James E. Martin Aquatic Center

About James E. Martin Aquatic Center

The swimming center complex, located between Beard-Eaves Coliseum and the Student Activities Center, houses an Olympic-size pool with two moveable bulkheads which allow for variable distance competition and simultaneous diving. The NCAA’s Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships have been held here as well as the US Open, along with numerous SEC Championship meets. The pool was rated the 3rd fastest pool in the nation in 2002 by Sports Illustrated.

The center is equipped with seating for approximately 1000 spectators with an additional 800 seats for competitors on the pool deck. The design of the pool incorporates a state-of-the-art gutter system which absorbs waves rather than reverberating them back into the competition pool. Ultimately, the design creates a calmer pool and reduces the amount of turbulence swimmers must face. In addition, the bulkheads feature a flow-through design which minimizes waves rebounding on turns.

The pool is nine feet deep at its most shallow point and 16.5 feet deep beneath the diving apparatus. The diving facility features two one-meter springboards, two three-meter springboards, and five platform levels (1-, 3-, 5-, 7.5- and 10-meters). The floor of the diving well is navy blue and provides a darker contrast which makes it easier for divers to spot the water during the course of a dive.

Recent additions to the facility include a new Daktronics high-definition video board on the west wall, along with new record boards displaying Auburn, NCAA, and World records. A new closed-circuit television/video camera setup has also beed added on the pool deck.

*This venue has been utilized for diverse events, subject to availability and scheduling considerations that align with university priorities.*