Parks and Recreation : aquatics center

Shelby Aquatics center opened in June of 1996 and is one of the premier swimming facilities in the South. The Ten Lane Olympic size pool has a rim flow system without gutters, automatically maintained chemical system, a Colorado Timing System, a three-meter diving board and a one-meter board over the deep end. A teaching/training pool was also completed for small children and teaching swim lessons. A covered picnic pavilion, full kitchen/concession area and bathhouse are also a part of the pool area. Each year thousands of people use this facility, which is open to the public from the end of May thru the middle of August. In July, 2006 the Junior Olympic Qualifier drew over 700 swimmers from as far away as Winston-Salem to Asheville.

Shelby Aquatics Center is the proud host of the Shelby Sharks Aquatics Club. Visit their website by clicking here.

         Pool Re-Opens June 9, 2008

Hours of Operation (Public Swim)

Printable 2008 Schedule

Printable Sample Daily Schedule

Printable Pool Rules

Monday thru Thursday - 1:00 PM until 5:30 PM

Friday and Saturday- 12:00 PM until 6:00 PM

Sunday – 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM  

Public Swim Admission

Youth (Ages 12 and Under) Daily - $2

Adult (Ages 13 and Over) Daily - $3

Senior (Ages 55 and Over) Daily - $2

Family Nights (Starting Tuesday, June 10th)

Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 PM until 9:30 PM (Except June 17& 24 - they are

Tuesday night swim meets)

Water Aerobics and Lap Swim

Classes will move to Shelby Aquatics Center on Tuesday, May 27th - Thursday August 21.  Classes will meet in the morning from 11:30-12:15 pm.  Lap Swim will go until 12:45 pm.  Cost:  $1.00  We will also have evening water aerobics and lap swim on Tuesday and Thursday evernings from 6:00-6:45 pm. starting Tuesday June 10 (Except for June 17& 24 due to swim meets).  Lap swim will go until 7:00 pm.  Cost is $1.00. 

Printable Lap Swim and Water Aerobics Flyer

Swim Buddies

Swim Buddies is for children 10 years and under accompanied bya parent/ adult guardian.  Child and Adult must have proper swimming attire and remain in the training pool.  This program begins May 27 - August 21 and is offered weekly Monday through Thursday from 11:30 am until 12:45 pm.  No pre registration is reguired and cost is $1.00 per child or Punch Pass of 10 for $10.  This program is intended to make the training pool available for parents to work with their children in a less crowded environment than during pool operation hours. 

Printable Swim Buddies Flyer

Swim Lessons Available
One on One Lessons - City Resident $30/All Others $40
Group Lessons - City Resident $20/All Others $30
Swim Buddies - For children 10 and under with parent. Call for details.

Classes Available are:  One on One Lessons and Group Lessons:  These classes are for a mature 4 year old or over and be accompanied by an adult to participate in all classes.  Bathing suits are required.  One on one Lessons meet Monday and Wednesday only...Morning classes 9:00-9:40 and evening classes 6:30-7:10 pm and 7:20-8:00 pm.  Group lessons meet Monday - Thursday...Morning classes only:  9:50-10:30am or 10:40-11:20 am.  Each of the classes are for two weeks.  1st session is weeks of June 16& June 23; 2nd session is weeks of June 30 & July 7; 3rd session is July 14 & July 21; 4th session is July 28& August 4.  Cost:  One on one lessons is for city resident $30 per session and $40 all others.  Group lessons are city resident $20 and $30 for all others. 

Printable One on One Lesson Flyer

Printable Group Lesson Flyer

Mom-n-tot classes:  These classes will meet two nights a week for a two week session.  The classes will be held on Monday and Thursday the first and second sessions and Tuesday and Thursday the third and fourth sessions.  1st session is weeks of June 16& June 23; 2nd session is weeks of June 30 & July 7; 3rd session is July 14 & 21; 4th session is weeks of July 28 & August 4.  Times:  5:45-6:15 pm for infants 6 months- 18 months.  6:30-7:00 pm for children 19 months- 3 years old.  Cost:  City resident $25 per session and $35 all others. 

Please make sure you sign up as soon as possible.  Space is limited.  Please note:  You must pay for swimming lessons a week before your lesson starts plus fill out the registration form.  This will reserve your lesson time. 

Printable Mom-n-Tot Flyer    

Summer Pass
Youth (12 and Under) - City Resident $40/ All Others $80
Adult (13 and Over) - City Resident $50/ All Others $100
Senior (55 and Over) - City Resident $40/ All Others $80
Family Up To Four Members - City Residents $120/ All Others $240

Small Parties and Rentals Available

Located at Shelby City Park 850 W. Sumter St.

Phone: 704-484-6826 or Email: aquaticscenter@cityofshelby.com