How long is the Commonwealth pool?

How long is the Commonwealth pool?

SAANICH COMMONWEALTH POOL BENEFITS: 8-lane 50m pool (interchangeable to 25m) Multipurpose room. Recovery.

Does the Commonwealth pool have a sauna?

They also have a great gym with free weights etc. I feel that the only drawback since the make over, is that they have done away with the steam room and sauna but a decent family day out; they have a large soft play area called Clambers for the kids if they still have the energy after a swim!.

How big is the Commonwealth pool Edinburgh?

50-metre
Welcome to the Royal Commonwealth Pool We’re proud to have a top-spec gym, the city’s only 50-metre pool and a whole host of other spaces you can stay active.

Does the Commonwealth pool have a baby pool?

Edinburgh’s Royal Commonwealth Pool known locally as ‘Commie Pool’ the facilities here comprise an excellent 50m main pool with 8 lanes set aside, plus a slightly warmer 25m teaching pool for the smaller kids and a 25m diving pool too!

How deep is the Commonwealth diving pool?

0-5m
The diving pool has been replaced with a pool 25m wide by 16.25 long with a moveable floor providing a variable depth 0-5m to provide adequate depth for modern diving and synchronised swimming. The diving platforms are 3m, 5m, 7.5, and 10m high all 3m wide with 2 springboards each at 1m and 3m.

When was the Royal Commonwealth pool built?

1970

Royal Commonwealth Pool
Completed 1970
Cost $3.84 million
Client Corporation of the City of Edinburgh Architects
Design and construction

Are Edinburgh Leisure saunas open?

Our saunas and steam rooms are open to Full Fitness and Swim members in the first instance. We will keep this under review to see if we can open these safely to more customers over time. Our Fitness Studio in Glenogle Swim Centre is now open.

When was Commonwealth Pool Edinburgh built?

When were the Commonwealth Games held in Edinburgh?

1986
Scotland and the Commonwealth Games Scotland first hosted the Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh in 1970 then held them again in 1986, making Edinburgh the first city to host the games twice.

Is Portobello Turkish bath open?

Turkish Baths, open seven days a week, Portobello Swim Centre, 57 The Promenade, EH15 2BS.

What is Aerotone jacuzzi?

An Aerotone is a Victorian hydrotherapy treatment method, which was essentially a prototype of the modern-day Jacuzzi bath. You could always combine your Aerotone adventure with a visit to the on-site Turkish baths and have the full Victorian hydrotherapy experience.

How much does the Royal Commonwealth Pool cost?

You can take all year to use up your visits. Get 10 swim visits for the price of 8 at the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Sign up for a membership with monthly direct debit payments.

How old is the Commonwealth Pool in Edinburgh?

Welcome to the Commonwealth Pool Now over 50 years old, the Commonwealth Pool is among Scotland’s most iconic leisure centres. From hosting the Commonwealth Games in 1970 and in 2014 to playing an integral role in keeping Edinburgh active on a daily basis, the Commonwealth Pool has it all.

How old do you have to be to go to Commonwealth Pool?

If you’re from S1 to age 15, you can still use the Commonwealth Pool’s gym. In our NRG Zone sessions, you can learn to use the gym with expert instructors in a structured and safe environment. Once you’ve completed a minimum of five sessions, you can become accredited in our gyms to work out with minimal supervision.

When was the pool at the Commonwealth Games closed?

The pool was used for elite diving events hosted in Edinburgh, it has also been used for the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the inaugural 2018 European Championships, both hosted in Glasgow. The pool was closed 2009 to 2012 for major internal remodelling.