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Mackay Aquatic Recreation Complex

Locality: Ooralea

Phone: +61 7 4847 5400

Address: 193 Boundary Road 4740 Ooralea, QLD, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Did you know approx. 45% of children under the age of 12 are not enrolled in swimming lessons! By the age of 12 children should be able to achieve the following national benchmark: - 50m freestyle - 50m backstroke... - 25m survival stroke - 25m breaststroke Water safety is a skill for life! Enrol in swimming lessons now to get your first lesson FREE! Visit https://www.mackayarc.com.au/learn-to-swim/enrolment #watersafe #1lessonfree #bounceback #worryfree

24.01.2022 Looking for some fun school holiday activities for the family? Keep the kids active and get some sunshine with these fun ideas below! Pack your favourite SunSmart hat and spend some time at your local pool or the beach Sign up to a new team sport and start practising your sport skills Build a tent or tepee in the backyard and have an afternoon tea or camp out overnight ... Organise an outdoors games tournament at your local park with some friends Choose your favourite local playground, and head down for some exercise, fun and fresh air! Please remember to stay safe and have fun in line with your local government restrictions. Read more ideas on our website blog today.

23.01.2022 Happy International Coffee Day Raise a mug and toast to the wonderfully delicious magic liquid that helps us do things!

22.01.2022 Reminder: we are closed to the public today from 9-2.30 for a school swimming carnival. This is our last school on for the year at the Mackay ARC! Thank you to all the schools that support our beautiful facility and we are so glad to have been able to hold the number of carnivals that we did in 2020!

21.01.2022 Looking for a change? A new job to keep you active and engaged? Why not become a Pool Lifeguard? Our Pool Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of all patro...ns at our facilities. From supervising swimmers, to pool testing; from manning the pool inflatable, to completing plant room maintenance, the job is always changing. Belgravia Leisure is looking for new team members across our three Mackay sites; Mackay ARC, Memorial SC, and Pioneer SC. If you are interested in joining our team hit apply now! Not qualified? Not experienced? That's fine, we can help you become the best Lifeguard you can be. There are several casual and part-time positions available, and the opportunity for full-time for the right candidate. These are the perfect positions for people looking to grown and develop with plenty of development opportunities available across multiple departments. Our opening hours are 05.00-20.30 and the successful candidate must be available to work shifts across the spread of these hours. This position is not suitable for those requiring school hours only work.

21.01.2022 Did you know? It takes 30 days to create a new habit! Set yourself up with a new fitness routine to get moving again with your first 30 days FREE*! Our team are here to support your goals and ensure swimmers health & safely while in centre.... What will your new swimming routine be? Let's DO THIS! Bounce Back Worry-Free! Visit https://mackayarc.com.au/Promotions/spring-offer #allaccess #30daysfree #bounceback #worryfree

19.01.2022 And they are off Queensland Fire and Emergency Services - QFES are swimming 60km for Movember today here at the ARC. Bring the kids down and check out the trucks, make a donation and cheer the team on for a great cause!!

16.01.2022 Just a reminder for our Learn to Swim Families The carpark will be busier than normal tomorrow.

14.01.2022 Starting in October we have added extra Learn to Swim sessions

14.01.2022 Learning to swim is an important skill that will stay with us for life! Did you know that swimming lessons also have a range of other benefits? Improves survival skills and lowers the risk of drowning... Helps build strength Promotes problem solving initiatives Supports the development of visual-motor skills Increases confidence and self-esteem Improves and supports socials skills PLUS, it's FUN! Enrol in swimming lessons now to get your FIRST LESSON FREE! Visit https://www.mackayarc.com.au/learn-to-swim/enrolment #watersafe #1lessonfree #bounceback #worryfree

12.01.2022 Royal Life Saving research shows that accidental falls into water account for over three-quarters of all drowning deaths in children aged 0 to 4 years. Kids can...’t help themselves around water, you need to. Prepare for the unexpected. Always Keep Watch. Visit https://bit.ly/2IPq4OT for more advice and information on how to keep your child safe around water.

11.01.2022 New Aqua Timetable from Monday 30th. We have added a Monday morning and had to move the Thursday evening class. This timetable will run through until early January and then there may be some changes. Keep watch for those just after Christmas.

10.01.2022 Today is World Heart Day! Created by the World Heart Federation, World Heart Day aims to inform everyone about the world’s leading cause of death, Cardiovascular Disease (including heart disease and stroke). This year the campaign encourages us to #useheart and participate in activities that help us take charge of our heart health! ... The three main ways to improve your heart health include: - Selecting healthier food choices - Staying active with daily exercise or - Saying no to tobacco. Here are some of our top tips to #useheart every day: Take up a new exercise in your local park or home gym. Try a new online fitness class and invite a friend or family member to join in. Cook a healthy recipe from @homefitnessnetworkau Find more heart information from The World Heart Federation today: https://www.world-heart-federation.org/worl/better-choices/ #useheart #worldheartday2020

10.01.2022 Another 2 medals awarded this afternoon Mattea-Rose moved from Jellyfish and is now in a Platypus class and Tatjana has completed the Marlins level and moved into the Sharks class. Well done girls. Great to see you having so much fun in your lessons

08.01.2022 Must be something in the water, now it is the boys turn to get the medals. Jai and Tom have both moved from Platypus to Seals and James graduated Starfish to now be swimming independently in a Seahorse class. Well done boys

07.01.2022 More Medals being awarded. On Saturday Hayley graduated from Seahorse 1 moving into Seahorse 2. This afternoon Sophie graduated from Marlins and has moved up to Sharks. Well done girls keep up the great work

03.01.2022 Dust off your goggles with 30 DAYS FREE*! Bounce back into swimming with confidence with our team helping to keep you safe and healthy! Use the Santisation Stations in our facility to wash/sanitise your hands regularly.... Keep 1.5 metres distance from others wherever and whenever you can. Contactless payment is preferred Let's stay safe & healthy together. You'll see MORE cleaning & sanitisation stations in our centre to help keep you safe, healthy! Bounce Back Worry-Free! Visit https://mackayarc.com.au/Promotions/spring-offer #allaccess #30daysfree #bounceback #worryfree

02.01.2022 Under 5's always within arms reach, and actively supervising our under 12's. It takes everyone's supervision to keep everyone safe around water.

01.01.2022 The weather is kind to us today! The croc is in the water and ready for some fun from 2-5pm today. $10 entry for unlimited use of the giant inflatable and mini inflatables *under 6's mini inflatables only.