Member of swim team on starting block in pool.

Aquatics Center

Hargrave Pool — Onishi-Davenport Aquatics Center

Our local community is welcome to swim and dive in our Olympic-sized swimming pool measuring 50 meters by 25 yards, which holds approximately 1,110,000 gallons of water!

Swimmers in the pool.
  • The Onishi-Davenport Aquatics Center (ODAC) is known as one of the fastest pools in VA, with some swimmers qualifying for the Olympic Trials while competing in our pool!
  • Our depth ranges from 4.5 feet to 16 feet, with three standing platforms in the shallow end.
  • The pool is grounded, which means the ODAC does not need to close during inclement weather.
  • The ODAC provides US Coast Guard–approved lifejackets in limited sizes; different age-appropriate water toys; and qualified lifeguards during pool public hours.
  • The water temperature is kept between 78 and 80 degrees (80–83 degrees in the summer).

Hargrave Military Academy campus is tobacco, e-cigarette, and vaping-free campus. Additionally, no alcohol is permitted on the premises.

Public Hours

Open/Lap Swim — Through May 26, 2024

M–Fri 4:00–7:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am–Noon
Sunday 1:00–4:00 pm

Summer Schedule: May 27 (Memorial Day) – July 28, 2024

M–Fri 3:00–7:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am–12:00 pm
Sunday Closed

All patrons are asked to vacate the building within 15 minutes of the official closing time.

Pool Closings

  • March 31 – April 1, 2024 (Easter)
  • July 3 – 4, 2024 (Independence Day)

Please note that the pool will be closed to the public during Hargrave Swim and Dive Team swimming meets. HAVA will commence at a limited capacity. All dates and times will be announced closer to the competitive season (early November to mid-February).

For any patron who has purchased a weekly or monthly pass for a time during which the pool is closed (e.g. federal holidays, swim meets, maintenance), the number of closed days will be added to the end of the pass. Therefore the patron will not lose any time due to the pool being closed.

Pool Changes

The pool will be switched to LCM (Long Course Meters) during the last weekend in March. It will be switched back to SCY (Short Course Yards) the last weekend in July.

Mask Policy

The Onishi-Davenport Aquatic Center is located within the private educational establishment of Hargrave Military Academy. At any time HMA may decide to implement the wearing of masks for everyone utilizing the facilities on campus for the safety of the cadets, faculty, staff, administrators, and the patrons of the ODAC. This would be announced through multiple mediums and be strictly enforced. If patrons fail to meet HMA’s mask mandates, they will be asked to leave the premises. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we adapt to the latest COVID information.

News

Did you know there is a new lifeguard syllabus and swimming pretest? Less distance swimming and a reduced time for the online portion of the course! Sign up today for the class on April 6th and 7th and be one of the first to take the course in the country! Contact [email protected] to set up a time to take the new swimming pretest!

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It's finally here! The Hargrave pool schedule for the summer! Summer swim club! Toddler/infant classes! Birthday parties for $100 (2 hours of fun!) Child group lessons! Lifeguard Class! Teacher First Aid/CPR/AED Classes! Free Community Swim! And More!

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It was a delayed Christmas for the Hargrave Pool Staff! Lots of fun, laughter and cool presents!

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Leap Year Fun! Leaping off the board and leap frogging under the lane lines!

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Another SCY Season completed! These amazing swimmer's finished off another competitive season by competing in the SW District Championships at Christiansburg this weekend. It is truly amazing to see all they accomplished. Now, it's time for summer swim! Congratulations all!

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Congratulations to all our swimmer's at the BRAC Swimming Conference Championships! Now onto States!

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Program/Service Guide

Summer Program Pamphlet

Available Programs and Eligibility

Program/Service Under 18 Over 18
Birthday Parties X X
CPR/FA/AED Training 10 & Older X
Free Community Swim X X
Free Swim Assessment X X
Group Swim Lessons X
Infant/Toddler Swim Lessons 6 Mos – 36 Mos X***
Lifeguard Class 15 & Older X
Locker Rentals X** X
Master’s Class X
Private Swim Lessons X X
SCUBA 10 & Older X
Swim Club X
Swim Officials Classes X
Water Aerobics X* & >14 X
Water Safety Class 2nd-4th Grade
  • X * 10-13 must be in the water with a responsible adult 16+
  • X ** Must have a parent/guardian signature
  • X *** Adult (18+) must be in the water with the child for the class

Membership and Program Fees

  • No contracts!
  • No joiner fees!
  • Come and go as you please with no requirement to announce your departure.
  • Please print off all the necessary forms from the Forms page before the first visit (after August 1, 2021). Or hard copies are available on-site.
  • It is requested that all patrons if paying with cash, bring the correct change. The ODAC staff are unable to break $100 and $50 bills.

Passes

DayWeeklyMonthly
Under 2 years old FreeFreeFreeMust have a responsible adult (18+) in the water with them.
Child (3–17) $3$7$17Any child requiring a flotation device must have a responsible adult (18+) in the water with them.
Adult (18+) $6$14$32
Adult combo pass$55Monthly swim pass and unlimited water aerobics in the same month
Couple $18$43
Couple combo pass$60Monthly swim pass and unlimited water aerobics in the same month
Family $14^$30$55^5 people with 1 adult minimum.

*$5 extra per person per month if more than 5 people on membership.
Senior (60+) & military (w/ID)$5$12$27
Student (w/valid ID) $55 per summer. Must have proof of enrollment.
Employees, employees’ immediate family living in the same household, and Alumni FreeFreeFreeComplete required paperwork and receive official Pass.

Punch Card

10-use punch card$50For the community members who are infrequent in their visits and find a day, weekly, or monthly pass does not work financially for them. There is a 50% discount for HMA employees; HMA employees’ immediate family living in the same household; and Alumni. This can be used instead of a day, weekly, or monthly pass, and it does not expire.
  • Note: No discounts for Alumni families.
  • We only accept cash and checks with ID.
  • All patrons must sign in upon entering the facility. All membership cards must be shown each visit. All punch cards must be punched by the lifeguard and dated.

Membership Access

Open Swim ODAC Programs**
0-6 years old A responsible adult (18+) must be in the water with the child, and they must remain within one arm’s length from each otherSee ODAC Program/Service Guide
7-9 years old A responsible adult (18+) must be in the water with the childSee ODAC Program/Service Guide
10-13 years old A responsible adult (16+) must be on HMA propertyMay participate with an responsible adult 16+
14 and older May swim without an adult presentMay participate without an adult present

** ODAC Programs does not include Hargrave Aquatics Swim Club

Pool Rules

  • Only use the pool when a lifeguard is on duty.
  • Obey all lifeguard instructions.
  • No running.
  • Do not use the pool if you have any open wounds and/or contagious. All band-aids must be removed prior to entering the water.
  • All patrons must shower before entering the water.
  • No food, gum or beverages allowed. Only bottled water in a plastic container. No glass permitted.
  • Spitting, spouting, blowing nose or discharging bodily waste in the pool or on the deck is strictly prohibited.
  • No diving in posted areas. Enter feet first or use the ladders.
  • No pushing, dunking, horseplay or inappropriate behavior in the pool, and/or locker rooms.
  • All injuries must be reported to a lifeguard.
  • Individuals not toilet trained must wear swim diapers. No disposables or cloth diapers.
  • No hanging onto the lane lines or going over them.
  • No hanging off the basketball rim.
  • Diving Blocks may only be used by patrons who have been trained by the Swim Coach.
  • Please respect all the available equipment and use it as it’s designed for. Please return it to its storage upon completion. Do not slam the equipment on the water or throw equipment across the pool area.
  • Proper swim attire is required. No sports bras, PT shorts, denim, or cut-offs.
  • All flotation devices must be approved by the US Coast Guard. No water wings or mermaid tails are permitted.
  • All patrons wearing life jackets must stay within arms reach of a responsible adult.
  • Lap Lanes are for lap swimmers only. All other patrons must keep this area clear.
  • If 3 or more swimmers per lap lane, start circle swimming. Please select a lane that matches your speed.
  • No holding of the breath for long periods of time and/or hyperventilating.
  • This pool is grounded and can be used when there is thunder and lightning in the area. ODAC staff will close the pool when they deem it unsafe (e.g. tornado warning/watch).

Diving Rules

  • Maximum weight: 250 lbs.
  • Obey all lifeguard instructions.
  • No backflips on any board or from the sides at any time.
  • 3-meter diving board may only be used when at least 3 lifeguards are on duty.
  • 1-meter diving board — no flips, tricks, twists or somersaults to be performed unless at least 3 lifeguards are on duty.
  • Adjustments on the diving board fulcrum may only be made at the discretion of the Aquatic Staff.
  • No goggles, masks, toys and/or flotation can be used on the diving boards.
  • Only 1 patron on the diving board apparatus at one time. All other users are to wait in line on the deck.
  • Next patron in line, check to ensure the previous user has successfully vacated the diving area before using the diving board.
  • Only bounce once and no running dives.
  • All patrons must dive off the end of the diving board. Not from the sides.
  • No hanging off the diving boards.
  • Upon entering the water, surface immediately and exit the diving area.
  • The Aquatics Staff may restrict certain dives based on safety concerns.
  • Diving Blocks may only be used by patrons who have been trained by the Swim Coach.