CHC Pool Liner Upgrade - Crafton Hills College

Publish Date: Aug. 18, 2022

The Crafton Hills College Aquatics Center received some much-needed upgrades. Its Olympic-size pool was installed at Crafton in 2010 after being used in the 2004 Olympic trials held in Long Beach California, where Michael Phelps qualified for the American Olympic team.

The 50 meter by 25 yard pool has undergone regular maintenance, but for the first time is getting an all-new membrane liner and inner core skirt made from state-of-the-art PVC membrane.The new membrane will slow the growth of algae and bacteria as well as make cleaning easier and less expensive. With the PVC pool lining system, acid washing, or other chemicals are not needed, and the new membrane provides better insulation that will decrease energy use.

Also included in the upgrades are freshly epoxy painted targets that will allow swimmers more accuracy while swimming as well as new grates and drains on the pool deck. These upgrades will help reduce material degradation and are guaranteed to last for 20 years.The pool is open to the community and is also used by the Yucaipa Swim Team for year-round competition and the Yucaipa Swim Club.