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Aqua Fitness Sessions
Pool is CLOSED - re-opening Spring 2023
- Check back frequently for schedule changes throughout the season as sessions will expand/contract based on staff availability throughout the season.
- Online schedules may not be accurate if sessions are canceled due to unforeseen maintenance, weather, or staffing issues.
- There are no lap swim, aqua walk, or group fitness sessions held on recognized holidays during the pool season (i.e., Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)
Session Fees
- Group Fitness Exercise Session (Instructor Led): $6.00
- Lap Swim / Aqua Walk Session (Independent): $5.00
- Multi-visit Pool Passes are available for discounted rates - for Pool Pass information please visit the AFRC Passes Page.
- Please note, session fees are charged for each separate session, they do not cover the entire day.
- Drop-in participation will be accepted if a session has not been filled through pre-registration.
- Passes are only good for the specific exercise session type purchased - there is a separate lap swim/aqua walk session pass from the group fitness/aquacize class pass.
- Patrons are responsible for monitoring their passes and purchasing according to their anticipated needs for the season.
- Passes expire at the end of the season, refunds are not provided for unused visits.
Lap swim sessions -- Independent fitness
- Two people per lane (age restrictions indicated below in session schedule) - swimmers must share lanes when full and swim within the designated lane lines.
- Lap swim sessions are open to ages 11+ unless specifically noted as Adult/Senior Adult Only
- 11- 13-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult and share a lane with that adult
- Distance is 25-yard length/50-yard lap
- Depth remains the same within a lane, the shallowest lane depth is 4 1/2' and the deepest is 9'
- Number of available swim lanes will vary dependent on pool programming.
- Registration: sessions allow for pre-registration (link above) which is recommended if you are sure you will attend and wish to ensure your spot. Drop-in participation will be accepted if a session has not been filled through pre-registration. Please note, pre-registration may be made online, in-person or over the phone up to 3 days in advance (once made fees are non-refundable).
- Age Parameter Change (effective 8/15/22): for specific sessions where noted below, youth ages 11 & up who are serious about fitness swimming may participate in lap swim sessions. Youth ages 11 - 13 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (both individuals must pay the session fee).
- Participants are expected to follow all session rules and any direction given by the lifeguards on duty. Any behavior that is disruptive to other patrons will be addressed.
Session Schedule
- To be determined - TBD
Aqua walk sessions --Independent fitness
- Distance is 30-yard length/60-yard lap - walkers must walk east/west
- Depth changes from 3' - 4 1/2' when walking
- Number of available swim lanes will vary dependent on pool programming.
- Registration: sessions allow for pre-registration which is recommended if you are sure you will attend and wish to ensure your spot. Drop-in participation will be accepted if a session has not been filled through pre-registration. Please note, pre-registration may be made online, in-person or over the phone up to 3 days in advance (once made fees are non-refundable).
Session Schedule
- To be determined - TBD
Group Fitness sessions -- Instuctor led
- Schedule may vary based on weather, maintenance, or staff issues.
- Session schedule To be determined - TBD
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Alamogordo Family Recreation Center
Physical Address
1100 Oregon Avenue
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Phone: : 575-439-4142Fax: : 575-439-4394
Pool Pass Holders
- Lap swim/Aqua walk pass
- Aqua/Fitness class pass
- Public swim pass
Pass Holders - If purchasing a new pass, you must notify us of purchase prior to registering for any sessions in order for staff to apply the corresponding account flag. Patrons may be required to pay for individual session(s) if registering for a session before their account has been flagged as a pass holder by staff.