Dip in to the Wolverton Memorial Pool

Did you know Western Oregon University has a swimming pool on campus?  Wolverton Memorial Swimming Pool was recently named one of the Top 25 Aquatic Programs in the Country for the year 2007 by United States Water Fitness Association.  Our facility is located behind the Natural Science Building, as part of Old PE.

Students at WOU have the opportunity to utilize the pool for free with their student ID card during any of our lap and recreational swim times.  We also offer a variety of classes that students may join us for.  Not only are we open to all students, we are also open to the public.  We offer a wide variety of water activities to ensure there is something for everyone.

• Lap Swim - Our 5 lane pool offers plenty of room for all who come to swim laps, whether you're a beginner or an expert, you're always welcome!
• Recreational Swim - Enjoy some fun in the pool, shoot some hoops, jump in the deep end, dive for sticks, float on a noodle or just swim around!
• Float Nights -  Float around while the lights are low and watch a movie projected onto a screen at the pool.  Bring your favorite floatie or barrow one of ours.
• PE Credited Swim Classes – Beginners in Aqua I will learn the four competitive strokes, work on turns and starts.  Aqua II offers more detailed instruction on each stroke and fine tunes a swimmers technique.  Fitness Swim is for the more advanced swimmer who needs a little help and wants a good work out. 
• Early Bird Aqua Exercise - A fundamental shallow water aerobic class. It includes a warm-up, pre-exercise stretch, 30 minutes of aerobic activity, abdominal toning, stretching, and strength activities.
• Stress Busters Aqua Exercise- Also a fundamental shallow water aerobic class held right after work to de stress before heading home to unwind from life.  Laughter is a crucial component to this work out.  It includes a warm-up, pre-exercise stretch, 30 minutes of aerobic activity, abdominal toning, stretching, and strength activities. 
• Deep Water Aqua Jogger - A little to no-impact moderate intensity class, in the deep end of our pool, which minimizes the stress on joints. Fitness, endurance, strength, flexibility, and body alignment emphasized with resistance training.
• Stress Busters - Those who desire a vigorous workout may want to try our Stress Busters class. This class offers a more intense stress reducing workout to release the stresses of the day. Wash away your tensions by exercising with us in the shallow waters of our pool. You can still participate at your own pace if you desire a little less.

Don't know how to swim?  Let us help!  We offer swimming lessons for 6mos on up to adult lessons.  Take them privately or with friends.
 
We also offer classes to become certified as a lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor (Swim Lesson Teacher), Water Aerobic Instructor or Scuba Diver. We also offer American Red Cross swimming lessons for everyone from a parent – tot class, to progressive Levels 1-6 and adult lessons!

Our friendly pool staff welcomes you to our pool for fun or to try out our classes.  Our heated pool is always warm even during those cold months, so come on over and join us in the water! 

To learn more about what our pool can offer to you and your family, please visit our web site to view our schedule and events that are being hosted at Wolverton Memorial Swimming Pool.  You may also contact us at 503-838-8701 should you have any questions.

Go Wolves!