swim.
- 1 Lifeguard is required for every 4.25 swimming lanes that are open for swimming at Alumni Arena Natatorium.
- Minimum of 1 Lifeguard is required for the Clark Hall Natatorium.
- Swimmers must present their Student ID or Recreation Pass prior to swimming.
- Swimmers must wear a swim cap when hair exceeds the length of 1 inch.
- Inflatables are absolutely NOT PERMITTED.
- All flotation devices must be US Coast Guard Approved.
- Diving is not permitted in depths less than 8 feet (except competitions).
- Use of starting blocks is reserved for competition only.
- The pool deck shall not be used as a hallway.
- Patrons must obey all Lifeguard Directions.
Lap Swim Policies
- Circle Swimming is required when 3 or more swimmers are present in a lane or when lane is designated Circle Swim Only.
- Walking is only permitted in the first lane at the far end of the Main Pool.
- Please swim in lanes with people of similar swimming speeds.
Contact a Professional
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Nathan Bourke
Aquatics Director
Recreation
