Indoor Pool

POOL SCHEDULE - DECEMBER

The Haywood Health & Fitness Center's pool offers a variety of options for fun and exercise! Note that not all activities are currently available due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please see pool schedule or contact the Fitness Center for more information. 

Pool Hours:

Monday-Thursday 6:00AM-8:00PM
Friday-6:00AM-7:00PM
Saturday 7:30AM-4:00PM
Sunday 1:00PM-5:00PM

Open/Family Swim:    

On the pool schedule, any time frame that does not have scheduled programming listed is available for open swim and/or recreational swim, play, water jogging, etc. Minimum age for unattended swimming is 8 years.

Recreational Use: 

"Recreational use" is the term given to any activity outside of lap swimming, class participation, or scheduled pool therapy. Recreational use includes, but is not limited to: children playing, personal water exercise routines of a stationary nature, family open swim, etc. All recreational swimming must take place in the open area of pool ONLY. Lap lanes may not be utilized. Recreational swimming is permitted at all times EXCEPT during group fitness classes.

Lap Swimming: 

A minimum of two lap lanes will always be kept open for lap swimming/ and/or aqua-jogging ONLY. Lanes are to be used for lap swimming or aqua jogging only! Those attempting to use the lap lanes for stationary activities will be instructed to relocate to the recreational area of the pool. Lap swimmers are required to share lanes, and/or circle swim as needed.

Class Levels: 

• Beginner: Entry Level, however all levels welcome.
• Intermediate:  Most levels welcome,  however fitness experience and active lifestyle recommended.
• Advanced:  Requires  experienced fitness level  and conditioned  individual.

Class Etiquette: 

Please  arrive on time for classes. If you arrive too late, you may be asked to leave the room by the instructor as it is disruptive and missing warm-up increases risk of injury.

Parties and Lessons

Pool Parties

Whatever the occasion, celebrate at the fitness center! This service includes 90 minutes in our party rooms and 90 minutes in our pool area, after regular business hours! Available on Friday evenings, 6:00 pm—8:15 pm, or Saturday afternoons, 3:00 pm—5:15 pm. Download the pool party brohure HERE. 

$125 Members, $140 Non-members

Star Babies/ Star Tots Swim Classes

The purpose of this parent/child class is to develop in a very young child a high comfort level in the water while at the same time training the adults in water safety and drowning prevention. This class provides confidence building, fun, and interactive experiences as a foundation for a lifetime of aquatic learning. We will sing songs, praise and use toys. The class offers four 30 minute sessions.

Swim Lessons (Currently, the Fitness Center is not accepting new applicants for private lessons. This page will be updated when availability reopens.)

Private swim lessons feature individual instruction for all participants, provided by nationally certified swim instructors. Each individual lessons lasts 30 minutes, and takes place in the heated comfort of Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center's main pool. Private swim lessons are available to participants of all ages, infant through adult, and all are specific to the skill level and goals of the participant. 

Why choose private swim lessons? 

Private swim lessons offer superior success to all age ranges for a number of reasons. To name a few: 

• More in-depth instruction
• Convenient scheduling
• Structured around you 

Fees for private swim lesson services are as follows: