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!
- The Onishi-Davenport Aquatic 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 82 degrees (82–85 during 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 — Beginning Monday, July 31, 2023
| M–Fri | 4:00–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am–Noon |
| Sunday | 1:00–4:00 pm |
All patrons are asked to vacate the building within 15 minutes of the official closing time.
Pool Closings
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.
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
Fall Group Swim Lessons Hargrave Aquatics, Chatham, VA Homeschool Class: Every Tuesday and Thursday Start Tuesday September 19th; End Thursday October 12th 2:45 pm - 3:25 pm: Total 8 - 40 minute lessons Maximum 6 per session $60 per child ($10 deposit required to hold the spot) Instructor is a USA Swimming Coach Under 6 years Group Swim Lessons: Every Tuesday and Thursday Start Tuesday September 19th; End Thursday October 12th 4:30 pm - 5:10 pm: Total 8 - 40 minute lessons Maximum 6 per session $60 per child ($10 deposit required to hold the spot) Instructor is a qualified Water Safety Instructor Over 7 years Group Swim Lessons: Every Tuesday and Thursday Start Tuesday September 19th; End Thursday October 12th 5:30 pm - 6:10 pm: Total 8 - 40 minute lessons Maximum 6 per session $60 per child ($10 deposit required to hold the spot) Instructor is a qualified Water Safety Instructor Call (434) 432-3196 for more information or
The pool is closed today (Labor Day). Come back tomorrow (09/05/23) for FREE Water Aerobics (5:15 pm); and a FREE Swim Club Session (5:30 pm).
Hargrave Aquatics is a year round community co-ed youth USA Swimming sanctioned swimming club with qualified USA Swimming coaches. On Tuesday September 5th, Hargrave Aquatics is offering any child the opportunity to join the swim club for a free practice where our knowledgeable and experienced coaches will provide instruction on technique as each child swims across our 25 yard lane pool. There are no sign up requirements. Please have each participant changed and ready on deck by 5:25 pm to begin our comprehensive stretching routine.
Please congratulate our newly qualified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors at Hargrave Aquatics! These 6 (one not pictured) individual's passed an intensive program consisting of 7 hours of online training; 3 days of in-water instruction; and multiple written exams and in-person assessments! They are now qualified to teach all aspects of swimming lessons and water safety instruction for all ages and abilities in accordance with the American Red Cross syllabus. To sign up and be taught by the most qualified swimming instructors in the county, please call 434-432-3196.
Thank you to Sunset Slush Cool Bus for sponsoring our staff end-of-season party! Outdoor movie, great company, and tasty Italian ice to cool down!
Program/Service Guide
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*** |
| Junior Lifeguard | 11-14 Years | |
| Lifeguard Class | 15 & Older | X |
| Line Dancing | X* & >14 | 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
| Day | Weekly | Monthly | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 years old | Free | Free | Free | Must have a responsible adult (18+) in the water with them. |
| Child (3–17) | $3 | $7 | $17 | Any child requiring a flotation device must have a responsible adult (18+) in the water with them. |
| Adult (18+) | $6 | $14 | $32 | |
| Couple | — | $18 | $43 | |
| 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 | Free | Free | Free | Complete required paperwork and receive official Pass. |
Punch Card
| 10-use punch card | $50 | For 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 other | See ODAC Program/Service Guide |
| 7-9 years old | A responsible adult (18+) must be in the water with the child | See ODAC Program/Service Guide |
| 10-13 years old | A responsible adult (16+) must be on HMA property | May participate with an responsible adult 16+ |
| 14 and older | May swim without an adult present | May 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.