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McHugh Natatorium at Fike Recreation Center
The
success
the
Clemson
swimming
and
diving
program
has
enjoyed
over
the
years
has
not
been
won
easily.
The
season
is
long
and
the
training
and
competition
schedule
is
arduous.
However,
the
Tiger
swimmers
and
divers
are
provided
with
facilities
for
training
and
competition
that
make
the
hard
work
seem
bearable.
On January 14, 1984, prior to the meet against Virginia, ceremonies were held to re-name Fike Natatorium in honor of former men's swimming and diving coach Carl McHugh. McHugh was the first swimming and diving coach at Clemson during the Atlantic Coast Conference era. He began coaching during the 1953-54 season and retiredin 1976 after 23 years at the helm of the program.
McHugh Natatorium has played host to numerous meets, ranging from the Clemson Invitational, to dual meets against nationally ranked opponents, to the Men's and Women's ACC Swimming and Diving Championships. The Tigers hosted the 1985 conference championships in which the Clemson men's team finished second and the women's team placed third overall.
The natatorium facilities include an attractive eight-lane pool featuring a complete Colorado Timing System. The pool has a large deck area for dryland workouts and a sundeck overlooking Death Valley. The seating area can accommodate nearly 1,000 Tiger fans.
The
divers
make
use
of
a
13-1/2
foot
diving
well
complete
with
durafirm
standards
and
Maxiflex
model "B" diving
boards.
The
diving
well
features
two
one-meter
boards
on
concrete
foundations
and
two
three-meter
boards
on
durafirm
standards.
The
well
is
also
equipped
with
dryland
facilities.
When the Tiger swimmers are not in the water, the Clemson campus features 1,400 beautiful acres to conduct dryland workouts in the off-season.
Between November 2001 and October 2003, McHugh Natatorium underwent a series of renovations. These renovations included new starting blocks and decking, as well as new team locker rooms and improved lighting. The bottom of the pool and the diving well were also retiled.
McHugh
Milestones |
|
| First Meet | January 14, 1984 vs. Virginia (Men and Women) |
| First Victory | January 14, 1984 vs. Virginia (M: 73-40, W: 72-41) |
| Longest Dual Meet Winning Streak | Men: 9 (11/5/84 to 1/19/85) |
| Women: 15 (1/6/88 to 1/19/91) | |
| Most Wins at Home (Season) | Men: 6 (1983-84) |
| Women: 5 (1983-84) | |
| Largest Margin of Victory | Men: 114 points (vs. Emory 1/19/02) |
| Women: 138 points (vs. Emory 1/19/02) | |
| First ACC Championship Hosted | 1985 (M: Second Place, W: Third Place) |
