Our pools are available for lap swimming, aqua aerobics classes and swimming lessons. All Aquatic areas are patrolled by qualified lifeguards.
Swimming is fantastic for all-round health and fitness. Cool off on a hot day in our outdoor pool, enjoy low-impact exercise in our aqua aerobics classes, or simply come along for a casual swim. We also offer swimming lessons at our pools.
Indoor pool
Our 20 metre x 10 metre indoor warm water pool is heated to 34 degrees. Perfect for rehabilitation, recovery sessions, gentle water exercise, gentle exercise classes, aqua aerobics, swimming lessons and general use. It features an industry-leading access hoist to gently transport a person from the access change rooms into the pool.
Outdoor pool
Our 50 metre outdoor pool is available seven days a week. The pool boasts nine full sized lanes and is designed to accommodate water polo training and competitions.
Children's safety
Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent, and children younger than six require a parent within arm’s reach. All parents, guardians and carers must comply with our Watch Around Water policy.
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Watch Around Water policy information
YMCA Victoria is a Watch Around Water endorsed aquatic safety organisation. Watch Around Water is a set of industry guidelines that outline the minimum supervision requirements of young children at aquatic venues.
We have followed the Watch Around Policy (outlined below) in our centre since 1 September 2019.Children under five years old
- All children must be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 18 and be supervised within arms’ reach at all times in the water.
- All children must wear a pink wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming.
- Children will not be admitted without a full fee paying parent/guardian who must also be in the water at all times.
- Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under five years exceeds the ratio of 1:2.
Children under 10 years old
- All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 18.
- All children must be actively supervised by an adult over the age of 18 at all times. The adult must have a clear and active view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them (this includes tech and devices
- such as mobile phones).
- All children must wear a yellow wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming.
- Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under 10 years exceeds the ratio of 1:4.
For more information visit the Watch Around Water website.