Aquatics & Safety
Rec Sports Facilities COVID-19 Information
Fall / Winter 2024 Aquatic Center Updates:
The last day to use the Lap Pool or Aquatic Center for Fall 2024 season will be November 15th, 2024.
Lap Pool and Aquatic Center will reopen for normal usage early spring 2025. Offical date of spring 2025 opening to be posted soon.
The last day for Family Hours 2024 will be Sunday, August 18th 2024. Family Hours will resume in summer of 2025.
For more information regarding our Facilities, Programs, Hours of Operation, and Swim Lessons – please email our Aquatics Coordinator at Tyler.Fortenberry@louisiana.edu
Hours and Season Dates:
Check out the hours and season open/close dates on the Hours/Schedule page.
Student Aquatics Center
The Student Aquatic Center has everything you need to get a great swim workout, plenty of space to relax in our leisure pool on the pool deck, and a sand volleyball court for a littel competition with friends!
Lap Pool
Our 8-lane heated lap pool is 25 yards (70 laps is a mile). We have kick boards, fins, and other swim equipment for a comprehensive workout.
Leisure Pool
The leisure pool is a resort-style pool that has a beach entry that you can easily walk into. The depth goes from 0 feet to 4 feet and there is a volleyball net read for your use! Also included are 2 water features and a current cannel you can relax and float around.
Pool Deck Area
The pool deck has plenty of lounge chairs ready for you and multiple picnic tables, including a table with accessible seating. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcomed on the deck but are not allowed in the pool. No glass is allowed anywhere at the Student Aquatics Center.
Sand Volleyball Court
The court has a a net and out-of-bounds markers. Grab a volleyball, a few friends, and you're ready to go!
Locker Rooms
The lockers rooms offer access to and from the Bourgeois Hall main building. There are restrooms, showers, and lockers. More information on lockers can be found on the Front Desk Services page.
More Information
Check out our SAC FAQ's to learn more!
Safety Classes
Rec Sports holds American Red Cross courses taught by certified instructors. To see the current class, requirements for registering, and more, see the American Red Cross Courses page.
Swim Lessons
For information regarding our summer Swim Lessons program, please email our Aquatics Coordinator Tyler Fortenberry