Aquatics Center
500 E. 6th Street
Phone: (252) 533-2850 Fax: (252) 533-2853
Doniphan Browder, Aquatics Supervisor, PSO
New Hours:
Aquatic Center: Mon & Wed 6am-2pm & 5pm-8pm
Recreation ID cards are required for proof of residency and can be purchased at T.J. Davis Recreation Center. Youth under the age of 9 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at least 16 years of age.
Aquatic Center Fees:
Swim Lessons:
Annual Passes
Annual passes include entrance into the Aquatic Center and TJ Davis outdoor pool. Call 533-2850 for more information. Annual Fees are subject to change July 1st.
Fitness Classes
Aquacise
- This exercise class is designed for swimmers and non-swimmers alike. The focus is on strength building, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and having fun. Instructors are trained with United State Water Fitness Association materials.Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00am-10:00am
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm-6:30pm
Arthritis- This exercise class is specially designed to help improve joint flexibility. The exercises may also help to relieve pain and stiffness. Instructors are trained with the National Arthritis Foundation materials.
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:30am-11:30am & 12:00pm-1:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday 6:45pm-7:45pm
TJ DAVIS OUTDOOR POOL HOURS BEGINNING MEMORIAL WEEKEND THROUGH LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Lap Swim Only:
Monday-Friday 12:00pm-1:00pm
Open Swim:
Monday-Friday 1:00pm-6:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm
***Wade Pool Hours will be the same as the above Open Swim hours***
Learn to Swim – Lessons offered Year Round!
American Red Cross class sizes are limited so please pre-register. Please call 533-2850 for dates and to pre-register.
Toddler (Ages 2-3) - This is a fun program for both the parent and the child. Parent participation is required.
Preschool (Ages 4-5) - This program is intended to develop a comfort level in and around water. It will help prepare them for the next level of swimming.
Guppy: Level I & II - This program is designed to teach basic swimming skills for the inexperienced swimmer. The class will teach the fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
Minnow: Level III - - This program is designed to refine skills taught in Level I & II. The new skills taught in this class will be the elementary backstroke and the fundamentals of treading water.
Flying Fish: Level IV - This program is designed to increase endurance and stamina by swimming familiar strokes (Elementary Backstroke, Front Crawl, Back Crawl) for longer distances. New skills to be taught in this class are the Breaststroke, Sidestroke and Flip turns.
Shark: Level V & VI -These programs are designed to further a swimmer’s skills.
Adult Beginner (Ages 16 and up)
*All prices are subject to change after July 1st.
Special Programs
Roanoke Valley Swim Team
– Join the team for fun and competitiveness. The RVST is a way to meet new friends, swim in a friendly environment, compete against other swim teams and have lots of fun! Practice will begin on June 1st. Prerequisite for joining: Must be between the ages of 6 & 18 and be able to swim the front crawl for 25 yards. Times and other practice days will be discussed at a parents/registration meeting in early May. ***Swim suits will be ordered at this time.Early Bird Summer Swim Team Practice – For anyone ages 6-18 interested in joining the Roanoke Valley Swim Team. Call for practice dates and times. 533-2850. These practices are conditioning times -on your own. Daily admission fees or annual passes apply for practice.
Splash Fest –TJ Davis Pool Wednesday mid July 1:00-4:00pm. Games, Music, Giveaways and FUN for swimmers and non-swimmers. Free admission for ages 7-15. Parents need to accompany children under 9 years of age.
Lap at Lunch – Get your swimming workout at lunch. The TJ Davis pool will be available for lap swimming from 12:00-1:00pm Monday – Friday. Locker rooms available. Daily rates apply.
Lifeguard Training will be offered during the year, call 533-2850 for more details.
Water Safety Instructor training will be offered during the year, call 533-2850 for more details.
Scuba Diving: Available at the Aquatic Center through Pro Scuba Center in Rocky Mount. For more information contact Ronnie Lamb at Pro Scuba 252-985-3951.
Parents Night Out: Registration $6.00 (includes dinner) This night will give parents a break and the kids a night of swimming excitement at the TJ Davis Pool! Open to ages 9 – 15. Games, Food & Fun! Parents enjoy a night to yourselves! Deadline for pre-registration is ten days prior to each event.
Please call 533-2850 for details and to pre-register.
Building Rental
The Aquatic Center is a great place to host a private party. A group use agreement form must be submitted two weeks prior to the date requested. Fees vary according to the size of the group (a minimum of two hours is required).