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2024 Aquatic Recreation Victoria Awards

We’d like to congratulate the following Peninsula Leisure team members for their nominations in the upcoming ARV award night

The Aquatic and Recreation Victoria Industry recognises outstanding achievement and commitment to the industry through an annual awards night. We are very excited to be recognising the following Peninsula Leisure team members and programs:

Individual Nominations:
Duty Manager: Mark Butterfield
• Pool Lifeguard: Bailey Sullivan
Customer Service: Claire Ford
Swim Teacher: Shannon Gardner
Swim Teacher, Infants: Kate Newton
Membership Sales: Chris Rich
Personal Trainer: Jesslyn Credlin
• Emerging Leader: Gaston Freddi

Facility/Program Nominations:
• Innovative program: Active Pathways
• Community Impact: Activating Vulnerable Communities’ project
• Facility Management Award – Seasonal: Pines Forest Aquatic Centre

Good luck and well done to all! The Gala Awards in on 21 June so we will report back to see if any of these amazing team members have WON their categories.

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One week until school holidays start! 🤩

If you’re looking for the ultimate adventure to escape the winter weather, then jump on your rocketship and blast on down to PARC! Our giant inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island, is the perfect school holiday challenge for Aquanauts big and small, with its slippery slopes, slides and balancing beams. 

🚀 Dates: Monday 29 June – Friday 10 July 

💫 Time: Weekdays: 11:00am – 3:00pm (last session 2:30pm) 

🪐 Cost: $6.50 per person (for Splash Island, plus pool entry) 

🛸 Bookings: Required for Splash Island—reserve your spot through PARC’s Customer Portal. 

Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.
Happy International Yoga Day! 🧘‍♀️

Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or just a beginner, we are encouraging you to take some time today to embrace the practice of yoga and give yourself some time to relax, unwind and create that mind-body connection you deserve ✨
When your Cycle bestie surprises you for your birthday! 🎈🥳

Eve got a lovely surprise when she arrived to her Cycle class this week, and found that her bike had been decorated! Shoutout to Sheryl for making her day so special! 

It's moments like these that show how wonderful our PARC community is 💙

#PARC #PARCFrankston
It's Men's Health Week! 🏋️‍♂️

We wanted to take a moment, and share some ideas on how to incorporate more movement into your day: 
🚶 Go for a walk after a meal
⚡️Use the stairs instead of the elevator 
💼 If you work at a desk, try and get up and move or stretch every 30 minutes
💪 Aim to do two strength sessions per week 
😄 Exercise with friends!

#PARC #PARCFrankston #menshealth #menshealthweek2026

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