Speegle-Wilbraham Center

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

Housed in the Goergen Athletic Center, the Speegle-Wilbraham Aquatic Center was named for 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.

In the summer of 2012, the pool underwent a major renovation including a re-surfacing of the pool, updated locker rooms, and a state of the art filtration system. Features of the Speegle-Wilbraham Aquatics Center include:

8 lane 25 yd. x 25 m competitive swimming pool
Diving well with 3 meter and 1 meter diving boards
Sound System
Adjacent Locker Rooms
Handicap accessible entrance and seating

The Speegle-Wilbraham center also hosts UR's Masters Swim Program, an organized program for adults (18 and older) interested in swimming. Practices follow the academic calendar from September to May. Members can participate in a variety of ways including fitness swimming, local competition, and national and international competition. Each member can choose their level of involvement. For more information on the Masters Swim Program, click here.

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