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Benalla Aquatic Centre YMCA

Phone: +61 3 5762 2154

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25.01.2022 It’s been a long few months Victoria and we are so excited to announce that we will be reopening select programs and services Monday 9 November! With casual online and phone bookings, and membership reactivation options now available, we’re thrilled to open our doors and welcome you back.... If you’re a member, make sure you check your inbox over the next few days for instructions on how you can reactivate your membership. We’ll ensure our booking system is up and running 48 hours before we reopen.

25.01.2022 Getting ready to open Monday 9th @ 6am. Cleaning pool deck and reception; loading students into the rebuilt Swimming Program. Can't wait to see you all soon

25.01.2022 WARM WEATHER UPDATE It’s heating up and so is demand for our pool. A reminder you cannot enter our centre without a valid booking. Walk in services are not currently available. Please visit our Lap Swimming page to secure your booking. https://benalla.ymca.org.au/swim/lap-lane-availability

25.01.2022 Swim Lessons parents and spectators don't forget to download your QR code before you come in to save yourself a few minutes. If you can't find the link download it https://ymca-950256.workflowcloud.com//beaea0f1-6c24-403a-

24.01.2022 Woo Hoo reopening our gym and group fitness tomorrow 7am - 11am, 4pm - 7pm. Must bring own towel & mat

23.01.2022 With the Melbourne winter thawing, plants blooming and the days getting longer, it’s almost springtime! There is no better time of the year to take your fitness regimen outside. Take a look at these six research-backed perks of al fresco exercise.

22.01.2022 The Summer holidays provides a fabulous opportunity for kids to play and practice the skills they learn in their lessons! We are facing a summer where Victorians have had limited or no exposure to waterways and aquatic recreation in almost a year; let’s get back in the pool! As part of an active Swimming Lesson membership with the Y, students can swim all year round for no additional cost, including over the summer break!... Visit our website for current opening times and requirements for visiting us this summer. A reminder that Swimming Lesson members who do not wish to utilise their membership over the summer break can suspend their membership by completing the suspension request form on the website. https://benalla.ymca.org.au///Suspend%20Swimming%20Lessons

22.01.2022 As swimming lessons get back into action, we know you love to swim before and after your lessons, so here’s a few reminders on how to ensure your spot!

22.01.2022 EXCITING NEWS As restrictions have eased, we can now increase our class numbers. As of today we can now have 20 people per Aqua class in the Main 25m pool 15 people per Aqua class in the Hydro Pool... 15 people per group fitness land classes Bookings are filling fast, make sure you book online or call the centre on 5762 2772 to ensure your spot!

22.01.2022 Did you know that different foods have differing impacts on brain health? Find out more in the YMCA Healthy Living Magazine. https://joom.ag/hGBC/p8

21.01.2022 Our YMCA NSW friends have a great gymnastics colouring activity that will get the kids busy!

20.01.2022 Do you often find you have carrots sitting in the fridge until they go off?! No judgement if so - but you can freshen up those carrots with these tasty carrot-based recipes. https://joom.ag/UivC/p16

20.01.2022 What’s for dinner?

20.01.2022 We've got dinner tonight sorted. Easy, quick, colourful and good for you these burrito bowls will please the whole family. View the recipe in the latest YMCA Healthy Living Magazine.

20.01.2022 Did you know? The 10,000 steps per day initiative was created by a Japanese marketing firm to boost the sales of step counters! Today, there is resounding evidence that 10,000 steps per day as a guideline is the perfect amount to encourage and increase adult physical activity. While 10,000 steps may be difficult to achieve under stage four restrictions in metro Melbourne it’s important to make the most of your hour of exercise.

19.01.2022 "Kindness boosts wellbeing". Mindfulness guru Fiona Kriaris talks about the importance of kindness in this season's YMCA Healthy Living Magazine. https://joom.ag/UivC/p13

18.01.2022 Research shows that only around one in 10 Australians over the age of 50 years exercises enough to gain any cardiovascular benefit. But it’s never too late to get fit! Get started and workout anytime with our FREE virtual fitness classes on Virtual Y.

18.01.2022 Unfortunately due to the weather, the outdoor pool will be closed today. Sorry for the inconvenience. The indoor pool is still open and in use until 4pm. Call the centre or book online.

18.01.2022 Summer is here and so is the latest edition of the YMCA Healthy Living Magazine. Happy reading!

17.01.2022 Competition time! We’re loving seeing all of the happy swimmers back in our pools again. Last week was Water Safety Week and a great chance to talk about the importance of swimming and water safety education and active supervision around water. How great would it be to put these important skills to work at one of Melbourne’s aquatic adventure parks! Our friends at Life Saving Victoria are giving you the chance to win some great prizes by entering a colouring competition. Visi...t our website to download the sheet and read about how to enter. http://victoria.ymca.org.au///water-safety-week-2020.html #watersafetyweek2020 #duckwatch #ymcaswimminglessons See more

17.01.2022 *Important information* The following restrictions are now in place in Victoria: Masks are now mandatory indoors. If you are planning to leave your home take a mask and it needs to be worn anytime you are inside apart from when you’re eating, drinking, swimming or doing strenuous exercise.

17.01.2022 On Thursday 30 July the Victorian Government announced mandatory face covering when you leave home from 11.59pm Sunday 2 August, wherever you live in Victoria. From Monday anyone visiting our facility will be required to wear a face covering at all times except where your circumstance is included as one of the Victorian Government approved exemptions. If you are attending the facility to swim or perform other strenuous activity you are required to wear your mask to and from the centre and may remove it during exercising. For more details on face coverings please visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/updated-restrictions-announced-.

16.01.2022 We’ve heard Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ latest announcement. Our team will be working through the detail of the roadmap and what it means for our centre, and more importantly, you. We thank you for your patience and support as we work toward welcoming you all back.... To stay up to date with the latest information regarding reopening timelines for our centre, please update your details via the link below. http://benalla.ymca.org.au/memberships/update-your-details

16.01.2022 QR CODE - IMPORTANT NOTICE All casual participants must complete and scan their QR code prior to swimming outdoors. QR code can be completed online and scanned at centre reception. The QR code is so if there was a COVID outbreak we can track who was in the Centre on that day.... To register for a QR code https://ymca-950256.workflowcloud.com//beaea0f1-6c24-403a- QR code will then be sent to your email and can be used repeatedly at the centre.

15.01.2022 the Victorian Government announced regional Victoria will be moving to Step Three of the COVID-19 Roadmap to Reopening from 11.59pm Wednesday 15 September. We are working towards reopening as soon as possible, however we will not be reopening our facilities at this time. We appreciate your patience while we work through what each step of the COVID-19 Roadmap means for you and for our centre. We will continue to monitor announcements and make decisions in line with government restrictions, and with your health and safety front of mind. Please continue to check our website for the latest information regarding reopening dates.

14.01.2022 Swimming Lessons are back! We are excited to announce that we will be restarting our Swimming Lessons programming from 16th November! If you’re a current customer you have recently received a confirmation email with all the details you need to return to Swimming Lessons. ... Click below to see the changes we’re making and for information on getting back into Swimming Lessons. https://benalla.ymca.org.au/vi/opening-hours/centre-updates

14.01.2022 We’re excited to be reopening more of our services and programs in line with the government’s latest restrictions. To ensure we are keeping the community safe, we’re implementing a new process at our centre to comply with the government’s contact tracing legislation. All visitors must either having a booking to visit the centre or they need to scan in using a unique QR code. To receive your unique QR code, please click the link below and fill out the visitor registration form. You will then receive the code via email so please ensure the email address you’ve entered is correct. https://ymca-950256.workflowcloud.com//beaea0f1-6c24-403a-

14.01.2022 SERVICE UPDATE The outdoor pool is temporarily closed due to a technical issue. We appreciate your patience whilst we work to resolve the issue.

13.01.2022 Humans are social animals. We crave connection, so isolation can be tough. We under-estimate sometimes the comfort that phone contact can bring, you can still feel a sense of connection and closeness even if it’s not face-to-face.

12.01.2022 One of the more well-known swimming strokes, this handy video shows you how you can practice the freestyle stroke whilst at home.

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11.01.2022 Service Update Please note, with some weather coming and a predicted high of only 21 degrees, the outdoor pool will be closed on the 14th March. Our indoor pools are the perfect option for cool and windy Sunday!

10.01.2022 There has never been a more important time to check in and ask R U OK? While we can’t be with you, diving in the pool or running on treadmills. We ask you to check in with yourself, your family and your loved ones. We, the centre, your community, know that together we’ll be ok. And we will welcome you back soon. #RUOK

10.01.2022 Although the Victorian Government has announced the easing of restrictions from Monday 22 June, our centre will remain closed now for ongoing maintenance works. We understand that many of our members are ready to return to their regular routine and may be frustrated to hear this news, however we must consider the safety of our staff and the community before we reopen. We are really excited about the maintenance works and to reopen with a fresh facility. We will continue updating you when we have more information regarding reopening dates. In the meantime, please visit our website for the latest updates.

10.01.2022 Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? We unpack this important question with dietitian, Juhi. https://joom.ag/UivC/p18

09.01.2022 Have you been taking advantage of the seasonal produce that's available in summer? If you need help understanding what's in season, or some great recipes to make the most of these foods we have some delicious recipes for you. https://joom.ag/hGBC/p4

09.01.2022 We are ready! Tomorrow we open our doors once again to you, our community, and we cannot wait to get you moving and see you smiling. From tomorrow the following services will be available: Indoor Pools, Gym, Group Fitness Land and Aquatic. ... Don’t forget you must have a booking to attend the centre. You can book in online or over the phone by calling our customer care team on 1300 760 379. With casual online and phone bookings, and membership reactivation options now available, we’re thrilled to open our doors and welcome you back.

08.01.2022 We’ve heard Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ latest announcement regarding increases to activity capacity limits, subject to venue and group density restrictions. We are currently working through the details as to how this may impact our available services. We’re excited about these changes and want to thank everyone for your ongoing support. Where possible, we will be updating our limits within our booking systems later today to be available throughout the week. Please continue checking our website for the latest information regarding our operating hours, services and booking information.

08.01.2022 Loaded with antioxidants, fibre, minerals and vitamins smoothies are a quick and easy way to add some healthy nutrition into your day. Why not try one of the recipes in the YMCA Healthy Living Magazine to reach your daily nutritional targets.

08.01.2022 We appreciate your patience! Our outdoor pool is ready to open again, come on down for a swim from 3:45pm today!

08.01.2022 A lot has changed in 2020, with restrictions in place, we’ve had to adapt and shift how we workout and engage in wellness. What are some of the changes to your routine you’ll keep post lockdown?

07.01.2022 Fi K, resident YMCA Wellness specialist, shares her top tips on keeping connected.

06.01.2022 It makes us happy to see so many people enjoy the new splash park in this hot weather. We’re really sorry, however, that we have to close it from 8pm today for ...a few days. One of the brand new pumps is just not performing properly and needs replacing. To protect the other pumps and filters, we need to replace it now. Next Friday has a forecast top temp of 41’c yep, hotter than today. We’ll do everything we can to have the splash park running with a properly working pump by then. We’re sorry about this. See more

06.01.2022 Everyone says it, but why do you actually feel better after exercising? Get that after exercise glow with our Virtual Fitness timetable, live and FREE on Virtual Y.

06.01.2022 Research shows that Victorian women face a number of common barriers to exercise that often keep them inactive, and even sedentary. Luckily, we’ve made keeping active easy with Virtual Y. Workout anytime with our FREE virtual fitness classes!

06.01.2022 Today, Life Saving Victoria and the Play It Safe by the Water Committee released the Drowning Report for 2019/2020. Tragically, there were 34 drowning deaths last year across Victoria. We’re facing a summer where Victorians have had limited or no exposure to waterways and aquatic recreation in almost a year. It’s so important to be prepared before a day out in or around the water. Be prepared and check conditions and forecasts, understand swimming ability, swim between the re...d and yellow flags at a patrolled location where possible and supervise children at all times. Visit our website to find out how to get enrolled in Swimming and Water Safety Education. #watersafetyweek2020 #safersummer #drowningprevention

06.01.2022 At our centre, we’re all about our community, which is why we love seeing friends get active together. If you’re a member, you can now refer a friend and not only will they pay $0 to join, your next two weeks will be on us! Ask in centre or check your email inbox for your unique referral code. Hurry offer ends 16 February

05.01.2022 Happy Days. The Splash Park is back open. Thank you all for your patience while we straightened out some errant pumps. It’s back running at full volume every day from 8am to 8pm. Enjoy.

05.01.2022 Some reopening details for everyone, checkout page 2 for our modified group fitness timetable. Contact the Centre after 7am tomorrow to book in for a special surprise. Welcome back, see you all tomorrow.

04.01.2022 Our YMCA NSW friends have a great gymnastics activity that will get the kids outside!

03.01.2022 Looking for ways to stay motivated this summer? Why not get active with a friend! Current members will receive a two weeks credit when they refer a friend, and that friend will pay nothing to join. Ask in centre or check your email inbox for your unique referral code. Hurry offer ends 16 February

02.01.2022 New swim lessons are NOW available 6 days a week! Monday-Saturday If interested call the Benalla Aquatic Centre 5762 2772 to enrol now.

01.01.2022 Eating fresh food in season has a huge number of benefits. In season produce: Tastes better It's often cheaper Supports your body's nutritional needs It's more environmentally friendly... Find out what's in season so you can start reaping the benefits. https://joom.ag/UivC/p4

01.01.2022 With everyone facing heightened levels of uncertainty and stress right now, nurturing our mental health and well-being is more important than ever. So, what’s the best approach?

01.01.2022 On Sunday 2 August the Victorian Government declared a ‘state of disaster’ and announced that regional Victoria will head into to Stage Three restrictions from 11.59pm Wednesday 5 August. In line with these latest government restrictions, we will regrettably be closing our centre after Wednesday 5 August. If you have made a booking to visit the centre after the closure date, you will receive a full refund for your booking. Please allow us some time to process these refunds.... All memberships will remain on suspension or if you have reactivated your membership it will automatically be suspended again. There are now four reasons those who live in regional Victoria can leave their homes: Shopping for food and supplies Care and caregiving Exercise Study and work (if you can’t do it from home) We know this is disappointing and we have really enjoyed being able to welcome you back since reopening. But the government is making decisions with the best interests of our community in mind, and we must all work together to reduce the spread. To find out more about COVID-19, please visit the DHHS website (www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus). We will provide further information as new information comes to light. To help you stay connected, we have launched Virtual Y, which has a range of online fitness, youth and wellbeing content available for free, including Les Mills fitness on demand videos.

01.01.2022 Fantastic first 2 days of reopening. Anyone who wants to come in for a swim, gym or group fitness you can book online at https://benalla.ymca.org.au/vi/opening-hours/centre-updates