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Army Sports Fitness Aquatics

We care about our patrons. Safety is our top priority at MWR aquatics facilities.

  • Pools are open to Pass Holders and their guests. Pass Holders must show their pass and ID card prior to use.
  • Adult Supervision: Any Pass Holder under the age of 14 (per AR 215-3) must be accompanied by an adult guardian 18 years of age or older. Each adult Pass Holder may accompany a maximum of 6 children at one time. (Special accommodation letter available for households with more than 6 children.) Pass Holders, ages 7 and under must be within arm’s reach of an adult guardian 18 years of age or older at all times.
  • Guests may be signed into the facility with an authorized MWR User. Only 2 guests per household.
  • Pass Holders and their guests must use the pool in a safe manner.
  • Dress: All patrons must wear swimsuits that are appropriate for public appearance, no thongs, sports bras, basketball shorts, underwear, cut off's or denim shorts. All suits must be lined. Children who are not potty-trained must wear swim diapers while in the pool.
  • No food or drinks allowed within 10 feet of the pool. No glass or pottery-type containers allowed in the pool area.
  • Persons with skin disorders, bandages, open wounds, eye, nose or mouth discharge may be refused entrance to the facility.
  • The pool will be cleared periodically to allow for safety checks.
  • Absolutely no running, horseplay, diving, or obscene language permitted within the facility.
  • Inflatable rafts, water wings/floaties and toys are not permitted in the pool (Guidance from CDC).
  • Young children may wear Coast Guard approved life vests in the pool. Children must be within arm’s reach of an adult guardian 18 years of age or older at all times.
  • Prolonged underwater breath-holding is strictly prohibited.
  • Lifeguards will be provided during posted hours and will have the authority to close the pool for weather or safety reasons. Pass Holders and their guests must comply with Lifeguards' instructions or face loss of use privileges.
  • No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the facility. Intoxicated patrons will be denied entry and asked to vacate the premises.
  • Lifeguards will be obeyed and shall have the authority to issue guidance on anything not covered in the Pool Rules/SOP.
  • Lifeguards and Management will monitor the number of residents allowed inside the pool area at any one time in order to stay within maximum capacity requirements. Access is granted on a first come, first served basis.
  • Children ages 15 and younger are required to take a swim test before using diving boards or slides.
Lifeguard at a pool

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  • Atchley Outdoor Pool
  • Closed October 10-12
  • Hours:
    Monday
    5:30am-7:00am
    Lap Swim
    7:00am-11:00am
    Unit Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Tuesday
    5:30am-7:00am
    Lap Swim
    7:00am-11:00am
    Unit Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Wednesday
    5:30am-7:00am
    Lap Swim
    7:00am-11:00am
    Unit Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Thursday
    5:30am-7:00am
    Lap Swim
    7:00am-11:00am
    Unit Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Friday
    5:30am-7:00am
    Lap Swim
    7:00am-11:00am
    Unit Training
    11:00am-1:00pm
    Lap Swim
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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