Aquatic Events

Can you make it a full 50 days?  For the 2024 Spring Extreme Swim Challenge the goal is to swim 50 times throughout the entire semester.  Pick a difficulty with a different distance to swim each visit.  Must log 50 visits or more to complete the challenge.  

The first 4 to finish in each category will win a t-shirt! 

• Beginner: 20 lengths (500 yards) each visit = Total 25,000 yards/ 14.7 miles 
• Intermediate: 32 lengths (800 yards) each visit- Total 40,000 yards / 23.5 miles 
• EXTREME: 68 lengths (1700 yards) each visit- Total 85,000 yards / 50 MILES  

Cost

• Members can enter for $10 
• Non-members are not eligible to participate  
• Registration is ongoing until February 1st.   

Rules

• Swimming must be completed from August 26th - December 1st  
• For your laps to count, you must record them immediately on the tally sheets outside the lifeguard office.  
• All swimming, kicking, and aqua jogging will count.   
• Laps completed during programmed activities like swim team practice or education classes DO NOT count.   

If you have any questions email CampusRecAquatics@ucmail.uc.edu

Bearcats, Final Stretch Ahead!  

Need a break before diving into finals? We've got your back! Join us for an afternoon of relaxation and rejuvenation at our Float into Finals Pool Party. Immerse yourself in a stress-free zone, unwind, and let the pre-finals worries float away!

We will Be serving Free Soda Floats and offering Floating time in the Leisure Pool.

Event Details:

• Date: TBD

• Time: TBD

• Location: CRC Leisure Pool

What's in store for you?

• Floats & Floats: Sip on a refreshing root beer float, and then hop on one of our comfy floats for the ultimate chill session.

• Poolside Bliss: Take a break from the books and dip your toes into the cool waters of our leisure pool.

• Groovy Tunes: Unwind to the beats of your favorite tunes, curated just for you.

• Games & Good Vibes: Engage in poolside games or simply soak up the pool with good company.

How to Join:

• Grab your swimsuit and a friend (or two).

• Head to the CRC Pool before finals!

• Dive in, relax, and let the pre-final stress float away!

Don't miss the chance to dive into chill vibes and make some buoyant memories before hitting the books!

Make a splash at our annual Splash into Spring formally known as cannonball contest. Each participant will get the opportunity to show us their best splash off of the diving boards in the UC Campus Recreation Center diving well. 

Participants will compete for the best splash in 3 categories and the winner will get a FREE Campus Recreation t-shirt as well as the chance to jump from the 3-meter-high dive!

When: Wednesday, September 4th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Cost: FREE for students and members 

Prize: Winners will receive sets of swim bags, goggles, and swim caps!

Cost: $10 for members and $15 for non-members

Unlock Your Swimming Potential!

Are you someone who loves swimming and wants to improve? Join us, whether you're a beginner or an experienced swimmer, to enhance your skills and enjoy the pool even more. The Swimming Stroke and Turn Clinic is your pathway to success in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere! Whether you're a seasoned athlete striving to improve your skills or an eager intermediate, our clinic caters to swimmers of all levels.

Expert Instruction for Every Level

Bid farewell to inefficient strokes and embrace the art of refining your freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly under the guidance of our instructors. With personalized attention, our experts will fine-tune your technique, providing you with the feedback needed to improve your form.

What to Expect:

• Comprehensive Training: Enhance your techniques of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly through our comprehensive training sessions.

• Turn Excellence: Learn or refine your transitions from lap to lap.

• Personalized Feedback: Benefit from individualized feedback and corrections tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Secure Your Spot:

Spaces are limited, so don't miss your chance to dive into excellence! Reserve your spot starting the 15th of each month prior and let the Swimming Stroke and Turn Clinic propel you to new heights in the water. Your journey to swimming mastery begins here!

Upcoming Clinics:

Session: Flip Turns and stroke proficiency

    Time/date: Friday, September 6th 5 p.m. -7 p.m.

Session: Butterfly and Dolphin kicks

    Time/date: Friday, November 1st, 5 p.m. -7 p.m.

Sesson: Side Stroke and Swim Fitness

    Time/date: Friday, December 6th, 5 p.m. -7 p.m.

Cost: Free for Members and Students

Join us for beginner lessons free of charge to celebrate Free Adult Learn to Swim month of April.

Saturday, October 12th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Sunday, October 13th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Please register ahead using our Membership Portal for this event as spots will be limited

More info Coming Soon!

More info coming soon!

More info coming soon!