canham natatorium

canham natatorium
home of michigan water polo
celebrating with the fans
T
he University of Michigan continues its commitment to athletic excellence with the Donald B. Canham Natatorium, home
of the Wolverine water polo and swimming and diving teams.
Considered one of the finest college-owned aquatic facilities in
the nation when it was constructed in 1988, a renovation in 1998
returned the facility to its original grandeur, if not surpassing it.
The 59,000-square foot facility houses a 50-meter pool, eight
lanes wide, that can be divided into two separate 25-yard pools
by movable bulkheads. On the east end of the mezzanine level is
one of two full-service training rooms on the U-M athletic campus,
which includes physical therapy modalities, a cast room, running
pool and physician examination rooms. One of Michigan's three
weight training and conditioning facilities is also located in the
natatorium in addition to a hot tub adjacent to the diving well.
Canham Natatorium also features a team room that houses
team meetings and allows athletes a place to study and relax. The
room features full audio/video equipment, two computers with
internet connection, desks, couches and a kitchen.
With a seating capacity of 1,200 people, Canham Natatorium
provided the stage for the 2004 CWPA Western Division
Championship, the 2005 NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championship
and the 2008 CWPA Eastern Championships. The Wolverines hosted
the 2001 and 2003 CWPA Southern Division league games, and,
for the first time since 2003, Canham will play host to the Western
Division league games in 2009.
Since its inception in 2001, the Michigan water polo program has
called the natatorium home. The Wolverines didn't ease into the home
slate, challenging the nations top ranked team, Stanford, on Feb. 17,
the team room
2001 in its first home game as a varsity squad. The Wolverines lost
17-3 to the Cardinal but a tradition of coming out of the gate against
stiff competition was born. U-M earned its first victory at Canham on
March 24, 2001, with a 15-5 triumph over Slippery Rock. Since then,
the Wolverines have posted a 55-16-1 record at home.
Suspended around the pool are numerous banners recognizing
the success of Michigan's previous water polo and swimming and diving teams. In only its second season as a varsity sport, the water
polo team claimed its place amongst the rafters, winning a CWPA
Southern Division and Eastern championship. The Maize and Blue
now proudly hang seven division and three Eastern Championship
banners inside the natatorium.
Completed in 1988 at a cost of approximately $8.5 million,
Canham Natatorium underwent comprehensive renovations in 1998
to ensure its presence well into the 21st century. A new roofing system was installed, while the ventilation system was revised to reflect
greater concern for the health of athletes. The pool received new
filtration equipment and piping that is completely resistant to corrosion. In addition, ceramic tile was installed on the interior of the pool,
creating an environment that is more conducive to faster swimming.
Finally, a state-of-the-art lighting system for the competition pool
area was installed, permitting lighting levels to be adjusted based
upon the level of activity in competition.
The natatorium is named for former Michigan athletic director
Don Canham, who retired from his post in June 1988. Canham was
an NCAA high jump champion for Michigan in 1940 and went on to
coach the men's track and field team before becoming Michigan's
fifth athletic director in 1968.
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information
U-M Athletic Media Relations
Phone 734/763-4423
Fax 734/647-1188
Mailing/Delivery Address
Athletic Media Relations
University of Michigan
1000 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2201
Water Polo Contact
Ryan Sosin
Phone (734) 763-4423
E-Mail [email protected]
Canham Natatorium
(734) 647-0162
Additional Internet Sites
Big Ten: www.bigten.org
NCAA: www.ncaa.org
Collegiate Water Polo Assoc.:
www.collegiatewaterpolo.com
USA Water Polo:
www.usawaterpolo.com
FINA:
www.fina.org/waterpolorules.html
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