Blodgett Pool

Home to Harvard University Men's and Women's varsity swimming and diving teams and Harvard University Men's and Women's varsity water polo teams. How do I gain recreational access to Blodgett Pool? In order to gain recreational access to Blodgett Pool, you must purchase a Harvard Athletic membership. You can either do this online or in person at the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office. Membership information What is the cost of a Harvard Athletic membership? The cost of the Harvard Athletic membership varies depending on your Harvard affiliation. You can find more information regarding these costs by visting the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office in person or by visiting the membership fee information web page. Membership fees How can I find any Special Hours and Closings for Blodgett Pool? With many events held at this great facility, we want to keep you informed on any upcoming special hours or closings. You can find this information by visting our Special hours/Closings webpage, or by joining our E-mail list which will inform you of any upcoming hour changes or closings. Special Hours/Closings E-mail Updates Does Blodgett Pool offer Locker and Towel Service? Locker and Towel service are available at Blodgett Pool, wallet lockers (located at the front desk) and transient lockers (tall lockers in locker room) are available to recreational swimmers free of charge (you must bring your own lock). Overnight lockers can only be purchased in person at the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office. Towel Service is also available to all recreational users at Blodgett Pool, HUID card holders have the option of purchasing online, all others must purchase towel service at the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office. Locker & Towel Service For facility information, please visit the Blodgett Pool facility information web page. Blodgett Pool facility information Aquatics Coordinator George MacMasters 617-495-5512 Macmast@fas.harvard.edu

Malkin Pool

Specialty Swim Classes Registration: Register for Fall 2009 Specialty Swimming classes at the Malkin Athletic Center front desk (Date to be announced). No registrations accepted between 4:00pm and 7:00pm Monday through Friday. Late registrations will be accepted (after Date TBA) if space is available. Beginner and Intermediate/Stroke improvement Classes are limited to 10 swimmers per class. Fitness Swim Challenge classes are limited to 18 swimmers per class.

Specialty Swim Class Schedule: Classes will start (Date TBA)
Beginner/Advanced Beginner- Monday(Section A) and Wednesdays(Section B) from 3:00pm- 3:45pm. Beginner/Advanced Beginner- Tuesday(Section C) from 1:15pm-2:00pm and Thursday (Section D) from 12:00pm- 12:45pm Intermediate/Stroke Improvement- Tuesdays (Section A) and Thursdays (Section B) from 3:00pm-3:45pm. Fitness Swim Challenge- Tuesdays (Section A) and Thursdays (Section B) from 8:00pm-9:30pm and Saturdays (Section C) from 12noon-1:30pm.

Course Fees: Students- $50, Non-students (MAC member)- $65. Cost is per 8 week session, meeting once weekly. Late registrations will be accepted after 2/6/09. There will be a $10 late fee applied to any registration submitted after TBA. All classes meet at the MAC pool. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE MAC MEMBERS, Please contact the Harvard Athletic Department Ticket Office for membership details 617-495-2211.

Aqua Aerobics Classes

See Group Exercise schedule for details

Scuba Diving

Learn on Wednesday nights at Harvard's heated Malkin pool, and be ready for great diving in the tropics anytime or here in New England this summer. Did you know that divers come from hundreds of miles away to dive here?

Pool and classroom training (6-lessons), with the major equipment supplied, including textbook and dive tables, is only $220. Payment of the $220 may be by cash, term bill, or check. However, you will need your own mask fins, boots, and snorkel. These will cost $250-$350. We will give more details on the first day of class. Plan to join us for a buying trip within a week of the first class.

100% attendance is expected for pool and class. But make-ups are possible

Register and begin the course Wednesday (Date TBA) 7:00pm in the Malkin Athletic Center Conference room . Bring swimsuit and towel to the first session.

6 lessons (once a week) at the classroom and pool plus 2 days of ocean training (about $240) to obtain the lifetime, most widely recognized NAUI or PADI certification card. Or we can help you arrange for tropical ocean training. Our ocean training will begin in May.

For questions, contact Alan Budreau at email: abudreau@verizon.net; or cell phone: #781-724-8746

Swimming Tests

1. Students, Faculty, Staff and affiliates that wish to row or sail at any point during their affiliation with Harvard must successfully complete a swimming test.

2. The swimming test consists of 100 yards of any stroke except the backstrokes and must show good forward progress (i.e., swimmers are not allowed to stop, hang on the lane lines or touch the bottom) in order to pass.

3. You must be an officer, student or staff with a Harvard ID or be a Harvard Affiliate with a Harvard Athletic Facility pass to take the Harvard Swim test.

4. Tests will be given during regular hours of operation until 15 minutes prior to closing time. (You must show the lifeguard your Harvard id, prior to taking the test.)

5. Lost Cards will not be replaced.

6. SIGN YOUR SWIM CARD!

Malkin & Blodgett Pool Policies

The lifeguard and monitor staffs are here to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Please familiarize yourself with the pool regulations posted in the lobby and on signs on the pool deck. Some of the major regulations are listed below:

1. No carriages or strollers are permitted on the pool deck. Each child under the age of 7 must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult at all times while in the facility (regardless of whether the child is in or out of the water). One adult must be present per two children under age 7, and one adult per four children between ages 7 and 18. Adult Responsibility Forms are available at the monitor's desk and must be completed by the supervising adult whenever a child enters the facility. For a complete listing of the rules please refer to the Child Supervision Policy.

2. Personal flotation devices are NOT permitted.

3. Kick boards are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please return them when you are done.

4. Scuba equipment, including masks and snorkels, are NOT permitted in the pool. Exceptions will only be made for those with current medical approval on file with the Aquatic Director.

5. Diving from starting blocks, diving boards, and towers is prohibited.

6. Blodgett prohibits swimmers from using any entrance other than the main doors.

7. Private swimming lessons are prohibited. Only Harvard Aquatics Staff may give swimming lessons.

8. Blodgett users are not permitted in closets or storage areas, or to adjust pace clocks.

9. Swimmers must circle swim when there are more than two people swimming in a lane (staying to the right). Tap toes to pass.

10. Special activities may necessitate the change in or cancellation of recreational swim hours. Please check weekly schedule with monitors desk at 617-495-1789.

LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR POOL ACTIVITIES AND HAVE AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND POOL PRIVILEGES. PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS OF THE LIFEGUARDS.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us to maintain a safe pool environment.

Malkin & Blodgett Child Supervision Policy

FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN, THE HARVARD ATHLETIC
DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS THE FOLLOWING POLICY
REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN:

1) Adult responsibility Forms are available at the monitor's desk and must be completed by the supervising
adult whenever a child enters the facility.

2) No flotation devices of any kind are allowed for children.

3) Supervising adults must present their participation passes upon entering the facility.

4) Children without a family ID. must pay a $10.00 guest fee before entering the facility.

5) Any adult responsible for children must accompany and directly supervise their children, regardless of age,
at all times. No more than four children per adult.

6) One adult may supervise no more than two children under the age of 7. The adult must accompany and directly supervise the children in the water.

7) No carriages, strollers, or unsupervised children, regardless of age, are permitted on the pool deck.

8) Any child over the age of 4 must use the gender appropriate locker room.

9) Babies must be diapered and wearing rubber pants in addition to their swimsuit.

Lifeguards on duty are responsible for pool activity and have authority to suspend pool privileges. Participants must comply with instructions of the lifeguards.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us to maintain a safe pool environment.