Canyonview Aquatic Center
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Canyonview Aquatic Center is the main aquatic center at the
History
In June 1982, construction began on a recreation center to supplement the forthcoming student housing in
Facilities
West Pool
The West Pool is the home pool of the Triton water polo and swimming teams. It is 50 meters long and 25 yards wide, with a uniform depth of 7 feet. It was designed by the firm of Hanna Gabriel Wells and opened in 2006. There is bleacher seating for 1,000 along the south and west edges. The pool is heated year-round.
East Pool
The East Pool is the home pool of the Triton swimming and diving teams. It is 50 meters long and 25 yards wide, with five diving boards along the south edge and an adjacent
Weight room and climbing center
The 1850 square foot weight room is housed in the location of the original Canyonview pump, which was relocated with the construction of the West Pool. It primarily features lifting equipment chosen specifically for aquatic training.[5] The southern part of the building houses the Outback Climbing Center.
Notable events
In 1996, 1999, and 2014, Canyonview hosted the NCAA Men's Water Polo Championship.[6] In 2003, it hosted NCAA Women's Water Polo Championship.
References
- ^ Lowenberg, Paul (7 June 1982). "Groundbreaking for student recreation facility" (PDF). UC San Diego News Release. University of California, San Diego. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ West, Paul. "Construction of the Olympic-size swimming pool on schedule for completion in spring" (PDF). University of California, San Diego.
- ^ "Climbing Center". UCSD Recreation. University of California, San Diego. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ^ "UCSD Celebrates Grand Opening of New Pool at Canyonview Aquatics Center". UCSDTritons.com. University of California, San Diego. 7 February 2006. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ^ "Weight Rooms". UCSD Recreation. University of California, San Diego. Archived from the original on 20 May 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ^ "UCLA beats USC for men's water polo national title". Los Angeles Times. 7 December 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2016.