Our Facility

The Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC) opened its doors in 2007. Today, it is a 102,000 square-foot facility located on a 21.5-acre campus in Cary, North Carolina. TAC is a premier local and national destination for swimmers training and competing at all levels, including at the highest level of the sport. TAC is home to multiple Olympians, National Champions, World Champions, and other professional athletes in pursuit of excellence.

Our facility features a recently built outdoor 50-meter pool, an indoor 50-meter competition pool, a 10-lane 25-yard pool, a warm water instructional pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, kitchen, meeting spaces, and more.

Due to our prime location and quality facility, TAC was selected as host of the domestic training site for the U.S. Olympic Swim Team in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics. If you’re interested in renting (some or all of) our facility, click here.

Competition Pool

TAC's indoor 50-meter competition pool
Lane Configuration(s):
8 LCM or 18 SCY
Temperature:
79° – 81° F
DEPTH:
7FT – 12FT

The Competition Pool is 50 meters long by 25 yards wide. One moveable bulkhead allows for long or short course events as well as the hosting of water polo, synchronized swimming and other aquatic events.

To meet competition needs, the pool can be configured as 8 long-course lanes or 18 short-course lanes and can support up to 23 short-course training lanes. The pool ranges in depth from 7 feet to 12 feet at the short-course competition end. Water temperature is maintained between 79 – 81 degrees. Daktronics timing systems with separate admin stations are used in each pool.

Our brand new 28’ VIVILED Video Scoreboard has full color video capabilities and can show results for two separate events. Spectator capacity within the Triangle Aquatic Center facility is 1000 with room for additional seating of 600 on deck.

Outdoor Pool

An aerial photo of TAC's 50 meter outdoor pool
Lane Configuration(s):
9 LCM or 20 SCY
Temperature:
79° – 81° F
DEPTH:
7FT

Just opened July of 2022, our 50 meter outdoor pool is now available for training, practices and open swim. Located directly outside of the Program Pool the lanes can be configured for up to 9 lanes of 50 meter swimming or 20 lanes of 25 yard swimming.

The pool is both heated and cooled for use year round. The pool also features a canopy that overhangs the pool 8 feet to allow covered in-water instruction and a 30 foot-wide pool deck. This pool is subject to weather conditions that can effect availability.

Program Pool

TAC's Program Pool
Lane Configuration(s):
10 SCY
Temperature:
81° – 83° F
DEPTH:
4FT – 7FT

Located adjacent to the competition pool is a 10-lane, 25-yard Training Pool. This multi-purpose pool is available for lap swimming, swim lessons, aqua fitness classes and general swimming. Water temperature is kept at 81 – 83 degrees.

Instructional Pool

TAC's Instructional Pool
Temperature:
86° – 88° F
DEPTH:
3FT 8IN

Housed in its own room, the Instructional Pool is a shallow, warm-water pool. The water temperature is maintained between 86 – 88 degrees making this pool area an inviting and comfortable atmosphere for beginner swimming classes as well as therapy or rehabilitation for adults.

TAC Fitness Center

The TAC fitness center with turf area, weights, kettlebells, and natural light.
Floor AREA:
5,000 SQ FT

This high performance training and fitness center is an integral addition to our campus. This 5,000 sq ft space is outfitted with the latest in fitness training equipment and offers a variety of personal and group training options.

The Atrium

TAC's spacious atrium
Floor Area:
5,000 SQ FT

Our newest multi-purpose space boasts over 5,000 sq ft of space ideally suited for events, programs and indoor gatherings. The space is outfitted with its own restroom facilities, three 65” big screen monitors and a high-definition sound system. The Atrium will function as an extension of our Spectator Gallery for TAC swim events.

The Gallery

TAC's gallery area, with foldable tables setup throughout the space

Overlooking the Competition Pool is our Hospitality Gallery. Besides great views of the pool, the Gallery boasts a full kitchen, ample cabinets and workspace.

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