Beacon Health & Fitness members have access to swim at all locations including South Bend, Granger, Elkhart and Three Rivers. We offer swimming pools with state-of-the-art technology and maintenance. Our staff maintains the highest quality in pool water quality and safety. All pools are certified by the Health Department. Both internal and external audits are done regularly on chemical storage/handling, as well as record keeping and compliance with state and local health codes.
Membership includes Swimming Pool Access at All Locations
Members have access to swim at all locations including South Bend, Granger, Elkhart in Indiana & Three Rivers in Michigan.
Aquatics Only Membership in Elkhart!
Our Elkhart facility does offer an aquatics only membership for access to our Competition Pool:
- Youth – $20 per month, $49 enrollment fee (12 and under)
- Individual – $39 per month, $49 enrollment fee
- Couple – $59 per month, $49 enrollment fee (2 individuals at same address)
- Family – $79 per month, $49 enrollment fee (2 individuals at same address and any dependent children under 22)
*One year commitment, only available in Elkhart
Elkhart
- Lap Pool
- Therapy Pool
- Whirlpool
- Free Group Fitness Classes
- Personal Training
- Family, Men & Women’s locker rooms
- 10+ lap swimming lanes
- 1 & 3 meter spring diving boards
- 3 & 5 meter platform diving
- Full-sized diving well
- Adjustable bulkheads
- Seating for 1,200 spectators
- State-of-the-art score board/video player
- Swim Lessons
Granger
- Lap Pool
- Therapy Pool
- Whirlpool
- Free Group Fitness Classes
- Personal Training
- Family, Men & Women’s locker rooms
South Bend
- Lap Pool
- Therapy Pool
- Whirlpool
- Free Group Fitness Classes
- Personal Training
- Family, Men & Women’s locker rooms
Pool Specifications
- The swimming pool is 25 yards in length
- One lap is 2 lengths (50 yards) | 1 Mile is 36 Laps (72 lengths)
Elkhart
- Competition: 80 degrees
- Lap Pool: 84
- Therapy: 91 – 93 degrees
- Whirlpool: 100 – 102 degrees
Granger
- Lap: 80 – 82 degrees
- Therapy: 91 – 93 degrees
- Whirlpool: 100 – 102 degrees
South Bend
- Lap: 80 – 82 degrees
- Therapy: 91 – 93 degrees
- Whirlpool: 100 – 102 degrees
Pool Rules and Etiquette
- 2 people in a lane can circle swim or split the lane
- 3 people in a lane should circle swim
- Be aware of how “wide” swimming movements may impact adjacent swimmers
- Check for the position and speed of other swimmers prior to entering a lane
- Swimmers entering a lane should inform others that they are entering. Do so by dangling a foot or placing a kickboard in at the end of the lane to get swimmers’ attention.
- Observe and respect the pace and workout routine of other swimmers/exercisers in the lane
- Swimmers/exercisers in a lane should remain aware and accommodating of arriving swimmers
- Walkers can share a lane. A lane can accommodate up to 6 walkers.
- Number of lanes open for lap swimming is based on the number of participants in the class
- Lane 1 is for water exercises but will accommodate lap swimming
- Lane 2-4 is for lap swimming but will accommodate water exercises
- Plan your pool usage based on the group exercise schedule, on our app or at the information desk.
Swimming Pool Rules
- Anyone who has or has had diarrhea in the past two (2) weeks shall not use the pool.
- Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult whenever in the pool area.
- Anyone who has an area of exposed subepidermal tissue, open blisters, cuts, etc., is advised not to use the pool.
- All persons shall take a cleansing shower before using the pool. A bather leaving the pool to use the toilet shall take another cleansing shower before returning to the pool enclosure. Indiana Health Code requires head-to-toe showers with soap prior to entering the therapy pool, lap pool and whirlpools.
- Spitting, spouting of water, blowing of nose, and similar behavior in the pool is prohibited.
- No running or rough play is permitted in the pool, on the runways, on diving boards, on floats, on platforms, in dressing rooms, or in showers.
- Swimsuits are required. Street clothes are not allowed in the pool.
- All diapers need to use plastic pants with tight fitting elastic at the legs and waist, or swim diapers. Do not change diapers at poolside.
- No splashing, diving or cussing
Meet our aquatics staff
Josh Ptak
Aquatics Director JPtak@BeaconHealthSystem.org
Jake Rehfus
Aquatic Facility Coordinator JRehfus@BeaconHealthSystem.org
FAQs
Where can I swim?
Beacon Health & Fitness members have access to swim at all locations including South Bend, Granger, and Elkhart. We offer swimming pools with state of the art technology and maintenance.
Why is the Pre-Swim shower Important?
Showering is important before and after swimming. What does showering do? Taking a shower with soap removes numerous substances that you carry with you on a daily basis that affect
What are the health benefits of swimming?
Swimming is a great form of exercise for people of all ages and abilities. This low-impact activity provides less stress on your joints while getting your heart rate pumping. Swimming
When can I swim?
Pool Hours Monday – Friday 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
