Centre update
Dear Members,
Thank you once again for your support of the Recreation Centre and all of the new procedures.
Unfortunately following the Victorian Government’s announcement yesterday regarding Level 3 restrictions for Regional Victoria, The Geelong College Recreation Centre will be ceasing operation effective Wednesday at 11.59pm until at least Thursday 17 September, with any reopen date to be confirmed.
Learn to swim
Our Learn-to-Swim program will finish after lessons on Wednesday 5 August, Learn-to-Swim students will be given a credit for the remainder of the program missed due to the closure.
We hope to start our Learn-to-Swim program in Term 4 and are planning for various scenarios. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available and we are able to confirm our plans.
If the term is still effected by the closure of the Centre in Term 4, payments made will be credited to the student.
Any correspondence required relating to our Learn-to-Swim can be directed ltsadmin@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au or by contacting the Centre on 5226 3129.
Swimming memberships
No lap swimming after Wednesday 5 August at 11.59pm.
• All current (3, 6 and 12 month) swimming memberships will remain suspended.
• A reminder that 10 visit passes don’t have an expiry date.
User Groups /Swim clubs
No user groups or swim club will be able to conduct their programs at the Centre during this closure period until further notice.
Intensive learn to swim and diving program
At this stage we are unsure if we will be able to run our Learn-to-Swim/Diving program in the September holidays. Again, we are planning for various scenarios. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available and we are able to confirm our plans.
The Centre will provide up to date information on the College website and be SMS and email.
Stay safe and active in this uncertain period and we look forward to seeing you back at the Centre later in the year.
About the Centre
The state-of-the-art aquatic centre features an indoor 8 lane, variable depth pool with a separate diving area with a 3m and 1m competition standard diving board. The centre has the capacity to host many aquatic competitions with a grandstand that can cater for approximately 250 people. The centre prides itself on its highest standard water quality and cleanliness.
The pool caters for lap and squad swimming, Learn-to-Swim classes, water polo and diving, amongst other activities. The Recreation Centre is located beside the Rolland Centre at the Geelong College Senior School campus and can be accessed easily from Aphrasia Street.
Membership
The Geelong College community are able to use the Recreation Centre by taking out a membership of the facility.
Memberships are available for three, six or 12 months. A 10-visit membership is also available.
Learn to Swim and Holiday Programs
The Geelong College Recreation Centre offers Learn-to-Swim and Intensive Holiday Programs and provides a positive learning experience for children.
Pool Hire
The Geelong College Recreation Centre welcomes group bookings from clubs, schools and associations for training or one-off events.
For all hire requests please fill out the online Recreation Centre Hire Request Form or email tristan.read@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au.
For more information please contact the centre 5226 3129.
Schools Programs and information
The Geelong College Recreation Centre 2019 programs are designed specifically for the needs of local schools and sporting organisations. We will continue our commitment to support the Victorian Education Learning Standards and local community groups.Our qualified team of recreation professionals are friendly and enthusiastic which creates an enjoyable and safe environment for groups and individuals. Our aquatic instructors hold an AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety qualification (or equivalent industry accreditation).
