American Red Cross: Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training

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The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies. Registration closes two weeks prior to the start of class. Sign up for one session.

  • Session 1: Friday, March 14, 9:00am - 11:30am
  • Session 2: Friday, April 11, 11:00am - 1:30pm
  • Session 3: Friday, May 9, 10:00am -12:30pm
    Location: Portsmouth Indoor Pool. $50 residents | $55 nonresidents per session

Ladies Night Out - Canvas Painting

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Pre-Mother’s Day, ladies only paint and social night, we will paint a canvas in a relaxing and fun-filled night. No boys allowed! Light refreshments will be served.

  • Thursday, May 8 from 5:30 - 8:00pm (5:30 - 6:00pm social time, painting begins at 6:00pm)

Location: Community Campus. $45 per person

USTA Adult Tennis Social League

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SIGN UPS BEGIN ON WED, APRIL 2.

If you’re looking to play more tennis and socialize with people in your area, you've come to the right place. In our leagues, the focus is FUN. It's a great place to meet new people and improve your tennis game! Register online at playtennis.usta.com/NESocialTennisLeague/SocialLeagues

  • Spring: Thursdays; April 24 - June 5 (rain dates June 12 & June 19) Registration begins April 2
  • Summer: Thursdays; June 26 - August 7 (rain dates August 14 & August 21) Registration begins June 4

Location: South Mill Pond Tennis Courts. $75 per person

CLICK HERE TO REGSITER AT USTA WEBSITE 

USTA Tennis is the Parks for Adults

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Learn & Play - Spring

Led by a USTA-approved coach, participants will have fun and get great exercise while developing the skills to serve, rally, and play tennis. The program is perfect for first-time and beginner players, as well as returning novice players. 18+.

Please bring a tennis racquet. If you need a racquet to use, the coach will have a few loaner rackets available to borrow during the class. 

  • Mondays; May 5 - June 16 (possible rain date 6/23) (No Class 5/26 Memorial Day)

5:00pm - 6:30pm – Max 16 players

Location: South Mill Tennis Courts. Fee: $80 residents | $85 nonresidents

  • Saturdays: May 3 - June 14 (Possible rain date 6/21) (No Class 5/24 Memorial Day Weekend)

8:30 - 10:00 am – Max 8 players

Location: Portsmouth High School Tennis Courts. Fee: $80 residents | $85 nonresidents
 

Practice & Play - Spring
For players who want to practice, improve their game and have FUN! SafeSport-approved coach will provide instruction and pair players up for match play. Please bring a tennis racquet. If you need a racquet to use, the coach will have a few loaner rackets available to borrow during the class. Ages 18+

  • Saturdays: 5/3 - 6/14 Rain Date 6/21 (No Class 5/24 Memorial Day Weekend)

10:00am - 11:30am - Max 8 players

Location: Portsmouth High School Tennis Courts.  Fee: $80 residents | $85 nonresidents

TABLE TENNIS (aka PING PONG)

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THIS PROGRAM RUNS YEAR-ROUND. JOIN ANYTIME.

Location: Community Campus Gym

Ages: Adults (children welcome accompanied by adult)

Date/Time: Every Thursday from 5:30-8:00pm

Fee: $5 pp each Thursday. Under 18 play for free.

Follow on Facebook: @seacoasttabletennisclub

Toddler Tumble Time

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Bring your toddlers to run, play and tumble on the mats. Parent supervised playtime. Socialize with other parents/caregivers. Tumble Time will end for summer on Sat, May 31 (no class on Sat, May 24).

Location: Community Campus. Free.
Saturday mornings from 8:30am-11:00am

April is Adult Learn to Swim Month – with Great Bay Masters

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Join us for Adult Learn-to-Swim, a program geared towards gaining comfort and independence in the water. Supported by volunteers from Great Bay Masters. Ages: 18+

  • March 30, April 2, 7, 9 from 6:30-7:00pm

Location: Portsmouth Indoor Pool. $25 per person

Pickleball Clinics

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  • INDOOR LESSONS at Spinnaker Point Fitness Center: 

    • Tuesday, April 15 or Thursday, April 17 from 11:30am-12:30pm

  • OUTDOOR LESSONS at South Mill Pond Courts: 

Lifeguard Training - Ages 15+

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American Red Cross Lifeguard Training: Ages 15+

Lifeguard training, which provides participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. 
 

SPRING 2025 TRAINING SCHEDULE:

  • Session 1: Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18 from 4:00-9:00pm 
  • Session 2: Thursday, May 15 & Friday, May 16 from 4:00-9:00pm and Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18 from 9:00-5:00pm 
    Location: Portsmouth Indoor Pool

    $350 residents | $400 nonresidents. Includes lifeguard manual, resuscitation mask & certification fees

  • Blended Learning Lifeguard Training - Minimum age: 15 years
  • 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. 
  • Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
    • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface and then swim 150 years using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
    • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
    • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
       
  • Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed)
    • Submerge to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
    • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
    • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps

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.

Train to Hire: Summer Lifeguard Training: Ages 15+

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Entry level summer lifeguarding job at the indoor and/or outdoor pool. Must be available to work a minimum of 20-hours per week between June 23 - August 22, 2025 and be available for training dates and orientation. As part of employment, the candidate will be trained as a Red Cross Certified lifeguard. Ages: 15+. 
Apply through the City’s Human Resources website: cityofportsmouth.com/hr/work 
 

  • In-Person Training: Friday, May 31 from 4:00-9:00pm, Saturday, June 1 from 9:00am-5:00pm & Sunday, June 2 from 9:00am-5:00pm 
  • Summer Staff Orientation: Saturday, June 15, 10:00am-1:00pm 
  • Location of training: Portsmouth Indoor Pool

Great Bay Masters

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  • Winter Session: January 6 - April 1. Residents $192 | Nonresidents $216
  • Daily Passes -must pre-register by 4:00pm. Residents $10 | Nonresidents $11

Register Here

Aqua Zumba Sundays

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Every Sunday at 1:00pm

Location: Portsmouth Indoor Pool

Free with pool membership or $10 drop in

*Double check pool schedule before heading out - swim meets and holidays can adjust the schedule. https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/recreation/indoor

Fitness Classes at Spinnaker Point

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BEING WELL: 60-min comprehensive workout to promote functional stability and flexibility. Preregistration required. Wednesdays 9:00-10:00am. $10.
DANCE EXCERCISE: Easy to follow routines set to popular music. Mondays 5:15-6:15pm. $7 prepaid | $9 drop-in.
MEDITATION & MOVEMENT: Explore various meditation and movement practices. Drop-in or preregister. Tuesdays 5:00-5:45pm. Spinnaker Members $6 | Residents $7 | Nonresidents $8.
TAI-CHI: Meditation in motion with a series of slow, graceful movements. Thursdays 10:00-11:00am. $110 for 10 weeks.
THERAPUTIC QIGONG: Meditative breathing with GENTLE body movement. Sundays 12:00-1:00pm. $10 drop-in | Package of 10 classes available.
YOGALATES: Blend of mat Pilates & yoga with deep stretches. Saturdays 10:00-11:00am. $10 
ZUMBA: Aerobic fitness program featuring dance performed to Latin American dance music. Saturdays 9:00-10:00am. $10.

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SPINNAKER POINT SCHEDULE

Adult Fitness at the Indoor Pool

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The Indoor Pool offers many aquasize and swimming programs for adults.

AQUA-FITNESS I: Water exercise class and a total body workout.
AQUA-FITNESS HIIT: HIIT (high-intensity interval training) adapted for the pool. All fitness levels.
WATER POWER WORKOUT: Combination of different styles using the water as resistance.
ZUMBA: Dance fitness class that incorporates popular music with dance movements, which creates an exciting, effective fitness program - all in shallow water!
TRI-GROUP: Basic triathlon training for the beginner to experienced swimmer. Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm.
FITNESS CLASSES AT THE POOL ARE FREE WITH MEMBERSHIP OR $10 DROP-IN

 Click Here to visit the Indoor Pool Programs Page. 

Pickleball, Open Gym, Adult Lap Swim & Volleyball

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CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SPINNAKER POINT SCHEDULE

  • Open Gym at Community Campus Gym: Designed for all ages to use the gym for basketball and running around. Free. Monthly open gym calendar posted online.
  • Pickleball at Community Campus Gym: Two nets. $3 daily fee. Monthly open gym calendar posted on online.

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE COMMUNITY CAMPUS GYM SCHEDULE

  • Adult Lap Swim at the Indoor Pool: Designed for those 18 & over to swim laps. Free for members | Residents $5 | Nonresidents $10.

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE

Pickleball Information

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OUTDOOR PICKLEBALL

  • South Mill Pond, Junkins Ave: 8 dedicated pickleball courts
  • Community Campus, 100 Campus Dr:  8 dedicated pickleball courts

INDOOR PICKLEBALL

  • Spinnaker Point Adult Recreation Center
    • Mon/Wed/Fri 10:30am-12:30pm, Tues & Thurs 9:00am-12:00pm
    • Spinnaker Members play free or $5.00 drop-in fee
  • Community Campus (2 newly lined courts in gym)

WSI Instructor Course - Ages15+

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This course trains instructor candidates to teach classes in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program for Ages: 15+.  $400 Portsmouth residents | $450 nonresidents

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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.