Aquatics

Blodgett Pool

Home to Harvard University Men's and Women's varsity swimming and diving teams and Harvard University Men's and Women's varsity water polo teams.

How do I gain recreational access to Blodgett Pool? In order to gain recreational access to Blodgett Pool, you must purchase a Harvard Athletic membership. You can either do this online or in person at the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office.
Membership information

What is the cost of a Harvard Athletic membership? The cost of the Harvard Athletic membership varies depending on your Harvard affiliation. You can find more information regarding these costs by visting the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office in person or by visiting the membership fee information web page.
Membership fees

How can I find any Special Hours and Closings for Blodgett Pool? With many events held at this great facility, we want to keep you informed on any upcoming special hours or closings. You can find this information by visting our Special hours/Closings webpage, or by joining our E-mail list which will inform you of any upcoming hour changes or closings.
Special Hours/Closings

E-mail Updates

Does Blodgett Pool offer Locker and Towel Service? Locker and Towel service are available at Blodgett Pool, wallet lockers (located at the front desk) and transient lockers (tall lockers in locker room) are available to recreational swimmers free of charge (you must bring your own lock). Overnight lockers can only be purchased in person at the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office. Towel Service is also available to all recreational users at Blodgett Pool, HUID card holders have the option of purchasing online, all others must purchase towel service at the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office.
Locker & Towel Service

For facility information, please visit the Blodgett Pool facility information web page.
Blodgett Pool facility information

Aquatics Coordinator
George MacMasters
617-495-5512
Macmast @fas.harvard.edu

Malkin Pool

The Malkin Pool hosts over 30,000 Recreation users a year. This beautiful facility features two swimming pools to accommodate all types of users.

How do I gain recreational access to Malkin Pool? In order to gain access to Malkin Pool, you must purchase a Harvard Athletic membership. You can either do this online or in person at the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office.
Membership information

What is the cost of a Harvard Athletic membership? The cost of the Harvard Athletic membership varies depending on your Harvard affiliation. You can find more information about these fees by visting the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office in person or by visiting the Mebership information page.
Membership fees

How can I find any Special Hours and Closings for Malkin Pool? You can find this information by visiting our our Special hours/Closings web page or by joining our E-mail list, which will inform you of any upcoming schedule changes.
Special Hours/Closings

Are Aqua Aerobics classes offered at the MAC?
The Aqua Aerobics classes are included on the Group Exercise class schedule. To view the Spring 2010 Schedule please go click here.

Does Malkin Pool offer Locker or Towel service? Locker and Towel service are available at Malkin Athletic Center, Transient lockers are available to all users of the building free of charge (you must bring your own lock). Over night lockers can only be purchased at the Malkin Athletic Center Front Desk. Towel Service is also available to all recreational users of the Malkin Athletic Center, HUID card holders have the option of purchasing online, all other members must purchase in person at the Harvard Athletic Ticket Office.
Locker & Towel Service

For facility information, please visit the Malkin Athletic facility information web page.
Malkin Pool facility information

Swimming Tests

1. Students, Faculty, Staff and affiliates that wish to row or sail at any point during their affiliation with Harvard must successfully complete a swimming test.

2. The swimming test consists of 100 yards of any stroke except the backstrokes and must show good forward progress (i.e., swimmers are not allowed to stop, hang on the lane lines or touch the bottom) in order to pass.

3. You must be an officer, student or staff with a Harvard ID or be a Harvard Affiliate with a Harvard Athletic Facility pass to take the Harvard Swim test.

4. Tests will be given during regular hours of operation until 15 minutes prior to closing time. (You must show the lifeguard your Harvard id, prior to taking the test.)

5. Lost Cards will not be replaced.

6. SIGN YOUR SWIM CARD!

Malkin & Blodgett Pool Policies

The lifeguard and monitor staffs are here to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Please familiarize yourself with the pool regulations posted in the lobby and on signs on the pool deck. Some of the major regulations are listed below:

1. No carriages or strollers are permitted on the pool deck. Each child under the age of 7 must be accompanied and directly supervised by an adult at all times while in the facility (regardless of whether the child is in or out of the water). One adult must be present per two children under age 7, and one adult per four children between ages 7 and 18. Adult Responsibility Forms are available at the monitor's desk and must be completed by the supervising adult whenever a child enters the facility. For a complete listing of the rules please refer to the Child Supervision Policy.

2. Personal flotation devices are NOT permitted.

3. Kick boards are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please return them when you are done.

4. Scuba equipment, including masks and snorkels, are NOT permitted in the pool. Exceptions will only be made for those with current medical approval on file with the Aquatic Director.

5. Diving from starting blocks, diving boards, and towers is prohibited.

6. Blodgett prohibits swimmers from using any entrance other than the main doors.

7. Private swimming lessons are prohibited. Only Harvard Aquatics Staff may give swimming lessons.

8. Blodgett users are not permitted in closets or storage areas, or to adjust pace clocks.

9. Swimmers must circle swim when there are more than two people swimming in a lane (staying to the right). Tap toes to pass.

10. Special activities may necessitate the change in or cancellation of recreational swim hours. Please check weekly schedule with monitors desk at 617-495-1789.

LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR POOL ACTIVITIES AND HAVE AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND POOL PRIVILEGES. PARTICIPANTS MUST COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS OF THE LIFEGUARDS.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us to maintain a safe pool environment.

Malkin & Blodgett Child Supervision Policy

FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN, THE HARVARD ATHLETIC
DEPARTMENT MAINTAINS THE FOLLOWING POLICY
REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN:

1) Adult responsibility Forms are available at the monitor's desk and must be completed by the supervising
adult whenever a child enters the facility.

2) No flotation devices of any kind are allowed for children.

3) Supervising adults must present their participation passes upon entering the facility.

4) Children without a family ID. must pay a $10.00 guest fee before entering the facility.

5) Any adult responsible for children must accompany and directly supervise their children, regardless of age,
at all times. No more than four children per adult.

6) One adult may supervise no more than two children under the age of 7. The adult must accompany and directly supervise the children in the water.

7) No carriages, strollers, or unsupervised children, regardless of age, are permitted on the pool deck.

8) Any child over the age of 4 must use the gender appropriate locker room.

9) Babies must be diapered and wearing rubber pants in addition to their swimsuit.

Lifeguards on duty are responsible for pool activity and have authority to suspend pool privileges. Participants must comply with instructions of the lifeguards.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us to maintain a safe pool environment.