Aquatic Events and Challenges
Join us several times each week for an aquatic full-body workout! Free classes are held year-round in our heated pools and are open to all current USA students and SRC members. One-piece swimsuit recommended.
Shallow water aerobics is low-impact; deep water aerobics is non-impact. No choreography. Check the current SouthFit class schedule for days and times.
2025 - 2026
Think you’ve got what it takes to swim 50 or even 100 miles? Join the 50 & 100 Mile Swim Club and challenge yourself to go the distance—one lap at a time. Whether you're a casual swimmer or a pool powerhouse, every stroke counts toward your goal. Track your progress, earn brag-worthy rewards, and see your name added to our Wall of Fame. Dive in, stay motivated, and make waves all semester long!
Rules:
- Sign up online for either the 50 Mile Club or 100 Mile Club.
- You can only count laps that you swim at the Student Recreation Center.
- Keep track of your daily laps and enter them into Challenge Runner. The indoor pool is a 25 yard pool. You must swim up and back to complete 1 lap.
- Please remember this challenge is based on the honor system and was created to encourage everyone involved to swim for better health!
- Everyone who completes 50 Miles or 100 Miles by the end of the challenge will win a coveted Swim Club T-Shirt and bragging rights!
Mini-Challenges (Must be enrolled in the 50 or 100 Mile Club)
September - Find a Friend Challenge - Encourage someone to enroll in the 50 or 100 mile club! Email your buddy's name
to jagfitwell@southalabama.edu once they've registered to receive a prize!
October - Wear It Pink Challenge - Join us in supporting Breast Cancer Awareness! On Friday, October 24th, the indoor pool will be transformed in pink, and everyone who swims 1 mile that day will earn a special JagFit prize!
November - Fill The Sleigh Challenge - Help us "Fill the Sleigh" by Thanksgiving Day by donating a $25 toy for Holiday Havoc, our yearly philanthropy event!
December - Lap Buddies Challenges - Swim with one or more friends during the month of December, snap a selfie, and send it to us at jagfitwell@southalabama.edu for a prize! All pictures will be printed and shared on the Indoor Pool board!