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Devaney Center Natatorium

The Bob Devaney Sports Center is a leader in swimming technology. Its Natatorium was the site of the 2006 Big 12 Relays and is also home to the Husker Invitational and Sprint Challenge. It is the annual site of the Nebraska state swimming and diving meet.

The 25-yard pool opened in 1976 and offers seating for 1,000 spectators.

The diving well includes two one- and three-meter springboards as well as a five-meter platform installed in 1996. New springboards were installed in the spring of 2002. In addition, Nebraska Diving Club makes use of a trampoline and rod floor for tumbling and a dry board with a spotting harness.

Driving Directions
Directions to the Devaney Center
Courtesy: NU Media Relations Release: 10/08/2005

The Bob Devaney Sports Center is located on the west edge of the Nebraska State Fairgrounds, which is adjacent to the University of Nebraska city campus.
Directions from Lincoln Municipal Airport: To reach it from the Lincoln Municipal Airport, turn right on Northwest 12th Street as you drive out of the airport. Northwest 12th Street becomes Cornhusker Highway, which intersects with 14th Street. Exit south on 14th Street off Cornhusker Highway. Travel to Military Avenue and turn left. Continue a half mile and enter State Fair Park. Take the first right turn before the Devaney Center and follow the access road to Lot 4 on the South Side of the arena.
Directions from Omaha Eppley Airfield: From Omaha’s Eppley Airfield, follow the signs to downtown Omaha and I-480. Take I-480 west to I-80, then take I-80 west approximately 60 miles to I-180. Exit South on I-180, then exit east to Cornhusker Highway and follow the instructions above.

Parking

Free parking is usually available east of the Devaney Center on the State Fairgrounds.