Monte Nitzkowski Aquatics Center

The Monte Nitzkowski Aquatics Center stands as the centerpiece of the new Kinesiology Labs and Athletic Complex at Long Beach City College, creating a modern home for swimming, diving and water polo that honors one of the college’s most storied water polo coaches. Designed to meet the needs of student-athletes, kinesiology programs and the surrounding community, the complex supports both collegiate competition and lifelong wellness. The Olympic-size, 65-meter pool features a movable bulkhead that allows simultaneous training formats for swimming, diving and water polo. Two 1-meter and two 3-meter diving boards, LED multimedia scoreboards, a 474-seat spectator gallery, and night lighting make the venue adaptable for practice, instruction and events. Complementary facilities include team rooms, locker rooms, training spaces, and a multipurpose event area that enhances collaboration between athletics and academics. The aquatics center replaces an outdated facility with one that embodies performance, flexibility and access for all. By combining instructional space with competition-level amenities, the center serves as both a high-performance training venue and a community resource, continuing LBCC’s legacy of aquatics excellence while inspiring future generations of athletes.

Lead Architect

Westburg White Architecture

Aquatic Design Consultant

Aquatic Design Group 

Components

• Olympic competition pool with movable bulkhead
• Two 1-meter diving boards
• Two 3-meter diving boards
• LED scoreboard
• Gallery seating for 474 
• Multipurpose event area

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