Welcome to the Megan E. Thompson Aquatics Center

Dedicated to providing aquatic programming to all ages and ability levels, including swim lessons, water aerobics, and paddle boarding. The mission of the Whitworth University M.E.T Aquatics Center is to provide a safe environment in which students, staff, faculty, and the community can achieve their highest level of fitness through aquatic activity.

The center features a beautiful 40-yard lap pool with a bulkhead dividing the pool into a 6-lane 25 yard lap pool and a large shallow end accessible by a ramp for entry. The pool's temperature is maintained at 81-83 degrees during the varsity swim team season; this is an ideal temperature for a workout facility. Our pool is available to the community for a variety of fitness, water-safety, and learn-to-swim programs.

Originally dedicated in 1985, the aquatic center is home to Whitworth’s men’s and women’s swimming teams. The center has hosted the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) championships, the Northwest Conference championships and numerous other competitions. It was originally completed in the spring of 1985. But, thanks in part to a generous donation from Whitworth trustee Kevin Thompson and his wife, Patti, it now has a completely new look. The pool is dedicated to Thompsons’ daughter, Megan ’18, who was the recipient of the Aaron Leetch Inspiration Award, which honors graduating seniors who embody inspiration, passion, perseverance and dedication to their sport.

Located in Spokane, Wash., Whitworth is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church. The university, which has an enrollment of more than 3,000 students, offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Whitworth University M.E.T. aquatic center offers community programs throughout the year.