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REC: Swim
Dedicated lap swimming during scheduled hours in Broadview Arena. Find pool hours, community standards, facility information, and everything you need to know before your visit.
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Hours of Operation
Visit the REC: Sports page for the most up-to-date REC: Swim hours.
REC: Swim Extended Closure
REC: Swim will be closed from Sunday, August 9 through Friday, August 21 due to maintenance projects.
About REC: Swim
The water has a way of slowing things down.
Some swimmers arrive with a workout already planned. Others simply need a place to clear their minds, one lap at a time. Throughout the day, students, faculty, staff, and community members find their own rhythm in the water.
During scheduled REC: Swim hours, lap lanes are shared to help everyone enjoy the space. The pool also supports Division I Athletics throughout the year, so hours may vary.
Some swims are measured by laps.
Others are measured by how you feel when you climb out.
First Time Swimming at UB?
- Bring your UB ID or Recreation membership credential.
- Bring a towel and your own lock (or rent a locker).
- Shower before entering the pool.
- Check the REC: Sports schedule and Monthly Closures before you arrive.
Before You Enter the Pool
Your visit begins at the pool deck entrance.
To access REC: Swim, present your UB ID or Recreation membership credential to the staff member at the pool entrance during scheduled REC: Swim hours.
Locker rooms are conveniently located just outside the pool entrance, providing easy access before and after your swim. Each locker room includes day-use lockers, showers, changing areas, a sauna, steam room, and restrooms. Bring your own lock for day-use lockers, or rent a locker for the semester or year.
Facility Snapshot
- Pool Configuration: Long Course (50 meters) and Short Course (25 yards), depending on the season and schedule.
- Open REC: Swim: Lap swimming during scheduled recreation hours.
- Shared Facility: Recreation hours may change due to Division I Athletics schedules, check the Monthly Closures page for the latest updates.
- Swimming Format: Lap lanes are shared and swimmers circle swim.
Pool, 86 Broadview Arena
Community Standards
Our REC: Sports are built on shared respect. Every member plays a part in creating a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment.
Members help by:
- Showering before entering the pool.
- Circle swimming when sharing a lane.
- Choosing a lane that matches their swimming pace.
- Allowing faster swimmers to pass at the wall.
- Following lifeguard instructions at all times.
- Exiting the pool immediately during safety drills.
- Following posted policies and facility rules.
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Before You Arrive
Current Recreation Members with valid membership/access privileges are welcome to participate in REC: Swim during operating hours.
REC: Swim hours are available on the REC: Sports webpage. Because the pool is shared with Division I Athletics, hours may change throughout the year. Before your visit, check the Monthly Closures page for the latest schedule updates and upcoming closures.
Yes. Present your UB ID or Recreation membership credential to the staff member at the pool entrance during scheduled REC: Swim hours.
Bring your swimsuit, towel, UB ID or Recreation membership credential, and any personal swim gear you'd like to use, such as goggles or a swim cap.
Yes. Showering before entering the pool helps remove sweat, deodorant, lotions, and other body products, keeping the water cleaner and reducing the amount of pool chemicals needed.
Appropriate swim attire designed for use in the water is required. Street clothes, denim, and clothing not intended for swimming are not permitted.
If your hair is longer than one inch, a swim cap is required. Swim caps are available for purchase at Recreation Member Services.
Yes. The pool is maintained at a comfortable temperature for lap swimming and aquatic activities.
During Your Workout
Choose a lane that best matches your swimming pace. If you're unsure, a lifeguard can help you find an appropriate lane.
Yes. Lane sharing is expected during REC: Swim hours. Please be courteous and communicate with fellow swimmers when entering a shared lane.
Please be prepared to share a lane and circle swim. Choose a lane that matches your pace and be courteous to swimmers around you.
Yes. Kickboards and pull buoys may be used during REC: Swim when available. Personal training equipment may also be permitted as long as it does not interfere with other swimmers or facility operations.
Yes. If you need to rest, move to the corner of your lane so other swimmers have space to turn and continue swimming.
Notify a lifeguard immediately if you need assistance or if you notice someone who may need help.
If you hear the emergency signal, exit the pool immediately and follow lifeguard instructions. These drills help staff stay prepared for emergencies.
Yes. Goggles are encouraged, and swim caps are required for swimmers with hair longer than one inch.
Facility Amenities
Yes. Swimsuit spinners are available in the locker rooms to help remove excess water from your swimsuit after your swim.
Limited spectator seating may be available during certain activities and events. Please follow staff guidance when visiting.
Yes. Day-use lockers are available in the locker rooms, located on the ground floor of Broadview Arena. Bring your own lock or use the available free locker options provided. REC Members can also rent a locker for the semester or year!
Yes. Locker rooms include shower facilities, as well as a sauna and steam room.
Policies & Etiquette
Yes. You may take photos or record yourself. Please respect others’ privacy and ensure your recording does not disrupt activities, facility operations, or anyone’s safety or experience. Staff may restrict recording if concerns arise.
No. Food is not permitted on the pool deck. Water is allowed in a plastic, resealable container.
Diving is only permitted in designated areas and during approved activities. Please follow all posted signage and lifeguard instructions.
No. Lanes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Personal speakers are not permitted on the pool deck. Headphones may be used while on the pool deck but may not be worn while swimming.
Contact a Professional
Nathan Bourke
Aquatics Director
Recreation
Joshua McCord
Aquatics Coordinator
Recreation
Recreation Member Services
Recreation