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 and general use. It features an industry-leading access hoist to gently transport a person from the access change rooms into the pool. Our swimming lesson program is also held in this 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.