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 Logo of FMC Natatorium | |
 FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park at night | |
| Building information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | FMC Natatorium |
| City | Westmont, Illinois, United States |
| Capacity | 1,200 |
| Built | 2018–2020 |
| Opened | 2020 |
| Architect(s) | Legat Architects |
| Home club(s) | FMC Aquatic |
| Website | fmcnatatorium.org |
| Pool Information | |
| Length | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Width | 25 yd (23 m) |
| Depth | 8 ft (2.4 m) to 14 ft (4.3 m) |
| Lanes | 9 |
FMC Natatorium
The FMC Natatorium is an aquatic center located at Ty Warner Park in Westmont, Illinois.
History
The FMC Natatorium was conceptualized in 2015 as part of a larger initiative to promote aquatic sports and recreation in the region. Construction began in 2018, and the facility was officially opened to the public in 2020.[1]
Facilities
Swimming Pool
The main competition pool is a 9 lane, 50 m (160 ft) cross course pool. It is able to be converted into two 9 lane, 25 yd (23 m) pools thanks to a stainless steel movable bulkhead. The pool can circulate 1,000,000 US gal (3,800,000 L) of water in 6 hours. The pool is kept at 79 °F (26 °C). In addition, the main competition pool's sidelines are able to hold 1,200 spectators.[2]
Training Pool
To the West side of the competition pool, there is also a training pool. The training pool has 8 lanes, and is 25 yd (23 m) long. The pool is kept at 83 °F (28 °C), and is able to circulate 144,000 US gal (550,000 L) of water. With a depth ranging from 3 ft (0.91 m) to 6 ft (1.8 m), lanes 7 and 8 are the only ones that are able to allow for starts.[2]
Other Facilities
In addition to the main swimming pool, the FMC Natatorium offers a range of facilities and amenities, including a training pool, an area for concessions and dryland, an area for weightlifting, as well as four sets of locker rooms with 1,000 lockers.[3]
Events and Activities
The FMC Natatorium hosts a variety of events and activities throughout the year, catering to both competitive athletes and recreational swimmers. These include the TYR Pro Swim Series and the Speedo Winter Junior Nationals.
Management and Ownership
The FMC Natatorium is owned and managed by MaryAnn and Mark Kaufman. FMC Natatorium is sponsored by Speedo.
References
- ^ "FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park". Athletic Business. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 "FMC Natatorium at Ty Warner Park". Water Technology Institute. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ "[ARCHIVED] FMC Natatorium Virtual Tour Attracts National Audience". Village of Westmont. Retrieved 11 May 2024.