University of the District of Columbia to Host Community Open House

WASHINGTON, DC - The University of the District of Columbia will host a Community Open House at the Sports Complex on the Van Ness Campus for the public to see the new state-of-the-art Natatorium on Saturday, April 27th from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The event features a free "open swim" period, a meet-and-greet with the new Aquatics Director, Lauren Fuchs and an opportunity to learn more general information and pick up a membership form.

The University of the District of Columbia hosted its Natatorium Grand Opening on Monday, November 26th, 2012. The facility features a 25-yard pool with six lanes, a separate diving well with two 1-meter diving boards, a spectator grandstand, offices and locker rooms.

Lauren Fuchs was hired as Aquatics Director effective September 17th, 2012. She oversees the day-to-day operations of the newly renovated Natatorium including university and communtiy programs, staffing, training and maintenance.

For more information on the Natatorium, swim programs, or any other Firebird aquatics news, visit: http://www.udcfirebirds.com/information/CampusRec/aquatics.