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Applications closed: Our next PARC Swim STAR program!

Applications closed:
 
Know someone who’d be a great swimming teacher? Expression of Interest for our next STAR (Swim Teacher Active Recruitment) Program is now open and closes Monday 16 September.
 
Our PARC Swim STAR Program allows you to become a qualified swimming teacher and get paid while you undergo your training.  
 
What’s included in our STAR Program?  
•Swimming and Water Safety Teacher Course – paid for  
• CPR Course – paid for  
•Working With Children Check – paid for  
•In water shadow training hours to become a qualified swimming teacher – paid for  
•Offer of employment as a swimming teacher with PARC Swim at the conclusion on your program!   
 
Important dates (if successful):
Monday 16 September – 5.30pm -7.00pm
Sunday 13 October – all day
Wednesday 16 October – 4.00pm-6.00pm
Monday 21 October – 4.00pm-6.30pm

 
To apply, simply complete an Expression of Interest on our website here, as well as attend our Information Night next Tuesday the 12th of March, 5.30pm – 7.00pm. Expression of Interest close on Tuesday the 12th of March at 5.00pm. 
 
 

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The Easter Bunny is coming to town! 🐰 

There’s just over a week until a special someone hops into town, which means we have a long-weekend coming up! Our opening hours over the weekend are a bit different, so make sure to check our website when planning your visit. 

Centre Hours: 
🐣 Good Friday: Friday 3 April - CLOSED 
🐰 Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April - 7am – 7pm 
🥚 Easter Monday: Monday 6 April - 7am – 7pm 

PARC Swim: Term break, no lessons 
Group Exercise: Reduced timetable, check Customer Portal for classes. 

Please visit our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time.
Help us celebrate the PINES extended season with a bang! 🎉 

To celebrate the extension of our sister site PINES' season, they are hosting a Free Family Friday Party on Friday 27 March, for our amazing community! Come down and enjoy: 

⭐️ FREE entry to Pines between 4pm-7pm 
⭐️ FREE sausage sizzle (until sold out) 
⭐️ FREE face painting 
⭐️ Waterslide fun (weather dependant) 
⭐️ Fun goodies and giveaways 

There will be lots of fun for the entire family! We hope to see you all there! 🤩
Davenport Physiotherapy Giveaway 🙌

Davenport Physiotherapy are giving away a free injury check to 6 PARC members. Winners will receive a complimentary 20 minute injury screen by a qualified Physiotherapist, alongside personalised tips for your workouts and advice to prevent future injuries.

To enter, head to @davenportphysiotherapy, and check out the instructions on their free injury check giveaway post.
🍁 Get ready for the ultimate Holiday Hangout at PARC! 🍁 

We’ve planned the best Holiday Hangout on the Peninsula these school holidays, with hours of activities and entertainment kids of all ages will enjoy. 

🤩 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential) 
☀️ Rafter waterslides 
💧 Aquatic Playground 
😎 Scavenger hunt 
🎈 Balloon entertainment and face painting 
🙌 Prizes and giveaways 

Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information. 

Our Splash Island Holiday Hangout school holiday program will run from Tuesday 7 April – Friday 17 April. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.
You’re invited to the PINES Community Events! 🥳🎈 

To celebrate the extension of our sister sites PINES 25/26 season, we will be hosting two fun-filled events for our local community! 

PINES Lap Swimmer Community Breakfast 🏊 

Tuesday 24 March 

🎟️ 7.30am – 9.00am 

🍳 Egg and bacon rolls 

🏊 Lap swimming community connections 

☕️ Coffee van 

Please note, normal entry fees apply. 
 

PINES Free Family Friday party 🎉 

Friday 27 March 

🎟️ Free entry between 4pm – 7pm 

🎨 Face painting 

🌭 Free sausage sizzle 

🛝 Waterslide fun (weather dependant) 

🎁 Prizes and giveaways! 

Save the date and celebrate with us!
We're excited to share some splash-tastic news with our community! 🥳🤩

We will be extending our sister site, PINES' 2025/2026 summer season until Sunday 19 April! Typically, our beloved outdoor PINES pool operates from November 1 to March 31. This year, after what has been another record breaking season, we're delighted to keep the gates open for the April School Holiday period. 

PINES regular opening hours will remain in place, except for Good Friday when we'll be closed, and there will be adjusted public holiday hours for the Easter long weekend. 

A big thank you goes out to our incredible community for another wonderful season. We can’t wait to see you all enjoying yourselves by the pool in April.

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