Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool
***POOL RENOVATION NOTE: ***
THE PAC POOL and LOCKER ROOMS ARE NOW OPEN

Please continue to be patient with us as renovations are ongoing
and as we work to resolve any problems which may arise.

Because safety is our first priority, the PAC Pool enforces a Lightning Policy consistent with the recommendations of the National Lightning Safety Institute, the National Athletic Trainers Association, and the American College of Emergency Physicians and local indoor pools. Whenever lightening is detected within 8 miles of the pool, lifeguards are to clear the pool of patrons for 30 minutes. For complete details on our Lightning Policy, please click here.

Recreational Swim Schedule

POOL SCHEDULE November 16 - 22

POOL SCHEDULE November 23 - 29

Pool During Fitness / Recreational Swim Times

25 Yard Heated Indoor Lap Pool

The PAC has a 25-yard heated indoor lap pool available for recreational and fitness swimming.

The Therapy Pool

The new therapy pool has a 4-foot-deep section and a 9-foot-deep section to meet the needs of our Sports Medicine patients.

There are four large storage areas by the pool (tiled for wet equipment). These areas are used to store kick boards, aqua-jogger belts, and other aquatic fitness equipment. Any equipment in these open storage areas is available for use by pool patrons.

When a lifeguard is on duty, the pool is open to swimmers. Pool hours are based on lifeguard availability and are posted weekly at www.furmanfitness.com as well as at the pool entrances.

Our renovated pool is a "salt system pool" rather than a chlorine pool. This is because:

Salt is more comfortable. Salt softens the pool water so it's gentler and less likely to cause red, burning eyes or dry, itchy skin.
Salt is easier on swimwear. Swimwear fabric won't fade or disintegrate over time.
Salt smells better. Lower chlorine levels eliminate chlorine taste and smell.
Salt is safer. Saltwater pools reduce the need to store, add and handle chlorine.

Swimming Pool Water Temperature
The lap pool holds approximately 100,000 gallons of water. Because there are several different types of users in our pool, the thermostat for the fitness pool water temperature is set at 82-83 degrees Fahrenheit, based on standards and norms for comparable pools. There will be slight fluctuations in water temperature since there are multiple factors that influence the temperature of the water.

Reserving Lanes During Rec Swim
The lap pool has 6 lanes. We strive to keep three lanes available for fitness / recreation swimming when the pool is open. Groups interested in scheduling use of the pool (up to 3 lanes) should contact Martha Vaughan at 294.2044 or martha.vaughan@furman.edu.