NMT Swimming Center
Spring Semester 2023 - Indoor Hours
The pool will be CLOSED to remove the bubble starting March 25. We will reopen Monday, April 10.
Monday-Wednesday-Friday:
6 am – 8 am: Lap Swim (reservations needed)
8 am – 9 am: Senior H2O Aerobics (2 lap lanes)
9 am – 11 am: CLOSED
11 am – 2 pm: Lap Swim (reservations needed)
2 pm – 4 pm: CLOSED
4 pm - 6 pm Open Swim (3 lap lanes open)
Tuesday and Thursday:
6 am – 8 am: Lap Swim (reservations needed)
8 am – 9 am: Senior H2O Aerobics (2 lap lanes)
9 am – 11 am: CLOSED
11 am – 2 pm: Lap Swim (reservations needed)
2 pm – 5 pm: Open Swim(2-3 lap lanes open)
5 pm - 6 pm: Lap Swim (reservations needed)
Saturday and Sunday:
11 am – 2 pm: Lap Swim (reservations needed)
2 pm – 6 pm: Open Swim (2-3 lap lanes open)
Christmas Eve & Day AND NYE and Day: CLOSED
Updated Swimming Center Information
Updated October 6, 2021:
- All pool memberships MUST be purchased online HERE. Present your receipt to the lifeguard on duty so they can update your expiration date in the new check-in system.
- Locker rentals are available again. Forms are at the swim center and payment for lockers is HERE.
- Call 48-hours in advance to reserve a lap lane. Reservations are for the person calling. Lap lanes will be assigned at the time of reservation. Always check the pool hours for updates. To schedule a time, call the Swim Center at 835-5221
- To swim you must be a current member of the Swim Center and present a current NMT Swim Center pass. Guests passes are allowed($3 for Seniors & $5 everyone else).
- Lap lane cancellations must be 24 hours in advance. Two (2) no shows to scheduled lap times will lead to suspended privileges for one month.
- Swim Center members between the ages of 12 and 17 are eligible to lap swim. A pool waiver with a parent’s signature MUST be on file. Reservations are required for lap swimming.
- Check Pool Schedule for Open Swim Hours (times often change due to lifeguard availablity)
- Entrance to the pool is through the main door.
Welcome!
The New Mexico Tech Swim Center is available year round for swimming and is free to full time New Mexico Tech students. The pool is 25 yards long and has six lap lines. There are three time periods, morning, noon and evening, designated for lap swimming in addition to two lanes being available for lap swimming during open swimming.
Our Mission
To complement the "quality of life" on the campus by offering educational and leisure aquatic opportunities in a safe environment.
Handicap Facilities
A chair is installed at the side of Tech pool that will raise and lower a handicapped swimmer into the pool. There is also a shower in the men's and women's locker room that is accessible for wheelchair users.
Facility Rental
Pool Rental Fee: $100.00 per hour (2 lifeguards = 50 swimmers) for all groups. For 51-74 swimmers, an additional $25 is required. For 75 - 100 swimmers, an additional $50 is required. If the group is over 100 swimmers, contact Melissa Begay for pricing.
Individuals wishing to rent the swimming pool must complete a NMT Swim Center Rental Form
Send the form mentioned above to Melissa Begay Or drop it off at the Recreation and Well-Being Department at New Mexico Tech, 801
Leroy Place, Socorro NM 87801.
For more detailed information please contact Melissa Begay at (575) 835-5120.
Lap Swimming Information
- The New Mexico Tech pool is approx. 25 yards long. 36 laps is roughly one mile.
- Lap swimming is for Tech students and persons 12 years of age or older.
- Fins and boards are available for your workout.
Lap Swim Policy (for minors aged 12 to 17):
Waiver/Disclaimer-Swim Center Form
Swim Center members between the ages of 12 and 17 are eligible to lap swim. A pool waiver with a parent’s signature MUST be on file. Reservations are required for lap swimming under the following conditions:
- Person(s) requesting permission must use the pool in a manner consistent with lap swimming.
- Highly recommended: Please reserve a single lane for up to 3 household members.
** Lap lanes are not available for swimmers 12 to 17 years of age during the following times: Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. (Senior Water Aerobics)
Email Address- nmtswim@npe.nmt.edu
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