Aquatic Programs

Come enjoy a relaxing night in aquatics with giant floaties, unicorns, rubber ducks and more! 

Dates: Friday, Jan. 24

            Friday, Mar. 21

Time: 8:00 - 10:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE

No registration necessary.

We've all heard of a drive-in movie, but how about a dive-in movie? We partnered with Campus attractions to bring Shrek 1 and 2 to Aquatics. Grab your floaties and get ready to enjoy the show. 

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Cost: FREE 

No registration necessary.

The NDSU Wellness Center has partnered with Mick's Scuba to bring you a scuba course in aquatics! The class will be offered for $320.

The scuba course will meet for six weeks from 6-10 p.m. on Tuesdays beginning March 25.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Mar. 25

Click here to register.

Red Cross Learn-to-Swim courses offered through the NDSU Swim Academy are designed to provide children and young teens with a positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience. Each class is filled with fun, engaging and challenging activities that motivate participants to want to perform and learn how to swim.

For detailed descriptions of each level and all available session times, refer to the Swim Academy Page.

Roll with us Thursday nights! The goal is simple: Stay on the log longer than the other person. 

Thursday evenings during the academic year

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Leisure pool vortex circle

No registration necessary.

Bring the kids for a fun Sunday afternoon at the pool!

Dates: Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23, Mar. 23, Apr. 13, May 4

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 

Cost: 
*New price structure effective for 2024
Members: Members free, $2 for any children and non-member adults 
Non-members: All children and adults $4

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned competitor, the Wellness Center Indoor Triathlon is a chance to challenge yourself in a competitive but fun indoor event! 10 minute swim, 30 minute bike, 20 minute run on treadmill. Unlike a traditional triathlon, which covers fixed distances of swimming, biking, and running, our indoor triathlon will challenge you to go the greatest distance in a fixed amount of time. 

Date: Saturday, Mar. 22

Time: Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m., event starts at 9:00 a.m.

Final Registration Deadline: 12:00 p.m. Thursday, Mar. 20

Click here to register.

The Wellness Center is offering a one day swim meet open to new and experienced swimmers. Come out and challenge yourself in a competitive but fun event! 

Date: Sunday, Apr. 6

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Apr. 2

Click here to register.

 

This adult group swim class is for the novice to advanced swimmer who wants to learn the basics of swimming and basic water survival while gaining comfort in the water. No swimming experience necessary. Must have goggles and proper swimwear to participate. Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday. 

Level 1 Beginner (5:30 - 6:15 p.m.) - Learn the basics of swimming. Designed for people with no pool experience.

Level 2 Beginner (6:20 - 7:05 p.m.) - Designed for people with limited pool experience or have completed Level 1. 

Intermediate (7:10 - 7:55 p.m.) - Designed for people who want to progress by swimming faster and further and builds off what is taught in Level 2. 

Cost: $45 - Student/ $60 - Member

Spring Semester:

Session 1: Jan 21 - Feb. 6

Session 2: Feb. 11 - 27

Session 3: Mar. 25 - Apr. 10

Limited to the first 5 participants per class - must register for a spot. Registration closes 4 days prior to the start date.

Click here to register. 

Ready for a splash-tacular showdown? Then grab your crew, jump in a canoe, and get ready to battle it out in the pool! Teams compete to keep their vessel afloat while trying to sink their opponents. No experience required - just a sense of adventure and a willingness to get soaked!

Date: Sunday, Feb. 2

Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

No registration necessary.

 

Channel your inner Olympian using inner tubes and try out water polo! This new Intramural Tournament is a fun way to get in the pool and unleash your competitive side.

Date: Sunday, Mar. 23

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Mar. 19

Click here to register.

Sunrise Swim: Enjoy your morning workout in aquatics without all the bright lights. The overhead lighting will be reduced and the underwater lighting will be turned on. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00 - 8:00 a.m - during the academic year

Night Swim: Relax at the end of the day in aquatics. The overhead lighting will be turned down and the underwater lighting and fire pit will be turned on. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Nights: 9:00 - 10:30 p.m. - during the academic year

Take a walk back to aquatics and get ready to do some laps! The 50 Mile Swim is open to all swim strokes and you have all semester to reach the finish line. This stage in the Wellness Center Challenge will have you swimming 1,760 laps total, can you do it? All distances will be recorded on the 50 Mile Swim log sheet located in the lap pool area. 

*Challenge resets every semester. Miles do not carry over.

Contact


Ryan MacMaster
Associate Director of Operations, Aquatics & Fitness
Ryan.MacMaster@ndsu.edu 
(701) 231-5216

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