AQUATICS
The Aquatics Department operates two competition-size swimming pools. The Pavilion Pool, located inside the Jake Nevin Field House, features a versatile 10-lane by 25 yard/8-lane by 25-meter layout, with two 1-meter and two 3-meter competition diving boards for the university's diving team. The Cabrini Pool, located inside the Dixon Center and Nerney Pavilion Recreation Center, features six lanes at a depth ranging from 4 ft. to 8 ft., and a zero-entry for ease of access.During scheduled recreational swim hours, both facilities are open to students, faculty, and staff with a valid university ID.
All swimmers using either pool must turn in their University-issued ID card to the lifeguard on duty before entering the water and retrieve it upon exiting the facility.
POLICIES & RULES
Pavilion Pool
Lockers are available for daily use only. Please bring your own lock to keep items secure.
Davis Center
Lockers are available for daily use only. No need to bring your own lock - you can set your own, secure locker combination each day.
Dixon Center and Nerney Pavilion – Cabrini Campus
Day lockers and long-term locker rentals are available in the Dixon/Nerney Recreation Center. Locker rooms are located adjacent to the pool.
Be advised: If belongings are left overnight in day lockers, the lock will be cut and items will be removed.
- NEVER SWIM WITHOUT A LIFEGUARD ON DUTY.
- Wildcards MUST be presented and left with guards during swim time.
- Diving entries are NOT allowed without lifeguard permission.
- NO jumping into the pool without lifeguard permission.
- NO eating, drinking, or smoking on the pool deck. Food and beverages must remain in the bleachers, with the sole exception of water bottles.
- GLASS CONTAINERS ARE NEVER ALLOWED IN THE ACQUATICS FACILITY.
- NO running, roughhousing, or other unsafe behavior allowed on the water deck OR in the water.
- NO bikes, roller blades, or skateboards; only service animals are allowed.
- Abusive or profane language will not be tolerated.
- Showers are required before entering the pool.
- Recreational swimming is ONLY permitted during the designated times as posted on the board and website.
Note that at times during the year, lane space may be limited. - Proper swim attire must be worn at all times. (No garments that become see-through when wet).
- Swim equipment, such as kickboards and paddles, will be restricted at the discretion of the lifeguards.
- Please observe lap swim etiquette. Lifeguards WILL enforce etiquette as necessary.
- Circle swim should ALWAYS go counterclockwise (always swimming on the right-hand side) when 2 or more swimmers are sharing a lane. Swim around the black lines on the bottom of the pool.
- Diving boards are NEVER to be used, except for competitive diving team practices, or with the express permission of the Aquatics Coordinator.
- Other pool equipment such as starting blocks, pull up bars, and water polo goals are for varsity and club athletics ONLY.
- NO squirt guns or hard balls (tennis balls, etc.) are allowed in the pool facility. All toys are restricted at the lifeguard’s discretion.
- Lifeguards have TOTAL authority over those using the pool area and may enforce situational rules as needed.
- Check signs and web site for changes in schedules.
- Pool personnel are NOT responsible for any personal items brought to the pool.
VARSITY TEAMS
The Pavilion Pool is home to the Villanova Varsity Swimming and Diving, and Women's Water Polo Teams.