An official army family and MWR Site

Aquatics

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Family and MWR Aquatics program operates 4 pools:

  • Richardson, Schofield Barracks
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
  • Helemano Military Reservation (HMR)
  • Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR)

Richardson Pool at Schofield Barracks and the pool at Tripler Army Medical Center are open year-round, offering Active-Duty physical training hours, lap swim and open swim sessions.

 

AMR and HMR Pool are closed for the season.
Stay tuned for 2025 seasonal hours!

Richardson Pool, Schofield Barracks


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The pool is available for Physical Training (PT) from Monday to Friday; 6- 9 a.m.

All Units must have a Unit Lifeguard to use the pool for PT.  The Unit Lifeguard must provide a copy of his or her lifeguard certification. Call to make a reservation.

 

                                  2025 SUPER CHLORINATION SCHEDULE 

Year/Month Super Chlorinate Date Backwash Date Re-Open Date
December 2024 12/2/2024  12/3/2024  12/4/2024
January  12/30/2024 12/31/2024 1/1/2025
February 2/3/2025 2/4/2025 2/5/2025
March 3/3/2025 3/4/2025 3/5/2025
April 3/31/2025 4/1/2025 4/2/2025
May 5/5/2025 5/6/2025 5/7/2025
June 6/2/2025 6/3/2025 6/4/2025
July 6/30/2025 7/1/2025 7/2/2025
August 8/4/2025 8/5/2025 8/6/2025
September 9/8/2025 9/9/2025 9/10/2025
October 10/6/2025 10/7/2025 10/8/2025
November 11/3/2025 11/4/2025 11/5/2025
December 12/1/2025 12/2/2025 12/3/2025

 Updated: 11/18/2024

 
AMR Pool

 

                          2025 SUPER CHLORINATION SCHEDULE 

Month Super Chlorinate
Date
Backwash Date Re-Open Date
December 2024 12/05/2024  12/06/2024 12/07/2024 

January

01/02/2025 01/03/2025 01/04/2025
February 02/06/2025 02/07/2025 02/08/2025
March 03/06/2025 03/01/2025 03/08/2025
April 04/03/2025  04/04/2025 04/05/2025 
May 05/01/2025 05/02/2025  05/03/2025
June 06/05/2025  06/06/2025  06/07/2025
July 07/03/2025 07/04/2025  07/05/2025
August 07/031/2025 08/01/2025 08/02/2025
September 09/04/2025 09/05/2025 09/06/2025
October 10/02/2025 10/03/2025 10/04/2025
November 11/06/2025 11/07/2025 11/08/2025
December 12/04/2025 12/05/2025 /12/06/2025

Updated: 11/18/2024

HMR Pool

 2025 SUPER CHLORINATION SCHEDULE 

Year/Month Super Chlorinate Date Backwash Date Re-Open Date
December 2024 12/2/2024  12/3/2024  12/4/2024
January  12/30/2024 12/31/2024 1/1/2025
February 2/3/2025 2/4/2025 2/5/2025
March 3/3/2025 3/4/2025 3/5/2025
April 3/31/2025 4/1/2025 4/2/2025
May 5/5/2025 5/6/2025 5/7/2025
June 6/2/2025 6/3/2025 6/4/2025
July 6/30/2025 7/1/2025 7/2/2025
August 8/4/2025 8/5/2025 8/6/2025
September 9/8/2025 9/9/2025 9/10/2025
October 10/6/2025 10/7/2025 10/8/2025
November 11/3/2025 11/4/2025 11/5/2025
December 12/1/2025 12/2/2025 12/3/2025

 Updated: 11/18/2024

TAMC Pool
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2024 SUPER CHLORINATION SCHEDULE 

Month Super Chlorinate
Date
Backwash Date Re-Open Date
December 12/3/2024  12/4/2024  12/5/2024 

 

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Updated: 11/18/2024


TAMC G3 Learn to Swim Calendar
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Reservations for a group of 3 or more participants are required. Reservations are received in person at our facility during hours of operation or by email. The pool is available for Physical Training (PT) on Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Updated: 11/18/2024

 

Pool Fees

Richardson Pool Slide Wristband

  •   $2.00 per wristband
  • Wristbands are valid for date of sale only

 

Learn to Swim Programs

Richardson Aquatics: Children Learn to Swim Program

Click HERE to download the 2025 Richardson Pool: Children Learn to Swim dates.
Updated: 10/30/2024

*NOTE: Children must be CYS registered and bring proof when sign up. 
To be CYS registered, visit Parent Central Services

Schofield Barracks Parent Central Services
241 Hewitt Street, Bldg.1283,
Schofield Barracks 96857
(808) 787-7464

Aliamanu Military Reservation Parent Central Services
154 Kauhini Road, Bldg. 1782, Honolulu, 96818
(808) 787-7465
 

 

Tripler Aquatics Learn to Swim Program

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Click HERE to download the flyer.

Swim Lessons Update as of: 011/18/2024

Aloha,
Winter Break is upon us! During this time of year, the water temperature drops too low to provide swim lesson. Check back in February to see if we will be running lesson beginning in April!  

**Disclaimer: Depending on the instructors' schedule, they are limited to 5 or 8 lessons for the day.

**First day of Sign up
First Wednesday of Each month
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Regular Hours to Sign up 
Monday - Friday (No Holidays)
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

*NOTE: Children must be CYS registered and bring proof when sign up. 
To be CYS registered, visit Parent Central Services

Schofield Barracks Parent Central Services
241 Hewitt Street, Bldg.1283,
Schofield Barracks 96857
(808) 787-7464

Aliamanu Military Reservation Parent Central Services
154 Kauhini Road, Bldg. 1782, Honolulu, 96818
(808) 787-7465
 


 

Active-Duty Swimming Lessons G3

Click HERE to download the 2024 Learn to Swim Program.

Update: 11/18/2024

Classes and Events

Aquatic Safety Exploration: 

Focuses on the prevention of aquatic accidents, fitness and swimming skills, emergency response, leadership skills and the professionalism of lifeguards.  

 

Aquatics Safety Day: 

Free introduction to stand up paddle boarding & ocean kayaking.

  • Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) Pool: Friday, June 20 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    Stay tuned for additional 2025 dates! 
    **Updated: 12/03/2024**

 

American Red Cross Waterfront Certification Course: 

Incorporates both the Lifeguard Training course with the Waterfront skills module. For more information, call (808) 787-4090.

Click HERE to download the Course Dates.
Updated 12/20/2024

 

Card Board Boat Race: 

Are you ready to sail away into a friendly competition? Join us at the pool for the Cardboard & Plastic Boat Show Challenge!

  • Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) Pool: Friday, June 27 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    Stay tuned for additional 2025 dates!
    **Updated: 12/03/2024**

 

Lifeguard Classes: 

Includes certification in Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, oxygen administration and first aid. This class is designed for students ages 15 and over. Offered at Richardson Pool. 

2025 Lifeguard Course Dates: (updated 10/30/2024)
February 24-28 (All Ages)
March 17-21  *High School Ages Only 15-18 Years old
March 24-28 (All Ages)
April 21-25 (All Ages)
May 19-23 (All Ages)
June 2-6  *High School Ages Only 15-18 Years old
June 23-27 (All Ages)
August 18-22 (All Ages)
September 22-26 (All Ages)
October 6-10  *High School Ages Only 15-18 Years old

 

Party Reservations

Update 05/18/22
TAMC pool does not host parties.

Pool Rules
  • Children 12 and under must be under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian 18 years or older
  • Children of kindergarten age and older will use gender appropriate showers, locker rooms, and bathrooms
  • Only properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices, types I, II, or III, and are allowed during open recreation swim periods. Parents must be at least an arms reach away from your child while in a life jacket
  • No flotation devices allowed in pools unless for classes or under a supervision of a instructor
  • Mask, fins and snorkel may be used only in the lane line area
  • All infants and children not potty trained must use little swimmer pants or have rubber pants around their diapers
  • Food and drinks are not allowed on the deck, no glass containers or alcoholic beverages
  • Pool parties must have a signed contract/reservation on file. We cannot accommodate unannounced walk in pool parties
  • Learn to Swim students must register with CYS prior to LTS registration for a swim class

Effective June 1, 2023
Anyone under 18 years of age must take and pass the DFMWR Water Proficiency Exam to swim in the deep areas or use the diving boards at any pool. Young swimmers will receive a “Proficiency Card” when they pass the exam. A wristband will be issued each day when they present the card at the pool. Please see the aquatics staff at each facility for more information and details.

Swimming Exam

1. Completely submerge by jumping or stepping into the water at least 7 ft. deep

2. Submerge and retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool

3. Tread water with your head, face, and ears out of the water for 1 minute.

4. Immediately swim 25 meters continuously using only either overhand crawl or breast. (No Combination) Swimmers may not float or swim on their backs during the exam.

Swimming technique will be evaluated based on the American Red Cross Learn to Swim: Level 3 stroke performance criteria. The exam can only be taken 1 time. We will re-evaluate swimmers every six months.

The exam is separate and distinct from the exam needed to use the water slide at Richardson Pool.
 

Richardson Pool Only

  • Only DOD ID card holders may use the facility.
  • Unit training takes priority over recreational and lap swimming at all times.
  • No swimming under the bulk head. (divider of the pool at Schofield Barracks)
  • Non swimmers are not allowed past the bulk head.
  • Water Slide - The cost of the ride is $2.00 per person. No one under 44 inches may use the water slide. Anyone between 44 and 56 inches must take a swimming test to use the water slide.
  • Diving Boards - Must be a swimmer and at least 10 years of age to use the platform. Make certain it is clear before jumping, dive straight in front. Divers must exit at the ladder. Anyone under 18 Years of age who wishes to use the diving boards or areas 1, 2, and 3 of the pool must be able to demonstrate the ability to tread water for up to 1 minute and be able to swim 25 yards using either the breaststroke or the over arm front crawl stroke. This must be done daily and upon the Aquatics staff request.
  • Pool will be closed for it's scheduled super chlorination. Click here for schedule. 
  • Effective January 11, 2023  Richardson Kiddie Pool is now open.  

*Other rules and regulations addressed in official guidance or specific to a pool may not be listed but do apply.

 

 

 

  • Richardson Pool
  • Units are limited to groups of 10 soldiers at a time for 1 hour. A group of 3 or more must make a reservation for morning pt. No reservations will be made over the phone. All reservations must be made in person at the pool.
  • Hours:
    Monday
    6:00am-9:00am
    PT (AD Soldiers only)
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim for all DOD Card holders
    Tuesday
    6:00am-9:00am
    PT (AD Soldiers only)
    Wednesday
    6:00am-9:00am
    PT (AD Soldiers only)
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim for all DOD Card holders
    Thursday
    6:00am-9:00am
    PT (AD Soldiers only)
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim for all DOD Card holders
    Friday
    6:00am-9:00am
    PT (AD Soldiers only)
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim for all DOD Card holders
    Saturday
    10:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim for all DOD Card holders
    Sunday
    Closed
    Federal Holidays
    Closed
  • Tripler Army Medical Center Pool
  • Hours:
    Monday
    6:00am-8:00am
    PT (AD Soldiers only)
    8:00am-9:00am
    Lap Swim for all DOD Card holders
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim for all DOD Card holders
    Tuesday
    6:00am-8:00am
    PT (AD Soldiers only)
    8:00am-9:00am
    Lap Swim for all DOD Card holders
    10:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim for all DOD Card holders
    Wednesday
    6:00am-8:00am
    PT (AD Soldiers only)
    8:00am-9:00am
    Lap Swim for all DOD Card holders
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim for all DOD Card holders
    Thursday
    6:00am-8:00am
    (AD Soldiers only)
    8:00am-9:00am
    Lap Swim for all DOD Card holders
    10:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim for all DOD Card holders
    Friday
    6:00am-8:00am
    PT (AD Soldiers only)
    8:00am-9:00am
    Lap Swim for all DOD Card holders
    11:00am-6:00pm
    Recreation Swim for all DOD Card holders
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
    Federal Holidays
    Closed

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