The Georgia Southern swimming and diving program officially moved to its new home, the pristine Aquatics Center at the Recreation Activity Center, in January, 2007. The Eagles christened the facility on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, when they defeated Southeastern Conference opponent Vanderbilt, 120-89. GS's Campus Recreation and Intramural Department took on the $31,860,000 expansion project in May 2005 to add 120,000 additional square feet to the recreational facility, 6,150 of which are dedicated to the indoor pool.
The indoor facility features the 11-lane competition pool, a 30-person whirlpool, offices for the coaches and Aquatics Center staff, a separate locker room for the swimming and diving team and a conference room available for team meetings. Temporary seating is brought in to fill the natatorium at home meets, while the surrounding glass walls allow additional spectators to observe from the exterior.
Physical Address: 2687 Bunny Akins Blvd, Statesboro, GA 30458
Directions:
From I-16 on Highway 16 (from Savannah): On I-16, take Statesboro/Highway 16 exit (No. 127)... Turn right at GA-67 (turns into Fair Rd.)... Travel approximately nine miles and turn left on Veterans Memorial Highway... Turn right on Aikins Blvd and The Recreation Activity Center will be on the left.
From I-16 on Highway 301 (from Macon/Atlanta): On I-16, take Highway 301 exit (No. 116)... Turn left onto Highway 301 traveling north to Statesboro approximately nine miles. Turn right on Veterans Memorial Parkway and left on Aikins Blvd. The RAC will be on the left.
