Aquatics Programs

Dedman Pool

The Dedman ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s Indoor Pool is a 5-lane, 25-meter, pool available for recreational swimming to ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Students, Dedman ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Members and paid guests.

Campus Recreation Aquatics offers a variety of programs and courses designed for enjoyment, safety, and life-long water recreation and exercise.  These include swim lessons, lifeguard certification courses, and more. For more information, please get in touch with Angelie Lara, Assistant Director of Operations and Aquatics, at 214-768-9916 or email at amlara@smu.edu. 

 

Pool Hours

Pool hours can be found on the Dedman Pool page.

NOTE: Changes in the Dedman ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s indoor pool operating hours will be communicated by email, social media, and the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Campus Recreation App. For information, hours, building schedules, and registration at your fingertips, download the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Campus Recreation App, free in Apple Store or Google Play.  Set Notifications to receive Aquatics and Pool notices. 

Dedman Pool

Swim Lessons – ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Campus Recreation Aquatics

 ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Campus Recreation Aquatics offers high-quality swim instruction for both adults and children in a safe and encouraging environment. Our experienced instructors tailor lessons to all skill levels, from non-swimmers to advanced stroke refinement.

 

Lesson Information

  • Age Requirement: Children must be at least 3 years old and out of diapers.
  • Lesson Duration: 30 minutes per session.
  • Private Lessons (1 Person Per Instructor Per Lesson):
  • Accepted Payment Methods: VISA, MasterCard, and Discover.

 

Health & Safety

All participants, accompanying family members, and instructors must self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms before arriving. Stay home and reschedule if you:

  • Have symptoms of COVID-19.
  • Have been in contact with someone showing symptoms or awaiting test results.
  • Have been in contact with a COVID-positive individual in the last 10 days.

 

Swim Lesson Policies

  • Expiration: Lesson packages expire 6 months (180 days) after purchase.
  • Non-Refundable & Non-Transferable: Lessons are only for the person to whom they were sold.
  • Facility Access:
    • Participants must check in at the Dedman ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ before entering the facility.
    • Outside of lesson time, participants and their families cannot use the pool or facility without a Dedman ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ membership.
    • Family members must remain on the pool deck during lessons.
  • Lesson Scheduling:
    • Instructors may schedule longer lessons (e.g., a 1-hour session = 2 lessons).
    • All lessons must be purchased in advance through the Dedman ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.

 

Cancellations & Tardiness

 

Instructor Cancellations

  • If an instructor cancels, the lesson will be rescheduled at no cost.

 

Client Cancellations

  • With 48+ hours' notice: You may reschedule the lesson.
  • Within 48 hours: The lesson is forfeited and will not be rescheduled.

 

Tardiness

  • Late Participant: Lessons will end at the scheduled time, with no refund or time extension.
  • Late Instructor (10+ minutes late): You will receive one complimentary lesson. Contact Aquatics Management/Dedman ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Operations at 214-768-9916 or .

 

How to Register

Submit the required form, and an ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Campus Recreation Aquatics representative will contact you once an instructor is available. Please note: Due to instructor availability, requests may take up to 2 weeks or more.

 

Lessons: 30 minutes

Private lessons (1 person Per Instructor Per Lesson)

Single Lesson $65

5-Pack: $275

10-Pack: $550

Forms


American Red Cross Certification Course

Upcoming Lifeguard Blended Learning Course

How to register: Click on the class date above or email Angelie M, Lara at amlara@smu.edu for course details. 

  • Lifeguard Classes 
  • CPR/First Aid/AED Classes 

Qualifications: 

  • Must be 16 years old 
  • Must complete 6 hours of course content
  • Must complete a swim- tread-swim sequence: Jump into the water submerge resurface swim 150 yards (using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both) maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs then swim 50 yards using the front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both. 3. Complete a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds by starting in the water swimming 20 yards surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hand exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
  • Attend all course sessions