FREE with membership or $10 drop in fee (no splash passes)

• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program (AFAP)

  • A slow-moving water exercise program created by the Arthritis Foundation and Aquatic Exercise Association for people with arthritis and related conditions. 

• Aqua-Fitness 1 

  • Join our fun-paced water exercise class and get a total body workout. The perfect combination of gentle aerobic exercises, muscle toning, strengthening, and stretching makes this a great aquatic fitness class for all. We welcome non-swimmers and those new to water fitness.

• Aqua- Fitness HIIT

  • Looking for a fun and different way to exercise? Aqua HIIT takes all the advantages of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and adapts it for the pool, ensuring an amazing full-body workout! A perfect way to stay heart healthy and boost your immune system, this cardio and strength-training workout will keep you moving, work up a sweat, and have you coming back for more! This class is adaptable for all levels of fitness. 

• Water Power Workout

  • This is a combination of different styles using water as a resistance machine. Each exercise station will be set up with different levels of intensity for the same exercise. Workout for all levels of participants. Fun for all!

• Zumba

  • Zumba is a dance fitness class that incorporates popular music with dance movements, which creates an exciting, effective fitness program - all in shallow water! Come join the fun and see how dancing in the water can be a full body workout.

Looking to improve your freestyle and make real progress? Join us for Technique Thursday at the Portsmouth Indoor Pool!

This weekly Thursday night workout is designed to provide swimmers with personalized feedback on stroke improvement. The session focuses exclusively on drills to enhance your swimming technique and is divided into segments targeting:

• Body position efficiency
• Power generation
• Speed development

Led by some of the Seacoast’s most experienced open-water swimmers, our coaches will offer individual feedback to help you refine your skills. Whether you’re an experienced swimmer seeking an edge or a beginner unsure where to start, this program is for you. The theme: “More quality swimming, less volume swimming.” Drop-in class, no registration needed.

Perfect for open-water enthusiasts and those beginning their journey—come join us and elevate your swimming!

Thursdays, January 15 - May 21. 5:30 - 6:30pm.
Location: Indoor Pool. Free with pool membership or $10 drop-in (No Splash Passes)

FREE with membership or $10 drop in fee (No splash passes)

Basic triathlon training for the beginner to experienced swimmer. Learn the drills that will make you a more efficient swimmer. This coached workout will consist of approximately 2,000 meters and a combination of endurance, strength training and speed intervals. A swimmer must be able to comfortable swim two laps of freestyle with rotary breathing to enjoy this class. This class offers great camaraderie, a hard workout and individualized coaching to develop your technique and efficiency.

The Portsmouth Indoor Pool offers Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor Training certifications and re-certification classes throughout the year.

We have instructors to teach CPR & First Aid for both the professional and the community. The Indoor Pool our interest lists running year round. Please let the pool know if we can help you or your organization. Call the pool at 603-427-1546 to be placed on an interest list or for more information.

Blended Learning Lifeguard Training

Course length: 19 hours, 30 minutes in-person and 7 hours 30 minutes online. Total - 27 hours
Provides entry-level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.
Prerequisites:

• Minimum age: 15 years;
• Swim 300 yards continuously;
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs;
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, exit the water without using steps or a ladder.

To successfully complete the Lifeguarding Blended Learning course, the participant must:

• Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.
• Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during scenarios.
• Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
• Pass the final skills scenarios.
• Complete all eLearning content, including the eLearning written exam (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers; and First Aid).
• Successfully pass final written exams with a minimum grade of 80 percent.

Participants who successfully complete the Lifeguarding course receive an American Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, valid for 2 years.

• Session 1:
  • Thursday & Friday, February 19 & 20. 5:00 - 9:00pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22. 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Session 2:
  • Thursday & Friday, May 28 & 29. 5:00 - 9:00pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31. 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Portsmouth Indoor Pool. $350 residents | $400 nonresidents. Includes lifeguard manual, resuscitation mask & certification fees

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Water Safety Instructor - Blended Learning

This course trains instructor candidates to teach classes in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program. Ages: 15+ welcome.

• PREREQUISITES FOR THE WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (WSI) CLASS:

To take part of the Water Safety Instructor course, the student must be a minimum age of 16. Demonstrate swimming skills consistent with the Stroke Performance Charts, Level 4, by swimming the following strokes:

• Front Crawl – 25 yards
• Back Crawl – 25 yards
• Breaststroke – 25 yards
• Elementary backstroke – 25 yards
• Sidestroke – 25 yards
• Butterfly – 15 yards
• Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling)
• Tread water for 1 minute

The Blended Learning content consists of 23hrs of in-class work and 7 hours of at home online study. 
Upon successful completion of the Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course, candidates will receive an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification valid for 2 years.

Spring 2026 Session Dates (attendance required at all dates):

• Friday, March 6. 6:00 - 8:00pm
• Saturdays, March 14 & 21. 10:00am - 5:00pm
• Sundays, March 15 & 22. 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Indoor Pool. $400 residents | $450 nonresidents

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ARC Lifeguard Recertification Course

Recertification course for those with a current lifeguard certification that remains valid through June 14, 2026. Digital lifeguard manual, resuscitation mask, and certification fees included. Must submit a copy of your certification during registration. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 28, 2026. No late registration will be accepted. Blended Learning Access links will be sent out on Friday, May 29, 2026. Approximately 6 hours of blended learning.

• Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14. 11:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Portsmouth Indoor Pool. $250 residents | $300 nonresidents

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Great Bay Masters

A coached masters program for adults of all levels and ages. This is a separate membership that allows you to swim a structured workout with an on-deck coach. It also gives the adult competitive swimmer an opportunity to continue to compete. 

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For more information, visit the GBM website.

Push your limits in this high-energy, two-hour Masters workout! Designed for experienced swimmers, this session blends endurance, speed, and stroke work. Optional socializing at a local restaurant after each practice on your own. Sign up for each session individually.

• Fridays, March 20 - April 10. 5:30 - 7:30pm

Location: Indoor Pool. Priced per session: $20 residents | $25 nonresidents

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Gain comfort and independence in the water. Supported by volunteers from Great Bay Masters.

• Mondays & Wednesdays, March 30 - April 8. 6:30 - 7:00pm

Location: Portsmouth Indoor Pool. $25

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Swim Team Skills

Perfect for young swimmers looking to bridge the gap between swim lessons and competitive swim team participation! This is not a learn-to-swim class—participants must be able to swim one length of the pool independently. Ideal for swimmers who are considering joining a local swim team or want to improve their skills in a supportive and energetic environment.

• Prerequisite: Swimmers must be comfortable in deep water and able to complete at least 25 meters unassisted without stopping.

The New Swim Team Skills Program focus:

• Stroke technique & endurance
• Starts & turns
• Swim team readiness 

Portsmouth Recreation Piscataqua Pre-Team

Perfect for young swimmers looking to bridge the gap between swim lessons and competitive swim team participation! This is not a learn-to-swim class—participants must be able to swim one length of the pool independently. Ideal for swimmers who are considering joining a local swim team or want to improve their skills in a supportive and energetic environment.

• Prerequisite: Swimmers must be comfortable in deep water and able to complete at least 25 meters unassisted without stopping.

Pre-Team Program focus:

• Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly refinement
• Flip turns and racing starts
• Interval training and lap swimming stamina
• Swim etiquette and basic race rules

Swim Team Skills Class: Mondays & Wednesdays, March 16 - March 25. 6:30 - 7:30pm

$100 residents | $125 nonresidents
Pre-Team Spring Session: Mondays -OR- Tuesdays, March 30 - June 10. 4:30 - 5:30pm

$200 residents | $250 nonresidents
Pre-Team Summer Session: Mondays, June 22 - June 27. 4:30 - 5:30pm

$150 residents | $175 nonresidents
Location: Portsmouth Indoor Pool

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