WAVES in Wodonga, Victoria | Water park

WAVES

Locality: Wodonga, Victoria

Phone: +61 2 6056 2066

Address: 8 Mactier Avenue 3690 Wodonga, VIC, Australia

Website: www.alburywodongaaquatics.com.au/wodonga-waves

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24.01.2022 Attention Members & Guests Friendly reminder that the 50m Pool will be closed to the public between 10.30am & 2pm today, 14th December 2020. The splash park will be closed to the public between 2pm-3.30pm today, 14th December 2020.... For lane availability for the remainder of the week please visit our website. Alternatively, please contact Wodonga WAVES on (02) 6056 2066 and speak to one of our friendly team members for lane availability.

24.01.2022 ARV Swim Teacher for Babies, Infants and Preschool Award (Kaali Huddleston) Friday 23 October Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre’s (WSLC) Kaali Huddleston has been recognised as a Finalist at the Aquatic and Recreation Victoria’s (ARV) 2020 Awards in the Swim Teacher for Babies, Infants and Preschool Award category. The 2020 ARV Awards received over 110 nominations in various categories and to be recognised as a Finalist in a competitive field of candidates is a significant... achievement. Kaali has been teaching at WSLC for seven years developing the regions young swimmers to be safe in and around the various lakes and waterways in the Albury Wodonga region. Kaali regularly receives positive feedback from parents and colleagues and has the unique ability to engage children in a fun and educational way improving swimming abilities and progressing children through levels quickly. In 2019, Kaali taught over 650 infant, toddler and preschool classes with 80% of students progressing through multiple levels. Out of the water, Kaali has been instrumental in mentoring new team members and assisting in the implementation of the Bush Nippers last summer. Kaali also played an instrumental role in ensuring the Border’s Mother’s Day Classic could still proceed in 2019. This led to over 551 participants and more than $10,000 raised supporting breast cancer research. Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre’s Head of Swim School, Mandy Sawyer, congratulated Kaali. Kaali should be incredibly proud of this recognition and what she continues to contribute to the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre Swim School program, said Mrs Sawyer. Kaali has been teaching children at the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre for seven years and has been instrumental in developing children to be safe in and around water. This recognition is fantastic timing as we recommence lessons next week ready for summer. Kaali’s fellow Aligned Leisure colleagu

23.01.2022 As we continue to take positive steps towards a return to COVID-normal, outdoor pools across Victoria are preparing to reopen just in time for the Summer months. With a move to the Third Step of the Government’s roadmap made on 16 September, outdoor pools are now permitted to open with strict restrictions in place. At this time, the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre remains closed.... For WAVES, this means the following: Only 50 people allowed in the venue at any one time Entry is only permitted for exercise purposes (lap swimming) There is no recreational swimming, leisure activities, child play or sunbathing permitted General congregation in any areas is not permitted Further information is available at https://www.vic.gov.au/sport-and-exercise-third-step-region What this means for us locally is that while we are allowed to open, we can only have 50 lap swimmers in at a time, so not everyone can enjoy the pool in the way in which we would like. And it means families can’t come down and just jump in for dip when it gets hot. While this latest step has allowed some operators across the State to reopen with minimal impact, our facilities in Wodonga are preparing to reopen in line with the Last Step of the Roadmap in order to provide the community with the greatest level of access. With NSW pools permitted to open without heavy restrictions, the Albury Swim Centre started its season on 21 September, with the Lavington Swim Centre set to return on 6 October. Residents with a valid border permit are able travel within the region to visit these pools, with Albury Wodonga Aquatics Facilities memberships redeemable at both locations. Seasonal Pool Memberships provide simple and affordable outdoor pool access, with prices starting at $8.50 per week for children, $10.65 for adults or $13.30 for families, with concession discounts also available. We also have multi visits passes which are great value for money if you’re interested in regular lap swimming between now and when the Lavington, WAVES and Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre open, starting at $88.80. Visit the Albury Wodonga Aquatic Facilities website to purchase your membership or for more information call (02) 6021 3011. Aligned Leisure and Wodonga Council will continue to provide information on the reopening of local facilities as further information becomes available, with staff working closely with Government Departments and DHHS to support a safe return as soon as possible. Residents are encouraged to follow the Albury Wodonga Aquatic Facilities website and social media pages for the latest information as it is released. Aligned Leisure is also currently working with all Wodonga aquatic user groups on accessing the Albury and Lavington centres. We wish to thank the community for their continued support and look forward to welcoming everyone back with a smile very soon.

22.01.2022 Our trading hours over the Christmas and New Year period has altered slightly. Please see below for updated hours to come and enjoy a swim with your family and friends.

22.01.2022 The Australian Government has today announced the closure of all non-essential services in a bid to halt the further spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus), including gyms and indoor sporting facilities. From 12.00pm noon on Monday 23 March, the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre will be closed to the public until further notice. Wodonga WAVES, Albury Swim Centre and Lavington Swim Centre remain open. For the full details on this decision please see our website https://www.alburywodongaaquatics.com.au/wodonga-sports-lei

22.01.2022 Get to know our dedicated Swim School Teachers Name: Bel Roberts (Belinda)... How long have you been swim teaching? I transitioned from LG to swim teacher in October 2018 How long have you worked at WSLC? I started with the WSCL 4 years ago as a life guard then trained as a swim teacher were, I have found my passion, its so rewarding watching the children learn skills they will carry with them through life What is your favorite book or movie? I have a favorite author V.C Andrews. Do you have any hobbies? Between my life as a parent to two beautiful children and work, I’m not sure what a hobby is! Maybe one day!! For all Swim Lesson inquiries click the link below and complete a contact us form. https://alignedleisure.formstack.com//form_1__fsform_27366

22.01.2022 The good news continues today, with the return of One on One Hydrotherapy Sessions at WSLC from 29 October 2020. To help manage our capacity limits, bookings are essential and can be made by calling the centre from this Monday 26 October on (02) 6058 2555. Sessions will be available on the following days and times:... Monday to Friday: 9am to 12pm and 4pm to 6.30pm Saturday: 8.30am - 12.15pm We look forward to supporting your journey and seeing you back in the water soon.

21.01.2022 Have you checked out Swim Hub on the WSCL Website? we have lots of fun activities to keep the kids busy while you are at home. The Maze is just one of the great things available. Click the link below to take you directly to our Swim Hub. https://www.alburywodongaaquatics.com.au/swim-lesson-hub

21.01.2022 SLIP SLOP SLAP PARTY Albury Wodonga is in for a hot weekend so remember to: - Slip on a shirt - Slop on some sunscreen ... - Slap on a hat Visit any of our pools today and get creative with colorful zinc, bright shirts and fun hats to win a free icy pole

21.01.2022 $5.00 Family pool entry every Friday in January Looking for something to keep the kids busy today? Bring the family in for a swim at any of our pools today for $5.00!! Ts&Cs apply

20.01.2022 Merry Christmas

19.01.2022 Your local pool is the perfect place to beat the heat these holidays and while our pools are great fun to visit and play, it is important that you support our staff to help keep you and your family safe. As part of our commitment to safety, all of our sites are proud subscribers of the Water Around Water campaign. Please support our staff by following these simple rules when visiting us this Summer: Children under 5 years: Must be accompanied into the centre and the wate...r by a responsible parent / guardian Must stay within arm’s reach during recreational play activities Maximum 1 Parent / Guardian to 2 Children Children under 10 years: Must be accompanied into the centre by a responsible parent / guardian Must be constantly and actively supervised Parents / guardians must position themselves to have a clear view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them and the child / children Maximum 1 Parent / Guardian to 4 Children Children 10 years old and over: Parents must use their knowledge of an individual child’s swimming ability and general development to determine the level of accompaniment required Remember, safety is everyone’s responsibility so lets work together to actively supervise our family and friends to keep them all safe! If you have any questions please ask one of our friendly lifeguards during your next visit, or call (02) 6021 3011. #WatchAroundWater #SafetyFirst See more

18.01.2022 We hope you are as excited as the team at WSLC Wodonga!! The countdown is on You don’t have to wait until Monday to set up your season Membership, click the link below and get started today https://www.alburywodongaaquatics.com.au/wodonga/membership

18.01.2022 Be Sun Smart this Summer Slip on a shirt Slop on sunscreen Slap on a hat

18.01.2022 As the Covid-19 situation continues to unfold, we need to make some further changes to our operations to support the Government’s efforts to protect our community, including the suspension of our swim school activities. We do however remain open and available for you to enjoy! For our latest advice on staying safe during the health alert and full details of our operational changes, see our website. https://www.alburywodongaaquatics.com.au/albury-wodonga-aqu

17.01.2022 We are very excited to be a VICSWIM Venue in 2021!! For Bookings and all information regarding the VICSWIM summer program click the link below https://vicswim.com.au/

17.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/214018228630534/posts/3603340209698302/?extid=JzSsZyPwhnbcklni&d=n

15.01.2022 Bring the kids in for an Inflatable fun day in the pool!! Today 21st January at Waves Wodonga 12pm - 4pm

15.01.2022 AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE - OI OI OI Visit any of our pools today for some Australia Day fun. Free icy poles for most creative Aussie outfits!!

15.01.2022 Meet Adele! Adele is another one of our amazing Swim Teachers at WSLC If you would like to inquire about enrolling your children please click the link below. ... https://www.alburywodongaaquatics.com.au//aq/learn-to-swim

14.01.2022 Check out these handy tips to help you enjoy a COVID Safe Summer with us. Most importantly, be sure to remember our contact tracing process each and every time you visit one of our great facilities. We can’t wait to see you and your family very soon!

13.01.2022 Reminder: Tomorrow Australia Day 26th January our trading hours are 9am - 9pm!

12.01.2022 Royal Life Saving have created a booklet full of activities and quizzes for the kids, it will teach them about water safety. Click the link below to access and print out the booklet! https://www.royallifesaving.com.au//26719/FINALAquaQuiz_20

12.01.2022 Waves is the place to be this summer!! Weather you want to swim laps to work on your fitness, cool off on a hot day or bring the kids for family fun day and a play in the splash park, Wodonga Waves has all your family needs. Make sure you treat the family with an ice cream from the Cafe For everything you need to know about Waves Wodonga and what we have to offer, click the link below ... https://www.alburywodongaaquatics.com.au/wodonga-waves

12.01.2022 Today we took our biggest and most exciting step towards COVID normal with the Victorian Government announcing a significant easing of restrictions for our industry from 11.59pm on 22 November. We’ll have our own exciting announcements with further information on reactivation of memberships, increased pool and group fitness capacity limits and more for you over the coming days, but for now we wish to thank each and every member of our community for staying the course and sticking with us throughout this year.

11.01.2022 While you can't be with us right now we are working behind the scenes to ensure that all of our sites are undergoing intensive cleans and maintenance during this closure period. To work on some skills at home check out Yoga for Swimmers This video helps you create a strong cross body connection which is important for developing a strong and efficient Freestyle and Backstroke. We hope you enjoy these exercises and can't wait to see you again soon.

10.01.2022 Find the Life Saving Victoria Everyday Lifesaver in the app store today. Transforming the way we teach Safety Education. The Everyday Lifesaver App uses gamification to make learning water safety, emergency response and CPR more engaging. ... http://www.everydaylifesaver.com.au/desktop.php

09.01.2022 Yoga for swimmers is back! This week we work on developing strength required to enhance our ability to generate force. Lap swimmers, squad students and Active 5, 6 and 7 students should find great advantages from this one.

09.01.2022 Due to Friday 27th November being a public holiday Waves will be open from 9:00am until 7:00pm

08.01.2022 WE ARE OPEN!! Our Life guard Zack is so excited to see everyone so make sure you give him a big smile when you go for a swim

08.01.2022 Have a safe and happy Easter from our Albury Wodonga Leisure family to yours #happyeaster #stayathome

08.01.2022 Head over to the WAVES Website for lap lane availability for the week ahead or click the link below https://www.alburywodongaaquatics.com.au//lap-lane-availab

07.01.2022 Swimming Lessons Swim and Survive The Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre has partnered with Royal Life Saving to provide families with the Swim and Survive program.... Wonder, Courage and Active have been chosen as the Swim and Survive program titles to reflect the hopes and aspirations of children and families as they embark on a lifetime of fun and safety in the water. https://youtu.be/dn7p-F8lP8E

07.01.2022 When entering the facility, you must scan in electronically using the QR code, this can be done via your mobile phone or if you do not have your phone on you, the staff can do this for you at reception. If you have any questions regarding this process, please speak with the staff when you entering or you can call on 02 6056 2066

07.01.2022 Summer Season is fast approaching, click the links below and follow Albury and Lavington Swim Centre on Facebook to ensure you keep up to date with all of our outdoor pool facilities https://www.facebook.com/LavingtonSwimCentre https://www.facebook.com/alburyswimcentre

07.01.2022 Celebrate this Halloween the Covid safe way We would love to see some of your costumes, put your photos in the comments below https://www.facebook.com/214018228630534/posts/3784143551617966/?extid=0&d=n

06.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day from the team at Waves Wodonga

06.01.2022 The Australian Government last night announced extensions to the closure of all non-essential services in a bid to halt the further spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus), including swimming pools and restrictions placed on the number of persons gathering in outdoor areas. From 7.00pm on Wednesday 25 March 2020, Wodonga WAVES, Albury Swim Centre and Lavington Swim Centre will close for the 2019-20 summer season. For the full details on this decision please see our website https://www.alburywodongaaquatics.com.au/facility-closure

06.01.2022 It’s R U OK day today. R U OK? It’s so important, now more than ever to check in on your loved ones. Asking this question can make all the difference in the world especially to someone’s mental health. This simple question can make someone feel less alone and more supported.... #stayconnectedwithyourlovedones See more

05.01.2022 Keeping the kids activity levels up is extremely important for their health and mind Try out this LesMills Born to Move Workout https://watch.lesmillsondemand.com//born-to-move-19-4-5-my... For more kids fitness activities visit the WSLC website

05.01.2022 #behindthescenes WAVES update, how shiny is the splash park looking? That bucket is so red and impressive and the rings so colorful. Those blues, oranges and green are defiantly eye catching. Looking forward to our 3rd season

05.01.2022 Keep the kids busy with another one of our Swim Hub activities, they can get creative with Lochie the Lifeguard. We would love to see all of your children's drawing, post them in the comments https://www.alburywodongaaquatics.com.au//Lochie-the-Lifeg

04.01.2022 The Austswim Course scheduled to run at Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre on the 19th and 20th September has been postponed due to the current Government restrictions. Click the link below to register your interest for when we can run the course or if you have any question you can email Mandy Sawyer (Head of Swim School) at [email protected]

04.01.2022 REMINDER: Waves will be open tomorrow Friday 27th November from 9:00am until 7:00pm

04.01.2022 With the weather set to heat up soon, it’s time to dust of your goggles and find your beloved bathers as we prepare for another outdoor pool season of fun! We are pleased to announce Wodonga WAVES will open for the 2020-21 season on 23 November, including the 50m pool and Splash Park. As we continue to observe Government advice, all pools will operate under the relevant step of the Roadmap to Reopening which currently includes:... A capacity limit of 50 people per pool (or the number allowed under the four-square metre rule) Face masks are always required to be worn for patrons aged over 12 years (when not in the pool) Changerooms, showers and toilets are permitted to open under the Third Step and will be made available. Our team have been busily preparing for the upcoming season and as part of this preparation to support a safe opening we’ve also introduced new COVID Safe practices at all locations, including: COVID-19 Return to Work Training Safety, social distancing and hygiene signage Contactless transaction processes Contact tracing processes Hand hygiene stations and hand sanitiser The opening of Wodonga WAVES is being prepared in line with the Third Step of the Government’s Roadmap which currently applies across regional Victoria and is subject to change in line with Government advice. To remain up to date, we encourage you to visit our COVID-19 Response Web Page https://www.alburywodongaaquatics.com.au/ourcovid19response and follow our social media pages For more information on our, entry prices and memberships, please visit our outdoor pool website at https://www.alburywodongaaquatics.com.au/wodonga/membership We wish to thank the community for their continued patient and look forward to welcoming everyone back with a come November 23.

01.01.2022 We are now Hiring for seasonal Duty Captains at our outdoor facilities. Essential Qualifications and Licenses - Working With Children - First Aid & CPR... - Current Pool Lifeguard Certificate (Course training available in January) For more information regarding career opportunities as a duty captain and how to apply follow the link below. https://alignedleisure.com.au//career-opportunityduty-cap/