Aquatics

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AquaticsThe Aquatic Program offers a variety of pool-based activities for members. In addition to regularly scheduled open lap swim times, Campus Recreation offers Learn to Swim classes, Jr. Lifeguard and Lifeguard certification training.  Summer Keiki swim lessons are offered for children 4 years old and up to the Hilo community.   Water aerobic classes are scheduled throughout the academic year.   Finally, Ohana Swim hours are available for members to bring their families and children to utilize the pool and locker room facilities on weekends.

Certifications and Classes

  • Learn to Swim
  • PADI Scuba Diving Certifications
    (Click here for more information and class schedules)
      • UHH SCUBAOpen Water Diver
      • Advanced Open Water Diver
      • Rescue Diver
      • Dive Master
      • Various specialty classes including Nitrox/Enriched Air, Search and Recovery, Boat Diver, Night diver and many others upon request.
      • Oxygen Provider Certification
      • Students may sign-up for classes at the membership services office of the Student Life Center at any time.
  • Other classes offered through the diving program
    • Diver’s Alert Network- Oxygen provider Certification
    • Emergency first response
      • Adult/Child/Infant CPR
      • First Aid
      • Automated External Defibrillator Certification

Facilities

The Student Life Center features a collegiate-size outdoor swimming pool. The pool measures 50 meters in length by 25 yards in width, with depths ranging from about 4 feet to 6.5 feet.

Surrounding the swimming pool is a large open deck with tables and chairs which will be available for students to hang out or sunbathe while relaxing, studying or surfing the internet.

Girl in pool

Programs and Activities

Aqua Aerobics

Check the Imua Fitness Schedule for times/days.

Classes

Women in SCUBA gearkayaks in pool

In addition to the Summer swim instruction and SCUBA, more Instructional Classes will be added for the regular semesters. Future classes may include: kayaking, sailing and paddle boarding.

Intramural Sports

Competitions will be offered in water volleyball, water basketball and inner tube water polo. Dates and times TBA.

Please note: lap swimming lanes are always offered. There is also plenty of space to hang out on the deck, get a tan, work on your computer (wireless) or just splash and play.