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.
Opening Hours - School Term
| Monday - Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 6:00am - 8:45am | 7:00am - 1:00pm | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | ||
| 3:30pm - 7:30pm |
Opening Hours - School Holidays
| Monday - Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 6:00am - 9:00am | 7:00am - 1:00pm | 9:00am - 12:00pm |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | ||
| 3:30pm - 7:00pm |
Australia Day
Please note the Centre will be closed on the Australia Day public holiday, Monday 27 January.
College Swimming Training
The Centre will host College swimming training on the following dates and times. Please note there will be limited lanes or no lanes available as indicated below:
Monday mornings, 7am-8am (limited lanes)
Monday afternoons, 3.45pm-5pm (no lanes available)
Wednesday mornings, 7am-8am (limited lanes)
Thursday afternoons, 3.45pm-5pm (no lanes available)
College Swimming Carnivals
The Centre will be closed to members for swimming carnivals on these dates:
Saturday 1 February, 8.30am-12pm*
Saturday 8 February, 8.30am-12pm*
Saturday 22 February, 8.30am-12pm*
Tuesday 25 February, 1pm-2pm
Saturday 29 February, 8.30am-12pm*
* Subject to change at short notice.
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).
