Corby East Midlands International Pool

Corby East Midlands International Swimming Pool
Coordinates: 52°29′17″N 0°42′21″W / 52.487989°N 0.705701°W / 52.487989; -0.705701
Address George Street, Corby
Postcode NN17 1QG
Opened July 2009
Operator Corby Borough Council
Cost £19 million
Length 50 metres
Width 20m (8 Lanes)
Depth 0m-4m
Website Website

Corby East Midland International Swimming Pool also referred to as Corby Pool is a sports facility located in Corby, Northamptonshire, England, which is owned and run by Corby Borough Council.[1] The centre, which cost £19 million,[2] was opened in July 2009 and is regularly used by the Northants ASA to host competitive swimming galas and their annual championships. The pool is used by Corby Swimming Club and Corby Steel Diving Club as their main training facility. It is also used by Northampton Swimming Club for training and for hosting open meets.

Facilities

Pools

The main pool is a long course 50m pool with eight lanes. The pool has adjustable floors at both ends of the pool meaning that the pool can be split into three sections.[3] There are also diving blocks and 'touch pads' in all lanes at both ends of the pool allowing for competition to take place. At the west side of the pool there is diving equipment including a 5m fixed platform and four spring boards. The floor at this end can go down to a maximum of four metres for safety reasons.

South west of the main pool is a four lane twenty metre pool. This is often used for lessons and as a warm down pool at competitions.

East of the main pool is a fun pool with a pirate ship theme. The pool is of varying depths and includes a large 'water flume'.

Gym

The pool also features a 70 station gym, which looks over the pool, as well as a studio.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pool's website". Corby Borough Council. 2014-08-07. Retrieved 2014-08-04.
  2. ↑ "BBC News Article about the opening of CEMPISP". 2014-08-09. Retrieved 2014-08-09.
  3. ↑ "BBC News Article about the opening of CEMISP". 2014-08-09. Retrieved 2014-08-09.
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