The IMA pool is available to all Rec Members during IMA open hours; below are descriptions of the specific programs available. There is no registration or additional payment for these programs.
Pool Schedule
Simplified visual calendar:
*Please note the schedule below does not reflect one-off events (i.e. Intramurals, private swim lessons), unique changes to the schedule, or reduced IMA hours.
Autumn 2025:
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Lap Swim + Water Walking
Open lap swim is available during all IMA operational hours. Water Walking is also allowed in any open lap swim lane. There are 14 total lanes, with varying amount available for lap swim at any given time. See the schedule above for specific times and lanes available.
NEW: Individual Lane Use Hours
- Beginning Monday, September 22nd, lane usage will be restricted to 1 swimmer per lane on the following days and times:
- Monday through Friday, 9am – 1pm.
- Lanes available: All 14
- Every other day and time, lap lanes can (and should) be shared by swimmers of similar speeds. The following days are times are:
- Monday through Friday, 6am – 9am
- Monday through Friday, 1pm – 10pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 8pm
- Lanes available: variable
During single-use lane hours, you may experience a wait if all lanes are taken when you arrive. Ask a lifeguard if you want help determining which swimmer may leave the soonest, however we cannot guarantee a timeline for an open lane. Lanes are still first-come, first-served, and you may “claim” an empty lane, for up to 2 minutes prior to entering the water, by placing personal belongings at the edge of the lane. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this situation.
Lane Designations:
- Lane 1 is the designated Slow swimming lane. It may also be used for water walking or individuals learning how to swim on their own. Please do not swim in Lane 1 if you are a medium or fast swimmer.
- There are no designated lanes for medium or fast swimming. You are responsible for sharing lanes with individuals of a similar swim speed to you.
- Lane 14 has the accessible chair lift. You may use the chair lift without help from lifeguards. If you require lifeguard help to get into/out of the chair, notify any lifeguard on deck. If another swimmer is already in that lane, lifeguards will ask that swimmer to move to a different lane. When Lane 14 is reserved for a program (i.e. club practices or swim lessons), you may ask a lifeguard to use the chair lift anyways. If possible, you will enter the water using the chair lift, then swim to the nearest open lap swim lane.
Available Equipment:
- Kickboards
- Pull buoys
- Handle paddles (Size Medium)
- Fins (Sizes XS – XXL)
- Please do not wear fins on the pool deck, only in the water.
- Open lap lanes are first-come, first-served.
- Lanes cannot be reserved by individuals.
- You are required to share lap lanes outside of 1 swimmer per lane hours (9am – 1pm Weekdays).
- Exceptions may be granted for swimmers with limited mobility or those utilizing adaptive devices which would impede other users’ space in that lane.
- Please notify the lifeguards if you require your own lane due to one of these circumstances.
- No large floaties, pool toys, or balls for throwing are allowed.
- Mono-fins and mermaid tails are allowed, however lifeguards may ask to verify your swimming ability in the shallow end prior to use in the deep end.
- Individuals who are not actively swimming laps during busy hours may be asked to come back at another time so that the lane space can be made available for lap swimmers. If you want to swim without swimming laps, see Rec Swim hours below.
- All other facility policies apply during Lap Swim.
Watch the video below to learn how to share lanes with others!
Rec Swim
At pre-scheduled days and times, some lane lines will be removed to allow for less structured swimming! This time is ideal for individuals looking to use the pool for something other than lap swim, such as playing games with friends or treading water. The specific lanes and pool depth for each Open Swim will vary to accommodate different swimming abilities.
Rec swim is not scheduled on holidays or when the IMA has reduced hours.
- Lap swim should be avoided within the rec swim lanes when possible, to avoid collision between swimmers.
- Toys for throwing/playing are allowed, however they must be a soft material and smaller than a basketball.
- Small personal foam floaties are allowed (i.e. noodles), however no inflatable floats (donuts, lounge floats) are allowed.
- All other facility policies apply during Rec Swim.
Logrolling
Log Rolling is part of our Friday Night Activities at the IMA! It starts at 7:30pm and ends at 10pm when the pool closes. Participants face off in 1-on-1 battles to see who can stay on the log the longest. Or, try it alone to get the best record of the night!
Logrolling uses Lanes 1-4, and setup begins at 7pm.
Participants using the logs must follow all pool rules, in addition to the logrolling-specific policies below:
- Maximum of two participants can be on the log at one time.
- No one should be in the fall zone directly next to the logs while someone is using them.
- Before getting on the log, ensure it is parallel to the wall and not close to any other items or obstruction (e.g. lane lines).
- When standing on the log, do not reach for or grab the backstroke flags.
For more information on the sport and using the logs, check out the Instruction Manual.
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