IU Natatorium, Indianapolis:
The IU (Indiana University) Natatorium is the world famous swimming / diving facility in Indianapolis. We offer swimming lessons and training for adult and child swimmers of all ages and levels. The IU Natatorium is located on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus just west of downtown Indianapolis. In the main pool water temperature is kept at 79 degrees and there are six underwater windows for television and coaching analysis.
- Adult Learn to Swim- Beginner
- Adult Learn to Swim- Intermediate
- Infant Toddler Learn to Swim
- Preschool Learn To Swim
- Children's Learn To Swim
- Stroke Improvement
Main Competition Pool:
The Main Competition Pool of the IU Natatorium is 50-meters with eight racing lanes. Two moveable Bulkheads allow for long or short course events as well as hosting water polo and synchronized swimming. The seating capacity of the Natatorium is 4,700 making it the largest indoor pool in the United States. There is also room for additional seating of 1,500 on deck. The depth of the pool is 9 feet at the ends and 10 feet at center of pool. Water temperature is kept at 79 degrees. The main pool contains six underwater windows for television and coaching analysis. There are approximately one million gallons of water in the main pool. Currently there have been 101 American Records and 15 World Records set in the pool to date.
The Diving Well:
The Diving Well of the IU Natatorium has hosted many local and national diving events. With a depth of over 17 feet and holding more than 450,000 gallons of water it is truely one of kind and ahead of its time when it was constructed in 1982. Currently, the Diving well has four - 1meter and four - 3meter boards. We can't forget about the platforms which are 1, 3, 5, 7.5 and 10meters in height. The pool is kept at or around 86 degrees and is quite comfortable. There are also two underwater windows for television coverage and coaching analysis.
The IU Natatorium on the IUPUI campus is located just west of downtown Indianapolis near the Indianapolis Zoo, Downtown Canal Walk, and White River State Park.