DIVE INTO THE GOOD LIFE

Immerse yourself in a world of wellness and joy. Our sparkling pools offer a refreshing escape, whether you’re seeking invigorating workouts, skill development, or joyful family fun. Dive into a healthier, happier you and experience “The Good Life” in every splash.

Pelican Athletic Club has an extensive aquatics program with two large junior Olympic-sized pools, a small wading pool, and a splash pad.  PAC’s pools are aerated in the summer and heated in the winter, allowing the use of the pools year-round. You can enjoy the cleanest, clearest, best-kept pools on the Northshore at PAC.

Our swim team is nationally recognized for many of its achievements. You will find more information under our competitive swim tab.

To contact Aquatics, call 985.626.3706 or email Aquatics.

Recreational Pool Hours

Fall Pool Schedule (August – November)

Monday – Thursday
4:45 am  –  8:30 pm

Friday
4:45 am – 7:30 pm

Saturday
7:00 am – 6:30 pm

Sunday
9:00 am – 5:30 pm

SPLASH PAD

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LIFEGUARD COVERAGE

The safety of our members and guests is paramount to our management team.

  • A parent or guardian must always supervise children under the age of 10.
  • A Parent/Guardian must supervise children under 14 while no lifeguard is on duty.
  • Swim at your own risk while there is no lifeguard on duty.
  • During inclement weather, the pools may be closed until the lifeguard on duty approves safe swimming conditions.

  • Spring Break Hours

     Spring Hours (Easter Break)
    Sunday – Sunday  9:00am – 6:30pm

    * Lifeguard Coverage for Spring will include weekends before May, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (weather permitting).

  • Pre-Summer Hours (After Easter until school is out for summer)

    Friday:   4:00pm – 7:30pm

    Saturdays:   9:00am – 6:30pm

    Sundays:   9:00am – 5:30pm

    * Lifeguard Coverage will be on weekends only in May through the end of school. There will be limited coverage 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm on those weekdays when summer league practice begins.

  • Summer Hours (Beginning when school lets out)

    Summer Coverage
    (Beginning when school lets out)

    Monday – Friday
    9:00am – 9:30pm

    Saturday and Sunday
    9:00am – 6:30pm

    * Full-time coverage begins when school gets out; calendar published by St. Tammany Parish Public School Board.
  • Post-Summer Hours (Beginning when school returns)

    Friday   4:00pm – 8:30pm

    Saturdays   9:00am – 6:30pm

    Sundays   9:00am – 6:30pm

    * When school resumes in the fall, we continue to have Lifeguard coverage on weekends only through Labor Day.

WANT TO BE A LIFEGUARD?  TAKE OUR LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASS.

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION ONLINE REGISTRATION

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SPLASH SWIM SCHOOL

AQUAFITNESS 

AQUA FITNESS

PAC offers complimentary and fee-based aquatics programs for our members & guests to enjoy!


Aquacise
We designed this program for members of all levels, abilities, and interests. Our instructors work on cardio and strength with minimal impact on the joints. Aquacise is complimentary for PAC Members!

Deep Water Running (DWR)
This innovative and challenging cross-training class combines tethered sprinting, interval training, and explosive plyometric drills while minimizing injury risk. DWR is complimentary for PAC Members.

SWIMPAC

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Pelican Athletic Club’s Competitive Swim Program offers a variety of programs based on experience levels catering to your swimmer’s specific needs.

Please contact the Swim Department to discuss options, commitment, and placement.

Swim Department: 985.626.3706 ext 104 or email Competitive Swim.

  • Year-Round Swim Team: Piranhas

    The SwimPAC Piranhas is a registered USA Swimming Club.  The piranhas are a competitive team that travels for swim meets locally, regionally, and nationally.  The groups are based on ability levels allowing coaches to focus heavily on technical aspects of each stroke, endurance training, and racing strategies.

    Experience Level:  must swim 25 yards without assistance | competitive

    Competitive readiness is determined individually through invitation, evaluation, and prior competitive team

    Spots are limited

    Evaluations are held every quarter 

    Please email the Swim Department for more information.
    Email Competitive Swim.

  • Seasonal Swim Sessions

    Seasonal Swim Sessions:

    The seasonal league are a 7-week developmental program offered in the Fall and Spring.  It is ideal for entry-level swimmers and designed to prepare swimmers for the competitive scene.  The focus is on stroke technique, dives, endurance, and positive reinforcement.

    Intensity level:  pre-team | non-competitive

    2025 Fall Seasonal Swim is FULL, waitlist available

    2026 Spring Seasonal Swim information will be available in late-February

    Suitable swimmers must be able to: swim 25 yards without assistance and without stopping; comfortable having their face in the water; at least 6 years old


    email swim@thepac.com for more information and to sign-up for registration notifications

  • Summer Swim Team : Pelicans

    We designed the Pelicans, our Summer Swim Team, for diverse ability and motivational levels to give a unique swimming experience. This program offers detailed stroke instruction, with a focus on improvement and enjoying the sport of swimming. The Pelicans will attend competitive meets against local recreational teams.

    Intensity level:  beginner team |  semi-competitive

    Suitable swimmers must be able to: swim 25 yards without assistance and without stopping; comfortable having their face in the water; at least 6 years old

    2025 Summer Swim Registration is FULL, waitlist available

    2026 Summer Swim information will be available in April

    email swim@thepac.com for more information and to sign up for registration notifications

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AQUATICS TEAM

Our aquatics people seek to instill a sense of sportsmanship, integrity, team pride, self-discipline, and an appreciation for competition.  All Pelican Athletic Club coaches are USASF certified in CPR, Standard First Aid and Coaches Safety Training administered by the American Red Cross.

We look forward to seeing you in the club, and feel free to contact us anytime!

CHARLOTTE READ BOSWELL

Aquatics Director
985.626.3706 ext. 167

EMMETT SMITH

Director of Competitive Swimming
985.626.3706 ext. 104