Adult Programs

Fencing for Adults (Ages 14+)

Learn the Olympic sport of fencing! Fencers will learn mobility, fencing footwork, blade work, and competitive tactics. Safety and sport equipment provided. Participants must wear athletic shoes. Adults 7:00-8:00pm

• Fall Session: Fridays, October 18 – December 6 (No class Nov 8 or Nov 29). FULL
• Winter Session: Fridays, January 10 - February 14 

Location: Community Campus. $150 Resident | $175 Nonresident

Register Here

Table Tennis for all abilities offered by Seacoast Table Tennis Club. This fun activity welcomes experienced players as well as beginners. Both singles and doubles play on new ITTF Donic Brand Tables. Drop-ins welcome. Bring your own equipment or we have a few rackets and balls to borrow. 

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

Bring your toddlers to run, play and tumble on the mats. Parent supervised playtime. Socialize with other parents/caregivers.

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

Tumble Time will resume on Saturdays starting November 2.

Has it been a while since you’ve been in the water? Do you want to get back into swimming? "Re-discover swimming” at the Portsmouth Indoor Pool. Receive individualized feedback on how to swim freestyle for stroke improvement and efficiency. Led by experienced and knowledgeable swimmers. Participants should be able to swim 25 meters of front crawl and be comfortable in deep water. This is a drop-in class, no preregistration required.
Thursdays, September 19 – December 19, 2024, from 5:30-6:30pm
Location: Portsmouth Indoor Pool. Included with pool membership or $10 drop-in (No Splash Passes).

Contact Lexy van Binsbergen for information on the next class:  avanbinsbergen@cityofportsmouth.com

• 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.
Location: Indoor Pool | Ages: 15 and over

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

Email Pool Supervisor for more information about next session: avanbinsbergen@cityofportsmouth.com

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.

Learn the basics of pickleball from people who love the sport. Small group instruction for beginners. Instructors will teach the rules & regulations and how to play the game. Please register for only one clinic to give as many people as possible a chance to learn. Bring a water bottle and proper shoes. Racket and balls provided. Look for indoor clinics coming in January. Location: South Mill Pond Pickleball Courts. Free.

• Stay tuned for indoor clinics this winter
  Register Here

Join Angela, owner of Meal Prep Chef NH, to make some seasonal soups. In each small group session, you will learn the benefits of seasonal eating and help make delicious Instant Pot soups. Each participant will leave with a quart of seasonal soup. We will have a few Instant Pots on sight, but we encourage you to bring your own.

• Saturday, January 25, 1:00 - 3:00pm

Location: Community Campus. Residents $50 | Nonresidents $55 per class

Register Here

A coached Masters swim program for adults. Structured workout with an on-deck coach, giving adult competitive swimmers an opportunity to continue swimming. Ages 18+

• Fall Session: September 9 - December 18. Residents $216 | Nonresidents $243
• Winter Session: January 6 - April 1. Residents $192 | Nonresidents $216
• Daily Passes -must pre-register by 4:00pm. Residents $10 | Nonresidents $11

Register Here

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

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

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. 

• Open Gym at Spinnaker Point: Designed for those 18 & over to use the gym. During the Open Gym times, one court is always reserved for basketball. Free to members or $5 daily fee. Monthly open gym calendar posted online.
• Pickleball Open Gym at Spinnaker Point: Three nets are set up for rotational play. Free for members or $5 daily fee. Monthly open gym calendar posted on online.
• Pick-up Volleyball at Spinnaker Point: Pickup time with fun, competitive games. Free to members or $5 daily fee. Monthly schedule posted online.

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

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)
  • Pickleball Open Gym Schedule or call 603-427-1547
  • $3 drop-in fee for all
  • Some equipment available to borrow, if needed

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!

Location: South Mill Pond Tennis Courts

• Stay tuned for spring

$75 per person

CLICK HERE TO REGSITER AT USTA WEBSITE 

Program has begun. Stay tuned for next spring! For ages 18+. 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. Maximum 8 players.

All players in their first session receive and keep a new tennis racket!

• Stay tuned for spring

Location: Portsmouth High School Tennis Courts 50 Andrew Jarvis Dr. Portsmouth, NH

Fee: $75 Portsmouth Resident | $80 non resident

Register Here