a maximum depth of 5.1 m. The pool is often also used for water polo, and scuba diving training. A "leisure pool" (ground floor) – a shallow water area suitable for younger pool users, with two water flumes and two bubble pools. Workout and fitness studios (behind the spectator seating), a health suite including sauna and steam room. Poolside cafe. Use It is jointly owned by Manchester City Council, the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. All the facilities can be used by members of the public. The centre is the home of the City of Manchester Aquatics Swim Team, as well as Disability Swimming and Water Polo athletes within the English Institute of Sport. As well as the 2002 Commonwealth Games, the MAC has been used for: Paralympic World Cup since 2005 Training for 9th FINA World Short Course Championships 2008 Duel in the Pool 2009 LEN European Waterpolo Training for teams for the 2012 Olympic Games SwimBritain 2013 See also List of Commonwealth Games venues References External links The University of Manchester site Manchester aquatics centre facilities list Commonwealth Games swimming venues Government buildings completed in 1997 Serco Sports venues in Manchester Swimming venues in England 2002 Commonwealth Games venues University swimming in the United Kingdom Water polo venues