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{{Short description|Sports venue in Sydney, Australia}}
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The '''Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC)''' , formerly '''Sydney International Aquatic Centre (SIAC)''', is a [[swimming pool|swimming venue]] located in the [[Sydney Olympic Park]] in [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. Built in 1994, the SOPAC was a major venue for the [[2000 Summer Olympics]] as it hosted the [[Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics|swimming]], [[Diving at the 2000 Summer Olympics|diving]], [[Synchronized swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics|synchronized swimming]], the medal events for [[Water polo at the 2000 Summer Olympics|water polo]], and the swimming portion of the [[Modern pentathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics|modern pentathlon]] competitions.<ref>[http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OfficialReports/2000/2000v1.pdf 2000 Summer Olympics official report.] Volume 1. p.&nbsp;386.</ref> The SOPAC has since been a host venue for numerous schools and swimming associations around New South Wales. Currently, it has most notably been the venue for the annual [[Combined Associated Schools|CAS]] Swimming Championships.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cas.nsw.edu.au/summer-sports/swimming/season-schedule/|title=Season Schedule – cas-web|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-26}}</ref> It is also scheduled to be the site of the 2022 [[Duel in the Pool]].<ref name="SA19Apr2022">[https://www.swimming.org.au/news-articles/swimmings-ultimate-rivalry-return-sydney "Swimming's ultimate rivalry to return in Sydney"]. ''[[Swimming Australia]]''. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.</ref><ref name="USAS20Apr2022">[https://www.usaswimming.org/news/2022/04/20/united-states-australia-to-square-off-at-2022-duel-in-the-pool "United States, Australia to Square Off at 2022 Duel in the Pool"]. ''[[USA Swimming]]''. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.</ref> The SOPAC also includes a swim shop at the entry of the arena,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aquaticcentre.com.au/Venue-Information/Swim-Shop|title=Swim Shop - Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre|website=www.aquaticcentre.com.au|language=en|access-date=2019-06-26}}</ref> a play area, a health club and operates swimming classes for all ages.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aquaticcentre.com.au/Aquatic-Programs/Swim-School|title=Swim School - Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre|website=www.aquaticcentre.com.au|language=en|access-date=2019-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.aquaticcentre.com.au/Health-Club|title=Health Club - Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre|website=www.aquaticcentre.com.au|language=en|access-date=2019-06-26}}</ref>
The '''Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre''' is a swimming venue located in [[Sydney]], [[Australia]]. It was built in 1994.


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The arena currently holds 10,000 people. Capacity was boosted to 17,000 during the 2000 Summer Olympics.
== Venue for Sydney Olympics (2000)==
For the [[2000 Summer Olympics]], it hosted the [[Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics|swimming]], [[Diving at the 2000 Summer Olympics|diving]], [[Synchronized swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics|synchronized swimming]], the medal events for [[Water polo at the 2000 Summer Olympics|water polo]], and the swimming portion of the [[Modern pentathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics|modern pentathlon]] competitions.

==Capacity==
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The stadium currently holds 10,000 people but had a boosted capacity of 17,000 during the [[2000 Summer Olympics]]. It is Australia's largest swimming area.{{Citation needed|date=February 2011}}


==2013 fire==
==2013 fire==
In October 2013, a large blaze ripped through the centre's carpark, destroying more than 40 cars and forcing 1,500 people to evacuate.<ref>[http://www.3news.co.nz/Blaze-rips-through-Sydney-carpark/tabid/417/articleID/317134/Default.aspx Blaze rips through Sydney carpark]. ''3 News NZ''. 14 October 2013.</ref>
In October 2013, a large grass fire ripped through the centre's carpark, destroying more than 40 cars, one motorcycle and forcing 1,500 people to evacuate.<ref>[http://www.3news.co.nz/Blaze-rips-through-Sydney-carpark/tabid/417/articleID/317134/Default.aspx Blaze rips through Sydney carpark]. ''3 News NZ''. 14 October 2013.</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery widths="200px" heights="175px">
[[File:Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre entrance.jpg|thumb|left|Entrance]]
File:Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre entrance.jpg|Entrance
[[File:Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre 2.jpg|thumb|left|Main pool]]
File:Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (5714949105).jpg|Main pool
</gallery></center>
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|New South Wales}}
* [[2000 Summer Olympics venues]]
* [[2000 Summer Olympics venues]]
* [[Swimming at the 2000 Summer Olympics]]
* [[List of sports venues in Australia]]


==References==
==References==
*[http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OfficialReports/2000/2000v1.pdf 2000 Summer Olympics official report.] Volume 1. p. 386.
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 16:54, 23 January 2024

Sony Aquatic Centre
SIAC, SOPAC
Aerial view of the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
Building information
Full nameSydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (current name)
Former nameSydney International Aquatic Centre (former name)
CitySydney, Australia
Coordinates33°51′1″S 151°4′7″E / 33.85028°S 151.06861°E / -33.85028; 151.06861
Capacity10,000
BuiltApril 1992
OpenedAugust 1994
Architect(s)COX Architecture
Home club(s)SOPAC Swimming Club
Pool
Length50 metres (160 ft)
Depth5 deep
Lanes10 lanes

The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) , formerly Sydney International Aquatic Centre (SIAC), is a swimming venue located in the Sydney Olympic Park in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Built in 1994, the SOPAC was a major venue for the 2000 Summer Olympics as it hosted the swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, the medal events for water polo, and the swimming portion of the modern pentathlon competitions.[1] The SOPAC has since been a host venue for numerous schools and swimming associations around New South Wales. Currently, it has most notably been the venue for the annual CAS Swimming Championships.[2] It is also scheduled to be the site of the 2022 Duel in the Pool.[3][4] The SOPAC also includes a swim shop at the entry of the arena,[5] a play area, a health club and operates swimming classes for all ages.[6][7]

The arena currently holds 10,000 people. Capacity was boosted to 17,000 during the 2000 Summer Olympics.

2013 fire[edit]

In October 2013, a large grass fire ripped through the centre's carpark, destroying more than 40 cars, one motorcycle and forcing 1,500 people to evacuate.[8]

Gallery[edit]

  • Entrance
    Entrance
  • Main pool
    Main pool

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 2000 Summer Olympics official report. Volume 1. p. 386.
  2. ^ "Season Schedule – cas-web". Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Swimming's ultimate rivalry to return in Sydney". Swimming Australia. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  4. ^ "United States, Australia to Square Off at 2022 Duel in the Pool". USA Swimming. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Swim Shop - Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre". www.aquaticcentre.com.au. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  6. ^ "Swim School - Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre". www.aquaticcentre.com.au. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  7. ^ "Health Club - Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre". www.aquaticcentre.com.au. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
  8. ^ Blaze rips through Sydney carpark. 3 News NZ. 14 October 2013.

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