aquatics

although maryland governor larry hogan announced additional stage two reopening guidelines for the state of maryland (which includes the reopening of indoor fitness centers), the knott athletic recreation convocation complex will be open for mount students and employees only. when the pool opens, it will be used exclusively by athletics until further notice. we will continue to communicate updates regarding the timeline for reopening, modifications to services, and safety measures via the mount st. mary's university website and other social media platforms.

in planning for reopening, the knott athletic recreation convocation complex will continue to follow the guidelines set forth by the university. learn more about our return to the mount and plans for fall 2020.

the knott arcc is home to the mount's 25-meter, six-lane multi-purpose pool. the office of campus recreation offers a variety of aquatic programs such as lap and recreational swim, aquatic fitness classes, and summer swimming lessons for youth.

inclement weather hotline

call 301-447-7424.

water fitness classes

all water fitness classes are canceled until further notice.

the pool is a great place to get in shape, recover from injury, or build your strength with a new fluid movement, and our aquatics programs are designed to do just that.

aqua flex
this class is great for anyone suffering from arthritis, recovering from surgery or an injury, or starting a new workout regiment. this program allows you to exercise with minimal strain on your joints and muscles, and the gentle activities help you gain strength and flexibility, resulting in decreased pain and stiffness.

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pump'n' power aquatics
this minimal stress workout gives you a great workout with exercises performed in the deep water with the use of floatation and resistance equipment. participants must be comfortable in deep water.

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aquatic department policies

locker room policy:

children age 6 and older must use the same gender locker rooms. parents with children between the ages of 6 - 10 of the opposite gender should provide their children with tasks to be completed in the locker room, and the parent must be stationed at the door until the child exits. please respect the privacy of those who do not wish children to be in the opposite gender locker room.

parking policy:

parking lots a-f on the south side of the arcc are available. parking in "reserved parking" spaces could result in a ticket issued by our public safety department. if you have special parking needs, please see the facility supervisor for details.

refund policy for all aquatic programs:

refunds are only available when mount st. mary's cancels a class or when a letter from a physician is presented to the assistant director of campus recreation for operations and support, beth raub.

make-up policy:

make-ups are offered only when mount st. mary's cancels a class.

inclement weather policy:

when mount st. mary's university is closed, the arcc and all its programs are canceled.
if frederick county schools are on a delay due to inclement weather, all morning aquatic classes will be canceled.
if frederick county schools declare an early dismissal due to inclement weather, all afternoon and evening aquatic classes will be canceled.
if frederick county schools are closed due to inclement weather, all morning aquatic classes will be canceled. the weather will be monitored throughout the day and the status of evening programs will be evaluated. a decision regarding evening classes will be made by 3 p.m.
if the university is not declared closed, but there is inclement weather, call 301-447-7424 for the latest update on the arcc hours and programs.

pool rules

for the safety of all swimmers we recommend reading the pool rules guide.

download the pool rules

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