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Member Success Story – Donna

The next PARC 8 Week Challenge kicks off July 22. Hear from Donna (left) who smashed her fitness goals in the last round.

‘8 weeks ago I was feeling sluggish, unmotivated and basically fed up with myself.  I saw the 8 week challenge pop up on social media and thought “ok I’m going to do this – I’m going to commit!” So I signed up and got ready for 8 weeks of what I thought would be hell!

Day one of the challenge I pretty much shed a tear when I saw the scale, this made me even more determined to see this challenge through no matter what. I chose the amazing Pru as my trainer, then literally never looked back (and to my delight it actually was not hell!).

After attending the nutrition seminars, I learned that I didn’t need to deny myself the food I enjoy, and with a bit of tweaking my diet I was actually eating more than before. I found I had so much more energy and really started looking forward to my training sessions. Eight weeks later, I had dropped 10.6kg and had a 7% body fat loss. My fitness level and strength had improved along with my general happiness.

I never thought I could commit to 8 days, let alone 8 weeks. With the help and support of Pru and all the amazing trainers at PARC, I made it through and really enjoyed the whole experience. Now I’m really looking forward to the next 8 week challenge, setting new goals, and being confident that I have the tools and support of Pru and the PARC team to help me achieve them.’

Click here to find out more about our 8 week challenge.

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Get behind the local community in support of the Snowdome Foundation 🏃

Join the thousands of locals supporting the Snowdome Foundation, in raising funds for life-saving Myeloma research. 

When: Sunday 15 March 

Start Time: 8:30am 

Location: Mount Eliza Regional Park 

Registration: Visit the My Mount Eliza website to register. 

PARC members can enjoy a 5% discount on their registration using our discount code
We’re open Labour Day Public Holiday 🏊

Looking for something to do this public holiday? Head down to PARC for a workout or enjoy some quality time with the family in the water. 

🕐 Centre hours: 7am-7pm 
🛝 Waterslide open: 10am – 6pm 
☕️ Cafe hours: 8am – 5pm 
🏋️‍♀️ Group exercise: reduced timetable, see the Customer Portal or Xplor Peninsula Leisure app for class details and to book in. 

Our sister site PINES is also open from 8am - 6pm. We can’t wait to see you!
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We would really appreciate your help in completing our customer satisfaction survey! We want to hear your thoughts on your recent Pines experience to help us improve in the future. 

This survey should take between 4 and 6 minutes to complete and is available until close of business on Sunday 15 March 2026. 

All visitors to Pines that complete the survey will be eligible to go into a draw to win a $100 Rebel Sports voucher. 

Complete the survey via the link in our bio.
Friendly reminder – our new access gates will be installed this week, Tuesday 3 March – Friday 6 March. 

The works will not impact members and guests, any gates already fitted will remain in the open position, and our team will be on hand to assist. For members attending a Group Exercise Class, please be sure to check in by scanning your wristband at our kiosks. 

We are excited to be improving our member and guest experience with the new access gates. 

You can learn more about the upgrade works via the link in bio.
Join us for a breakfast at PINES this International Women's Day! 

International Women's Day is recognised each year on the 8th of March to acknowledge and celebrate women's social, economic, cultural and political achievements. 

To celebrate IWD this year, our sister site, PINES, are hosting a free breakfast for our community. Head down for a morning swim and enjoy a yummy breakfast with the PINES team. 

📆 When: Friday 6 March 

🕖 Time: 7.30am - 9.00am 

📍 Where: PINES 

Please note, normal entry fees apply with breakfast included in entry fee. 

We look forward to seeing you there!
PARC is open this Labour Day Public Holiday. 

Come down for a workout or some fun in the pools with the family. 

- Centre hours: 7am-7pm 

- Waterslide open: 10am – 6pm 

- Cafe hours: 8am – 5pm 

- Group exercise: reduced timetable, see the Customer Portal or Xplor Peninsula Leisure app for class details and to book in. 

Our sister site PINES is also open from 8am - 6pm. 
We look forward to seeing you in Centre! 

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