In Pictures: Days Before World Championships, New Swimming Facilities Open Up for Training

It’s just days before the world championships, and we see a plethora of high-tech pools ready for the swimmers to dive in. Educational institutes have invested heavily in their swimming teams ever since the pandemic. The increased funding has led to athletes setting new records nationwide, all thanks to the new and modern competitive pools built to enhance the athletes’ performance. Some of these pools feature the use of cutting-edge technologies, which help swimmers finish with improved timing.

In addition to this, the pools also have an extended spectator area, allowing more people to watch the competitions and support their favorite teams. They have also incorporated state-of-the-art facilities into the new competition pools. These advancements provide optimal training conditions for the swimmers and ensure their safety and comfort during practice sessions and competitions.

Unveiling the Future of Aquatic Excellence

The first pool worth mentioning is located in the Hamptons, Virginia. The recently unveiled aquatic facility, Hampton Aquaplex, sits in the heart of downtown Hamptons. Since it opened, the Aquaplex has become a favorite hangout spot for swimmers and their families. Both the 50-meter and 25-yard pools have eight lanes, and come equipped with basic competition blocks. The Hampton Aquaplex has hosted the Virginia High School League’s 5A and 6A Division State Championships from February 16th to 18th.

The ISCA National Club Championships and the Colonial Athletic Association Championships also took place here. The Virginia Military Institute has constructed a 50-meter-long competition pool, earning its place as the second pool on this list. It took nearly $44 million to build this giant. Named the Goodall Pool, it has hosted the Virginia Military Institute vs. Washington & Lee meet.

Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training, or FAST, throws major shade as one of the biggest swimming facilities in the country. A new swimming facility, inaugurated in the summer of 2022, boasts two impressive 50-meter pools—indoor and outdoor. Additionally, there is a 25-meter pool connected to the outdoor section. According to Swimming World Magazine, this state-of-the-art venue has already made its mark by hosting “the legendary Florida vs. Florida State meet in January 2023 and is scheduled to host Futures this August”. The facility’s ample space makes it ideal for hosting major competitions.

New Swimming Facilities: The List Continues

Clovis West High School Pool has been the long-standing venue for major competitions in Fresno. Recently the facilities underwent an extensive renovation after being closed for an entire year. Reopened in April, the swimming facility has been overhauled with everything new, from floors to pool lights.

The fast pool facilitated the shattering of multiple national high school records when it hosted the CIF State Championships in May. With these impressive renovations, the Clovis pool is ready to host prestigious Zonal, Sectional, and Pro Series events.

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Opened in the summer of 2022, the impressive Klein Aquatic Center at Charlotte Country is another great new competitive pool. The pool has already successfully hosted a private-school conference championship meet and has upcoming plans to host more notable competitions.

Many more outdated collegiate pools will soon be joining the ranks of these top-notch facilities in the near future. So wait for it!

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