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Swimming Pool & Diving Well
Located on the first floor, access through the locker rooms during open recreation hours. 

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The racing pool is 25 yards long and 8 lanes wide. The diving well is a separate pool that measures 50' x 40, equipped with one meter spring boards for recreational use. The diving well is also used for deep aqua fitness classes.

The Natatorium has a seating capacity for 1,500. This facility hosts UW Badger meets for the men's and women's swimming and diving teams. WIAA boys & girls swimming and diving meets are also held here.

Swimming Etiquette
Nat PoolFor your safety all lanes have a designated speed. Signs are posted at the end of each lane on the bulkheads. Please choose a lane based on your swimming ability and speed.

Lanes 1 and 8 - Slow
Lanes 2, 3, 6, 7 - Moderate
Lanes 4 and 5 - Fast

When entering a lane, make contact with all swimmers to let them know you are joining the lane. If faster swimmers are passing you, move to a slower lane. If you are passing slower swimmers, move to a faster lane.

For more information, see the Aquatics FAQ.

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