Morcom Aquatics Center
State-of-the-Art Aquatic Center
In 2008 Florida State opened its new $10.5 million Morcom Aquatic Center. The state-of-the-art facility is located off-campus next to the Don Veller Seminole Golf Course. The main pool features up to 30 practice lanes and maintains a temperature of 80 degrees. FSU swims in the same pool that hosted the 2005 FINA World Championships in Montreal, Canada. During those World Championships nine world records were broken. Included in the record breaking performances were American’s Aaron Peirsol (200m back), Ian Crocker (100m fly) and Jessica Hardy (100m breast).
Diving Well
The diving well features two one-meter and two three-meter springboards as well as one, three, five, seven-and-a-half and 10-meter platforms. The platforms are 10-feet wide making them the widest in the nation.
The diving pool is kept temperature controlled at 82 degrees and also features a sparger compression bubble used to soften a divers impact during entry while practicing platform dives. Divers will also be able to practice their dives using the dryland equipment which includes two springboards attached to an intricate rope and pully system, a trampoline and four dry land boards.
Site for Major USA Diving Competitions
Spacious locker rooms and coaches offices are located in the adjoined 10,000 square-foot building, which house the athletes equipment and coaching staff. It also houses a small team lounge.
Since opening its doors, the Morcom Aquatics Center has become a host site for major USA Diving competitions and training events including the more recent 2013 World Championship Trials and 2014 U.S. World Cup Synchro Trials.
In addition to collegiate competitions, the Morcom Aquatics Center hosts high school swim meets featuring teams from Leon County in addition to the Tallahassee Youth Triathlon Series. It is also the home of Club Seminoles – A USA Swimming Club.
Weather Policy:
To promote the safety of the aquatics team, athletes, and our patrons, our weather policy is as follows:
The Morcom Aquatic Center will close all pools, spas, and decks when lightning is within 8 miles of the facility. The facility will remain closed until Accuweather has lifted the inclement weather warning.
Please check your local weather for daily updates and call ahead to check for weather closures or advisories.
ADDRESS : 2560 Pottsdamer Street, Tallahassee, FL 32310
PHONE: 850- 644-7665