Aztec Aquaplex

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Aztec Aquaplex
Aztec Aquaplex
Location San Diego, California
Owner San Diego State University
OperatorSan Diego State University
Associated Students of SDSU
Construction
Broke ground2005
Opened2007
Construction cost$12 million USD by PCL Construction [1]
ArchitectAustin, Veum & Robbins Partners
Tenants
San Diego State Aztecs (2007–present)

The Aztec Aquaplex is an aquatic complex in San Diego, California, located on the campus of San Diego State University (SDSU). Opened in 2007, the complex comprises two large outdoor pools, a spa and locker rooms. It is the home of the San Diego State Aztecs women's swimming & diving and women's water polo teams. The Aztecs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Mountain West Conference (MW) for swimming & diving and the Golden Coast Conference (GCC) for water polo.

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Facilities

Constructed on the west side of campus, the site occupies a total of 125,000 square feet (11,600 m2) of usable space. [1] [2] The facility is situated between Tony Gwynn Stadium, SDSU Softball Stadium, Aztec Tennis Center, three football practice fields and the SDSU Sports Deck. [2]

Swimming pools

The facility hosts three swimming pools: [1]

DescriptionSize
Olympic-size pool 50 meter
Recreational pool7,500 square feet (700 m2)
Hydrotherapy spa20 person

Services

Adjacent to the pools is a building complex with showers, locker rooms, restrooms, administrative offices, member services, storage, and support facilities. [1]

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