Pools-Indoor

BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center Pools

Olympic Pool

Pool 2: 8-lane 25-yard pool
Dive Well: ask lifeguards to open diving boards (two 1-meter and two 3-meter)
Summer Competition Pool: 8-lane 50-yard pool (mid-May through July)

Program Pool

6-lane 25-yard pool with no lane ropes (warmer temperature than competition pool)

Fees

Members of BSC AWC and CRFC: free
Non-Members: daily admission rate

Schedule

Pools close 30 minutes before the rest of the facility. Schedule subject to change.

Wibit Water Toys

Enjoy inflatable water toys for ages 6+ in the dive well many Saturdays and Sundays September through May. You must pass a swim test to participate – see Wibit rules below. Always check the calendar before heading to the pool.

2025 Dates

December: 6, 13-14, 21

2026 Dates

January: 3-4, 24-25, 31
February: 1, 8, 14, 21-22
March: 7, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29
April: 11-12, 18-19, 25-26
May: 2-3, 9, 16-17

Times

Saturdays: 11:00am-6:30pm
Sundays: 12:00-6:00pm

Toddler Splash Days

Parents/guardians can bring their toddlers to special swim time in the program pool and use baby floats, U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets, and small pool toys (no water wings). Teaching platforms and swimming lesson toys are available.

Dates: September 2, 2025-April 30, 2026
Days & Hours: Mondays-Thursdays from 8:00-10:00am
Fee: free for members, $5 per child per session for non-members
Ages: infant through age 5
Parent/guardian must always be with their toddler in the water and must be able to fully supervise all toddlers in their care. Recommended ratio is at least one parent/guardian for every two toddlers.

Rules

Pool Rules

Always shower before using the pool.
Children under age 8 or in a lifejacket must be accompanied by a person 16+ in the water.
Only U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejackets are allowed (none available-bring your own).
No inflatable flotation devices are allowed, including water wings.
SCUBA style masks that cover the nose are not permitted.
Anyone not fully toilet trained must wear a swim diaper. Child swim diapers are available at the front desk.
Swimming attire is required in the pool. Mesh shirts and nylon lycra swimwear are acceptable. Cutoffs, personal undergarments, and t-shirts are not allowed.
Glass, street shoes, food, and beverages are not allowed on the pool deck.
Persons with open wounds, bandages, or skin conditions are not permitted to use the pools.
There must be two people age 16+ in the water for every 10 children under age 8 and/or in lifejackets (includes birthday parties).
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District staff have the final decision on all issues for the safety of our patrons.

Wibit & Diving Board Rules

Must be age 6+ to use Wibits or diving boards (including birthday parties) AND pass a swimming test (includes adults) issued by a lifeguard before use.
- Swimming test: Jump in and completely submerge. Recover to the surface and float/tread water for one minute. Turn a full circle. Swim 25 yards – to the other end – without stopping. Exit the water without using the ladder.
Diving boards (no lifejackets):
- Jump or dive straight off the diving boards in a forward-facing position. Inward dives and reverse dives are not permitted.
- After going off the board, exit the pool by swimming directly to the nearest diving bay ladder, not the pool edge.
- One bounce and only one person on the diving board at a time.
Wibits (lifejackets allowed):
- Swimming under Wibits and hanging on any ropes in the water is not permitted.
- Wrestling, pushing, and roughhousing on the Wibits is not allowed.
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District staff have the final decision on all issues for the safety of our patrons.

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