Competition Hire
Main Pool / Competition Pool
Our main pool for hire is a 50m, 10-lane Olympic-standard swimming pool. It can be divided into a 25m, 10-lane short course pool making it ideal for swimming competitions of all sizes.
* Competition pool 50m or 25m configuration). ** Full competition network in progress
Additional – Swim Down Lanes
Swim Down Lanes can be made available alongside the main competition space.
Short course configuration: 4 x 25m lanes
Long course configuration: 6 x 25m lanes
Thanks to the Plymouth Life Centre’s two innovative moveable booms, the pool can be divided into three 25m sections. One 10-lane and two 4-lane pools offering exceptional flexibility for training and competition.
When operating in long course mode, the Dive Pool adds even more versatility, providing six additional 25m lanes for warm-ups or cool-downs capacity.
High-Profile Events Hosted in the 50m Pool
The Plymouth Life Centre also proudly hosted the Lithuanian Olympic Swimming Team prior to the 2012 London Olympics.
Dive Pool
The Diving Pool isn’t just a world-class venue for elite competitions like the AGB Elite Dive Championships and the National Cup. it’s a stunning, versatile space perfect for filming, photography, and unforgettable aquatic events. From water polo and synchronised swimming to Deep End Fitness, this adaptable pool truly sets the stage for excellence.
With a fully adjustable floor that transitions seamlessly from 5 metres deep to poolside level, the possibilities are endless.
* Full competition network in progress
High-Profile Events Hosted in the 50m Pool
The Tri-Nations Diving Cup 2022 was hosted at short notice after the London Aquatics Centre cancellation — Plymouth saved the event!