Eugène Maës Watersports Arena
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Presentation of the equipment
The Eugène Maës Watersports Arena is situated in the centre of Caen, just two hours from Paris. It is located opposite the racecourse, with plenty of parking nearby. The arena is a modern facility that has been fully renovated and re-opened in September 2017. It is open to users of all abilities. It boasts an outdoor 50-metre, 8-lane pool and an indoor 25-metre pool, which can be used as a warm-up or recovery area. The complex also has a 19-capacity meeting room, a team leader’s office overlooking the pools, storage facilities and an anti-doping testing facility, making it the ideal place for Olympic and Paralympic athletes to prepare for competition.
Year of construction : 2017
Location and contact
Address : 12 boulevard Yves Guillou, 14000 Caen
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Localiser
Travel time from station (train)
5min
Travel time from Airport
15min
Harbor trip time (ferry)
25min
Travel time from hospital
10min
Travel time from Paris (Porte d'Auteuil)
2h15min
This infrastructure provides training areas for the following sports
Olympic sports
Paralympic Sports
Main equipment information
Typical Equipment :Pool
Main pitch size / lengths :50m x 21m
Time keeping and scoring system :Water polo scoreboard
Profondeur moyenne :2m
Number of lanes / number of combat areas/ width :8
Information on ancillary equipment
1 indoor pool (25 metres, 8 lanes)
1 diving pit
1 fun pool
Cloakrooms & Sanitary
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Cloakrooms : 17
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Sanitary users : 12
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Sanitaries for people with reduced mobility : 10
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Changing rooms for people with reduced mobility : 5
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Public sanitary facilities : 6
Services
Hot and cold baths
Hammam
Sauna
Cryotherapie / Ice baths
Antidoping room
Physiotherapie room/Massage room
Work out room
Medical room / Infirmary
Behind closed doors / Possible privatization
Storage space
Caretaking
Video surveillance system
Bus parks
Wifi
Coach office
Relaxation room / Refreshment room
Meeting room
Dining room
Catering office
Press room
Accommodations nearby
Website : https://www.caenlamer-tourisme.fr/