Bates College

Bates Aquatics offers open swim hours in Tarbell Pool for the campus community complete with equipment to enhance your workout such as fins, pull buoys and kick boards. There are also a variety of swim programs including youth lessons and the Bobcats Swim Camp. Tarbell Pool is home to Bates Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving teams.
 
POOL HOURS OF OPERATION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• No running or rough play in the pool and locker room areas.
• No flips, back dives, or twists from edge of pool.
• No use of diving boards or starting blocks is allowed. All diving must take place in deep end.
• No hanging, sitting, or climbing on lane lines.
• Kickboards, pull buoys, fins, aqua jog belts and other aquatic equipment are only to be used for their intended purpose.
• Children's swim aides and flotation devices are permitted under the direct supervision of an accompanying adult in the water and with permission of the lifeguard. Only Coast Guard Approved personal flotation devices permitted in the pool.
• No swimming under the bridge/bulkhead.
• Radios, video-recording devices, cameras and other similar devices are not allowed in the pool area without prior approval from Campus Recreation administration.
• Any person having a skin disease, sore or inflamed eyes, nasal or ear discharges, open wounds, cast, or any communicable disease are not permitted to use the pool.
• Spitting, spouting of water, blowing the nose, or otherwise introducing contaminants into the facility water is not permitted. Such occurrences may result in the pool being closed at the discretion of the lifeguard.

GENERAL RULES

• Swimming is only permitted when there is a certified Bates lifeguard on duty
• Maximum pool capacity is 50 swimmers. Maximum swimmers per lifeguard is 25.
• Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
• Proper swimming attire is to be worn at all times. Children under three years of age must wear plastic pants or swim diapers.
• Food and gum are not permitted in the pool area. Drinks must be in a non-glass, non-spillable bottle
• All band aids and/or athletic tape must be removed before entering the pool.
• Any use of or modification of equipment other than its intended purpose is not permitted.
• Participants acting in a way that can create an unsafe environment for themselves or others may be asked to discontinue the unsafe behavior or activity by an Athletics employee.
• Report all emergencies, maintenance issues, vandalism, or misuse of facilities to an Athletics employee or by calling 207-786-6366.
• Failure to follow or adhere to the above guidelines and procedures and/or the direction of Athletics employees may result in loss of usage privileges.

PROGRAMS OFFERED 

Swim Lessons

The Bates Swimming and Diving Team offers a lessons program for children aged 3 and up in the Spring and Fall of each year. Please email assistant coach Boomer Druchniak to be added to the email list for information and notifications.
 
Swim Camp

The Bobcat Swim Camp at Bates College runs over the summer months. Click on this link to learn more.