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he University of Michigan continues its commitment to ath- 2001 in its first home game as a varsity squad. The Wolverines lost letic excellence with the Donald B. Canham Natatorium, home 17-3 to the Cardinal but a tradition of coming out of the gate against T of the Wolverine water polo and swimming and diving teams. stiff competition was born. U-M earned its first victory at Canham on Considered one of the finest college-owned aquatic facilities in March 24, 2001, with a 15-5 triumph over Slippery Rock. Since then, the nation when it was constructed in 1988, a renovation in 1998 the Wolverines have posted a 55-16-1 record at home. returned the facility to its original grandeur, if not surpassing it. Suspended around the pool are numerous banners recognizing The 59,000-square foot facility houses a 50-meter pool, eight the success of Michigan's previous water polo and swimming and div- lanes wide, that can be divided into two separate 25-yard pools ing teams. In only its second season as a varsity sport, the water by movable bulkheads. On the east end of the mezzanine level is polo team claimed its place amongst the rafters, winning a CWPA one of two full-service training rooms on the U-M athletic campus, Southern Division and Eastern championship. The Maize and Blue which includes physical therapy modalities, a cast room, running now proudly hang seven division and three Eastern Championship pool and physician examination rooms. One of Michigan's three banners inside the natatorium. weight training and conditioning facilities is also located in the Completed in 1988 at a cost of approximately $8.5 million, natatorium in addition to a hot tub adjacent to the diving well. Canham Natatorium underwent comprehensive renovations in 1998 Canham Natatorium also features a team room that houses to ensure its presence well into the 21st century. A new roofing sys- team meetings and allows athletes a place to study and relax. The tem was installed, while the ventilation system was revised to reflect room features full audio/video equipment, two computers with greater concern for the health of athletes. The pool received new internet connection, desks, couches and a kitchen. filtration equipment and piping that is completely resistant to corro- With a seating capacity of 1,200 people, Canham Natatorium sion. In addition, ceramic tile was installed on the interior of the pool, provided the stage for the 2004 CWPA Western Division creating an environment that is more conducive to faster swimming. Championship, the 2005 NCAA Women’s Water Polo Championship Finally, a state-of-the-art lighting system for the competition pool and the 2008 CWPA Eastern Championships. The Wolverines hosted area was installed, permitting lighting levels to be adjusted based the 2001 and 2003 CWPA Southern Division league games, and, upon the level of activity in competition. for the first time since 2003, Canham will play host to the Western The natatorium is named for former Michigan athletic director Division league games in 2009. Don Canham, who retired from his post in June 1988. Canham was Since its inception in 2001, the Michigan water polo program has an NCAA high jump champion for Michigan in 1940 and went on to called the natatorium home. The Wolverines didn't ease into the home coach the men's track and field team before becoming Michigan's slate, challenging the nations top ranked team, Stanford, on Feb. 17, fifth athletic director in 1968.

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