Access to the McDonald’s Swim Stadium is free to enrolled USC students, faculty, staff, and guest members of the Lyon Center.
A Community Pool Pass is available to faculty, staff, and guests for $70 per semester. (Community Pool Passes are not valid at the Indoor Pool.)
Students, faculty, staff, and guests can also purchase an Indoor Pool Pass for $30 per semester.
Rules and Policies
- Swimmers must be 16 years of age to participate in Rec Swim.
- Use of diving boards and platforms is not permitted at any time.
- To photograph or film at either of the Aquatic facilities, you must obtain a permit from Recreational Sports (213-740-5127).
- Swimmers are not permitted to swim repeated lengths of the pool underwater or to swim along the bottom of the pool. These activities are extremely dangerous. Please contact the Aquatics Coordinator for more information.
- Kickboards, fins, paddles, pull buoys, and water jogging belts are available for use at the McDonald’s Swim Stadium. Return all equipment to the proper area after use.
- The Aquatics facilities will be closed on all home football game days and special event days. See the schedule of events for more information. (link)
- Due to the depth of the Dive and Competition Pools, a swimmer must show swimming proficiency (50 meters/yards without stopping) in order to use the pools.
Inclement Weather Policy
Thunder, Lightning, Heavy Rain, Earthquake
In the event of inclement weather, the pools, pool decks, and Jacuzzis will be CLOSED and remain closed until it has been determined that the facility is safe to reopen.
Rec Swim Etiquette
- Unless otherwise agreed to, lap swimming should be done in a circular pattern when sharing lanes. This means, swimming down the right side of the lane at all times.
- When choosing a lane, it is best to choose a lane with swimmers who swim at your pace.
- Talk to the lifeguards on duty for assistance or questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why don’t the pools have fast, medium, or slow lanes?
A: There are too many levels of swimmers for just three designations- we have everyone from Olympic athletes to beginners. If there are empty lanes, people will swim in them- regardless of the speed designation. We don’t want to offend someone who may think they’re a fast swimmer, but they’re not the fastest in the pool.
Q: What is the busiest time at the pool?
A: The outdoor pools are typically most crowded from 7-8 AM, 12-1 PM, and 4:30-6 PM. The Indoor Pool is most crowded from 12-1 PM.
Q: What is Trojan Masters Swimming?
A: Trojan Masters Swimming provides structured workouts run by experienced coaches. Masters is for swimmers of all abilities from beginners to competitive swimmers. For more information go to swim.net/SCAQ
For more information contact Rec Sports at recsports@usc.edu
