Aquatic Events

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To attend any special program or event, sign up at the Rec Center's Member Services desk by calling 513-556-0604 ext 2 or Register online on our Membership Portal.   

Make a splash at our annual Splash into Spring formally known as cannonball contest. Each participant will get the opportunity to show us their best splash off of the diving boards in the UC Campus Recreation Center diving well. 

Participants will compete for the best splash in 3 categories and the winner will get a FREE Campus Recreation t-shirt as well as the chance to jump from the 3-meter-high dive!

When: Wednesday, September 10th, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Cost: FREE for students and members 

Prize: Winners will receive sets of swim bags, goggles, and swim caps!

Cost: $10 for members and $15 for non-members

Unlock Your Swimming Potential!

Are you someone who loves swimming and wants to improve? Join us, whether you're a beginner or an experienced swimmer, to enhance your skills and enjoy the pool even more. The Swimming Stroke and Turn Clinic is your pathway to success in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere! Whether you're a seasoned athlete striving to improve your skills or an eager intermediate, our clinic caters to swimmers of all levels.

Expert Instruction for Every Level

Bid farewell to inefficient strokes and embrace the art of refining your freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly under the guidance of our instructors. With personalized attention, our experts will fine-tune your technique, providing you with the feedback needed to improve your form.

What to Expect:

  • Comprehensive Training: Enhance your techniques of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly through our comprehensive training sessions.

  • Turn Excellence: Learn or refine your transitions from lap to lap.

  • Personalized Feedback: Benefit from individualized feedback and corrections tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Secure Your Spot:

Spaces are limited, so don't miss your chance to dive into excellence! Reserve your spot starting the 15th of each month prior and let the Swimming Stroke and Turn Clinic propel you to new heights in the water. Your journey to swimming mastery begins here!

Ready to make a splash this spooky season? Join us for Pumpkin Plunge—a fall-themed pool challenge like no other! Test your dive skills in the deep end by retrieving a submerged pumpkin from the bottom of the 10-foot pool. If you snag one, you’ll earn your way into the floating pumpkin patch where you can pick and keep your very own pumpkin!

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Date: Friday Octover 24th

Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (drop in any time)

Location: Campus Recreation Center Aquatics Competition Pool

Cost: Free for Members and Students

Join us for beginner lessons free of charge to celebrate Free Adult Learn to Swim month of April.

Saturday, October 11th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Sunday, October 12th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

 

Please register ahead using our Membership Portal for this event as spots will be limited

More info Coming Soon!

More info coming soon!

Bearcats, Final Stretch Ahead!  

Need a break before diving into finals? We've got your back! Join us for an afternoon of relaxation and rejuvenation at our Float into Finals Pool Party. Immerse yourself in a stress-free zone, unwind, and let the pre-finals worries float away!

We will Be serving Free Soda Floats and offering Floating time in the Leisure Pool.

Event Details:

  • Date: TBD

  • Time: TBD

  • Location: CRC Leisure Pool

What's in store for you?

  • Floats & Floats: Sip on a refreshing root beer float, and then hop on one of our comfy floats for the ultimate chill session.

  • Poolside Bliss: Take a break from the books and dip your toes into the cool waters of our leisure pool.

  • Groovy Tunes: Unwind to the beats of your favorite tunes, curated just for you.

  • Games & Good Vibes: Engage in poolside games or simply soak up the pool with good company.

How to Join:

  • Grab your swimsuit and a friend (or two).

  • Head to the CRC Pool before finals!

  • Dive in, relax, and let the pre-final stress float away!

Don't miss the chance to dive into chill vibes and make some buoyant memories before hitting the books!