OCBC Aquatic Centre

OCBC Aquatic Centre – Swimming Pool & Venue Guide

OCBC Aquatic Centre is one of Singapore’s premier swimming and aquatic facilities. Located within the Singapore Sports Hub in Kallang, the venue caters to members of the public, competitive swimmers and national athletes.

Unlike a typical neighbourhood swimming complex, OCBC Aquatic Centre was designed to accommodate both community swimming and major aquatic competitions. Its facilities include a 50-metre competition pool, 50-metre training pool and a deep diving and multi-purpose pool.

Whether you are looking for information about swimming at OCBC Aquatic Centre, lap swimming in Kallang or swimming lessons in Singapore, this guide covers the venue, pools, accessibility and important information to know before visiting.

About OCBC Aquatic Centre

OCBC Aquatic Centre is located at:

7 Stadium Drive, Singapore 397632

The aquatic centre forms part of the Singapore Sports Hub in Kallang.

It is a world-class aquatic facility designed to serve both the wider community and elite athletes.

The venue has hosted major local and international swimming and aquatic competitions while also providing public swimming opportunities.

Swimming Pools at OCBC Aquatic Centre

One of the main differences between OCBC Aquatic Centre and conventional public swimming complexes is the scale and specification of its aquatic facilities.

Competition Pool

The competition pool is:

• 50 metres long
• 10 lanes
• 3 metres deep

The pool is designed for competitive swimming and meets international aquatic standards.

A movable bulkhead allows the pool to be configured for both short-course and long-course swimming.

Public access to the competition pool may be available only on selected days, and swimmers must meet applicable entry requirements.

Training Pool

The training pool is:

• 50 metres long
• 8 lanes
• approximately 1.35 to 2 metres deep

The training pool is used for public swimming, training and other aquatic activities.

For lap swimmers, a 50-metre pool provides an excellent environment for working on swimming technique, endurance and fitness.

Diving & Multi-Purpose Pool

OCBC Aquatic Centre also features a:

25-metre-wide diving and multi-purpose pool

The pool reaches a depth of 5 metres.

It supports aquatic disciplines beyond conventional swimming, including diving and other specialised aquatic activities.

A World-Class Aquatic Venue

OCBC Aquatic Centre is designed for more than recreational swimming.

Its pools meet World Aquatics standards and can accommodate disciplines including:

• swimming
• diving
• water polo
• artistic swimming

The venue has hosted major international competitions as well as national and community aquatic events.

This makes OCBC Aquatic Centre an important part of Singapore’s competitive swimming and aquatic sports infrastructure.

Public Swimming at OCBC Aquatic Centre

Members of the public can use OCBC Aquatic Centre for swimming, subject to the venue’s operating schedule, admission requirements and pool availability.

The training pool provides eight 50-metre lanes and is particularly suitable for lap swimming and aquatic exercise.

Individual lanes may be designated for particular activities, programmes or training.

Because OCBC Aquatic Centre regularly hosts competitions and events, pool availability can change.

Visitors should therefore check the latest operating schedule before travelling

Getting to MOE (Evans) Swimming Complex

MOE (Evans) Swimming Complex is located at 21 Evans Road in central Singapore, near the Bukit Timah and Botanic Gardens area.

By MRT

Botanic Gardens MRT Station provides access through the Circle Line and Downtown Line.

The surrounding transport network connects the Evans Road area with other parts of central Singapore.

By Bus

Public bus services operate along Bukit Timah Road, Dunearn Road and surrounding areas, providing additional transport options for swimmers travelling to Evans Road.

By Car

Families travelling by car can reach the swimming complex through Evans Road and the surrounding Bukit Timah road network.

Its central location can make MOE (Evans) Swimming Complex convenient for families living around Bukit Timah, Tanglin, Stevens, Newton and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Nearby Amenities

The Evans Road and Bukit Timah area provides a variety of dining, recreational and everyday amenities.

Food & Dining

Families can find cafés, restaurants, food centres and other dining choices around Bukit Timah and nearby neighbourhoods.

This provides options for meals or refreshments before or after swimming lessons.

Singapore Botanic Gardens

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is located nearby, making the wider area a popular destination for outdoor recreation.

Families attending swimming lessons may therefore combine their visit with other recreational activities in the surrounding area.

Bukit Timah & Central Singapore

The swimming complex’s central location provides access from several established residential neighbourhoods.

This makes MOE (Evans) a useful swimming location for families who live, study or work around central Singapore.

Why Choose Friendly Dolphin Swim School at MOE (Evans)?

Friendly Dolphin Swim School aims to help swimmers become safer, more confident and more capable in the water.

Progressive Swimming Development

Swimming skills are developed progressively so swimmers can establish strong foundations before moving towards more advanced swimming techniques.

Children’s & Adult Swimming Lessons

Lessons cater to swimmers of different ages and abilities, including complete beginners.

Water Confidence & Safety

Developing confidence and greater awareness around water is an important part of learning how to swim.

Technique-Focused Learning

Swimming lessons work on important components including body position, kicking, arm movements, breathing, timing and coordination.

Group & Private Options

Different lesson arrangements provide swimmers and families with choices according to their learning preferences and objectives.

Central Singapore Location

For families living around Bukit Timah, Botanic Gardens, Tanglin, Stevens and surrounding areas, MOE (Evans) Swimming Complex provides another option for regular swimming lessons and practice.

Swimming Lessons at MOE (Evans) with Friendly Dolphin

Friendly Dolphin Swim School provides swimming lessons for children and adults at MOE (Evans) Swimming Complex, subject to suitable pool and class availability.

Our lessons focus on helping swimmers progressively develop water confidence, proper swimming techniques and overall swimming ability.

Whether you are starting from zero or already know how to swim and want to improve, lessons can be structured according to your current swimming ability and learning objectives.

Children’s Swimming Lessons at MOE (Evans)

Friendly Dolphin’s children’s swimming lessons focus on developing water confidence, fundamental swimming skills, proper stroke techniques and water safety.

Complete beginners can start by becoming comfortable in the water before progressively developing:

• body position
• leg movements and kicking
• arm movements
• breathing
• timing
• coordination

As swimmers progress, these individual components are gradually combined to develop complete swimming strokes.

Our objective is to help children establish strong swimming foundations while progressively becoming more confident, independent and capable in the water.

Adult Swimming Lessons at MOE (Evans)

Learning to swim is possible at any age.

Friendly Dolphin provides adult swimming lessons for complete beginners as well as adults who already know how to swim but want to improve their techniques.

Depending on the swimmer’s current ability, lessons can focus on water confidence, body position, kicking, arm movements, breathing, timing, coordination, endurance and swimming efficiency.

Whether your goal is to learn your first complete swimming stroke, become more comfortable in the water or improve an existing technique, our coaches can help you progress step by step.

Group Swimming Lessons

Group swimming lessons allow swimmers to learn and practise alongside other students in a structured environment.

They can be suitable for swimmers who enjoy learning together while progressively developing their swimming abilities.

Private Swimming Lessons

Private swimming lessons provide greater individual attention.

Instruction can be adapted more closely to the swimmer’s current ability, learning pace and objectives.

Private lessons can be suitable for complete beginners, swimmers who require additional individual attention or swimmers who want to focus on specific swimming techniques.

Start Swimming with Friendly Dolphin at MOE (Evans)

Whether you are researching MOE (Evans) Swimming Complex, searching for children’s swimming lessons around Evans Road and Bukit Timah or looking for adult swimming lessons in central Singapore, Friendly Dolphin Swim School can help you get started.

Swimming is a lifelong skill that can help develop water confidence, safety, fitness and enjoyment.

Contact Friendly Dolphin Swim School today to enquire about swimming lessons at MOE (Evans) Swimming Complex and find a suitable class for you or your child.