The University Swimming Pool
Located on the central campus, the University Swimming Pool is open to students, staff, alumni, etc. The opening hours, fees, and usage details can be found below:
Opening Hours
The opening hours of the University Swimming Pool are as follows:
(* During September and October, certain time slots may be occupied by regular swimming classes and events. To view the special arrangement, kindly click here )
First Session
(10:30 am – 1:30 pm)
Second Session
(3:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
Monday – Thursday
OPEN
OPEN
Friday
Closed for weekly cleaning
OPEN
Saturday
Closed for the University water polo team practice
OPEN
Sunday
CLOSED
CLOSED
- Starting from 2024 swimming season, application and renewal of swimming cards can be done by online application. CU Link Card holders are NOT required to apply for swimming card.
Application form: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13680900
- Successful applicants can present a QR code (either on a mobile device or a print-out) for entering the pool.
- Starting from 2022, resident smartcard holders can present their resident card instead of the admission card (for family members of staff) to enter the swimming pool with the fee applied.
- Those swimming cards which were issued in 2023 are still valid.
Fees
The admission charges of the University Swimming Pool are as follows:
Students
Staff and family
Alumni / Eligible Retiree
Accompanied Guest
Admission fees
HK$5
HK$10
Staff
Staff’s spouse
Children / Staff Quarter Resident Smartcard holders (above 18)
HK$5
Children / Staff Quarter Resident smartcard holders (under 18)
HK$10
Alumni (with CUHK Affinity Card or Swimming Card)
Eligible Retiree (with Swimming Card)
HK$30
- Annual Subscription for Alumni / Eligible Retiree Swimming Card: HK$220
- Penalty for Loss of Swimming Card or Locker Key: HK$17.5
Regulations
- Reminder for Personal Hygiene in Using the University Swimming Pool
- University Swimming Pool Regulations
- Guideline for Application of Swimming Pool Admission Card (For Eligible Retirees)
- Guideline for Application of Swimming Pool Admission Card (For Alumni Members)
- Guideline for Application of Swimming Pool Admission Card
- Arrangement in Times of Adverse Weather
Applications and Forms
* Resident smartcard holders can present their resident card instead of the admission card (for family members of staff) to enter the swimming pool with the fee applied.
Enquiries
For enquiry, please contact the swimming pool ticket office at 3943 6764 or email to aaas@cuhk.edu.hk.
Issuance and renewal of swimming cards will take place at the counter of the Administration and Amenities Section, Office of Student Affairs (1/F, Benjamin Franklin Centre).