Intramural and Physical Education Building (IMPE)

Swimmers and divers practice and compete in the Illinois Natatorium in the Intramural and Physical Education (IMPE) Building on the University of Illinois campus.

The UI Natatorium features a 50-meter by 25-yard pool of eight competitive lanes for varsity swimming, as well as an outdoor 50-meter six-lane pool. The pool water is temperature and chlorineated by a computerized filter system, and rough water during competition is minimized by trench drains. The indoor radiant-heated deck is safe guarded by non-skid tiles and extra lighting has been installed in the competitive swimming area.

Also featured in the natatorium is a separate diving area adjacent to the competitive swimming lanes. The diving facilities include three 1-meter spingboards over 13-1/2 feet of water and two 3-meter springboards over 14 feet of water. All springboards are maxi-flex Model "B" and are mounted on Dura-Firm fulcrums and hinges on top of welded Kiefer stainless steel standards.

The dry-land equipment includes: two trampolines (one with a spotting rig) and one dry-land diving board, also with an overhead spotting rig. Underwater viewing ports allow coaches to critique divers from below the water line.

The facility has added the Colorado Time System No. 5, one of the most sophisticated timing units available. The system provides complete and accurate meet results and times quickly and efficiently.