Welcome back to the Geelong College Recreation Centre. You are now able to enjoy lap swimming again at The Geelong College Recreation Centre. Please note that the Centre is not operating at full capacity and therefore has a limited number of staff on site. We request that you read the following information before you make a booking.
Access is members only and is strictly for lap swimming and water exercise, no water play allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Under 12s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Watch our returning to the Recreation Centre video!
Operating times:
Monday to Friday – 6.00am to 9:30am
Monday to Friday 4.00pm -7.30pm
Saturday – 7.00am - 10.45am
Sunday – Closed until further notice
Booking times:
| Session 1 (AM) | Session 2 (PM) | Saturday Sessions |
| 6am - 6.45am | 4pm - 4.45pm | 7am - 7.45am |
| 7am - 7.45am | 5pm - 5.45pm | 8am - 8.45am |
| 8am - 8.45am | 6pm - 6.45pm | 9am - 9.30am |
| 9am - 9.30am | 7pm - 7.30pm | 10am - 10.45am |
Recreation Centre Entry Fees and Charges:
During this period we are only able to offer restricted session times which are created via an online booking system. As we cannot guarantee lane space, therefore your memberships will not be reactivated until normal operating hours return and occupancy restrictions are further relieved. To access the centre an $8.00 entry fee is required for all Recreation Centre Members. Please Note:
- Photo ID Membership cards are to be presented upon entry
- No new membership applications will be accepted until further notice
- EFTPOS/Credit Card is the preferred payment method for the $8 entry fee
Important operational information:
We have a number of safety measures in place to protect the health and wellbeing of our staff and members please ensure:
- Bookings are made online prior to attending the centre
- Social distancing is adhered to at all times
- You sign in and have your temperature taken
- You follow all directions from pool staff
- You don’t use the communal showers
- You don’t use the change rooms
- You don’t use lockers
- You park and access the Centre via Aphrasia Street only
Lap Swimming Procedures
- Please arrive at Main Entry 10 minutes prior to your session commencing.
- The booking is for 45 minutes in the pool then a 15 minute cleaning period, bookings commencing on the hour. The final session of the morning is a 30 minute session
- Lifeguards will provide instructions when it is time to exit the pool. Prepare to collect your belongings and exit the Centre via the sliding door at the deep end of pool. Patrons must depart the centre prior to the next hour commencing.
- Late arrivals must swim within their booking hour and cannot carry over into the next hour.
If you have any questions please email swimmemberadmin@geelongcollege.vic.edu.au. We look forward to seeing you in the pool soon.
Before booking online you must read the Terms and Conditions of entry here