Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic - About

Sports organisations. OUR FACILITY Located in Auckland, the Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre is New Zealand's premier aquatic sports facility. It was specifically designed to meet the growing demand for flat-water and to provide a world-class competition venue.

The centre offers a wide range of services and activities, including public swimming, swim school for all ages, schools programmes, and training for high performance athletes. The facility is open to the public from Monday to Thursday from 5:30am to 9pm, Friday from 5:30am to 8pm, and weekends from 8am to 5pm. It is important to note that the centre is primarily a lap swimming pool, not a play pool.

Individuals of all ages and abilities are welcome at the Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre. The centre offers concession cards and lump sum memberships for those looking for great savings. The pricing for single visits and concession cards varies depending on age and membership type, with discounts available for students, Gold Card holders, and Community Services Card holders.

Occasionally, the National Aquatic Centre may have limited public hours or be closed due to competitions and events. These closures and events are necessary to accommodate national swimming, surf lifesaving, and water polo championships. However, the facility aims to keep disruption to a minimum during these times.

In addition to its aquatic amenities, the National Aquatic Centre also offers community group fitness classes, adult swim squads, and deep water running sessions. The fitness options are designed to cater to a wide range of fitness levels and interests.

The facility is also available for event bookings, ranging from school swim sports to national and international competitions. With its world-class facilities, the National Aquatic Centre provides the perfect venue for a variety of aquatic events.

The Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre is also home to AUT Millennium, a world-class sporting facility with 2 Olympic-sized swimming pools and 2 learn-to-swim pools. The Swim School at AUT Millennium offers classes for all ages and skill levels, taught by 50 qualified and passionate swim teachers. The instructors undergo regular training to ensure the highest quality of instruction.

For those attending events at the National Aquatic Centre, there is also accommodation available on-site. The Venue of Champions offers 29 rooms, 54 beds, and 3 wings, providing convenient and comfortable lodging options for guests.

As a charitable trust, the National Aquatic Centre exists to make a difference in the community. It works closely with AUT University to enable world-leading research in sport and human performance. The centre is proud to support leading athletes and sports organisations in New Zealand, and aims to provide a hub for high performance and a home for the community.

Whether you're looking to swim laps, learn to swim, participate in fitness classes, or hold an event, the Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre is the ultimate destination for aquatic sports and activities in New Zealand.