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Myers-McLoraine Pool

The 50-meter by 25-yard pool includes up to 20 lanes in the 25-yard dimension and nine lanes in the 50-meter dimension and contains a moveable bulkhead which allows for simultaneous activities.

In addition, two one-meter diving boards are available. The two three-meter diving boards are restricted to varsity sport team use only. The pool depth ranges from four feet in the shallow section to 13.5 feet in the diving well.

Full Schedule and Pool Availability

Call (773) 702-3873 for updated weekly schedules and team practices. Schedules are also posted on the Myers-McLoraine Pool Calendar.


Pool Hours 

Please click here for current hours. 

POOL RULES

Family Swim

The shallow area of the pool will be reserved for families and non-lap swimming activities. The one-meter diving boards will also be opened for use during this time.
Families with children are only allowed to use the pool during designated Family Swim times and must adhere to all pool entry rules and guidelines linked above.
Designated Family Swim times are subject to change so please check the pool hours link above for the most accurate pool schedule.

Adult Private Swim Lessons
Must be a student or have a valid Ratner Athletics Center membership to schedule and purchase lessons
Fall 2025 Schedule (subject to change)
TBA

Please contact Andy Eaton (aeaton@uchicago.edu) for availability and more information.
 

Instructions to be added to the pool updates distribution list

  • Compose an email message to sympa@lists.uchicago.edu
  • In the subject line, copy & paste the following: subscribe ratneropenswim_notifications
    • Replace  with YOUR first name
    • Example:  subscribe ratneropenswim_notifications Jacquie
  • Leave the message body blank and SEND
  • You should receive a welcome email within a few minutes

 
2025 Pool Closures

Date Session Impacted Reason
10/18/2025 9 AM - 12 PM Varsity Competition
10/24/2025 6 PM - 8:45 PM Varsity Competition
10/25/2025 All Day Varsity Competition
11/7/2025 6 PM - 8:45 PM Varsity Competition
11/8/2025 All Day Varsity Competition
11/21/2025 - 11/23/2025 All Day Varsity Competition
11/26/2025 6 PM - 9 PM Holiday
11/27/2025 - 11/28/2025 All Day Holiday