The Grinnell College Department of Athletics is in the midst of transferring services from the former Physical Education Complex (PEC) to the new Charles Benson Bear ’39 Recreation and Athletic Center.
The PEC pool is now closed, and the Bear Center pool will open Mon., Aug. 16. To access the pool, swimmers need to go through the east building of the Bear Center and use the underground link to the natatorium.
Lockers in the Bear Center will be issued to faculty, staff, and fitness center members through the equipment issue room beginning Fri., Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 4-5 p.m.
When College classes are in session, pool hours for faculty, staff, and students will be:
• Monday-Friday: 6-9 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m.
• Saturday-Sunday: Noon to 9 p.m.
Pool hours for general community use when College classes are in session will be:
• Monday-Thursday: 6-8 a.m., noon-1 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m.
• Friday: 6-8 a.m., noon-1 p.m. and 6:30-9 p.m.
• Saturday: 6:30-9 p.m.
• Sunday: 1-4 p.m.
Academic classes and varsity team practices or games may preempt community use at any time. Also, facility hours during scheduled College breaks will be posted on the web site at www.grinnell.edu
By mid-September, Pioneer One-Cards will be required to access any part of the Bear Center. All College faculty, staff, students, and current fitness center members may continue to use their current Pioneer One-Card at the new facility.
Grinnell Parks and Recreation pool memberships will be issued through the Parks and Recreation Department.
Questions should be referred to the Bear Center at 641-269-3800.
