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Donald E. Young Center Aquatic Center

Aquatic Center

 

The Donald E. Young Center houses an Aquatic Center that is available to students and members of the community.  There is a large pool for lap swimming and a smaller pool for exercises.  The operation of the pools in the Aquatic Center must meet the needs of a diverse group of users. To meet this goal, a middle of the road approach has been selected for water temperatures. The small pool is approximately 92º, large pool is 83º and air temperature is 85º.

The Aquatic Center contains:
6-lane 25-meter pool containing 200,000 gallons of water
3-lane 50,000 gallon instructional pool with hydraulic moveable floor
350 seating capacity  

 

Adults and seniors may swim laps in the large pool or exercise in the small pool during lap swim. Youth may swim laps if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Rec swim is for all ages.

Call 605.642.6196 for information.

Pool Hours of Operation

  • 6 - 8 am, Monday - Friday, lap swim and water exercise
  • 11 am - 1 pm, Monday - Friday, lap Swim and water exercise
  • 2 pm - 3:30pm, Tuesday and Thursday, lap Swim and water exercise
  • 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm,  Monday - Friday Swim Team 
  • 6 pm - 8 pm, Monday - Thrusday, Rec. Swim 
  • 6 pm - 7:45 pm, Friday Rec Swim
  • 1 pm - 4:45 pm, Saturday and Sunday, Rec Swim 

    The Young Center closes at 9 pm weekdays, 5 pm weekends, and 8 pm on Fridays. We respectfully request users do what is necessary (shower, change, etc.) to accommodate the building closure hours.

Check out Pool Rules.

Black Hills Gold Swim Team
If you are between the ages of 5 and 18, plunge into the Young Center pool for swim team practice. Coaches work intensively with the four groups (developmental, advanced, junior varsity, and varsity) on improving stroke technique, building endurance, setting goals, and preparing for competition. If you are comfortable swimming in a swimming pool or have prior swimming experience, and you want to learn more about swim team, please stop by the pool during swim team and visit with Coach Brenda Hendricks.  During the summer Swim Team meets Monday - Friday, 8 - 10 am and during the academic year 3:45 - 5:45 pm.  For info call Teena Huber, 605.722.1548.

Swimming Lessons:

American Red Cross Swim Lessons

  • January 26th - February 25th
  • March 23rd - April 22nd
  • Ten ½ hour lessons, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 5 weeks
     
  • 5:45 pm  Parent/Child
    (Limit 10)
  • 5:45 pm  Pre Level (Limit 6)
  • 6:20 pm  Level 1 (Limit 6)
  • 6:20 pm  Level 2 / 3 (limit 6)
  • 6:55 pm  Level 1 (Limit 6)
  • 6:55 pm  Level 4 / 5 / 6
    (Limit 6)
  • 7:30 pm  Adults only lessons
    (Limit 12)
     
  • Register at the info desk by paying the fee.
  • $40 Non-Member
  • $35 YC Member
  • $25 Additional Family Member
  • $20 for a ½ hour private lesson

Contact the pool supervisor Josh Roadifer at 605.642.6196.

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Black Hills State University
Athletics
1200 University St. Unit 9410
Spearfish, SD 57799-9410
1.800.ALL.BHSU.

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