Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre in Ballarat, Victoria | Gym/Physical fitness centre

Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre

Locality: Ballarat, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5334 2499

Address: Prince of Wales Recreation Reserve, Gillies Street North 3350 Ballarat, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ballarataquaticcentre.com

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25.01.2022 UPCOMING CLASS CANCELLATION Thursday 11 February 2021 - 9am BODYPUMP will not run on this day. We apologise for the inconvenience.

25.01.2022 BALC re-opening tomorrow from 6am Following the announcement from the Victorian Government this morning, we are excited to re-open BALC from 6am tomorrow, Thursday 18 February 2021! All classes will resume as normal... Masks are still required indoors until you enter the pool, become out of breath while exercising or until you start eating or drinking in the Café Membership direct debits will be processed tomorrow for all active members (including Healthy Kids members) Healthy Kids members will only be charged for classes outside the five-day lockdown Upfront memberships will have five days added to their membership period We look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow!

24.01.2022 Adult Gymnastics is back! We are excited to welcome back our adult gymnasts for casual sessions commencing next Monday 23 November. Sessions will run each Monday from 7pm 9pm for the remainder of the term. ... You must book and pay online before arriving. $22.40 per session Age 16+ years only. No experience required. Sessions are currently capped at 10 Bookings can be made via our online portal here: https://bit.ly/3nziaYF

24.01.2022 CHRISTMAS GROUP FITNESS TIMETABLE Our Christmas and New Year’s Group Fitness timetable comes into effect from next Monday 21st December. Download your copy here - https://bit.ly/37j2Slw Our regular Summer timetable will be back on January 4th 2021.

24.01.2022 Our staff are the best! You’ve probably seen Emma in our Health Club. She works on the floor and is also a personal trainer. But did you know she’s recently completed not one, but TWO marathons within 2 weeks to raise funds and awareness for mental health and Beyond Blue? You can read Emma’s double marathon story below. What a legend!

23.01.2022 Our cupboards have been bare this week, but get your tastebuds ready, we have food coming back from tomorrow We'll have sandwiches, wraps, pies, fruit salad and muffins and slices back on the menu

22.01.2022 We're excited to welcome you back to the Centre tomorrow We are limited with how many people we can have in the Centre, so remember to make a booking before you arrive. You can make a booking for ... a session in the Health Club a Group Fitness class or a swim in the 50m, 25m, Learn to Swim or Multipurpose pools The Children's Centre is also open so we can look after your little ones while you work out. For more information and booking details, check out our website www.ballarataquaticcentre.com

22.01.2022 POP UP CLASSES ARE BACK THIS SUMMER! Thursday 17th Dec -11.45am DANCE BASICS with Helen ... Saturday 16th Jan 11.30am STEP with Georgie Thursday 21st Jan -11.45am DANCE BASICS with Helen Saturday 23rd Jan 11.30am STEP with Georgie Saturday 30th Jan 11.30am STEP with Georgie Thursday 18th Feb - 11.45am DANCE BASICS with Helen These special classes will be available to book in the Online Portal. FREE for Gold Members | Casual Admission Prices apply.

21.01.2022 Due to an upgrade to our heating and cooling system, the air flow in Studio 1 will be affected from the 3 10 December. Ceiling and wall fans will still be available to use during this time.

20.01.2022 Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre is temporarily closing on Friday 12 February 2021 at 9pm to comply with a return to Stage 4 COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Pending announcements, the Centre will re-open 6am Thursday 18 February 2021. All memberships will be placed on hold from Saturday 13 February. ... All classes booked in during this period will be cancelled and all casual bookings will have their booking product credited to their online booking account. Please keep an eye on our social media pages and website for further updates.

19.01.2022 BALC will remain open over the Christmas period with the exception of Christmas Day. The Children's Centre will be closed from Thursday 24th December 2020 and will re-open on Wednesday 6th January 2021. For your Christmas Group Fitness timetable, please click here - https://bit.ly/2KqNjPU

18.01.2022 Don't forget you can join our livestream wellbeing classes from the comfort of your own home every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10:30am Links to these classes are available via our Online Health Hub: www.ballarataquaticcentre.com/healthhub/livestream/

17.01.2022 Just a reminder that masks once again must be worn when visiting BALC until further notice!

16.01.2022 UPCOMING 50m POOL CLOSURE Due to a water polo meet, the 50m pool will be closed to the public on the following dates and times this weekend: FRIDAY 12 FEBRUARY: 11AM - 3PM... SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY: ALL DAY SUNDAY 14 FEBRUARY: ALL DAY *Please note that the 50m pool will be available in 25m mode after 3pm on Friday 12 February.

14.01.2022 This morning at 11am we will observe a minute's silence in the Centre to commemorate Remembrance Day.

14.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC Week and to celebrate, we reopened the Centre with a traditional Smoking Ceremony. While we were unable to have a full gathering for the event, it was very special to be able to open the Centre with a Smoking Ceremony on NAIDOC Week. Thanks to Wadawurrung Traditional Custodian Deanne Gilson for conducting the Ceremony for us

12.01.2022 Don't forget that if you're planning on visiting BALC or Eureka pools today to beat the heat, you must make a booking online before you arrive! For details about how to book online, please click here: https://bit.ly/3kEX60R

12.01.2022 As part of Water Safety Week, the Play it Safe by the Water Committee has this week released the 2019/20 Victorian Drowning Report. There were 34 drowning deaths in 2019/20 and while this is a 40% reduction in drowning from January to June 2020 compared to the 10-year average, these figures need to be understood in the context of a season impacted by poor air quality, bushfires and the onset of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. All Victorians are urged to be extra vigilant around water this summer to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

12.01.2022 Stuck for the perfect gift idea for the gym junkie in your life? How about a Personal Training pack with one of our qualified trainers to help reach their goals this summer? You can select either a 5 or 10 pack and save Suitable for all ages and stages. Visit https://bit.ly/37SRvjl for more details.

11.01.2022 Have you noticed things are a little quieter on pool deck lately? Following the success of our sensory quiet times at the start of this year, we are currently trialling no radio in our pool hall for the next 3 months. To read more about our sensory-friendly programs and why it was so important for us to take part in this great initiative, check out the BALC case study below. ... A big thank you to our friends at Latrobe Community Health Service, Sports Central, Ballarat Autism Network and the Central Highlands NDIS Local Area Coordination Service for helping us develop and promote this program.

11.01.2022 SPA RE-OPENING Great news spa fans! We will be re-opening the spa from 10am on Wednesday 6 January 2021. We'll have the following spa rules in place: - Please be respectful of other patrons and limit your spa session to a maximum of 15 minutes... - Maximum capacity is 4 patrons (2 each side) - As always, a spa tag must be worn when using the spa and can be purchased from Customer Service. The steam room remains closed until further notice.

09.01.2022 UPCOMING CLASS CANCELLATIONS Monday 22 and Friday 26 February 2021 - 6.10 STAGES FLIGHT will not run on these days. We apologise for the inconvenience.

09.01.2022 It’s wonderful to see so many little faces back in the Children’s Centre! Our Children’s Centre is now OPEN and taking bookings for all sessions running Monday to Friday between 8:45am 12pm. Speak to our Children’s Centre team directly on 5330 4109 for enquiries and enrolments.

09.01.2022 It's outdoor pool season! Black Hill and Buninyong outdoor pools open from tomorrow, Saturday 5th December 2020! Bookings are no longer required at any of our pools For opening times and admission prices visit our website: https://bit.ly/3g58AKA ... The opening of Brown Hill outdoor pool has been delayed until January 2021 to allow for urgent maintenance works to ensure its ongoing safety.

08.01.2022 We're excited to be open and have you all back again! Things will look a little different when you're here: we're limited with how many people we can have in Centre and bookings are needed before you get here. We've also put lots of safety practices in to keep you safe while you're here.... We're looking forward to seeing you all through the Centre again soon. For more information and booking details, visit our website: www.ballarataquaticcentre.com

07.01.2022 Our January School Holiday Program is NOW OPEN! With gymnastics sessions for all ages, plus rock climbing for ages 5+, we have plenty of options to keep the kids entertained and active this January. All bookings must be made online via the BALC Online Portal. ... For full details and to book, visit https://bit.ly/3gXUDOR *Unfortunately due to capacity restrictions, we are unable to run our Intensive Swim & Survive program these holidays.

06.01.2022 Eureka 50m Pool will be unavailable tomorrow, Thursday 3 December 2020 from 5:30pm due to an event. We apologise for the inconvenience.

05.01.2022 Our team are working hard to keep you safe when you visit the Centre. Remember to book your session online before you arrive at www.ballarataquaticcentre.com See you in the Centre soon!

04.01.2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM Don't forget to get the kids booked in to our School Holiday Program this January! Spaces are filling fast for Gymnastics and Rock Wall sessions. All bookings must be made online via the BALC Online Portal. For session times and details, visit - https://bit.ly/38lH3RI

03.01.2022 Term 1 2021 re-enrolments for swimming and gymnastics lessons are now open! If you child was enrolled this year and you haven’t received an email with re-enrolment information, please check your Junk folder and then get in contact with us via Facebook Messenger. All NEW enrolments for 2021 will be open from Tuesday 5th January. Please keep an eye on our social pages and the website for details

02.01.2022 In line with the latest announcement from the Victorian Government over the weekend, the following changes have come into effect at BALC today: - face masks are no longer mandatory - we will no longer be conducting temperature checks on arrival - capacity in Studio 1 increases to 36 patrons... Bookings are still required for all Group Fitness classes. Rest assured our contract tracing still applies to all patrons and members when visiting the centre.

01.01.2022 From the team at BALC, we wish all our valued members and patrons a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support as we navigated our way through a challenging 2020. For BALC opening hours over the Christmas period, please visit our website for details - www.ballarataquaticcentre.com