Aquatics
The Aquatics Center features an indoor lap and shallow water pools offering fun and enjoyment year-round. With services such as water exercise classes, learn-to-swim classes, private swim lessons, Arthritis Foundation Water Exercise classes, swim clinics, Lifeguard and Swim Instructor trainings and many other activities, the pool is an outstanding choice for all your aquatic needs. Programs are open to both members and non-members and The Dinah E. Gore Sports & Aquatics Complex even offers special pool only rates for members who desire to only use the Aquatics Center. Please continue to browse our website for detailed information regarding our classes, lessons, upcoming certifications, and other great events.
Pool Schedule
Private, Small Group, & Specialized Group Swim Lessons
For swimmers interested in more individualized attention we also offer private swim lessons year round. If you are interested please provide us with your availability and we will do our best to accommodate you. Private lessons will only be offered according to availability of instructors.
Specialized lessons for groups of 6-20 swimmers. This option is available for recreation groups, home-school organizations, church groups and any other community groups. For more information on special group options including scheduling and rates, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator at [email protected] or 910-755-8578.
Adaptive Aquatics Swimming Initiative
To apply a swimmer for the 5-week program click on the link below. Please fill out and submit or scan the application to the Aquatics Coordinator at [email protected].
For more information about the program, or if you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Aquatics Coordinator via email or call 910-755-8578.
Group Swim Lessons
How To Register Online
Upcoming Sessions
Group Swim Lesson Descriptions
Arthritis Foundation Approved Water Exercise Classes
The Dinah E. Gore Sports & Aquatics Complex proudly offers North Carolina Arthritis Foundation approved Water Exercise Classes. Held in our fully accessible, shallow water pool these classes are designed to help participants improve range of motion, strength, flexibility and balance with the goal of reducing pain and stiffness while improving overall quality of life.
While designed by the Arthritis Foundation, these classes are not only for those with arthritis. These classes can be of great benefit to anyone seeking to improve their range of motion, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination including individuals recovering from illnesses or injuries, individuals who may have completed physical therapy but need to continue to participate in a low-impact routine or individuals suffering the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
Riptides Swim Club
Join our Riptides Swim Club (formerly Master’s Swimming) and benefit from having our coaches design workouts and provide feedback on your strokes while you enjoy the camaraderie of a group workout. Open to Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced swimmers of all ages.
Inclement Weather Procedures
The Sports & Aquatics Complex Follows The National Lightning Safety Institute’s recommendations for the following swimming pool safety:
Lightning’s behavior is random and unpredictable. We recommend a very conservative attitude towards it. Preparedness and quick responses are the best defenses towards the lightning hazard.
Swimming pools are connected to a much larger surface area via underground water pipes, gas lines, electric and telephone wiring, etc. Lightning strikes to the ground anywhere on this metallic network may induce shocks elsewhere.
Pool activities should remain suspended until thirty minutes after the last thunder is heard. The distance from Strike A to Strike B to Strike C can be some 5-8 miles away. And it can strike much farther away. Why take a chance with lightning?
“If you can see it, flee it; if you can hear it, clear it.”
