GCISD Swim Center
2305 Pool Road, Grapevine, TX 76051 (Across from Cross Timbers Middle School)
Swim Center Information
Completed in 1994
Pool is 25 yards by 25 meters, eleven lanes in the yards direction and 10 lanes in the meters direction.
Depth ranges from 13' to 4' at the turn end and 6' to 4' at the starting end. The 10 competitive lanes range in depth from 6' to 5' at the start end and 7' to 13' at the turn end. The 11th lane is 4' deep the entire 25 yards.
Two 1-meter and one 3-meter diving boards
Ten-lane fully automatic Colorado timing system with a LED Scoreboard
Overflow gutter system
Money from the 1997 bond funded the addition of 400 more seats, a quality weight room, a classroom, offices, a concession area, bigger locker rooms, and bigger lobby bathrooms.
Money from the 2016 bond funded a LED scoreboard, pool bottom resurfacing, new starting blocks, and added large cooling fans.
Programs And Activities
High School Swim & Dive Teams
Water Aerobics
Private Event Rental
Adult Lap Swim
Swim Lessons
Fall 2024 - Spring 2025 Schedule (Begins 08/05/24)
Monday - Friday: Morning Lap Swim (Ages 18+) 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Free)
Monday - Thursday: Evening Lap Swim (Ages 16+) 7:40 p.m. - 8:40 p.m. ($2.00)
Upcoming Lap Swim Closures
February 7 - No Morning Lap Swim
February 14 - No Morning Lap Swim
February 17 - No Morning Lap Swim
February 20 - No Morning Lap Swim
February 21 - No Morning Lap Swim
**OUR PROCEDURES & SCHEDULE MAY ALTER WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE**
GCISD Swim Center: A Proven Record
The district's high school teams have been some of the most successful swim teams in the state. Since the Swim Center opened, they have won 38 district championships, 14 regional championships, and two runner up State finishes. In addition:
Team members have achieved over 145 All-America performances and 326 All-State performances.
Have won 17 UIL State Championships Gold Medals, and set six UIL state records.
Head swim coach, Daniel Jau, was named 2017 NFHS State Coach of the Year and NFHS Southwest Sectional Coach of the Year, District Coach the year 27 times and Region Coach of the Year 8 times.
Olympic Trials Qualifiers
Gwen Blythe, 2008 CHHS graduate, participated in the 2008 Olympic Trials in the 200 meter breaststroke. Gwen, who attended the University of Notre Dame on a swim scholarship, won the 2007 UIL state championship in the 100 yard breaststroke.
Abby Devereaux, 2021 CHHS graduate, participated in the 2024 Olympic Trials in the 10 meter diving event. Abby is currently attending the University of Kentucky on a diving scholarship, won back to back UIL state championships in 1 meter diving (2020 & 2021)
Contacts
General Information - 817/251-5350 swim.center@gcisd.net
Daniel Jau, Natatorium Director/Head Swim Coach GHS/CHHS
Kim Yanai, Facility Manager - 817/251-5353
Josh Rainwater, Evening Supervisor - 817/251-5350
Caroline Duhon, GHS/CHHS Assistant Swim Coach
Stacy Marincasiu, GHS/CHHS Dive Coach - 817/251-5663