The Somerville House Murray Evans Sports and Aquatic Centre is located on Stephens Road, South Brisbane and houses an Olympic sized swimming pool and a well-equipped and resourced gymnasium.
The Centre is located within the Somerville House campus and includes the following facilities for hire:
50m 8 Lane Swimming Pool with moveable bulkhead
- Olympic size swimming pool with the ability to hire as 25m or 50m pool
- Hire 1 to 8 lanes
- 1.8m depth throughout
- Available for Squad swimming sessions (Triathlon / Group fitness)
- Water Running Classes aqua aerobics (Deep Water)
- Water Polo training or games
Indoor Sports Hall and Multipurpose Courts
- Hire the whole space or half court with grandstand seating of approximately 300 guest capacity
- Multipurpose court space for badminton, volleyball, netball, basketball or any type of group fitness class
- Sprung floor
Classroom / Meeting Room
- Classroom available for meetings, conferences or training sessions
- Fully furnished stylish with the ability to use smart TV, board and white board
Gymnastics Annexe
- Fully functional gymnastics space (Hire opportunities are limited)
- Use of the sprung floor can be arranged for group fitness classes
Strength and Conditioning Gym / Group Fitness area
- Used for any strength and conditioning purposes
- Free weights
- Squat racks
- Bar weights
- Medicine balls
- Chin up bars
- Synthetic grass area / Sled push
- Full mirrors and wall space
- Rubber flooring throughout
For any further information on availability or hiring the facilities, please contact the Somerville House Sports and Aquatic Centre at aquatic@somerville.qld.edu.au