Also, a catwalk was built that provides access to
three sides of the pool at the grandstand level and
increases the total capacity of the facility to
approximately 1,000 spectators.
The much-needed lights were also added so that the
aquatic center could be used at night and early
morning. Existing wiring was also rerouted to allow
for greater flexibility in meet management.
Phase two involved the draining and renovation of
the swimming pool and diving well. They were retiled
and replastered during the summer of 1989 and the
entire deck was refurbished. New starting blocks were
added, while the poll and diving well were refilled at
the beginning of October '89.
The retiling of the pool allowed Arizona to adjust
the lane markers on the bottom of the pool so they met
NCAA specifications in short course competition and
U.S. Swimming Association specifications in long
course competition. The pool had 18 short course lanes
and eight long course lanes.
The diving well was also equipped with turn targets
to add perspective for the divers. In addition, it was
equipped with lane line fixtures and starting blocks
so that the well could be used for warmups, warm-downs
and practice starts when it was not being used for
diving.
Phase three involved the remodeling of the diving
tower with spiral stairs so that the platforms were
more accessible to the divers.
In 1996, the Arizona record board was added to
remind current team members and spectators of the rich
tradition of Wildcat swimming and diving. The board
lists national champions, school record holders and
Arizona Olympians.
