Gladstone Aquatic Centre in Mount Larcom, Queensland | Sport & recreation

Gladstone Aquatic Centre

Locality: Mount Larcom, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4975 1185

Address: The Narrows Road 4695 Mount Larcom, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 5 Reason to Swim with a Mate: 1 Keep yourself accountable. 2 Challenge yourself. 3 Build your relationship further.... 4 Learn new swimming techniques and drills. 5 It’s more fun! Dive in together at Gladstone Aquatic Centre!

25.01.2022 The Gladstone Aquatic Centre team are sad to say goodbye to Kristy Brewer who has fulfilled the role as Swim School Manager for quite some time. Kristy has decided to take on another career outside of BlueFit and we would like to wish her well on her new endeavour. Thank you for everything you have done Kristy and for the support you have shown the staff. Learn to swim families will miss you as will we. Good luck and we will be sure to see you around!

25.01.2022 Here are a few ideas of what you can do with your kids that the whole family will enjoy Set up a car wash Gardening Purchase some paint and art supplies... Click here for more ideas: https://bfitathome.com.au/random-things-to-do-with-the-kids/

23.01.2022 SPLASH ZONE BOOKING The Splash Zone Waterpark will be closed between 9am - 10:30am on December 4th, 2020 for a private event. General Public may use the splash zone again from 10:30am - 5:00pm.... We apologise for any inconveniences.

23.01.2022 SPLASH ZONE OPENING TIME CHANGE On Wednesday, November 11th our Splash Zone will open at midday compared to it's usual opening time. We apologise for any inconveniences.

22.01.2022 Gladstone Regional Council and the team at Gladstone Aquatic Centre have been working towards finalising a date to shut down the Gladstone Aquatic Centre over a 7 day period for the electrical and distribution board upgrades. We have come to a confirmed date that we will be closed between December Monday 7th through to the 14th December. Learn To Swim families will not be charged for this week, there is no need for you to do anything. We are excited to re-open our facility with our final upgrades for the Gladstone facility. We apologise for any inconveniences and thank you for your patience.

21.01.2022 Gladstone Aquatic Centre would like to welcome Bethany Hackfath to the Team! Bethany is an already an employee of BlueFit but she was based at another location before deciding to take on her new role here with us as our Swim School Manager A lot of the team are already familiar with Bethany’s glowing personality and we are very excited to be working alongside her. Can’t wait till you’re here with us full-time Beth

21.01.2022 The works have begun! The 50m pool will be closed from Monday 24th August till 15th October for some impressive upgrades. The following are the current works that are about to happen: Replacement of broken tiles Removal of deep end dive blocks and hob and installation of FINA approved dive blocks.... Core drilling and assessment of the structural integrity of the 50m pool. We are excited for what's to come!

18.01.2022 Here are some freestyle practice tips from BlueFit Swimming so you can keep working on your technique at home

18.01.2022 We hope you didn't get too spooked coming through our reception this week

17.01.2022 Here are some tips for the butterfly stroke from BlueFit Swimming Push off the wall in a streamline position with your chin on chest, feet together with relaxed feet. Keep your chin on your chest with a continuous kicking action. Kick hands in, kick hands out.

17.01.2022 The works on the 50m pool are going swimmingly - see the latest updates! Pool tile patch up nearing completion. Expansion joints removed and in process of being replaced. Foot valves removed and cleaned up.... Blocks have been installed. Broken tiles replaced. See more

14.01.2022 Extended Weekend Opening Hours When we re-open our facility on Monday, December 14th, we will have extended weekend opening hours. Our facility will operate between the following: Monday - Friday: 5:30am - 7:30pm... Saturday - Sunday: 7:00am - 5:00pm We look forward to seeing you soon!

14.01.2022 Reach Rescue A reach rescue can be done by all of us and we can use any household or garden item to assist! 1. Rescuer lays down on the pool edge and reaches out with an object... 2. Rescuer encourages the swimmer and tells them to hold on 3. Rescuer slowly pulls the swimmer to the wall 4. A rescuer makes sure the swimmer is safe and asks them to climb out Always yell out for adult help! Never go in the water to rescue a friend.

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13.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! Have you seen our latest giveaway with the team at BabyLove! To celebrate the new release of their disposable Swim Pants we are giving away one BabyLove Summer Pack The pack contains BabyLove Swim Pants, toddlers towelling poncho, splash ball and Solar D kids sunscreen and a BabyLove calico Tote bag (valued at $80!)... In order to win, click on this post below and comment below telling us why you love swimming!

12.01.2022 Upcoming November Closures ~ 50m Pool ~ Nov 20th: 8:30am-2:30pm Nov 25th: 10am-2pm... Nov 27th: 8:30am-2:30pm ~ Splash Zone ~ Nov 20th: 8:30am-2:30pm Nov 27th: 12pm-2:30pm

12.01.2022 Gladstone aquatic centre hosted its first school carnival of summer 2020 and even though it was small it went off with a bang. Thank you to all the teachers and students for allowing us to host your event. It was brilliant to see the kids having a bit of extra fun at the end of their races.

12.01.2022 Thank you, Michael, for coming to Gladstone and supporting Tish and Ruby at the schools with the Aquatic Safety Education Dry-land presentation The schools that have currently completed their ASE program have been very pleased! Thanks again to Tish, Ruby and all the instructors for your hard work and commitment to the program this far. You will forever be in the memories of these kids teaching them important lessons around water safety .

11.01.2022 Is the Pool Safe to Use? The short answer is YES! The pool is safe to use if you’re cautious, the long answer is that the centre for disease control confirmed Chlorine is effective against a broad range of viruses and there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be spread to through the use of pools. See the full details below:... https://gladstoneaquatic.com.au/is-the-pool-safe-to-use/ See more

10.01.2022 The BlueFit Swimming parent portal is temporarily down today, Monday 16th November, due to a systems update We apologise for any inconveniences.

08.01.2022 To celebrate the release of the newest disposable Swim Pants, and to put the FUN back into swimming, we are giving away one BabyLove Summer Pack The pack contains BabyLove Swim Pants, toddlers towelling poncho, splash ball and Solar D kids sunscreen and a BabyLove calico Tote bag (valued at $80!) In order to win, you must comment below telling us why you love swimming! ... It's that easy and you can scoop up this awesome summer pack for you little one or for someone else who might love this just in time for Christmas What are you waiting for, leave a comment below and good luck!

08.01.2022 This winter warmer is super easy to cook and is great if you are on a budget! Ingredients: 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil 2 onions, diced... 1 carrot, chopped tsp dried thyme tsp dried marjoram 3 cups of vegetable or chicken stock 1 cup lentils (rinsed and drained) 1 pinch salt cup fresh parsley 1 16-ounce can tomatoes Optional: crumbled goat cheese Method: 1) Heat the oil in a large soup pot and sauté the onions and carrot for 3 to 5 minutes, until they are softened. Add dried herbs and sauté 1 minute. 2) Add stock, lentils, salt, parsley, and tomatoes and cook, covered, until lentils are tender, about 45 minutes. 3) When it’s done, place in bowls and serve. Optional: when serving, put 2 tablespoons of goat cheese each in each bowl before adding the soup for a creamier version.

08.01.2022 Let's focus on streamlining Here are some activities you can do to keep focusing on your streamline shape at home: Rocket jumps on the trampoline Rolling in your torpedo shape on the floor ... Holding the same shape on the floor with some kicking See more

04.01.2022 Upcoming November Closures ~ 50m Pool ~ Nov 25th: 10am-2pm Nov 27th: 8:30am-2:30pm... ~ Splash Zone ~ Nov 27th: 12pm-2:30pm

04.01.2022 Breaststroke Tips 1. Push off the wall for a streamlined start. 2. Follow the correct stroke coordination = kick, glide, pull and breathe! 3. Knees remain close together, both elbows and knees don't go wider than shoulder with.... Good luck

04.01.2022 WE ARE BACK OPEN! We thank you for your patience during the closure and now our facility will operate between the following: Monday - Friday: 5:30am - 7:30pm... Saturday - Sunday: 7:00am - 5:00pm See you soon!

03.01.2022 Merry Christmas and a Happy New year Everyone! Christmas and New years opening times: December 24th - 5:30am-6pm December 25th - Closed!... December 26th - 10am-4pm December 27th - 10am-4pm December 28th - 10am-4pm January 1st - 10am - 4pm All other days will be normal opening hours

02.01.2022 Tips for backstroke! Have a streamlined start with your head back. Keep a continuous kicking action, toes just below the surface. Straight arm action, the arm goes past ear and leg.... Keep continuous arms, one arm in, one arm out. See more

02.01.2022 Today we commemorate and remember all Australians who died fighting to protect the nation. #LestWeForget

01.01.2022 We have exciting news! We will be extending our opening hours on weekday mornings! As of Monday 7th September, our operating hours will be the following: Mon Fri: 5:30am 12.00pm & 3:00pm 7:00pm Sat: 7.00am-1.00pm... Sun: 7:00am 10:00am See more

01.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! Win $250 worth of books for your family by entering in BlueFit Swimming's Book Pack Giveaway here on Facebook with the link below https://loom.ly/CNSuJ7o

01.01.2022 Superhero Safety Week starts Monday 16th November! Safety Week is upon us, and this year BlueFit Swimming are asking students to come dressed up as their favourite Superhero! This week is an important initiative that takes place during your regular swimming lessons. Within the lesson there will be a focus on water safety skills such as floating, survival sequences, treading water, survival strokes and basic rescue techniques ... We will also be giving out prizes for the best-dressed students! We look forward to seeing our little superheroes!