The Olympic Swimming Pool operates in the sessions specified in the table below between 09:00 and 21:00 on weekdays, except for Mondays. The facility is closed for general cleaning and maintenance on Mondays.
Steps to Use the Swimming Pool:
Pool Registration Form and Instructions
- The pool usage fee must be deposited into the following account at Vakıflar Bankası Maslak Branch:
Branch Code: 401
Account Number: 00158007296855662
IBAN: TR07 0001 5001 5800 7296 8556 62
The account name should be "İTÜ Strategy Development Directorate," and in the description section, write "Name Surname - Pool Fee."
- Along with the receipt you received from the bank, bring your required documents to fill out the registration form at the pool. You can also access the pool registration form through this link.
- When making a payment at the bank, you can pay for as many sessions or monthly fees as you want. Cash payments are not accepted at the pool.
- If you make your payments online, you can bring a printout of the online receipt. Users who make an EFT payment should keep in mind that the payment will be processed on the next business day, and the receipt will be generated on the day of the payment.
- The specified fees are for one session. Monthly subscribers can use the pool for one session per day. Users who wish to stay for two sessions can do so by paying an additional fee. The session hours are specified below, and it is necessary to adhere to these hours when entering and leaving the pool.
ITU Olympic Swimming Pool Contact Information
Istanbul Technical University
ITU Indoor Olympic Swimming Pool Ayazağa Campus
34469 - Maslak/ISTANBUL
Phone: +90 (212) 285 71 18
Olympic Swimming Pool Session Hours
WEEKLY PROGRAM Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
08:00 - 09:30 Session 1 (Time allocated for swimming)
09:30 - 10:00 Vacating changing rooms, ventilation, and cleaning
10:00 - 11:30 Session 2 (Time allocated for swimming)
11:30 - 12:00 Vacating changing rooms, ventilation, and cleaning
12:00 - 13:30 Session 3 (Time allocated for swimming)
13:30 - 14:00 Vacating changing rooms, ventilation, and cleaning
14:00 - 15:30 Session 4 (Time allocated for swimming)
15:30 - 16:00 Vacating changing rooms, ventilation, and cleaning
16:00 - 17:30 Session 5 (Time allocated for swimming)
17:30 - 18:00 Vacating changing rooms, ventilation, and cleaning
18:00 - 19:30 Session 6 (Time allocated for swimming)
19:30 - 20:00 Vacating changing rooms, ventilation, and cleaning
20:00 - 21:30 Session 7 (ITU Sports Teams Training Hours)
ITU Swimming Team, Water Polo Team, Underwater Hockey Team, Triathlon Team
21:30 Closing
* The pool is closed for general maintenance and cleaning on Mondays.
* New users are not accepted 30 minutes before the session ends.
* The pool operates with 7 sessions on weekdays and 6 sessions on weekends. The 7th session is reserved for ITU Sports Teams and is closed to general use.
Due to the Sports Summer School, there has been a change in the hours of men's and women's sessions on weekdays.
* On Thursdays, the 3rd session is only used by male users.
* 3rd session on Fridays is only used by female users.
* Session 6 on Saturdays is only used by male users.
* On Sundays, the 6th session is only used by female users.
* On Saturdays and Sundays, the 2nd and 3rd sessions (between 10:00 and 14:00) are closed to general use due to swimming courses for children.
Swimming Pool Usage Fees:
CATEGORY | PER SESSION USAGE | MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP |
ITU STUDENT | 18.00 ₺ | 130.00 ₺ |
ITU PERSONNEL AND FAMILY* | 35.00 ₺ | 450.00 ₺ |
ITU RETIREE AND FAMILY* | 35.00 ₺ | 450.00 ₺ |
ITU GRADUATE AND FAMILY* | 105.00 ₺ | 1575.00 ₺ |
NON-ITU PERSONNEL ** - GUEST | 175.00 ₺ | 2.625.00 ₺ |
* Spouse and unmarried children under the age of 25 |
** Personnel of Institutions within ITU Campuses (Technopark, Banks, PTT) |
Rules to be followed in the Olympic Swimming Pool:
- Individuals using the pool must know how to swim.
- If there are any health issues, it is necessary to consult a doctor beforehand. If there is a health problem that could cause issues in the pool, the pool should not be used.
- The university cannot be held responsible for any health problems that may arise from participating in a sports activity.
- If there are any skin infections, open wounds, or cuts on the body, the pool should not be used.
- Before entering the pool, it is essential to take a shower, focusing on foot hygiene.
- At least 1 hour should pass after eating before using the pool.
- All jewelry must be removed before entering the pool.
- The pool area should only be used for swimming purposes. It is not permitted to enter the pool area without flip-flops, daily clothes, shoes, bags, or similar items.
- The pool has designated session hours, and the pool should be used within these hours. Even if someone enters during a session, they must leave the pool at the end of the session.
- Items such as beach balls, inflatable mattresses, arm floats, etc., should not be used in the pool.
- Foreign objects should not be thrown into the pool.
- Jumping into the water in a way that disturbs others, running around the pool area, and making excessive noise should be avoided.
- Swimming should be done by keeping to the right side of the lanes and making turns on the right side. Pay attention when passing through lanes at the stairs.
- Sitting on the lane ropes or applying pressure to them is not allowed.
- The middle lanes are reserved for fast swimmers; therefore, lingering in the middle of the lanes should be avoided.
- Unless explicitly permitted by the pool management, swimming underwater from the bottom of the pool should not be done.
- Taking photographs and videos in the pool area without obtaining proper permission is not allowed.
- Lockers in the changing rooms can be used during the session. However, lockers should not be left locked when leaving the changing room at the end of the session.
- Excessive use of showers should be avoided, and showers and changing rooms should be vacated on time.
- Warnings and instructions from authorities and lifeguards regarding rule violations should be taken into account.
- Children under the age of 14 should not swim alone, except under the supervision of a parent or club coach. Therefore, children under the age of 14 should not be sent to the pool alone.
- It is essential to comply with the lifeguards' warnings for personal safety.
- The university is not responsible for personal belongings lost or any accidents that may occur.
- All users of the Olympic Swimming Pool must complete the relevant sections of the pool registration form and provide copies of the necessary documents.