Pool Facts: Yates Field House: Campus Recreation Center

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Pool Facts

History of our pool

McCarthy pool was named for Albert G. McCarthy III.  Mr. McCarthy, a lawyer and real estate developer was executive director of the Loyola Foundation for Catholic Charities from 1975 to 2007.  During his tenure the organization gave away more than $40 million to 5,000 Catholic missionaires. Mr. Mcarthy passed away in August of 2007. 

Main Pool

  • Length:  25 yards
  • Depth:  3 1/2 feet - 5 feet
  • Lanes:   8
  • Temperature:  Between 80-82 degrees

 

Diving Well

  • Depth:   13 feet in the middle
  • Temperature:  Between 80-82 degrees
  • 1 one meter diving board
  • 1  three meter diving board
  • Diving boards only open at posted times

Pool Distances

1 length =25 yards (wall to wall)
2 lengths = 50 yards (one lap)
1/4 mile = about 500 yards = 20 lengths =10 laps
1/2 mile = 800 yards = 32 lengths =16 laps
1 mile = 1700 yards = 68 lengths = 34 laps

Other Useful Information:

  • The entire pool is closed from 3:15-5:30pm Monday-Friday, September - February for varsity swimming and diving practice.
  • The lifeguards are in charge of the safety of the pool.  Please see them if you have a question or problem. 
  • Any patron who wishes to bring more than five guests in to use the pool (birthday parties etc.) should contact the Director of Aquatics, Bethany Bower at (202) 687-2407.
  • Please make sure to check out the pool rules before your first visit.   

Hours of Operation

Office Hours

Mon. - Fri.: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sat. - Sun.: Closed

Pool Hours

Mon - Thurs: 6:30am-10:00pm
Fri: 6:30am - 9:30pm
Sat & Sun:  9:00am-9:30pm

 

Beginning, Wednesday March 18th - April 25th ,  lanes 1-8 will be closed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:00-5:30pm for varsity swim team practice.  The diving well will remain open during those times.   

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Yates Field House · Georgetown University · Washington DC 20057
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