Athletics, High Schools, Pools
Belleville High School Natatorium
Shortly after Belleville High School opened its new natatorium, the records began to fall. The client and students wanted a fast pool, and Fanning Howey delivered with an approach that uses gutter design, gutter capacity and enhanced lane markers to maximize speed. The natatorium’s state-of-the-art starting blocks and timing system allows the swim coach to give instant feedback regarding swimmers’ reaction times. A video display is also capable of providing instantaneous feedback on diving form. In one of the first meets in the new pool, a Belleville swim team member broke a 27-year-old school record.
Expertise
Pools, Athletics, High Schools
Client
Van Buren Public Schools
Location
Belleville, MI
Scope
8-lane, 25-yard competition pool
Challenges
Design a pool that maximizes speed for student athletes
BELLEVILLE NATATORIUM
The natatorium’s state-of-the-art starting blocks and timing system allows the swim coach to give instant feedback regarding swimmers’ reaction times. The video display is also capable of providing instantaneous feedback on diving form.
BELLEVILLE NATATORIUM
The natatorium features purlins and decking that resist corrosion caused by high humidity and airborne chemicals. Glulam wood beams provide an exceptional look and feel while resulting in lower operating costs compared to higher-maintenance steel beams.
The girls had outstanding time drops in all events. They are very appreciative of their new fast pool. Thank you for building such a great one.
