Programs
American Red Cross Lifeguarding
Instruction is offered throughout the year for Lifeguard Certification. Minimum of 5 persons per class. There is a fee for the instruction. For more information‚ please visit the Lifeguarding web page.
Recreation Swim
The Campus Recreation Department provides 50 hours of recreation swim time per week for UK students‚ faculty‚ staff‚ spouses‚ and children. Patrons must show a current UK ID card to gain entrance. Children must be 48 inches in height to use the facility during recreation swim. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by parents when in the facility.
Physical Education Classes
The KHP Department of the University of Kentucky offers Aquatic classes in beginning swimming‚ intermediate swimming‚ aerobics‚ scuba‚ and water safety instructor for regular UK students.
LAC Wildcat Masters Swim Team
This year round program‚ affiliated with the US Masters‚ is a swim team for adults 18 years and older. Swimmers of all abilities participate‚ some for competition and the majority for fitness and fun. Several practices areoffered each week including early morning‚ mid–day‚ nights‚ and Sundays. There are four coached for the team. For more information‚ please visitthe Wildcat Masters Swim Team web page.
Lessons
- Diving Lessons: Beginner Call (859) 224–8109
- Diving Lessons: Intermediate Call (859) 224–8109
- Private Swim Lessons Call (859) 257–SWIM (7946)
Other Programs
The Lancaster Aquatic Center is also home to the UK Varsity Swimming and Diving teams‚ as well as the US age group swimming and diving teams.
- Age Group Swim Team: Wildcat Aquatics Call (859) 327–3123
- UK Wellness: Water Aerobics /Noon Water Jog
- US Diving Team: Kentucky Diving Club: Call (859) 224–8109
lancaster aquatic center . university of kentucky . complex drive . lexington‚ ky . 40506–0220 . (859) 257–7940 . (859) 257–7943 . fax (859) 257–6147