Swimming in World Class Swimming Pools
Challenge Stadium’s world class swimming facilities are considered to be the best aquatic swimming venues in the southern hemisphere.
The swimming facilities consist of:
Indoor Pools
- 50 meter 8 lane swimming pool*
- Diving pool
- Water polo pool
Outdoor Pools
- 50 meter 8 lane swimming pool*
- 50 meter 10 lane swimming pool*
- Water polo pool
All swimming lanes are protected by “wash proof” lane ropes which allow swimmers to swim
in ”quiet” water.
*These pools have a boom which enables them to be split into 2 x 25 metre pools as necessary.
The Geothermal heating system ensures the pools are heated to 27ºC all year round and provides hot water for change room showers.
As a world class swimming facility VenuesWest Challenge Stadium was the host venue for the sixth and eighth World Swimming Championships in 1991 and 1998 and the Fina World Masters Championships in 2008.
Today we continue to provide world class facilities and host a many aquatic events.
Facility Hire
No matter what the event, we can assist your school or sporting association in meeting its needs, all under one roof.
The Aquatic Centre can be hired for events such as swimming carnivals, water polo competitions, diving competitions or simply for training purposes.
Lanes can he hired for a minimum of 1/2 hour, this ranges from a single lane to the whole pool.
For more information contact:
Kerry Gates – Aquatic Booking Officer
Phone: 9441 8225
Email: kerry.gates@venueswest.wa.gov.au
