May 21, 2012

Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center

Officially opened in May 2012, the Moran Coleman Aquatics Center is the home to Brown Swimming & Diving and Water Polo.  The million-gallon pool — 56 meters long and 9 meters deep —is the swimming pool for varsity competition and recreational use, has three-meter diving, seating for 400 spectators overlooking the pool, and a state-of-the-art video HD scoreboard.

A system of movable bulkheads will allow simultaneous activities by different groups and could increase recreational swimming time. The pool is considered the fastest in the Northeast.

The pool is solar-powered, with 168 dual-technology solar panels located on the roof providing enough electric and thermal energy to power the pool lights and regulate water temperature.

The facility has already hosted the 2012 Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Eastern Championship.