Aquatics

FMWR operates five aquatic facilities on Fort Benning, one year-round, three seasonal, and one reserved for training. We offer a number of aquatic classes and programs throughout the year.

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Smith Fitness Center Pool

This facility features a three lane, 100,000 gallon pool that is 25 meters long and reserved mostly for lap swimming. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, aqua aerobics classes are conducted here. The Smith pool complex also has a 40,000 gallon recreational pool with mushroom and bubblers for recreational use, except during scheduled senior swim and swim lessons. A 2,000 gallon hot tub is available during all hours.

Hours:
Monday through Friday: 5:30am-9pm
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 7am-5pm
Training Holidays: 5:30am-5pm
Senior Swim: Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-11am
Adult & Parent/Tot Swim Lessons: 10am-11:30am
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Carey Outdoor Pool

This 600,000 gallon olympic size pool and 5,000 gallon baby pool opens Memorial Day weekend. Half the pool is roped off for 50 meter lap swimming, while the other half is used for recreation. The facility also features a 6' x 12' rock climbing wall and a 1 meter diving board.

Hours:
Open May 29-August 1. Open weekends only August 1-September 6.
Monday through Wednesday, Friday: 6am-8pm
Closed Thursday
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 12pm-8pm
Senior Swim: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-11am
Adult Swim Lessons: Monday & Wednesday: 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
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Family Fitness Center Outdoor Pool

This is a 250,000 gallon L-shaped pool with a 2,000 gallon baby pool. It has three 25 yard lap lanes, and the remainder is used for recreational swimming.

Hours:
Open May 29-August 1. Open weekends only May 15-May 28, August 1-September 6.
Monday through Friday: 12pm-8pm
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 12pm-8pm
Swim Lessons: Monday through Friday: 8am-12pm
For more information on summer swim lessons, call SKIES at 706-545-2079 or 706-545-0522.
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Briant Wells Indoor Pool

This 25 meter lap lane pool is open for lap swimming during fall, winter and spring seasons during hours listed below. Open during the summer for military training only. To reserve, please work through your unit training office (S-3 in most cases). All training is scheduled online in the BATSS system. For more information, call 706-681-6993 or e-mail the sports director .

Hours:
Monday through Friday: 5:30am-8am & 11:30am-1pm (lap swim only)
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Kelley Hill Outdoor Pool

Closed for the 2010 Summer Season

Classes and Programs

Course time, dates, and location vary. See current listing in the fitness centers for updates and offerings.

Learn to Swim
Lifeguarding Certification
WSI Certification
Senior Swim
Water Aerobics
Physical Therapy
Military Training

Pool Parties

Smith Fitness Center offers pool parties for birthdays or other special events on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2pm and 2pm to 4pm. The cost is $50 for two hours and up to 25 people, plus an extra $15 for up to 25 additional people or $15 for an extra hour. You must fill out a party reservation form and submit it to the aquatics manager two weeks in advance. To e-mail the form, send it as an attachment to the e-mail listed on the form.