Our pools are available for lap swimming, swimming lessons and aqua classes.
We also welcome casual swimmers and have areas for free play.
Qualified lifeguards supervise our pools and aquatic areas at all times.
Our pools
25 metre indoor pool
Enjoy the fitness benefits of lap swimming in our heated 25 metre indoor pool. This pool features an access ramp.
Program pool
We run swimming lessons and aquatic group fitness classes in our heated indoor program pool. This pool features an access ramp.
Feature pool
Take a dip in our indoor heated feature pool. This pool has a beach entry so you can walk in from the shallow to deep end.
Outdoor splash pad
Our outdoor splash pad is a great space for young children and toddlers to splash and play in the water. Perfect for cooling off on a hot day!
Children's safety
Children under 12 must be supervised by a parent, and children younger than five require a parent within arm’s reach. All parents, guardians and carers must comply with our Watch Around Water policy. Adults must be over the age of 17 to supervise children and can supervise a maximum of two children under six years old and four children aged from six to 12 years old.
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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 17 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 17.
- 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.
Birthday parties
- All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 17 and handed over to the supervision of the birthday party leader (staff member).
- All birthday party participants must wear a blue wristband and an age-based wristband (pink or yellow) to identify their participation in a party.
- The adult guardian of the birthday party child must remain accessible and actively supervise the group at all times.
- At the conclusion of the birthday party, children will remain in the supervision of the birthday party leader and supervising parent until physically handed over to their supervising parent/guardian.
For more information visit the Watch Around Water website.