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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. 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> |
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The '''Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre''' is a swimming venue located in [[Sydney]], [[Australia]]. It was built in 1994. |
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== Venue for Sydney Olympics (2000)== |
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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. |
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==2013 fire== |
==2013 fire== |
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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> |
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==Gallery== |
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<gallery class="center" widths="200px" heights="175px"> |
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File:Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre entrance.jpg|Entrance |
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File:Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (5714949105).jpg|Main pool |
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==See also== |
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{{Portal|New South Wales}} |
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* [[2000 Summer Olympics venues]] |
* [[2000 Summer Olympics venues]] |
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* [[List of sports venues in Australia]] |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.la84foundation.org/6oic/OfficialReports/2000/2000v1.pdf 2000 Summer Olympics official report.] Volume 1. p. 386. |
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Latest revision as of 16:54, 23 January 2024
SIAC, SOPAC | |
Building information | |
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Full name | Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (current name) |
Former name | Sydney International Aquatic Centre (former name) |
City | Sydney, Australia |
Coordinates | 33°51′1″S 151°4′7″E / 33.85028°S 151.06861°E |
Capacity | 10,000 |
Built | April 1992 |
Opened | August 1994 |
Architect(s) | COX Architecture |
Home club(s) | SOPAC Swimming Club |
Pool | |
Length | 50 metres (160 ft) |
Depth | 5 deep |
Lanes | 10 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]
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Entrance
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Main pool
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 2000 Summer Olympics official report. Volume 1. p. 386.
- ^ "Season Schedule – cas-web". Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ "Swimming's ultimate rivalry to return in Sydney". Swimming Australia. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "United States, Australia to Square Off at 2022 Duel in the Pool". USA Swimming. 20 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ^ "Swim Shop - Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre". www.aquaticcentre.com.au. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ "Swim School - Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre". www.aquaticcentre.com.au. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ "Health Club - Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre". www.aquaticcentre.com.au. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
- ^ Blaze rips through Sydney carpark. 3 News NZ. 14 October 2013.
External links[edit]
- Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
- Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre at Austadiums
- SOPAC Swimming Club
- Olympic swimming venues
- Sports venues in Sydney
- Sports venues completed in 1994
- Swimming venues in Australia
- Venues of the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Olympic diving venues
- Olympic modern pentathlon venues
- Olympic synchronized swimming venues
- Olympic water polo venues
- 1994 establishments in Australia
- Philip Cox buildings
- Sydney Olympic Park
- Water polo venues in Australia
- Australian sports venue stubs
- Summer Olympic venue stubs