Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre in Northcote, Victoria | Recreation centre

Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre

Locality: Northcote, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9486 7200

Address: 180 Victoria Rd 3070 Northcote, VIC, Australia

Website: http://northcote.ymca.org.au

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• Public swimming pool

25.01.2022 Quick, easy, and mess-free; these sundried tomato and basil frittatas are good to go when you're on the go.

25.01.2022 Happy New Year! It certainly has been a challenging year however we’re all looking forward to 2021 and the last summer at the Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre for a couple of years while the redevelopment takes place! With a warm summer predicted, we’ll be making some changes to our weekend opening hours to ensure as much of the community are able to enjoy the facility as possible, while still sticking to the important Government regulations. From Monday, January 4 the c...entre opening hours will increase to: Monday to Friday: 6.00am to 9.00pm Saturday to Sunday: 7.00am to 7.00pm All aquatics bookings will now give you access to any of our swimming pools, bookings for individual pools are no longer required. Walk-in bookings will be permitted if there are spaces available. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Gym hours will be extended from 6.15am to 9.00pm on weekdays and 7.15am to 7.00pm on weekends For all information regarding these changes or to make an online booking, please visit https://northcote.ymca.org.au//opening-hours/centre-updates

25.01.2022 Have you had a chance to check out the summer YMCA Healthy Living Magazine? Once you have, why not send us an email with your feedback to go in the draw to win a $200 Athletes Foot voucher. Follow the link for more details. https://joom.ag/hGBC/p20

24.01.2022 Want to know a bit more about our Adult Lifting Class @ 10:15am Wednesdays? Well here's the class Instructor Rob, with a bit of an explaination.

23.01.2022 Looking for a Group Exercise class to really get your heart pumping? Come and try out Adrenaline here at Northcote! Adrenaline classes are designed like high intensity interval classes and will leave you with the satisfaction of knowing you worked hard! Head to our website and find an Adrenaline class that suits you! https://northcote.ymca.org.au/fitne/group-fitness-timetable

23.01.2022 New Zumba Class From this Thursday the 6th of May we will be offering a Zumba class on Thursdays at 11:15am every week! Head to our website to book your spot! ... https://northcote.ymca.org.au/fitne/group-fitness-timetable

23.01.2022 We still have vacancies in our pools for all sessions today. We strongly recommend booking ahead to avoid disappointment should be be booked our upon your arrival. We ask you please don’t arrive earlier than 10 minutes before your session start time. You can however arrive within your booked time session which is recommended to minimise wait time. ... We will provide further updates via this page on capacity numbers as the situation changes throughout the day.

23.01.2022 YMCA Victoria's Aquatics Specialist has shared an important article in the summer edition of the YMCA Healthy Living Magazine about water safety. https://joom.ag/hGBC/p10

22.01.2022 More vegetables, more ways We’ve all heard that we should be eating more vegetables, but the question is how? Vegetables can be added to a variety of meals without us even knowing! See how you can supercharge your vegetable intake now.... https://virtualy.ymca.org.au/nutrition/nutrition-blog

22.01.2022 With additional services opening at NARC from tomorrow morning, we would like to remind all patrons of the following; - Bookings are essential, and must be made online or over the phone prior to attending and must be paid for in advance. Bookings can be made via our website https://northcote.ymca.org.au/ - We ask that patrons arrive and start queueing no more than 5 minutes prior to your booked session time - Booking session time limits apply to allow for a sanitisation peri...od between each session. It is important that all patrons exit the facilities within their session time, to allow for the next session to get started - Access to drink fountains and lockers remains closed. We'd like to remind everyone to please bring a full water bottle with you, or alternatively you can purchase bottled water from reception - Masks must be worn when entering and leaving the facility and temperature checks will be taken on arrival We are so excited to welcome more people back into our facilities and thank you in advance for helping us to ensure a safe and happy environment for all patrons and staff.

22.01.2022 From tomorrow (Monday, January 11), all daytime and evening swimming sessions will be extended to 2hrs 30mins to allow families and patrons to enjoy more time at the pool this summer. These sessions will commence at 9.00am on weekdays and 10.00am on weekends. The morning sessions will remain at 90mins (75min swim with a 15min changeover) to help accommodate all of our lap swimming community. These 90min sessions will be held at 6.00am & 7.30am on weekdays and 7.00am & 8.30am... on weekends. All sessions can continue to be booked online. Walk-ins are also permitted, however we recommend booking in advance where possible to avoid disappointment, particularly on hot days. Look forward to seeing everyone in the water this summer!

20.01.2022 This week is National Nutrition Week! In partnership with Nutrition Australia, we have uploaded a range of new recipes for you to try out. Fussy eaters will love asparagus fries and cauliflower gems, as well as healthy, hearty meals such as 'Throw it all in' Pasta. https://virtualy.ymca.org.au/nutrition/recipes

20.01.2022 How have you been staying active this year? After all the changes we’ve had to make to how we do things, you might find yourself missing the motivation and tha...t’s ok! To help find your groove (or get back into it), we’re joining with This Girl Can VIC and 5 local councils to deliver a webinar series to help you tackle the things that can get in the way of being active, how to pick the best activity for you in your local area and celebrate local stories. Don’t miss the series launch on Monday 9 November featuring a conversation on Overcoming Barriers with Paralympian, Kerryn Harvey, and Darebin’s very own #ThisGirlCan ambassador, Rocca Salcedo. Register via the link below, and while you’re there check out more great conversations in the program! www.eventbrite.com.au/e/this-girl-can-webinars-series-ticke #ThisGirlCanVIC #VicHealth

19.01.2022 On Saturday 8th May from 9:30am, volunteers from our Fitness Over 50's team will be holding a Fundraiser to raise funds to help provide fitness classes for students of Northern School for Autism. Come along and support a great cause, you might even find the perfect gift for Mum!

19.01.2022 OUTDOOR PERSONAL TRAINING AVAILABLE FROM NEXT MONDAY From Monday, October 19 Outdoor Personal Training sessions will be available at the Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre. You can book in for a 30 or 60 minute session and train 1 on 1 with one of our experienced Personal Trainer’s or with a friend in a 2 on 1 session.... While some of your usual classes, instructors and times may not be available immediately, we’re excited to welcome back some of your favourite instructors to work with you as we move forward together towards an ease in restrictions. Please click on the link below for all information regarding our Outdoor Personal Training Sessions and be sure to read all of the safety measures prior to booking. https://northcote.ymca.org.au/fitness/personal-training

19.01.2022 NEW YEARS CENTRE HOURS Thursday 31 December 9:00am - 6:00pm Friday 1st January 9:00am - 9:00pm... Bookings are highly recommended for all services and can be made via our website https://northcote.ymca.org.au/

19.01.2022 Keep your wellness in check It's no surprise during these challenging times that Australian's are focusing on wellness to help tune out the bad and focus on the positives. Virtual Y offers a range of meditation and yoga classes for you to complete with little to no space, anytime, anywhere.

18.01.2022 Have you seen Les Mills on Virtual Y? YMCA Victoria is proud of our partnership with Les Mills and the exercise and wellness videos they have provided for all users on Virtual Y. From Pump, to Balance and everything in between. View the range of Les Mills on Demand classes available below.... https://virtualy.ymca.org.au/fitness/les-mills-workouts

18.01.2022 Keep your healthy habits up, even through the festive season! Stream a free workout anywhere, anytime.

18.01.2022 Been missing the gym and struggling to stay motivated? Get back on track with outdoor Personal Training at NARC. Don't wait for gyms to open, get started today! Book online now https://northcote.ymca.org.au/fitness/personal-training

17.01.2022 Whether you've had a stressful time at work, or you're all uptight from being desk bound for too long, it's important to find release. Yoga is a fantastic way to purge the harmful toxins we gather throughout our day, reset, and set yourself on the right path. Hatha Yoga - 10:15am Mondays Yin Yoga - 6:15pm Wednesdays Yin Yoga - 10:15am Saturdays... https://northcote.ymca.org.au/fitne/group-fitness-timetable

14.01.2022 Did you miss the ‘Healthy Habits’ nutrition seminar yesterday? It’s not too late! Register here for access to this evenings session!

13.01.2022 Driven by personal experience and a passion around mental health, Martin from the Y in Western Australia sat down with seven young Australians to discuss their personal mental health challenges and experiences. 'Inside Our Minds' lets other young people know they aren’t alone and they are seen and heard. https://virtualy.ymca.org.au//yout/listen/inside-our-minds

12.01.2022 It's been so wonderful seeing the strength, resilience and commitment of the Northcote Swim Club swimmers over the past few months. We're thrilled to be able to welcome them back to group training as restrictions have continued to ease further.

12.01.2022 OUTDOOR 25M POOL TO OPEN FOR LAP SWIMMING From Thursday, October 15 we will be opening the 25m Outdoor Pool at the Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre. This pool will be available for lap swimming and exercise purposes in line with the current Second Step restrictions and can be booked... two days in advance from 8.00am. Please note that the Outdoor 25m Pool at NARC is 0.7m to 0.9m deep and may not be suitable for all lap swimmers A limit of 18 swimmers (3 per lane) applies Bookings will be for 45 minutes of swimming time to allow for a 15-minute changeover and sanitisation period between each session (the 25m Outdoor Pool sessions will start on the half hour with the first session commencing at 6.30am on weekdays and 7.30am on weekends) At this stage, only outdoor lap swimming and exercise is available. Please note that all other aquatic programs and services remain closed. Toilets will be available, but access to drink fountains, showers, change rooms and lockers will remain closed. Swimmers will be required to change on the pool deck and not indoors. We ask that everyone arrives showered, ready to swim and bring your own water bottle. Bookings for Thursday will be available from tomorrow (Tuesday, October 13) at 8.00am.

11.01.2022 Many cultures regularly consume soup on hot days. It has been suggested that it can even help to cool you down. Keen to give it a go?! We have a delicious soup recipe for you to try out. https://joom.ag/hGBC/p16

11.01.2022 From next Monday (November 9) there will be additional services opened at NARC in line with the easing of restrictions by the Victorian Government. From Monday, the following services will also be offered in addition to outdoor lap swimming and tennis: Gym Access: 50min sessions with a 10 patron limit... Group Fitness Classes: 45min sessions with a 10 patron limit (more information to follow regarding our timetable) Indoor Pool Lap Swimming and Aqua Play: A maximum of 20 people allowed per pool (please note: the 25m Outdoor Pool will close for lap swimming from Monday, November 9 and this service will be offered in the 25m Indoor Pool all lap swimming times and services in the 50m Outdoor Pool will remain unchanged) Bookings for each of these areas and sessions will be available two days in advance from 8.00am As there are still restrictions on facility usage under the current Government requirements, all existing member accounts will remain on suspension and membership fees will not be charged. We kindly ask that everyone continues to use the facility on a pay per use basis until further notice. Please visit https://northcote.ymca.org.au/ for full details and to make a booking.

11.01.2022 We're pleased to advise that remaining spaces in both our tennis and swimming lesson program have been opened, and can be booked for the next 4 weeks. Please see the following links to check what availability we have; Tennis Lessons: https://northcote.ymca.org.au/tennis/coaching-and-lessons... Swimming Lessons: https://northcote.ymca.org.au/swim/swimming-lessons

10.01.2022 Saturday, 10 October 2020 marked the official start of Mental Health Week. Mental Health Week shines light on all facets of mental health and the stigma surrounding these experiences. Albeit sometimes a difficult conversation to have, it is important to ensure you, your family and your friends feel supported and connected at all times. Find tips on how to be more emotionally supportive, follow calm breathing techniques and learn why sleep and hydration are so important on Virtual Y

10.01.2022 Come down to NARC for a free program designed to teach the fundamentals of Water Polo, focusing on skill development while having fun! Registration is essential; https://www.nwpc.org.au/home/ Contact [email protected] for more information

09.01.2022 As we are currently experiencing extremely high demand for pool bookings, if you are unable to make your bookings please ensure you cancel your booking to allow someone else the opportunity to book. Bookings can be cancelled up to 2-hours prior to a session and a credit will be processed. If you would prefer a refund for your cancelled session, please forward your cancellation confirmation email to [email protected] requesting a refund. Cancelling your booking early will ...re-open this spot on our website and give someone else the opportunity for a swim. Thank you in advance.

09.01.2022 We have heard the latest announcement from Victorian acting Premier Jacinta Allan today. In line with the announcement face masks will now be mandatory when entering our facility and must remain on while indoors from 5:00pm, Thursday 31st December. Face masks can be removed when participating in strenuous activity. https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/new-years-eve-restrictio

07.01.2022 We’re open tomorrow for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday, 6am - 8pm. Book your session online at https://northcote.ymca.org.au/swim/lap-swimming

06.01.2022 EXTENDED OPENING HOURS ON SUNDAY We will be extending our Sunday opening hours to 7.00am to 5.00pm from this Sunday, October 11. Bookings for Sunday will be available from tomorrow (Friday, October 9) at 8.00am.... Please also note that our Priority Session bookings for next week will continue to be available two days in advance at 10.30am. These sessions are held at 10.00am and 2.00pm on weekdays and are for health care cardholders, older adults, people with a disability or people that are using the pool for rehabilitation purposes. These sessions can be booked by phone only on (03) 9486 7200. Any spaces that are not booked by priority users will be released online to the general public at 8.30am on the day of the sessions.

04.01.2022 "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

03.01.2022 Lost some conditioning during lockdown? Then jump into Power HIIT with Alfie every Tuesday morning at 6:15am and crank things up a notch! https://northcote.ymca.org.au/fitne/group-fitness-timetable

02.01.2022 Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? We unpack this important question with dietitian, Juhi. https://joom.ag/UivC/p18

01.01.2022 We will be releasing the leftover spots for this morning’s 10.00am to 10.45am priority session at 8.30am. If you would like to try and book for this session you can do it online via the usual method. The 2.00pm to 2.45pm session will have available spots released to the public from 12.00pm. Please click on the link below at those times to make a booking.... Please note - we are still receiving incredibly high demand for spots so we anticipate these places will go quickly. https://northcote.ymca.org.au/swim/lap-swimming

01.01.2022 Put some fun into your fitness routine with Zumba! 10:15am & 7:15pm every Tuesday!! https://northcote.ymca.org.au/fitne/group-fitness-timetable