Art Linkletter Natatorium - Swimming Pool
The Springfield College Art Linkletter Natatorium is a six-lane, 50-meter pool with two, one-meter and two, three-meter diving boards. The water depth ranges from four to 12 and a half feet.
The facility is home to the College's competitive swimming and diving team, and is also the venue for several physical education classes, Red Cross certification classes, recreational swimming, and a number of campus and non-campus programs. The size of the facility allows for concurrent programs on a daily basis.
Pool Use
Members of the Springfield College campus community are encouraged to incorporate aquatics into a well-rounded wellness program and to enjoy this great facility and its offerings—whether for fitness or pure recreational enjoyment.
Here's what you need to know.
- Alumni must visit the Office of Campus Recreation to complete the membership process
- The pool is staffed with one or more lifeguards during all recreational hours of operation.
- There is absolutely no swimming allowed without a lifeguard on duty.
Aquatics Complex Policies and Procedures
User Policy
- A current Springfield College ID is required to gain entry into the facility.
- Alumni pool users (restricted hours): please be prepared to present a photo ID so staff members can match your name to the list at the welcome desk.
Supervision
- The pool is staffed with one or more lifeguards during all recreational hours of operation.
- There is absolutely no swimming allowed without a lifeguard on duty.
General Pool Rules
- The Department of Public Health regulations are posted on the front wall of the facility. Please read and abide by the regulations. Note that a cleansing shower is mandatory before entering the swimming pool.
- Respect the lifeguards. They have final authority on safety issues and emergency situations.
- No running or horseplay.
- Upon hearing one whistle blow, direct attention to the lifeguard. Two long whistle blows signal that all swimmers must exit the pool immediately.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
- One person at a time on the diving boards. Clear the landing area quickly.
- Diving deemed unsafe by the lifeguard will be prohibited.
- No food or glass on the pool deck. Glass masks are prohibited.
- No hanging on the lane lines.
- Chewing gum is not permitted in the pool area.
- No swimming under the bulkhead.
- Overnight locks are not permitted on the lockers.
