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The Pines Aquathon Summer Series

Join us for our very first Pines Aquathon Series at Pines Forest Aquatic Centre and Monterey Community Park. There are five different events in the series, each with an increasing distance for the run and swim.

🏃Monday 4 Feb
Kids 100m swim, 1km run
Adults 300m swim, 3km run

🏊Monday 18 Feb
Kids 100m swim, 1.5km run
Adults 300m swim, 4km run

🏃Monday 4 March
Kids 200m swim, 2km run
Adults 400m swim, 4km run

🏊Monday 18 March
Kids 200m swim, 3km run
Adults 400m swim, 5km run

🏃Monday 25 March
Kids 200m swim 3km run 100m swim
Adults 300m swim 3km run 300m swim


Time:
  • Registration 6.30pm
  • Event briefing 6:45pm
  • Kids race start 7:00pm
  • Adults race start at the conclusion of the kids race
Adults (18+): $15 per event, sign up for the series for $60
Kids (10 – 18 years): $10 per event, sign up for the series for only $40
Cost includes entry into the event, sausage in bread and a drink on completion. 

Prerequisites: Must be able to competently swim 100m.

What to bring: bathers, goggles, towel, running gear, running shoes, change of clothes, drink bottle.

Refunds will be issued to participants in the case that the event is cancelled.

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It’s Giving Tree time at PARC! 🎄🫶

Help us bring smiles to families and individuals in need this Christmas. We’re collecting: 
✨ Non perishable festive food
✨ Brand new toys 
✨ Other thoughtful gifts 

Drop of donations at PARC reception. 

Thank you to everyone who has already donated, we’re moved every year by our incredible community’s generosity. 💙

#parcfrankston #givingtree #christmasdonations #frankston
Help us get Frankston moving! We want to hear your story and experience. 📣

Would you like to help us get more of Frankston moving and make Frankston the healthiest city in Victoria? 

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our simple 3-minute survey. Your input will help us identify education gaps, barriers people face to exercise, and shape programs that support our community in living more active, healthier lives. 

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community.

Complete our survey via the link in bio. 🔗

#PARCFrankston #activitysurvey #gymfrankston #wellbeingsurvey
More People Can Swim summer programs are back - and it’s FREE! 

This summer, Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council are helping more people in Frankston learn to swim and stay safe around water. 

Our More People Can Swim initiative offers fully subsidised programs for teens, kids, and families this January, who would otherwise not have access to water safety education or swimming lessons. 

💦 Build confidence in and around the water 
💦 Learn vital life-saving water skills 
💦 Join a fun, supportive community who is safer for summer 

Simply complete an Expression of Interest form for your preferred program on our website here: https://peninsulaleisure.com.au/can-swim/ 

☀️ Expressions of Interest are open throughout November 2025, for programs running in January 2026. 

💙 For questions, contact our friendly Can Swim team at can.swim@peninsulaleisure.com.au 

 #pinesfrankston #parcfrankston #frankstoncity
PARC’s Annual Christmas Giving Tree is back 🎄❤️

We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing - and this year, it’s needed more than ever! 
 
How you can help: 
🎁 Donate: Gifts and non-perishable items. Brand new toys and festive foods! 
📍 Where: Donation box near PARC reception 
📆 When: Donations cut off on Friday 12 December to allow time to distribute. 

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community! 

#PARCFrankston #ChristmasGivingTree #Christmasgiftdonations #christmasappeal
New! Instantly suspend your membership online via the Customer Portal

We’ve made managing your membership easier! From today, Tuesday 11 November, Full Access, Aquatic Access, and Active Life members can now suspend your memberships instantly through your Customer Portal - no forms, no waiting!

☑️ Instantly suspend your membership online
☑️ Manage your own suspension dates
☑️ Start your suspension immediately – no three-day wait

Want to learn how it works? We’ve put together a blog with step-by-step instructions and FAQs to guide you through. Read the full guide here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/news/introducing-self-serve-suspensions/

We’re excited to bring you this new feature and hope it makes managing your membership even easier

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