About the Texas Swimming Center
TSC FACTS
1.5 million gallons of water circulate 24 hours a day
racing pool: 880,000 gallons of water
diving well: 660,000 gallons
Considered one of the fastest pools in the world
racing pool: 9 feet deep with movable, power-operated bulkheads
diving pool: 18 feet deep tallest diving tower is 10 meters high
underwater lighting, speakers, and viewing windows
The Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center (TSC) at The University of Texas at Austin is the premier competitive aquatic facility in the country and one of the top swimming and diving facilities in the world. Since its completion in 1977, there have been numerous American and world records set in its waters. The TSC serves more than 20 programs and hosts 35 special events every year.
photo courtesy Rice Jackson, rj@terra360.com ©2002
The TSC is the home of The University of Texas Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams. Texas intercollegiate swimming and diving programs have had great success with 18 national championship titles to their credit.
The TSC also serves as home to Longhorn Aquatics and provides The University of Texas students in the Kinesiology and Health Education Department and The Recreational Sports Division a state of the art setting for student activities. The annual Longhorn Swimming and Diving Camp is the training highlight of many competitive swimmers and divers from across the country.
Approximately twelve hundred University students, faculty and staff, as well as members of the Austin Community use the center each day.
Mission
To provide the University of Texas at Austin a premiere competitive, recreational, and educational aquatic facility.
