Blodgett Pool
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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. Group swim programs will be available at Blodgett
this fall.
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 Membership Office in the
Malkin Athletic Center.
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 visiting the Membership Office
in the Malkin Athletic Center or by visiting the membership fee
information web page under the Membership tab.
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 visiting 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 in the pool foyer) 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 from Casey
Blodget at the Murr Center Fitness Room desk. Towel Service is also
available to all recreational users at Blodgett Pool, HUID card
holders have the option of purchasing online, all others including
alumni must purchase towel service at the Membership Office in the
Malkin Athletic Center.
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
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Malkin Pool
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The Malkin Pool hosts over 30,000 Recreation users a year. This
beautiful facility features two swimming pools to accommodate all
types of users. Swimming lessons, group swim classes
and scuba classes are available.
SWIM LESSONS
& PROGRAMS- You must have current
membership to participate in swim lessons.
We are now taking requests for Adult Private, Buddy (2 adults)
and semi-private (3-6 adults) lessons. For buddy and
semi-private lessons you must register with a partner. We are
unable to arrange a partner for you. To
request a private or semi-private session please complete the Swim Lesson Request form.
Swim lessons are available on the weekdays, evenings and
weekends.
For additional information please contact:
Kate Marron
fitness@fas.harvard.edu
PHONE: (617) 495-1008
*Adult Lessons – ages 14 & older/55
minutes sessions
*Youth Lessons – ages 13 & under/35
minute sessions
Please note that we are unable to accommodate group or buddy
lessons for children at this time. We only have private
(one-on-one) lessons for children.
Adult Private Swim Lesson Packages
1
Session…………………..................$45
5
Sessions……………………………..
$190
10
Sessions……………………………
$352
Adult Buddy Swim Lesson Packages
(2 people with similar goals & abilities. Cost is per
person)
1
Session………………….................
$34
5
Sessions…………………………….
$145
10
Sessions…………………………..$260
Adult Semi-Private Swim Lesson Packages
(3-6 people with similar goals & abilities. Cost is per
person)
5
Sessions……………………………..
$110
10
Sessions……………………………
$194
Youth Private Swim Lesson Packages
35 minute sessions
1
Session…………………..................
$32
5
Sessions……………………………......
$130
10 Session..................................
$240
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 Membership Office in the Malkin Athletic
Center.
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 visiting the Membership Office in
person or by visiting the Membership information page.
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. The MAC small pool is closed to non-class participants
during Aqua Aerobics classes. To view
the Group Exercise 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 Membership
Office.
Locker & Towel
Service
For facility information, please visit the Malkin
Athletic facility information web page.
Malkin Pool
facility information
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Who Can I Contact With
Questions?
For any aquatics or pool
related inquiries, please contact Aquatics Coordinator George
MacMasters at macmast@fas.harvard.edu
For any inquiries regarding
memberships and towel service, please contact Kristin LeBel at
amembers@fas.harvard.edu
For any inquiries related to overnight locker usage or purchase,
please contact Casey Blodget at
caseyblodget@fas.harvard.edu
For any inquiries related to
swimming lessons, programs or classes, please contact Assistant
Fitness Manager Kate Doherty at
fitness@fas.harvard.edu
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. 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.
11. The MAC small pool is closed to
non-class participants during Aqua Aerobics classes.
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) No flotation devices of any kind
are allowed for children.
2) Supervising adults must present
their HUID or recreation membership card upon entering the
facility.
3) Affiliates without a family
recreational membership must pay a $15.00 guest fee upon entering
the facility if accompanied by a child.
4) 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.
5) 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.
6) No carriages, strollers, or
unsupervised children, regardless of age, are permitted on the pool
deck
7) 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.
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