FMC Natatorium
Fast, flexible, beautiful: premier competitive venue brings swim dollars back to Illinois, serves swimmers of all ages and skill levels
The lack of an adequate natatorium forced Illinois Swimming, Inc. to hold its biannual statewide age group swim meets outside the state. The FMC Natatorium not only provides an elite swimming venue for these meets, but it also serves as one of few Illinois facilities capable of hosting the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Finals. The 71,000-square-foot facility welcomes the entire spectrum of swimmers, from the infant getting a first swimming lesson to the U.S. Masters Swimming member with a lifetime of experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 50-meter Olympic-size competition pool with spectator seating for 1,200 on three sides (with room for additional 370 seats)
- 25-yard development pool for community swim programs and competition warm-up
- Three one-meter diving boards and one three-meter board
- Two movable bulkheads
- Deck space 18 feet on sides and 16.5 to 18 feet on ends
- Stanchions hold movable starting blocks, flagpoles, or rails
- LED scoreboard with digital signage visible throughout natatorium
- Offices, meet management, and hospitality rooms all accessible from pool deck
- Second floor entertainment room and concessions area with full kitchen
- Weight room
- Swim shop
