The Aquatics Department mission is to offer fitness, learning, therapy, and family recreation in a safe, clean, and friendly environment.

Regular pool user? Join our Aquatics Department email list. It is easy and it is free. We use it to let you know about last minute news: pool closures due to weather, mechanical failure or special event. Also, we'll let you know about special stroke clinics or other opportunities for our favorite members. For the fastest answers to your questions or concerns please email our Aquatics Director, Sandy Avery.

SUMMER POOL HOURS (MEMORIAL DAY TO LABOR DAY):
Family Swim (open swim) hours are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day. One lane remains open for family swim from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Friday Family Swim is unchanged - Fridays 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday Family Swim is the only time we offer swim passes for sale.
Added Water Aerobics Classes: 6/16 - 8/20 - In addition to our Mon - Fri 9 a.m. water workouts, we will add an 8 a.m. option on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Big Vanilla and D&J Sports have worked together to provide our members with the opportunity to buy selected items at a special discount. Get FREE SHIPPING on orders $65 or more. Shop Online Now! Use the following information to logon and start shopping.
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New study says male swimmers have a 50 percent lower death rate than runners, walkers and sedentary persons!

Plan for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training in Winter 2010! The schedule is now online. If you have questions about lifeguard training or pool operator classes please contact Anchor Aquatics.

ONE DAY SCUBA CERTIFICATION! Learn SCUBA in just one day, right here at the Big Vanilla. Contact Atlantic Edge directly and register online using the link below the available dates!
Saturdays from 9 a..m-6 p.m. Saturdays from 9 a..m-6 p.m. Fall - Oct. 9, Nov. 6, Dec. 4, 2010
Register with Atlantic Edge Online and we will see you the day of the class you register for.

SPECIAL POOL HOURS:

Regular pool hours resume. Note summer schedule changes: Especially Family Swim (open swim) hours are 11 am - 5pm every day. One lane remains open for family swim from 5pm - 9pm Monday through Thursday. Friday Family Swim is unchanged - Fridays 5pm - 9pm. Friday Family Swim is the only time we offer swim passes for sale.

Family Fridays are every Friday night from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Come join us. It is free to Aquatics Members. It is the only time we allow guests - they can buy our special coupon. For $10 two people can swim and they can each have a small smoothie at the Big Vanilla Bean Cafe.

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Swimming can help control high cholesterol.

The Big Slide is here!

We look forward to getting the Big Slide out for special events, parties and some of our Friday Family Nights. Come try the Big Slide!

Big Vanilla Athletic Club Pool Hours

Main Pool and Wading Pool
Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Lap Swimming:
Open to pool access Big V members only. Lanes available during regular pool hours. May be limited during peak times. Lanes not guaranteed during family swim.
Family Swim:
Open to pool access Big V members only. No swim diapers. Only Coast-Guard approved flotation. Children under 13 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Monday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Regular Season: Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Summer Season (between Memorial Day and Labor Day): 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

Multi-Purpose Pool:
Open to pool access Big V members 13 years and older for individual exercise.
Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sunday-Closed

Aquatic Class Rates

Single Class: $6 members / $8 non-members
10 class punch card: $50 members / senior discount (55+) $45 / $70 non-members
Fee Classes: Classes that do not have $ symbol are free for Big Vanilla Pool eligible members. Classes that have the $ symbol are fee classes. Big Vanilla members and non-members are welcome to join any of our classes for the non-member rate. PUNCH CARDS ARE FOR CLASSES ONLY - NOT FOR LAP SWIMMING OR FAMILY SWIM. Drop-In and punch cards must be purchased at the Big Vanilla Aquatics Check Point before the class. Passes are transferable and may be shared but the are nonrefundable.