The Pool

The Mills College pool is chlorinated, heated (81°F), and 25 yards long. One mile equals 36 laps (72 lengths). To complete one mile, it will take approximately:

• 30 minutes or less for fast swimmers
• 30 to 45 minutes for medium-speed swimmers
• 45 minutes or more for slower-speed swimmers

What to Bring

Paddles, buoys, fins, kickboards, goggles, and family and friends to provide enthusiasm and support. We'll have lane counters to count your laps -- a harder job than it appears -- but you are also encouraged to ask your friends to do this for you.

What to Leave at Home

Please do not wear perfume at the swim -- it creates an unpleasant environment for your fellow swimmers. The Mills College Pool does not allow pets, alcohol, or glass bottles.  

Get Ready....

Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before your scheduled swim time in order to:

• Check in with our staff
• Sign a waiver (mandatory – 18 and under, parent/legal guardian’s signature required) Participants under 18 and unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian must bring this signed waiver (doc).
• Fill out your swim card to give to the lane director when you are ready to swim
• Pick up your T-shirt
• Create a tribute card (optional). Bring copies of photos to decorate your commemorative tribute card.

Get Set....

As your swim time approaches, please be suited up with goggles, cap, kickboard, etc. before reporting to the Lane Director on the far side of the pool.

Up to five people swim in a lane based on their indicated swim speed (master's, fast, medium, slow). If you’d like to swim with friends or family, please tell your Lane Director. 

Go!

If your lane has two swimmers, each person will take one side of the lane. If there are three or more swimmers, everyone will swim counterclockwise in a loop (up one side, down the other).

Lane counters will track your progress and fill out your buck slip. Your friends, family, and WCRC’s cheerleaders will help speed you along. When you finish your swim, our DJ will announce your name!

Celebrate!

After your swim:

• Sign up for complimentary body work.
• Dance to the DJ’s beats.
• Enjoy free, organic, healthy food with your loved ones.
• Cheer on your fellow swimmers (we’ll provide supplies).
• Check out other organizations at their tables.
• Sign up for next year's Swim A Mile for Women with Cancer!