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SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre

Locality: Oaklands Park

Phone: +61 8 8198 0198

Address: 443 Morphett Rd 5046 Oaklands Park, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.SAaquatic.ymca.org.au

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25.01.2022 We were honoured by AUSTSWIM recently who awarded the Centre the 2020 SA AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre of the year! Some of the amazing Swimming Teachers of our YMCA Swimming Lessons were also recognised and awarded with the following: Natasha 2020 SA Infant and Preschool Teacher of the Year ... Gail 2020 SA Teacher of Water Safety Teacher of the Year See more

24.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE OPERATING HOURS OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Please be aware the following services and programs are taking a break over the following weeks. Swimming Lessons are on Summer Break from 21 December 2020 to Sunday 10 January 2021. Lessons will commence Monday 11 January 2021.... The Creche will be closed from Friday 18 December 2020 to Sunday 3 January 2021. Exercise Physiology will be closed from Thursday 24 December 2020 to Sunday 3 January 2021. Exercise Physiology will return on Monday 4 January 2021. Marion Swimming Club - please refer to Coaches News for training changes during this period. There will be some changes to the Group Fitness Timetable from the 24 December 2020 to 3 January 2021. Marion Sports Physiotherapy will be closed from 24 December 2020 to 3 January 2021. Services will resume from Monday 4 January 2021. Please visit our website at https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au//holiday-operating-times-202 for opening hours and further information.

23.01.2022 Thousands of South Australian families are in strict lockdown for the next few days. I myself was going to be performing at a number of schools this week and ne...xt. That probably can’t happen now, so I thought I would bring the concert to you all, from my home to yours! Join me tomorrow at 2pm SA time for a Facebook Live little lockdown gig. I hope to see you there! p.s those in other states are welcome too :)

23.01.2022 Keep entertained and productive at home, through the Virtual Y! Virtual Y offers you FREE access to exclusive fitness videos, nutritious recipes, wellbeing advice, family activities and our Youth Hub. Join our online community by signing in below or registering, and become apart of our online youth space today! Register here https://virtualy.ymca.org.au/

23.01.2022 As per the South Australian State Governments announcement, from midnight Wednesday 18 November, the Centre will be CLOSED for 6 days or until further advised. All services and programs will be suspended such as: Lap & Rehabilitation swimming Gym and Strength & Conditioning Studio All group fitness classes... Swimming Lessons Exercise Physiology & Strength for Life Marion Sports Physio Marion Swimming Club High Performance Squads Aqua Sensory Play All memberships, including Gym & Swim and Swimming Lessons, remain on suspension during the closure with no direct debit payments taken out of your account. And, all casual service visits paid for in advance will be honoured upon reopening (including Lap Swimming, Personal Training, Aqua Sensory Play and Leisure Swimming). We know this is disappointing, 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 of COVID-19. South Australia, The SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre and the YMCA have fought a good fight with keeping the Centre safe. If you have any enquiries, please email [email protected] Please note, there will only be maintenance staff on site for the next 6 days. Please direct all enquiries to the above email address. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you on the other side of this.

22.01.2022 Here's your weekly dose of cuteness with Aqua Sensory Play! Aqua Sensory Play bookings are open for Tuesdays and Thursdays; online pre-bookings are essential. Please visit our website for further information and to make a booking at https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au//swimming-/aqua-sensory-play

22.01.2022 As you may have heard, the South Australia State Government has directed all Gyms and Recreation Centres to close as of midnight Monday 16 November 2020. A recent State Government Direction has however made lap swimming and rehabilitation swimming available. From Wednesday 18 November 2020, Lap Swimming in the deep or shallow pools and Rehabilitation Swimming in the shallow pool will be available to all members, casual visitors and Multi-Visit Pass Holders. Online pre-booking...s remain essential for Lap Swimming and Rehabilitation Swimming. Members please note that although all memberships are on automatic suspension, you are still able to lap swim at no charge. Simply select the member option within the online booking tool to book your lap swim. All existing Lap Swimming and Rehabilitation Swimming bookings will remain as scheduled from Wednesday 18 November 2020. Bookings may be rescheduled via the manage booking tool contained in your booking confirmation email. Lap Swimming and Rehabilitation swimming bookings paid for in advance for Tuesday 17 November will be honoured. We will be in contact for these booking to be rescheduled. The following services are also available from Wednesday 18 November 2020: - Exercise Physiology Individual Services - Marion Sports Physio Please note that all other services and programs, including the Gym, Group Fitness, Steam Room, Sauna and Swimming Lessons, remain closed at the current time. We hope to see you soon. For Centre Updates please visit our website: https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au//covid-19-centre-update-23-0

21.01.2022 Let's continue to do our part to help keep SA safe. Please be mindful of the following safety measures when visiting the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre. Download the mySA GOV app and scan the COVID SAfe QR code when you arrive... Present your confirmation message at front desk or manual paper contact trace forms are also available if required Practise good hygiene (sanitize your hands upon entry to the Centre) Keep 1.5m distance from other patrons Follow room density rules Bookings essential for Lap Swimming, Steam Room session, Sauna session and Group Fitness class Wipe down your equipment after use BYO towel and water bottle Cover your coughs or sneezes Stay home if you are sick and get tested if you show symptoms Follow the direction of the COVID Marshal on duty Please be kind to our staff. We are all in this together. Thank you for working with us to help protect and keep everyone safe.

20.01.2022 Our Crèche is back Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings for SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre members! Each child must be enrolled prior to attending the Crèche. Bookings are also essential to attend Crèche sessions. Visit our website at https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au/children/creche for enrolment and booking information.

20.01.2022 RETAIL STORE SALE EXTENDED! Take advantage of these Christmas sales in the SA Aquatic Retail Store! 70% off all swimwear (excluding goggles and accessories)... 70% off selected Running Bare and Champion apparel 50% off Race Suits Hurry! Limited time offer. Not valid with any other offer or discount.

20.01.2022 ZOOPER DOOPER FUN! We would like to spoil the kids with a Zooper Dooper in the last week of Swimming Lessons for the year from today, Monday 14 December to Sunday 20 December 2020! Please come past the Cafe near the Family Change Village to get the kids a free Zooper Dooper.

19.01.2022 Meet Krystal! Krystal is one of our friendly Membership Services Officers at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre. Did you know we are currently running a $0 start-up fee on our Gym & Swim Memberships? Hurry! As this is a limited time offer. Booking an appointment with Krystal or another one of our Membership Services officers to organise sign up of membership is essential. Book your appointment here. Our Membership Services team are available and ready to help! https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au/zero-joining-fee-november-2020

19.01.2022 Hey Swimming Lesson Families, members and patrons! We eagerly await further direction from South Australia State Government for any changes to restrictions related to Swimming Lessons and Leisure Swimming. Following the announcement later today, we will be in contact via email to Swimming Lessons Members and social media to advise of any information as it becomes available. Thank you

18.01.2022 What’s your favourite beanie to wear in winter? We love seeing all the warm and fun beanies after lessons. Be sure to bring your favourite beanie to stay warm after your lesson. Best of all when you show us, you’ll receive a jellybean. Yum!

16.01.2022 BOXING DAY SALE IN THE RETAIL STORE! Take advantage and save with: 70% off clearance items... 50% off Race Suits Limited time offer. Not valid with any other offer or discount. PLUS, new season range is out now! Members don’t forget, you get 20% off full priced items!

16.01.2022 A new Group Fitness Timetable is on the way commencing this Monday 2 November! Some new additions will be introduced into the timetable which will take us over 100 classes to choose from per week! Online pre-bookings your next Group Fitness Class is essential! Book your class here: https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au/fitne/group-fitness-timetable

16.01.2022 Hey Swimming Lessons Members. The end of 2020 is just around the corner and our last day of our Swimming Lessons Program is Sunday 20 December. Please check y...our email inbox for more information regarding our program finish date for 2020. If you did not receive this email please email us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you for our program commencement for next year on Monday 11 January 2021. Read more here https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au//swimming-lessons-extended-p

16.01.2022 Aqua Sensory Play is back! Term 4 will begin Tuesday 27 October till Thursday 10 December. This terms theme is "Welcome Back to the Neighbourhood" - We have houses to visit, streets to drive along and boats to sail away in. Everything you see, hear and touch will contribute to a unique enhanced sensory experience. Suitable for babies and toddlers aged 8 weeks to 24 months.... Online pre-bookings are essential. For further information and to make a booking please visit https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au//swimming-/aqua-sensory-play

14.01.2022 Good afternoon, We eagerly await the Emergency Direction that will be delivered at some stage today. We know SAPOL, SA Health and all the SA Government teams are working hard to deliver a COVID safe and secure Centre. Whilst we wait for the new Emergency Direction, we also are awaiting the new COVID-19 Safety or Management plan. This will contain the SA Government unique SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre QR code. This will override all other contact tracing items. So, this is wha...t we know now. The Centre QR Code will be placed at each entrance as soon as they are available Each patron will need to download the mySA Gov app which will contain the QR Code Scanner (https://my.sa.gov.au/) Scanning via the QR code is mandatory If you do not have a phone, manual contact tracing is mandatory When we have the Emergency Directions, we will make the call on Swimming Lessons and Aqua classes (some may begin tomorrow, and some may begin on Wednesday). Stand by for more information as it becomes available. We also await the Emergency Direction on Recreation/Leisure Play swimming, Community sport and squad swimming. Thank you for your understanding. As it has been since March 23, we aim to reopen the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre safely, securely and with community safety in mind.

14.01.2022 We have an invitation from our Group Fitness Team Leader Melissa for a 6-day challenge for you to try at home! Are you up for the challenge? "Hi all, I've decided to put together a 6-day challenge, and any of you want to join, you can! Day 1 - 100 sumo squats, plus 1 min sumo squat pulse at the end... Day 2 - 200 burpees, any style Day 3 - 300 tricep push-ups, the ones I showed you the other day with one leg raised and your noise touches mat each time. 150 each leg Day 4 - 400 leg drops, single or double. Making sure you use correct posture as I've shown you. And you are supporting your lower back! Day 5 - 500 jumping jacks and seal jacks, 250 of each Day 6 - 600 jab cross with a shuffle Note you can do it over the entire day, so can break it down over 4-6 sessions in the day. Please go at your own pace, don’t overdo it. Anyone up for the challenge? Might be fun!"

13.01.2022 We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines. We are working on resolving the issue as soon as possible. If you enquiry is urgent please complete a contact us form here: https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au/contact-us

13.01.2022 We will remember them. Lest we forget. Today we honour and thank those who have served.

12.01.2022 Kyle Chalmers, VACSwim and Channel 9 visited the Centre last week to demonstrate the importance of the water safety and VACSWIM this summer. VACSWIM can assist in developing a range of water skills such as: Water awareness Water safety Water confidence... Water skills Online enrolments are now open for January 2021 at the Centre. To make a booking or find out further information, please visit https://www.vacswimsa.com.au/.../sa-aquatic-leisure-centre/

12.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE Please be advised that the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre will remain open and operations remain unchanged at this time and Swimming Lessons will continue as per normal. We ask all patrons and regular visitors of the Centre to keep doing the right thing. Please remember to be vigilant and follow the below safety measures while in the Centre: QR Code scan on arrival and show your green tick to frontline staff Wear a mask in the Centre (Except when exercising, ...eating or drinking. Free masks are provided) Keep 1.5m physical distance from other patrons at all times Stay home if you are unwell Cover your coughs or sneezes Wipe down your equipment after use Always bring your towel to workout Follow the separate entry and exit signage at all times Keep booking your class or lap swim on-line What we do to help keep you safe: The Centre operates at 1 person per 2 square metres Regular cleaning and equipment wipe downs are conducted by staff Free masks are supplied throughout the Centre Hand sanitisation stations are available Covid Marshals and area marshals monitor patrons for their safety Ask about the standard 28-day free suspension option on Gym & Swim Memberships

12.01.2022 Following Premier Stephen Marshall’s announcement today, The SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre, operated by the YMCA, will review all information as it becomes available. Please standby for more information regarding the reopening of the Centre. We understand the new Emergency Services Directive (Directive 13) is to be published at 12am Saturday. This will provide guidance for our operations to possibly open on Sunday. As you can appreciate, we were all preparing for a six-day lock down. It is great that we have all played our part in only making it three. We are working hard to prepare our staff and the Centre. We aim to do this as quick as possible and have the Centre back up and operating. Please stand by. Your safety has been, and always will be, our top priority.

11.01.2022 The SA Aquatic Cafe has you covered for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a variety of food offerings such as salads, pasta, rolls, sandwiches, hot food items and more! Also, don’t forget that coffee fix

11.01.2022 Our Retail Store is back and has reopened as of today, Tuesday 8 December 2020. To celebrate the grand reopening of the Retail Store, we have some great Christmas bargains! 70% off all swimwear (excluding goggles and accessories)... 70% off selected Running Bare and Champion apparel 50% off Race Suits See more

10.01.2022 You still have time to claim your 2020 Sports Voucher for Swimming Lessons if you haven’t already! To get $100 credit on your Swimming Lessons with your 2020 Sports Voucher, please submit your voucher by Sunday 20 December 2020. Criteria for your child’s voucher to be valid with SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre:... Child is already enroled in YMCA Swimming Lessons at the Centre Child is in primary school (reception - year 7) Has not used the 2020 Sports Voucher with another provider How to claim: Download the 2020 Voucher here: https://www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au/ Bring your completed voucher into to the Centre or scan it via email to [email protected]

10.01.2022 The #2021AusTrials were full of so many magical moments. This was the opportunity for South Australia and the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre to showcase the very best of Australian high performance swimming. We are so honored that our pools could see so many dreams become a reality. Be sure to follow Swimming Australia and Australian Dolphins Swim Team for the Australian Swim team's journey from 23 July in Tokyo.

09.01.2022 We have studied the latest SAPOL-SA Health Emergency Management Public Activities No-12 COVID-19 Direction 2020. The Direction allows us to resume Lap Swimming, Group Fitness (no Aqua Classes), Gym workouts, Exercise Physiology and Café service. Note we have employed some of the safest methods of operations including online bookings, scanning of membership cards at entry, contact tracing, Covid-19 Marshals, hand sanitisers, safety screens, masks and extra cleaning. We will co...ntinue these in line with the new Direction. Our sole aim has only ever been and will continue to be to keep all South Australian’s using and working at SAALC. Please note rules are bound to change, and we will work hard to adapt as they do. Starting this Sunday, Lap and Rehabilitation swimming, Gym workouts and Group Fitness Classes (excluding Aqua) will resume. To keep all South Australian’s safe, our staff will be wearing masks if not instructing classes or where practical. We welcome you to do the same. As per the Premier Steven Marshall’s announcement this morning, we expect other programs such as Swimming Lessons to be back soon. To read further information, please visit our website at https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au//covid-19-centre-update-23-0

08.01.2022 CENTRE UPDATES ***Leisure Swimming (Splash Park and Leisure Pool)** Leisure Pool and Splash Park bookings made until 26/01/2021 are two-hours in duration and includes access to both the Leisure Pool and Splash Park (suitable for those under 10 years of age).... Online-pre bookings are essential. Splash Park and Leisure Pool times and bookings are available here: https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au/swim/leisure-swimming ***Steam Room and Sauna Available*** On Wednesday 16 December the Steam Room and Sauna will again be available to Members and Multi-Visit Pass Holders. Sessions are 30-minute in duration and can be made in EITHER the Steam Room OR Sauna. Online Pre-bookings are essential and can be made here: https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au/swim/steam-room-and-sauna

08.01.2022 Tyarna is the Health Club’s Membership Liason Officer, and she has given us her three healthy tips! Routine Movement Keeping it simple when it comes to nutrition... Stay safe and stay connected.

07.01.2022 VACSWIM is a government funded initiative that’s been providing South Australian primary school children with water knowledge for more than 50 years! VACSWIM can assist to develop a range of water skills such as: Water awareness Water safety Water confidence ... Water skills Online enrolments are now open for January 2021 at the Centre. To make a booking or find out further information, please visit https://www.vacswimsa.com.au//a/sa-aquatic-leisure-centre/

06.01.2022 From our team to you, we wish you a Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

05.01.2022 Some kind words from one of the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre's ambassadors, Brenton Ragless! Thank you so much to everyone for playing your part to keep SA safe.

04.01.2022 We have entered the final week of Workout & Win! We hope Workout & Win has helped you to reach your health and fitness goals with us. But, it's not over yet! Keep visiting the Centre to gain more entries until Friday, 6 November 2020 to be in the running to win one of THREE 3-month Gym & Swim Memberships*!

03.01.2022 Everyone had to find creative ways to exercise this year with all of the gym closures. If you need some inspiration whilst you are away over the Xmas holidays, perhaps try some of the exercises in these videos that the team at Marion Sports Physiotherapy created this year through their website at http://mitchamrehab.com.au/isolation-exercises-keeping-you/ If you need specific advice, come and visit them in the Centre!

03.01.2022 You may have noticed the new decals on the windows in the Gym! As per State Government COVID-19 guidelines, we are not able to use the fans upstairs. Therefore, we have decided to improve our members' comfort by installing beautiful window decals to limit sunlight on hot summer days. These decals have been inspired by the place we love most, South Australia! Enjoy the view while you workout from McLaren Vale, Glenelg Beach, Brighton Beach, Kangaroo Island and Port Willunga Beach.

02.01.2022 ***ENDS TOMORROW - WEDNESDAY 30 JUNE*** EOFY SALE at the SA Aquatic Retail Store. Save big on great brands such as Speedo, Champion, Arena, Running Bare and more! Hurry offer ends 30 June 2021. If you are a member of the Centre you’ll instead receive a 30% off your first item!... *T&Cs apply. Excludes goggles and accessories. Full priced items only. See in store for full details.

02.01.2022 If you’ve ever finished the last mouthful of your meal and realised you barely tasted it, you might benefit from practicing mindful eating. Mindful eating is the practice of directing your full attention towards the experience of eating, without judgement or distraction. Research has found some of the benefits of mindful eating to include:... Improved mental health Heightened body awareness Better digestion Reduced blood pressure Reduced guilt and anxiety about food. Learn more about how to practice mindful eating over tonight’s dinner in the YMCA Healthy Living Magazine: https://joom.ag/5INI/p18

02.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Hot weather is heading our way this Friday and through the weekend with temperatures expected to reach 40C. Unfortunately, due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the pools are NOT open to the public for recreational swimming in the leisure pool or water play park. However, the lap pools are open for rehabilitation and fitness, (lap swimming). The advice from Recreation SA to avoid disappointment is to:... plan beforehand and make an on-line booking to attend for lap or rehabilitation swimming bring water and come properly prepared if you do visit WATCH AROUND WATER to keep safe We would love to see you for a lap or rehabilitation swim, and we value your business. However, we may unfortunately have to turn visitors away if they are not swimming for fitness or rehabilitation purposes. We can’t wait to see everyone again once these restrictions have been lifted. Stay hydrated and safe.

02.01.2022 The SA Recreation and Sport has invested in Game On: Getting South Australia moving (Game On), a forward-looking framework that outlines a collaborative approach to ensure physical activity and play can fit seamlessly into the daily lives of South Australians. Game On also seeks to provide a shared vision and common platform for the sport and recreation sector in South Australia. Find out more here https://www.orsr.sa.gov.au/about_us/game_on

01.01.2022 Good Afternoon Swim School Members As per State Government restrictions we are unable to run our Swimming Lesson program until further notice. Enjoy this video of our amazing Swim Teachers getting ready for when you can return.

01.01.2022 Meet Deb! Membership Services Officer at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre. Booking an appointment with Deb to organise sign up of membership is essential. Our Membership Services team are available and ready to help! Did you know we are currently running a $0 start-up fee on our High School Memberships? Join for only $12.75 per week, and if you sign up with a friend, you will both receive one week FREE! Book your appointment here https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au/high-school-spring-2020

SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre in Oaklands Park | Public swimming pool