All things swimming!

SWIMMING

Smith Fitness Center pool is open for swimming! Reservations are required, available for ID cardholders only and must be made via Webtrac through a desktop or laptop. If your plans change, cancelations can be done via WebTrac up to 24 hours before your scheduled swim time or you can call 706-545-1400 for same-day cancelations. Consistent no shows may result in cancelations for future reservations. Don’t let the cooler weather keep you from enjoying the water, make your reservation today by visiting benning. armymwr.com.

Ready for outdoor swimming? The MWR pools will open Memorial Day weekend. Stay tuned to benning. armymwr.com or our Facebook page for for up-to-date information.

We offer a 2-year lifeguard certification, which includes the American Red Cross Certification, lifeguarding, first aid, CPR and AED, for MWR patrons 15 and older. American Red Cross lifeguarding students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class, and pass a pre-course swimming skills test prior to taking our course. Once students are enrolled, they’ll receive the latest science-based training from experienced instructors, and develop skills they’ll use for a lifetime. Call 706-545-1400 for more information.

Subject to change depending on current HPCON status and COVID restrictions, please check benning.armymwr.com for more information.

FIRST AID, CPR AND AED CLASS

We offer a 2-year American Red Cross Certification (valid from the date of course completion). This is a 7-hour class, 60 minute lunch break. Upon successfully participating in all course activities and passing the Final Written Assessment with at least a 80 percent, the participant will receive certificate. Certification is for Adult, Child and Infant CPR, First Aid and AED. Classes will be held at Doughboy Stadium, Door #2, classes are subject to cancellation with notice. For more information, call the aquatics team at 706- 545-1400.