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Goodall Pool at Virginia Military Institute - Lexington, VA

Written by Lisa M Adams | Jan 12, 2024 5:36:09 PM

The Goodall Pool at Virginia Military Institute - Lexington, VA

Featured in the 2024 Athletic Business Aquatic Design Portfolio

The Virginia Military Institute is a private military college in
Lexington, founded in 1839, and the oldest state-supported military college in the US.

Their Goodall Pool Aquatic Complex was unveiled in 2023. This state-of-the-art facility was meticulously designed to fulfill the ever-growing needs of the VMI Corps of Cadets and serve as a versatile hub for the intercollegiate swimming, diving, and water polo teams, providing a dedicated space for training and hosting competitions. 

Additionally, it will cater to various needs such as physical therapy, swimming qualifications for military schools like the U.S. Army Rangers and Navy Special Operations, faculty and staff wellness programs, and even SCUBA training.

 
Spectrum Aquatics is proud to have our 100% made-in-the-USA products in this prestigious military college.  
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The new 58,000-square-foot aquatic center houses:
13,000-square-foot competition pool
Eight 50-meter lap lanes
Two 4-foot bulkheads
Two 1-meter springboards
Two 3-meter springboards
5-meter dive platform
Sections for diving, water polo, and swimming
 

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The Single Post Xcellerator® Starting Block with custom logos and powder coating provides the Goodall Pool with the latest approved starting block technology. The adjustable track start wedge and handgrips give swimmers an extra boost on starts by allowing the knee to start at a 90° angle. The superior grit finish on the platform top reduces slipping, while the H-style backstroke bar gives backstroke swimmers numerous gripping options.

Additionally, our Mendota Lifeguard Chairs, Motion Trek 400 ADA Pool Lift, Cisco Grab Rails, 16' Maxiflex Dive Board, 1M Durafirm Dive Stand, 3M Durafirm Dive Stand, Water Polo Goals are all installed at the Goodall Pool providing the highest quality aquatics products on the market.

Spectrum Aquatics offers expertise in every case.

From design to the final installation, the Spectrum team works closely with designers, contractors, and distributors to ensure a seamless installation.

Explore our entire collection of installations in our Project Portfolio.

To learn more about the equipment in this installation, contact us today!