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| - I swim at this facility several times a week. There is a very small 25 yard warm water pool that is used primarily for swimming lessons, physical therapy, & recreation. The competition pool configuration changes between 50 meters and 25 yards, depending on the day and time.
While I swim in many pools, the HFFA 50 meter pool tends to be one of the cooler (temp wise) practice pools in the Charlotte area. 78 - 79 is an ideal temp for me. This pool often feels cooler than that. On one occasion, our coach even had us swim in the warm & cloudy 25 yard pool bc this pool was so cold.
The facility is older, but if you are a swimmer this is a great place and will definitely meet your needs. If you are in need of any equipment, just stop by the Carolina Swim Shop located inside HFFA.
Be aware that many local high schools & MAC practice here in the evening and the place gets crowded, especially the parking lot.
The women's locker room is nothing to write home about, but it does have individual shower stalls with curtains and a couple of hair dryers. Children 3 and older are not allowed in the opposite gender's locker room. Moms & dads be aware that the few individual family locker rooms fill up very quickly when swim school is in session. You may have to stand with your shivering child in the cold hallway while you wait your turn. It would be great if they had men's and women's large family locker rooms rather that single rooms.
My four stat rating is based primarily on the pools. It is the only fitness facility in the Lake Norman area, that I am aware of, with a 50 meter pool. While it is worn from usage and the locker rooms aren't the greatest, I like having access to a long course pool. I really wish this facility also had a steam room.
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