Aquatics Program

Ballston Spa Aquatics Program 

The Ballston Spa High School Pool is a six lane 25 yard facility with one meter diving boards.  The pool hosts a variety of community events and activities including both the girls and boys varsity swim teams, the modified swim team, and the Ballston Spa Swordfish swim club. 

During the school day, the pool is used by the elementary schools, middle school, and high school as a part of the district's physical education program.  In addition to hosting school activities, and swim team programs, the pool is home to lap and community open swim. 

Community Opportunities:

The District offers public use of the swimming pool during early morning and evening lap swimming. A family and open swim time is held on Saturday afternoons. Evening lap swim will resume starting February 5, 2024. Family/Open swim and morning lap swim TBA.     

Swimmer Identification Card and Membership program introduced - We are pleased to announce our new identification card & membership system. Swimmers will be asked to complete a registration packet and can choose either a full or half year membership. Please click here for more information and registration packet. If preferred you can still pay per visit - $1.00 for residents and $2.00 for non-residents.

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 BARC SWIMMING AND DIVING

Are you looking for something new to try? Have you ever considered competitive swimming or diving? Swimming is a fun sport where you can develop at your own pace and get into great shape. The BARC Swimming and Diving Program is also an excellent way to learn competitive swimming skills that prepare you to compete for the Ballston Spa Middle or High School Swim Teams. If this program sounds like something you would like to try, we would love to have you join our team. More information about the BARC Swimming and Diving program and registration is available ONLINE at: Ballstonarearec.org

Please note: The temperature of the Ballston Spa High School pool is kept between 79 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit.  This temperature range is sanctioned by USA Swimming Organization for competition, as well as other aquatic activities.     

From the USA Swimming 2013 Rule Book: “103.7 WATER AND AIR TEMPERATURE – 1.   /LSC/ Water temperature between 25 to 28 degrees Celsius (77 to 82.4 degrees Fahrenheit) shall be maintained for competition.”  Page 46 – USA Swimming Rule Book 2013

We ask that all swimmers please rinse off prior to entering the pool. Thank you.

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