University of Rochester

Aquatics Program

Home of Yellowjacket Women's and Men's Swimming and Diving, Masters Swim Program, Club Sports and Open Recreation

After a major renovation, we are happy to announce that the Aquatic Center, located in the Goergen Athletic Center, has reopened. The renovation included a re-surfacing of the pool, updated locker rooms, and a state of the art filtration system.

Fall Semester (Aug 27-Dec 13)

Mon & Wed: 6:30am-8:30am, 11am-2pm, 8:30pm-10:30pm
Tues & Thurs: 11am-1pm, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Fri: 6:30am-8:30am, 11am-2pm
Sat: Noon-3:00pm
Sun: Noon-3:00pm, 8:30pm-10:30pm*

*Sunday Splash- Join us Sunday nights 8:30-10:30pm, when we take down the lanes and offer open swim time with music and games!

Housed in the Goergen Athletic Center, the Speegle-Wilbraham Aquatic Center was named form Roman Leo Speegle and Hazel Wilbraham, two of the exemplary teachers in Rochester's vibrant history. Speegle an exemplary coach and teacher at the University (1926 - 1963), will long be remembered for his warmth and good spirit and for the sportsmanship and skill he represented and passed on to generations of students. Wilbraham teacher and friend at the University (1927 - 1957), will be remembered for her vibrant personality and unquenchable honor made life in the cooperative dormitories and on the playing fields an unforgettable part of her students' education. The Speegle-Wilbraham Aquatic Center has been the home pool of over 100 All-American honorees from the University of Rochester men's and women's swimming and diving teams.

The Aquatic Center had the honor of hosting the inaugural University Athletic Association (UAA) swimming and diving championships in 1987-88 and is a regular host site for the Liberty League Championships. Features of the Speegle-Wilbraham Aquatics Center lane 25 yd. x 25 m competitive swimming pool