Refresh Yourself, Get Fit, and Have Fun at RCC’s
Terry L. Smith Aquatics Center

Aquatics Classes
Registration for aquatics programs
Pool Hours
Pool Fees
Group Reservations

Dip your toes. . . then take the plunge into RCC’s enormous variety of aquatics programs. Learn to swim or improve your stroke. Try a water exercise class.  Become certified as a Life Guard or Swimming Instructor. 

The Aquatics programs are among the most popular at RCC. We offer instructional classes for all ages -from six  months old to senior citizens. Whatever your level of proficiency, RCC’s Aquatics program has a class that will help you achieve your goals.

Our facilities are clean, bright and modern. All of our instructors have national-level certification. Come discover the difference that quality instruction makes in your aquatics experience!

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Aquatics Facilities

The Aquatics Center consists of a 25-meter pool and a 16-seat hot tub located at the RCC, Hunters Woods. 

Swim Instruction and Fitness Classes

The Reston Community Center offers a broad range of swimming classes for every skill level and every age group, including:

• Infant/Kindergarten
• Youth
• Adult Swim and Water Aerobics
• Water Safety Academy

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How to Register For Aquatics Programs

Look at the RCC Program Guide or WebTrac for current programs - Programs for upcoming seasons are added three times a year - in July for the Fall Season, November for the Winter/Spring Season, and April for the Summer Season. To review Aquatics activities for the current season, view the Aquatics section of the Program Guide in Acrobat PDF format. To give you faster access, each section of the Program Guide is available separately. You must have Adobe Reader to open the documents.

1. Register Online with Webtrac

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2. Fill out a registration form - Use the Aquatics Registration Form (PDF) To register for Aquatics classes. Carefully review the Center's registration and refund policies.

Aquatics Form - Spanish
Aquatics Form - Chinese
Aquatics Form - Farsi

3. Fax or mail your registration to RCC

Fax the completed Aquatics Registration Form to (703) 476-0563. Please include your credit card information on the form. Once your registration has been processed, you will receive a confirmation letter in the mail.

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Mail the completed registration form, along with a check, money order, or credit card information to the address below.

Reston Community Center
Attn: Aquatics Registration
2310 Colts Neck Road
Reston, VA 20191

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Cancellation/Refund Requests

For cancellation/refund requests for classes/workshops/trips, CenterStage Tickets, or Meeting Room Rentals, please fill out the RCC Cancellation/Refund Request form and return it to the Reston Community Center.

Pool Hours

Pool hours vary from day to day.

Calendar of May 2013 Hours (PDF)

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Pool Fees

For your convenience, you may either pay a daily entrance fee or purchase a 20-punch pass, a 3-month membership, or a 12-month membership. Patrons may return to the pool multiple times on the same day at no additional charge. To be eligible, daily-fee patrons must register to return prior to leaving the pool area.

 
* Reston Resident rate applies for patrons who either reside or work within Small District 5.

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Group Reservations

Groups larger than 8 people seeking to use the pool must coordinate that use with the Aquatics Director at least 14 days in advance to ensure adequate lifeguard coverage. RCC reserves the right to deny the use of the pool to any group that fails to inform the Aquatics Department in advance of its intent to use the pool.

Gate fees apply to all drop-in use of the Aquatics Facility. Please call the Reston Community Center at (703) 476-4500 and select option 2 for the Aquatics Department.

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Pool Rules And Regulations

Open Swimming

• Please note that lessons will receive priority for pool space.
• During open swim hours, there will be one to three lap lanes in place and the rest of the pool will be set aside for open swim activities.

Lap Swimming

• Please note that lessons will receive priority for pool space.
• Lap lanes are for swimming only. No water walking or other uses are allowed.
• Faster swimmers (45 second 50's or better) should swim in the center lanes. The outside lanes are for slower swimmers.
• Swim in a counter-clockwise direction, keeping to the right of the lane. Circular swimming permits more than two in a lane. Splitting lanes is discouraged, and may not be permitted.
• The signal to switch to a counter clockwise circular pattern will be a kickboard placed vertically in the water at the end of the lane as the swimmer approaches.
• Swim continuously, stopping at the ends of the pool only.
• Yield right-of-way to faster swimmers. Don't stop mid-lane. When you reach the wall, pause at the right side of the lane to allow the faster swimmer(s) to pass. If you wish to pass someone, gently tap the slower person's foot.
• When finished, please move to another area of the pool so that other swimmers may swim.
• Use extra care when using fins, kickboards, and hand paddles. (The use of fins, snorkels, and masks may be restricted.)

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