James E. Martin Aquatics Center

During the 2002-03 season, the center was showcased on multiple occasions, as the Southeastern Conference Championships was held here for the third time since dedication and the 2003 Women's NCAA Championship was hosted by Auburn from March 20-22. The facility had also previously hosted the 1998 NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving National Championships. The Oct. 7, 2002, issue of Sports Illustrated rated the pool third fastest pool in the country. During the course of the two championship events in 2003, a total of 12 SEC records were established while seven new NCAA records were set during the women's championships.   More

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James E. Martin Aquatics Center Championship History Southeastern Conference Championships - 1994, 2003, 2009 Men's NCAA Championships - 1998 Women's NCAA Championships - 2003 U.S. Open - 1995, 2000, 2005 The Pool: The pool is nine feet deep at its most shallow point and 16.5 feet deep beneath the diving apparatus. The design of the pool incorporates a state of the art gutter system which absorbs waves rather than reverberating them back into the competition pool. Ultimately the design creates a calmer pool and reduces the amount of turbulence swimmers must face. In addition, the bulkheads feature a flow-through design which minimizes waves rebounding on turns. Competition Pool: Length: 232 Feet (77 Yards) Width: 75 Feet (25 Yards) Depth: 9 Feet to 10 Feet; 16.5 Feet in Diving Area Gallons of Water: 1.6 Million The Diving Pool: The diving facility features two one-meter springboards, two three-meter springboards and five platform levels (1-, 3-, 5-, 7.5- and 10-meters). The floor of the diving well is navy blue and provides a darker contrast which makes it easier for divers to spot the water during the course of a dive. Spectators: The center is equipped with seating for approximately 1000 spectators with an additional 800 seats for competitors on the pool deck. Building: Total Square Footage 77,629 New Construction 59,753 Renovated Area 17,876.

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Auburn Swim Camps are held at Auburn University, in the James E. Martin Aquatics Center, home to the Auburn Swimming and Diving team since it opened in 1993. The swimmers will train and receive instruction in one of the finest swimming facilities in the United States.