Loyola Academy Aquatic Initiative

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AQUATIC INITIATIVE FUNDRAISING GOAL:

$9 MILLION

What is the Aquatic Initiative?

It is one of six initiatives in the Second Century Campaign — an ambitious fundraising effort that will position Loyola Academy as the nation’s leading Jesuit, college-preparatory, faith and education center for the 21st century.

The Aquatic Initiative will generate support for the development of a 21st century Aquatic Center with the following features: • A 10-lane IHSA competition-size pool • A diving well • IHSA-approved competition diving boards • A movable bulkhead • Locker rooms • Coaching offices • Public restrooms • A 600-seat spectator balcony • A visitor lobby • Monumental, glare-free exterior windows with a southern exposure to maximize daylight and minimize energy consumption • A two-story glass curtain wall that will enable spectators to view the swimming pool and diving boards from the Aquatic Center visitor lobby

Why has Loyola’s leadership identified an aquatic center as a strategic priority?

For more than half a century, thousands of Ramblers have participated in Loyola’s award-winning swimming, diving and water polo programs — a rigorous and rewarding experience that has taught them to pursue excellence not only in the aquatic arena, but in the larger arena of life. Loyola has launched the Aquatic Initiative to enhance the aquatic experience of every Rambler, from the non-swimmer in need of basic water safety and swimming instruction to the recreational swimmer to the varsity team member.

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BENEFITS OF A NEW AQUATIC CENTER • Will enable Loyola to replace its aging and inadequate pool, which has served the school community for more than half a century • Will give Ramblers of all athletic abilities the facilities they need to experience aquatic sports and enjoy aquatic fitness.

• Will enhance our swimming and diving and water polo programs — which have produced national champions, All-Americans and Olympic gold medalists — by giving a new generation of Rambler athletes the state-of-the art facilities that they need and deserve • Will enable Loyola to host local, regional, sectional and national swimming, diving and water polo competitions • Will serve Ramblers participating in cocurricular swimming, diving and water polo clubs • Will employ advanced technologies to ensure consistently high water and indoor air quality • Will reduce maintenance and repair costs • Will employ energy-efficient systems to reduce energy consumption for greater cost-efficiency and environmental sustainability • Will support future recruitment efforts by giving elementary-school students participating in Loyola Academy summer youth camp activities an opportunity to experience a state-of-the-art aquatic facility • Will serve the surrounding community as a year-round facility for recreation, instruction, intramurals, club sports and special aquatic events • Will generate revenue by serving as a rental facility for summer day camp programs, masters swimming, swim meets, kayak clubs, scuba classes, lifeguard certification and other community activities

With your generous support, the Aquatic Initiative will promote the Ignatian ideal of “educating the whole person,” encourage personal growth beyond the classroom and ensure a second century of excellence in aquatics at Loyola Academy.

For more information,

please contact Vice President of Advancement Bob Miller at 847.920.2428 or bmiller@loy.org.