Wall Aquatic Center
Program Registration Form
Facility Reservation Form
Attention Patrons:
The Wall Aquatic Center will close Friday, March 9th at 1:30pm for Spring break and will reopen on Monday, March 19th.
SPRING 2012 Swim Lessons Registration information is available now for sessions 1&2!
Check here for more details
Inclement Weather Policy
In the case of a University delay or closure the WAC will be delayed or closed as well. Early morning Masters/FPAC practice will be canceled if the University is delayed. If the University is closed, all programs are canceled. Please check the main University web site for delay or closure information
FAQ's
- When is the best time to purchase a semester pass?
- Why can’t the public swim all day?
- Why do you have to pay for a shower?
- Why can you only shower when the pool is open?
- Why aren’t the diving boards always open?
- Why aren’t there more activities for kids?
- Why does an adult have to swim with a child 10 years old?
- Why can’t people borrow goggles from lost and found or staff members?
- Why do we have to show IDs?
- Why can’t we sit on the deck?
- Why can’t people bring floaties into the pool?
- Why is the child/adult ratio so strict?
- Why do they ticket people in the parking lot?
When is the best time to purchase a semester pass?
Once the semester starts, patrons may purchase a semester pass. The best time to buy them is during open swim Monday-Friday.
Why can’t the public swim all day?
The Wall Aquatic Center begins operation at 5:30 a.m. and closes at 9 or 10:00 p.m. During this time, there are classes, programs, athletics, recreation, and lap swimming. In order to provide services for all of these interests and still meet the needs of the university, it is necessary to assign priority of use to various groups.
Why do you have to pay for a shower?
Once patrons have entered the locker room, there is no method for determining if they only showered or decided to use the facility. The admittance fee into the facility is the same whether one chooses to use the pool for lap swimming, diving, recreation or just taking a shower. It is important to consider that the main objective of the facility is to provide opportunities for exercise, training, diving and recreation.
Why can you only shower when the pool is open?
Safety is our greatest concern. Open hours are the hours we have trained staff on duty to supervise the facility. If a patron enters the facility to take a shower when we are closed, it would be nearly impossible to respond effectively in an emergency.
Why aren’t the diving boards always open?
The set-up of the pool (long course or short course), use of the diving area, and the availability of staff are significant factors in making the decision to open the diving boards.
Why does an adult have to swim with a child 10 years old?
Our main concern is safety. There is a high drowning rate of children 10 years and younger that do not have direct supervision. It is important that we do not compromise the lifeguards attention with unsupervised children.
Why can’t people borrow goggles from lost and found or staff members?
It would be unsanitary to borrow goggles that have not been decontaminated. We would increase the risk of spreading infection by lending goggles to patrons.
Why do we have to show IDs?
It is important that the cashiers treat patrons fairly and according to our policy. There is a different fee structure for various groups that use our facility and cashiers have to identify the appropriate fees.
Why can’t we sit on the deck?
The lifeguard’s primary responsibility is to prevent accidents from happening whenever possible. The second responsibility is to respond effectively to an emergency situation. Having patrons sitting on deck compromises the lifeguard’s attention away from the water and potentially complicates the rescue situation. The less complication during an emergency, the better.
Why can’t people bring floaties into the pool?
There are few things more dangerous than inflatable floatation devices. These items give parents and children a false sense of security. Many children drown every year due to these devices. We do not encourage their use at any time and reject their use in this facility because it is important for a parent to stay within arms reach of any child that is not able to swim. The only exception is a Coast Guard approved life jacket which has been shown to be very safe.
Why is the child/adult ratio so strict?
There is no reasonable measure of knowing exact skill levels of all of the children that use our facility. The ratios allow for control and proper supervision.
Adult/Child Ratio
Adult to |
Child | |
| 4 years & younger | 1 | 1 |
| 5-7 years | 1 | 3 |
| 8-12 years | 1 | 8 |
Why do they ticket people in the parking lot?
The parking lots are controlled by NAU Parking Services and have special designations.
Contact Us
Recreation Center
928-523-1733
928-523-0096 (fax)
PO Box 5773
Flagstaff AZ, 86011
reccenter@nau.edu
Outdoor Recreation
928-523-3229
Trips and Classes
928-523-2732
PO Box 5773
Flagstaff AZ, 86011
outdoors@nau.edu
Intramural Sports
& Sport Clubs
PO Box 5773
Flagstaff AZ, 86011
928-523-3111
sportclubs@nau.edu
imsports@nau.edu
Wall Aquatic Center
928-523-4509
928-523-7984 (fax)
PO Box 5649
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
wallaquaticcenter@nau.edu
Wall Aquatic Center
928-523-4509
928-523-7984 (fax)
PO Box 5649
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
wallaquaticcenter@nau.edu
The Wall Aquatic Center is a proud institutional member of the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association
