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Facility opening update

Our Natatorium is experiencing delays in construction. The current completion date is set for late November to early December. Updates to hours, programs and additional information will be added when possible. We look forward to celebrating our facility's opening with our community soon.

emptyOur Natatorium serves as an instructional, training and competitive venue for our district.  The Natatorium was a part of our 2014 bond and planned by a team including a three-time Olympian, a man that once held the title of world’s fastest swimmer and a company that has designed five school district natatoriums. Our facility is capable of hosting district, regional, national and collegiate meets.

outside of natatoriumFeatures

Our Natatorium has several state-of-the-art features:

  • a Source Capture Evac System that captures and removes chloramine gas
  • two top-of-the-line Myrtha pool shells with stainless steel gutters*
  • 1,200 elevated seats for spectators, a ticket window and concession stand
  • a heated instructional pool with a handicap accessible lift
  • a diving area with two one-meter and  two three-meter boards 
  • a reconfigurable 68-meter competition pool with two moveable bulkheads
  • large weight and locker rooms for students
  • two Colorado Timing Systems LED video scoreboards

*All U.S., international and Olympic Championship meet pools use Myrtha pool shells

Foyer of the NatatoriumPrograms

Our natatorium provides many learning opportunities for our students.

Potential future offerings include lifeguard certifications, club swimming, club water polo and masters swimming.

Water Safety program

The district Water Safety Program teaches students aquatic safety using customized weeklong sessions. Our curriculum is a blend of information from the American Red Cross and Whale's Tales. We use videos, dry land instruction, and in-water assessment in our instruction.

Student hair care

Students should follow the hair care guidelines while in the Water Safety program. 

Read the swimming hair care guide.

Water Safety information

  • Elementary schedule coming soon
  • Parent consent form coming soon

High school swim teams

Students at all seven high schools have the opportunity to participate in varsity and junior varsity swimming and diving. Tryouts are held at the beginning of each school year. All of our district swim teams will make use of the facility when available.

Community Swim

The community swim program hours and fees will be announced when we are able to allow outside use of district facilities. Our program will consist of lanes available for self-paced training. Available hours and lanes will be announced after all GISD student programs and facility rentals have been established.

Safety and policies

Our main priority is the safety of our students, staff and spectators. The natatorium will follow all district, local and state guidelines and policies.  More information on safety, policies and our calendar is coming soon.

Directions

Address: 2585 Firewheel Pkwy, Garland, TX, 75040

More information

Need help? Contact:

Philip Wiggins
Aquatic Manager
District Head Swim/Dive Coach