Recreational Sports has expanded recreational swim hours at M.C. Johnson Natatorium this summer to accommodate large numbers of children on campus. However, those hours are usually busy with summer campers using the pool, officials advised. Recreational Sports requires that adults remain in the natatorium with children under age 12. With older children, adults may leave but remain in the adjacent Payne Center, if the child passes a swim test. Mike Giles, associate director of USM Recreational Sports and director of aquatics, said the natatorium pool averages 30,000 users a year.
Certified lifeguards are always on duty.
Recreational Sports has recommended construction of an Olympic-size outdoor pool on the south side of the Payne Center.