Corby East Midland International Swimming Pool (also known 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.
| Corby East Midlands International Swimming Pool | |
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| 52°29′17″N 0°42′21″W / 52.487989°N 0.705701°W | |
| Location | George Street, Corby, NN17 1QG |
| Opened | July 2009 |
| Operated by | Corby Borough Council |
| Cost | £19 million |
| Length | 50 metres |
| Width | 20m (8 Lanes) |
| Depth | 0m-4m |
| Website | Website |
Facilities
editPools
editThe 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
editThe pool also features a 70 station gym, which looks over the pool, as well as a studio.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Pool's website". Corby Borough Council. 7 August 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ^ "BBC News Article about the opening of CEMPISP". 9 August 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ "BBC News Article about the opening of CEMISP". 9 August 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2014.