The new Aquatics Training Center at Fort Bliss is a 50,000-square-foot facility featuring three pools: an Olympic-size pool, a multipurpose recreational pool and a diving well.
Features of the multipurpose pool:
Zero-depth entry with a maximum depth of 8 feet which supports shallow-water egress training
12-foot climbing wall located on the deck
A permanent basketball goal and volleyball-court capabilities
Heaters for therapy temperature within four hours to support wounded warrior rehabilitation
*The multipurpose recreation pool is available on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations are not accepted. Reservations are available for the recreation portion of the pool from 8am-5pm.
Features of the eight-lane, Olympic-sized pool:
Multiple depths
Moveable bulkhead that can divide the pool into two separate sections
A 13-foot diving well featuring two 1-meter boards and a 3-meter platform designed for diving and drown-proofing, and can accommodate helicopter cab dunk training.
Aquatics Training Center amenities:
Fully-equipped men’s and women’s locker rooms
Family changing areas
Large classroom available for trainings.
Open Swim begins at 0800 daily.
Source: BlissMWR
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