Canberra Olympic Pool in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Sport & recreation

Canberra Olympic Pool

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6248 6799

Address: Corner of Allara Street and Constitution Ave Civic 2600 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.canberraolympicpool.com.au

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24.01.2022 Our squad program returns to the water this coming Monday! If you’re interested in enrolling your child before upcoming school carnivals now is the perfect time! Send us a message or contact our Head Squad Coach via email ([email protected]) for more information and to arrange a free trial.

24.01.2022 WEDNESDAY 22ND JULY - LAP LANE AVAILABILITY Lane 1 and Lane 2 will always be for public / member lap swimming as is any other blank square. Please see information posted Saturday on how members and public users can secure their spots in a public lane to avoid missing out. Thank you for your patience, co-operation and understanding.... Y Management See more

24.01.2022 TUESDAY 21ST JULY - LAP LANE AVAILABILITY Lane 1 and Lane 2 will always be for public / member lap swimming as is any other blank square. Please see information posted Saturday on how members and public users can secure their spots in a public lane to avoid missing out. Thank you for your patience, co-operation and understanding.... Y Management See more

24.01.2022 Today's workout of the week is a good finisher to back on to your cardio session! Short and sharp but will get the heart rate going!

24.01.2022 THURSDAY 23rd JULY - LAP LANE AVAILABILITY Lane 1 and Lane 2 will always be for public / member lap swimming as is any other blank square. Please see information posted Saturday on how members and public users can secure their spots in a public lane to avoid missing out. Thank you for your patience, co-operation and understanding. Y Management

24.01.2022 Enjoy this one down at the centre or from the comfort of your own home! Workout of the week!

22.01.2022 Don't give up on being fitter and healthier in 2020. There is still plenty of time to work on reaching your goals. We are open and ready for your next gym session. Our team is dedicated to supporting your health and fitness goals in a COVIDSafe environment. ... Visit us today and let us help you remember why you started! https://www.ymcansw.org.au/promotion/restartwithus/

22.01.2022 We are excited to be reopening our pool and gym from Monday, June 15! In order to comply with government restrictions we are keeping memberships on pause and instead introducing a casual online booking system. Head to our website to securely book and pay for a 45-minute session in the pool or gym. Payment can be made online using your credit card. There will be no bookings on site, so you must book online prior to attending the centre.... BOOK ONLINE HERE: https://bit.ly/3dVBBXe (terms and conditions apply) Physical distancing restrictions will apply. Our changerooms and showers will be unaccessible. With a single toilet available only. The squad program will also resume. Coaches will be in contact with all squad members directly to provide updates and more information. At this stage, the Y is unable to offer learn to swim until further notice, and the kiosk remains closed. We hope to be able to offer more services soon and will continue review the situation as restrictions are further eased. We can’t wait to see you back in centre soon!

22.01.2022 Tomorrow is our re-open date! For those who have booked, we cannot wait to see your friendly faces over the next few days! For those who haven't booked, we still have plenty of places available on Monday and Tuesday especially between 9am - 4pm. Timeslots for Wednesday's sessions will open up for bookings tomorrow. ... Head to our website to securely book and pay for a 45-minute session in the pool or gym. Payment is to be made online. There will be no bookings on site, so you must book online prior to attending the centre. BOOK ONLINE HERE: https://bit.ly/3dVBBXe (terms and conditions apply) In order to comply with government restrictions we are keeping memberships on pause and instead employing the casual online booking system. Physical distancing restrictions will apply. Our changerooms and showers will be unaccessible. With a single toilet available only. We can’t wait to see you back in centre soon!

22.01.2022 Did you make plans to be fitter and healthier in 2020 and things just haven't gone to plan? We are here for you! Join now and Restart your Resolution with us! + New member Induction and program + FREE 'Restart' fitness session with a trainer... + Access to Seniors and Aqua classes + Lunch time Small Group classes + Pool access included + Membership allows access to all Y Sites in ACT Get started today and let us help you remember why you started! https://bit.ly/2Pvn3D3

21.01.2022 MONDAY 20TH JULY - LAP LANE AVAILABILITY Lane 1 and Lane 2 will always be for public / member lap swimming as is any other blank square. Please see information posted yesteday on how members and public users can secure their spots in a public lane to avoid missing out. Thank you for your patience, co-operation and understanding. ... Y Management.

21.01.2022 Now is the perfect time to enrol in swimming lessons and refresh those skills for a Summer of fun in the water - our centre has CovidSafe changes to our programs to ensure your kids can get back in the water safely! Register your interest here https://bit.ly/3h96w3O

20.01.2022 Our new group fitness classes are starting next week! If you are looking to improve your fitness, health & well being, in a fun and friendly environment, join Masidah for one of these sessions!

20.01.2022 2pm Tuesday Aqua Aerobic Class hitting our timetable from next week!

19.01.2022 The ACT Government has released a factsheet with information on swimming pools that operate in the ACT. Click here to read: https://bit.ly/3f80NtE

19.01.2022 Quickest time wins on today's workout of the week!

19.01.2022 Mark your calendars - We're having a Black Friday FLASH SALE on fitness memberships starting Friday 27 November! Join the Y between 27-30 Nov and enjoy no joining fees + pay NOTHING until 2021! T&C's apply.

18.01.2022 A big thank you to one of our beautiful patrons, we appreciate your feedback and will continue to ensure we have a safe environment for all to enjoy a swim.

18.01.2022 December is here and we have the beach on our mind for today's workout of the week. 4 sets total if you are game!

17.01.2022 Join us tomorrow at 12pm for our Hiit (High Intensity Interval Training) Class. This class is available to all Fitness Members or 5 day Free Trial participants! Come and get involved in the fun! See below for more classes and scheduled times. https://www.canberraolympicpool.com.au/timetables/22/

17.01.2022 Workout of the week returns!

17.01.2022 Swimming lessons with the Y. A life skill for Everyone! From a baby’s first lesson through to supporting adults regain their confidence in the water, the Y provides a safe and enjoyable experience for all ages and abilities. With nationally accredited and highly skills staff and a carefully considered program, we are here to get you water confident and water safe! ... Enrol with us today! https://bit.ly/32uCH8R

16.01.2022 Phone number workout returns!

16.01.2022 Does your child love swimming? Interested in competitive swimming? Looking for another way to keep fit? Why not try our Squads Program here at Canberra Olympic Pool. For more information, to book in a free trial/assessment or speak to our head coach email us at [email protected] or comment below.

15.01.2022 October Long Weekend Opening Hours Saturday 3rd - 7am-7pm Sunday 4th - 7am-6pm Monday 5th 8am - 6pm (No Learn to Swim classes)

15.01.2022 For those suffering Halloween withdrawals, check out this Workout of the week!

15.01.2022 MEET THE TEAM MONDAY Meet Madeleine, one of our terrific Lifeguards How long have your worked at COP? 3 and a half years. What is your favourite weekend activity? Going for a hike or going for coffee. ... Favourite healthy snack? Banana Madeleine is an extremely hard working member of our team and we are very fortunate to have her at our centre keeping an eye on all of our members and guests! Say hi to Madeleine next time you visit Canberra Olympic Pool!

14.01.2022 Come and join us for one of our group fitness classes that are returning tomorrow! We are looking forward to seeing all our regulars, but equally excited to see some new faces come along. If you are new and looking to join now is the perfect time! On our current promotion "you're #1 in 2021" gives you the chance to join for $1 and go in the draw to win $10k! Pop in and chat to one of our friendly staff!... T&C Apply. Permit number: TP\00593

14.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE: COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS As we head into the New Year, the Y NSW have updated our COVID-19 access policies in line with the latest Government advice. Please take a moment to read our new conditions of entry here: http://bit.ly/ycovidupdate... We look forward to celebrating the New Year with you safely at the Y!

14.01.2022 Put yourself first this year and make your health and fitness a priority! Join for $1 + you could WIN $10k to help make 2021 your year! Full gym access ... Group fitness classes Cardio + weights equipment And so much more! T&C Apply. Permit number: TP\00593 Start now: https://bit.ly/3pD1O2b

13.01.2022 We are excited to have our swim school families back in centre from Monday 17th August! Things may look a little different when you return - so to get prepared we encourage you to watch the video below, and download our Swim School Family Handbook https://bit.ly/3fZnSPB. All classes will resume as per previous timetables (unless you have been contacted directly by our centre staff). For more information on billing and other details, visit the website https://bit.ly/2Eu074U.... We can't wait to see you back!

13.01.2022 Best of luck to our YMCA Cruiz Squad Swimmers competing at NSW State Swimming Championships this week in Sydney. Your effort throughout this crazy year has been commendable we hope you have an awesome experience! Swim Fast, have fun!

13.01.2022 As of 12 noon today the guidelines and restrictions for pools in the ACT will lift slightly. We will be allowed 4 people per lane with a maximum of 100 people in pool hall. As for the gym we must following social distancing guidelines of 1 person per 4 square metres and a maximum of 100 in this space. Head to our website to securely book and pay for a 45-minute session in the pool or gym. Payment is to be made online. There will be no bookings on site, so you must book onli...ne prior to attending the centre. BOOK ONLINE HERE: https://bit.ly/3dVBBXe (terms and conditions apply) In order to comply with government restrictions we are keeping memberships on pause and instead employing the casual online booking system. We are working on a process to link memberships and visit passes to the new booking system and hope to have an update on this in the next couple weeks. At this stage change rooms will still be closed with further updates to come early next week. We have 1 disabled toilet available only so encourage participants to come ready to swim. Thank you for your support and patience during this crazy time. We love seeing all your friendly faces.

12.01.2022 From tomorrow (Monday 26th June) all memberships and visit passes will be reactivated. We ask that members and casuals continue to book in for both the gym and pool to ensure we can continue to adhere to COVID-19 regulations and tracking procedures. When booking online, members and pass holders can click the member option to book their session with no payment required online. When you arrive at the centre for your session just present your membership card to reception to be... scanned in as we would of prior to COVID-19. If you do not wish to have your membership restarted. Please email us at [email protected] and we can extend the suspension until 31st July. Thank you for your patience and support of our centre.

12.01.2022 Time is running out - today is the last day to take advantage of our Black Friday Flash Sale on Fitness Memberships! Join today and receive no joining fees + pay NOTHING until 2021! Give us a call or CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/the-y-flash-sale

12.01.2022 Some of our Aqua participants enjoying the new equipment! Join Masidah Tuesday & Thursday afternoons at 2pm to get your Aqua fix! If you prefer land based fitness, come along and check out our Gym and other group class offerings. Now is the perfect time to join with our spring campaign extended until October 8th! https://www.ymcansw.org.au/promotion/spring/

12.01.2022 Grab yourself a Kettlebell and have a crack at our workout of the week!

11.01.2022 Don't forget to book for our new Tuesday Aqua class starting tomorrow at 2pm!

10.01.2022 On Sunday 26th of July our pool facility will be closing at 1pm to the public. To host a swimming club event . Members are still able to access the gym facilities during the usual opening hours on this date. Thank you for your understanding. Y Management

09.01.2022 Workout of the week - Pec Challenge! Can you get the 4 rounds out?

07.01.2022 A sandbag special for today's workout of the week! 5 rounds for time, good luck!

07.01.2022 Two parts to this workout of the week. Part 1 for time & Part 2 for form! Good Luck!

06.01.2022 Our Flash Sale on Fitness Memberships is happening NOW! Join between 27 - 30 November and enjoy no joining fees + pay NOTHING until 2021. Give us a call or click here to get started: https://bit.ly/y-flash-sale

06.01.2022 New Speedo Equipment in-store now! Check it out on your next visit to the pool!

06.01.2022 Don’t give up on being fitter & healthier in 2020 Let us help you remember why you started. Join now & receive a FREE 45 minute restart session with one of our talented trainers to help get you started!* ... Find out more bit.ly/2ZRUO7y #TheYNSW #YFitness

06.01.2022 7 weeks left of swimming lessons for the year. We have plenty of spaces left in our small group classes, send us a message or email us at [email protected] to organise lessons before the summer holidays!

05.01.2022 Train for free* in September! Call us on 6248 6799 or come in and see the friendly Aaron and Lisa for more information!

05.01.2022 On Tuesday, our squad swimmers were treated to a visit by Australian Swimmer Jess Hansen. Jess is a World Championship medallist and Commonwealth Wealth Games finalist. It was great to have Jess on deck to speak to the kids about life as an athlete and offer some tips on their strokes. We wish Jess all the best on her training in the lead up to Tokyo and thank her for her time and effort with our swimmers. Swimming Australia Swimming ACT Swimming NSW

05.01.2022 We are writing to inform you of some updates to your membership and access to Canberra Olympic Pool. Up until Sunday June 28th, all patrons will need to continue to make online bookings for a casual entry to the Centre’s current services including: -Gym access -Group fitness access... -Pool access For updates around the return of direct debit billing, class bookings and centre access, please visit us here https://bit.ly/3dVBBXe We cannot wait to see you soon! Team Y

05.01.2022 What a glorious day at Canberra Olympic Pool, our little piece of paradise. Our super seniors are enjoying the sunshine will participating in this mornings class, come and join them every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10am.

05.01.2022 Our outdoor pools are open to the public the following times this weekend: Saturday 21st November 2pm - 6pm Sunday 22nd November 12pm - 6pm. You can also check our Dive Pool availability timetable on our website https://www.canberraolympicpool.com.au/timetables/199/

05.01.2022 MEET THE TEAM MONDAY Meet Kannika, one of our fabulous Customer Service and Fitness team members. What do you love about working at COP? The friendly staff and customers that come in each day. What are your hobbies? Reading, lifting weights and watching movies. ... What is your favourite healthy snack? Protein Balls Kannika is an extremely hard working member of our team and we are very fortunate to have her at our centre! Come down to the centre and chat to Kannika about all things fitness!

04.01.2022 Did you know you can check our pool availability for both Dive and 50m pools on our website? Just head to https://www.canberraolympicpool.com.au/timetables/124/ Dive Pool access will be limited both today and the weekend due to school bookings and a water polo competition. Friday 3rd - Open to public 2:30pm - 6:00pm ... Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th - Closed to the public. Y Management

03.01.2022 Check out our new Speedo swimwear range next time your at the centre! Lots of bright colours this summer!

03.01.2022 To make sure you're ready to jump right back in when our pools re-open, we've been creating fun videos for practicing your technique at home. No pool required! This week we're focussing on BACKSTROKE. For more videos, visit our blog https://bit.ly/yswim-blog! #theYathome #yswim

03.01.2022 Check out this awesome throwback of our facility from over 60 years ago!

02.01.2022 FRIDAY 24th JULY - LAP LANE AVAILABILITY Lane 1 and Lane 2 will always be for public / member lap swimming as is any other blank square. Please see information posted Saturday on how members and public users can secure their spots in a public lane to avoid missing out. Thank you for your patience, co-operation and understanding. Y Management

02.01.2022 We have been working very hard to get our centres ready to open in a way that is COVID-Safe for all! View our latest video for sneak peek at what you can expect on site. We encourage all members to be prepared for all of the changes that we will need to implement for a safe return for us all. BOOK ONLINE: https://bit.ly/3dVBBXe... Please visit www.ymcansw.org.au/welcome-back/ for up-to-date information on your services, memberships and what the Y is doing to protect you when you return.

02.01.2022 Today, Sunday 26th of July our pool facility will be closing at 1pm to the public, to host a swimming club event. Members are still able to access the gym facilities during the usual opening hours today. Thank you for your understanding. Y Management

01.01.2022 Lots of racing completed over the past two weekends by our Cruiz Squad Swimmers in varying age divisions. If you are interested in your child joining our squads program, we still have places available for Term 4. Email us at [email protected] and we can get you in touch with our Head Coach.

01.01.2022 The Y NSW is on the hunt for the brightest young stars in our community to step up to the mic as Y Voices. Y Voices are our public ambassadors, ensuring young people speak and are not spoken for at the Y and in public affairs. If this sounds like your kinda gig, you can find out more and apply at https://www.ymcansw.org.au/yvoices-app/

01.01.2022 In line with advice from NSW Health and ACT Health, the Y NSW wishes to advise that any person coming from or who has visited the Northern Beaches of Sydney since Friday, 11 December 2020, will be restricted from entering and using Y NSW facilities until Monday, 21 December 2020. These restrictions will be monitored daily and we will provide regular updates. We apologise for the inconvenience. As I’m sure you will understand, the safety of our customers, staff and the communi...ty is our priority. We ask that you respect the instructions of our staff and we thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay up-to-date with COVID-19 health recommendations from the NSW Health at http://bit.ly/38ic34L Anyone in the ACT who has been in the Northern Beaches area from Friday, 11 December 2020 need to immediately self-quarantine and get tested. In addition, anyone who has been in an affected location identified by NSW Health, should contact the ACT Communicable Disease Control Team on 02 5124 9213 for further advice. We look forward to seeing you again at the Y.