Eppley Rec Center - University of Maryland

The Instructional Pool
The instructional pool is a 25yd x 25yd pool with a zero-grade handicap ramp. The depths range from 3 to 4 1/2 ft. Temperature is maintained between 85 and 86 degrees, except during events.

The Competition Pool
The competition pool is a 50m x 25yd all deep-water pool. This pool also has two 1m diving boards and two 3m diving boards. The depths range from 8 feet to 13 1/2 feet. Temperature is maintained between 78-80 degrees year round.

Technical Information

Architect: Olympia Pools

General Contractor: Olympia Pools/Clark Construction

Year Built: 1998

Seating: Permanent: 1200 Spectator Seating   Temporary: Bleacher Seating on Deck (eight 3-tier, four 4-tier)

UV Disinfectant System: Triogen

Sanitizer: Calcium Hypochlorite

Pool Surface: Whitecoat finish with ceramic tile lines & gutter edges

Timing System: Colorado Time Systems

Scoreboard: Colorado Time System (1)Video Board and (1)Myriad Board

Diving Boards/Stands: Durafirm by Duraflex International

50 Meter Competition Pool

50 Meters x 25 Yards with 2 movable bulkheads

Depth 8’0 – 13’6”

Temperature 78-80 degrees

8 Lanes LCM; 22 Lanes SCY

1,200,000 gallons

Underwater Lights

Underwater Speakers

2 One Meter & 2 Three Meter Diving Boards

Disability lift available

Instructional Pool

25 Yards X 25 Yards

Depth 3’ - 4’6”

Temperature 85-86 degrees

7 Lanes

170,000 gallons

Underwater Speakers

Handicap Ramp

Portable basketball hoop