Programs

Aquatics Aquatics

Our aquatics programming includes American Red Cross Certification Courses, a Learn to Swim program, and special events. Learn more below!

American Red Cross Programs

We offer American Red Cross Certification Courses for Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED and Lifeguarding. These courses are available to current students, faculty, staff, alumni, community guests and their dependents. Registration is available at the Aquatics Online Store, or you can visit our main office in the Pat Leonard Student Recreation Center.

Learn to Swim Program

Through our Learn to Swim Program, private swimming lessons are available to current students, faculty, staff, alumni, community guests and their dependents ages 6-months through adult. Join our waitlist by filling out our Learn to Swim interest form.

Signature Events

student watching a movie while sitting at the indoor pool

Dive-in Movies There is nothing better than watching your favorite movie while floating in the pool or hanging out on the pool deck! Our annual Dive-In Movie, which will take place on Monday, August 19 at 8 p.m., is just one of the awesome UNCWelcome events that kicks off the fall semester. Check Out UNCWelcome

Students jumping into an outdoor pool at night

Seahawk Plunge The Seahawk Plunge is a part of the Spring Into the Dub series of events. Seahawks jump into the outdoor pool and participate in a raffle for a variety of prizes! Take the Plunge

Photo of a lifeguard walking by the outdoor pool of the LSRC

Outdoor Pool Parties Every fall and spring semester, we host a pool party that coincides with either the seasonal opening or the closing of our outdoor pool. This is a time for Seahawks to come together and enjoy each other's company poolside! Visit Wavelink

Looking for other ways to get involved with Aquatics? Check out the different events we have going on throughout the semester!

Wibit Inflatable Obstacle Course
Taking obstacle courses to a whole new level. Grab a friend and come race across an inflatable obstacle course in the indoor pool! On the following dates, drop in any time during Aquatics Normal Operating Hours.

Spring 2025 Dates:
- Friday, February 21 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Sunday, February 23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Key Log Rolling
Key Log Rolling is a unique sport that started in the 1800's and is now at UNCW. During the Spring 2025 semester, open key log rolling will be available during our clinic and intramural tournament:

Clinic:
- Friday, January 31 from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Intramural Tournament:
- Thursday, February 13
  - Warm Up from 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
  - Event begins at 5 p.m.
  - Register for the tournament at www.imleagues.com/uncw
Free Group Swim Lessons
Swim Instructors will lead a lesson based on your level of comfort in the water and can offer feedback on any skills you want to work on. Drop-in event, no registration required! Max capacity is 6 participants. First come, first served. Spring 2025 Free Group Swim Lessons will be held on the following dates from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.:
- Tuesday, January 21
- Wednesday, February 5
- Tuesday, February 18
- Wednesday, March 12
- Tuesday, March 25
- Wednesday, April 2
- Tuesday, April 15
Group Fitness Classes
Challenge your core, balance, and strength in a fun aquatics-based group fitness class. Open to all fitness levels.

Hydro HIIT Spring 2025:
- For class descriptions and more information, visit our Group Fitness website.