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Big Wins at ARV Awards 2018

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Peninsula Leisure wins two prestigious Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Awards

  The Pines Forest Aquatic Centre has won the Facility Management Award (Seasonal) at the recent Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) Awards, with Tabitha Cauchy from Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) awarded Swim Teacher of the Year.   It’s the second year in a row PARC has taken out the Swim Teacher of the Year category at the state’s prestigious award ceremony, and the first time the Pines has been recognised at state level for the facility’s outstanding engagement with the community and introduction of innovative new programs and events for patrons throughout the summer season.   The Pines opened its season early in November 2017, and encouraged members and visitors to reengage with its facility by introducing aqua aerobics, upgrading the change rooms with accessible facilities, and offering regular free family events and fun weekend activities (i.e. additional inflatables).   Peninsula Leisure CEO Tim Gledhill said the industry recognition is great reward for Frankston City Council, the hard-working Pines staff and the local community whom warmly embrace the facility every summer.   “We are thrilled to be recognised as industry leaders by ARV. At the Pines we are focused on delivering exceptional experiences and achieved outstanding results last summer, with the introduction of new events, including Free Family Fridays and Sunday Fun Days, in addition to reducing entry fees by 25% to ensure the facility is accessible for all,” Tim said.   The Pines Operations Manager Marc Mackellin said the team focuses on maintaining a high level of service to allow all members of the community an opportunity to engage with each other, improve their health and fitness and remain connected to their local community.   “We will continue to strive to be a place of acceptance, inclusion and enjoyment, particularly for those in our community that require the greatest assistance. Our total attendance has grown by 18% and casual attendance grew a further 8% last season, totaling 56% growth in two years,” Marc said.   PARC has won the state Swim Teacher of the Year award three times over the last four years.   “Our vision is to ensure that every child in Frankston City can swim by the time they reach high school so we pride ourselves on employing highly skilled and passionate swim teachers.  I congratulate our very own Victorian Swim Teacher of the Year Tabitha Cauchy on her state honour and for her tireless work towards assisting PARC achieve this important goal.”   “Tabitha is a great asset to our team, and she goes above and beyond to assist her students and colleagues. She connects and engages with everyone she meets. She is calm, adaptable, very modest and so likeable – a true quiet achiever!” Tim said.   The Pines will reopen on 1 November 2018. For more information on the Pines please visit pinesfrankston.com.au  
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Meet Rachel, one of our wonderful Group Exercise Class Instructors! 💃🪩

Rachel has been a member at PARC since 2019 and loved it so much that she joined team PARC as an instructor in 2023! She is known for her high energy, bubbly personality and action-packed classes!

You may have caught snippets of her fun and high energy classes on our socials. She teaches both Zumba and Power Zone, and is trained in Zumba, Strong Nation, Zumba/Lift.

Rachel’s classes are always a favourite among our members, so if you get the chance, book into one of her sessions and experience the fun for yourself!

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Meet Rachel, one of our wonderful Group Exercise Class Instructors! 💃🪩 Rachel has been a member at PARC since 2019 and loved it so much that she joined team PARC as an instructor in 2023! She is known for her high energy, bubbly personality and action-packed classes! You may have caught snippets of her fun and high energy classes on our socials. She teaches both Zumba and Power Zone, and is trained in Zumba, Strong Nation, Zumba/Lift. Rachel’s classes are always a favourite among our members, so if you get the chance, book into one of her sessions and experience the fun for yourself!

🇳🇿Lest We Forget – ANZAC Day 2026🇦🇺
A friendly reminder that PARC opening at 1pm today, with reduced hours.

Centre Hours: 1pm – 7pm
Waterslides: 1pm – 6pm
Cafe: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
PARC Swim: No Classes
Group Exercise Classes: No classes. Book a virtual or on demand class via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app.

Please visit our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time.

#PARCFrankston #ANZACDay2026 #lestweforget

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🇳🇿Lest We Forget - ANZAC Day 2026🇦🇺 A friendly reminder that PARC opening at 1pm today, with reduced hours. Centre Hours: 1pm – 7pm Waterslides: 1pm - 6pm Cafe: 1:30pm - 5:30pm PARC Swim: No Classes Group Exercise Classes: No classes. Book a virtual or on demand class via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app. Please visit our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time. #PARCFrankston #ANZACDay2026 #lestweforget

What an amazing time we had at Frankston Skate Park last Saturday for their 20th Anniversary 🥳🎂

Shoutout to the Frankston Skate team @frankston_skatepark and the incredible community who showed up to celebrate! It was such an fantastic event, and we had so much fun! 🤩

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What an amazing time we had at Frankston Skate Park last Saturday for their 20th Anniversary 🥳🎂 Shoutout to the Frankston Skate team @frankston_skatepark and the incredible community who showed up to celebrate! It was such an fantastic event, and we had so much fun! 🤩

Anzac Day 2026 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌹
Just a friendly reminder that PARC will be open with reduced hours on Saturday 25 April, with the Centre opening at 1pm.

Here`s what services we`ll be running this ANZAC Day Public Holiday.
🏢 Centre Hours: 1pm – 7pm
🛝 Waterslides: 1pm – 6pm
☕️ Cafe: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
🏊 PARC Swim: No Classes
🧘‍♀️ Group Exercise Classes: No classes. Book a virtual or on demand class via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app.

Please visit our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time.

#PARCFrankston #ANZACDay2026 #Lestweforget #CentreUpdate

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Anzac Day 2026 🇦🇺🇳🇿🌹 Just a friendly reminder that PARC will be open with reduced hours on Saturday 25 April, with the Centre opening at 1pm. Here's what services we'll be running this ANZAC Day Public Holiday. 🏢 Centre Hours: 1pm – 7pm 🛝 Waterslides: 1pm - 6pm ☕️ Cafe: 1:30pm - 5:30pm 🏊 PARC Swim: No Classes 🧘‍♀️ Group Exercise Classes: No classes. Book a virtual or on demand class via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app. Please visit our website to see a full list of our opening hours, as well as any alterations to operations over this time. #PARCFrankston #ANZACDay2026 #Lestweforget #CentreUpdate

As the weather cools down, we’re making a small change to our waterslide hours.

From this weekend, our raft waterslides will be open on weekends from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

All other operating hours and services will remain the same, including our Aquatic Playground hours.

To check our Centre operating hours and see what’s open before your visit, please visit our website.

We look forward to seeing you in Centre soon!

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As the weather cools down, we’re making a small change to our waterslide hours. From this weekend, our raft waterslides will be open on weekends from 10.00am to 4.00pm. All other operating hours and services will remain the same, including our Aquatic Playground hours. To check our Centre operating hours and see what’s open before your visit, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing you in Centre soon!

Have you had your say on our Impact Survey?

We want to understand how attending PARC:
💪 Impacts your physical health and mental wellbeing
💙 Helps you feel connected to community
⭐️ Adds value to you or your family’s life

Your answers will help us measure the value to our community and the real world impact of our programs and spaces – not just how often they’re used, but how they genuinely make a difference.

The survey is open until 26 April 2026 and will take around 10 minutes. Participants can go in the draw to win 1 of 3 x $100 Rebel Sport vouchers! Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

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Have you had your say on our Impact Survey? We want to understand how attending PARC: 💪 Impacts your physical health and mental wellbeing 💙 Helps you feel connected to community ⭐️ Adds value to you or your family’s life Your answers will help us measure the value to our community and the real world impact of our programs and spaces - not just how often they’re used, but how they genuinely make a difference. The survey is open until 26 April 2026 and will take around 10 minutes. Participants can go in the draw to win 1 of 3 x $100 Rebel Sport vouchers! Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

2 minute survey: Share your experience at Frankston Skate Park 🛹

Last time we asked, you told us what’s working – and the survey results were awesome. Now we want your thoughts again, to help us keep delivering the skate park experience you love.

To track how we’re doing, we’re running a short Frankston Skate Park Pulse Survey.

The details
🕐 Takes just 2–3 minutes
📆 Open until 26 April
💬 Responses are confidential
🎁 Go in the draw to win 1 of 3 x $100 Rebel Sport vouchers.

Complete the Frankston Skate Park Pulse Survey via the link in our bio.

Thanks for helping us keep Frankston Skate Park the place skaters love.

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2 minute survey: Share your experience at Frankston Skate Park 🛹 Last time we asked, you told us what’s working - and the survey results were awesome. Now we want your thoughts again, to help us keep delivering the skate park experience you love. To track how we’re doing, we’re running a short Frankston Skate Park Pulse Survey. The details 🕐 Takes just 2–3 minutes 📆 Open until 26 April 💬 Responses are confidential 🎁 Go in the draw to win 1 of 3 x $100 Rebel Sport vouchers. Complete the Frankston Skate Park Pulse Survey via the link in our bio. Thanks for helping us keep Frankston Skate Park the place skaters love.

Have you had your say on our Impact Survey? 💬

We want to understand how attending PARC:
💪 Impacts your physical health and mental wellbeing
💙 Helps you feel connected to community
⭐️ Adds value to you or your family’s life

Your answers will help us measure the value to our community and the real world impact of our programs and spaces – not just how often they’re used, but how they genuinely make a difference.

The survey is open until 26 April 2026 and will take around 10 minutes. Participants can go in the draw to win 1 of 3 x $100 Rebel Sport vouchers! Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

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Have you had your say on our Impact Survey? 💬 We want to understand how attending PARC: 💪 Impacts your physical health and mental wellbeing 💙 Helps you feel connected to community ⭐️ Adds value to you or your family’s life Your answers will help us measure the value to our community and the real world impact of our programs and spaces - not just how often they’re used, but how they genuinely make a difference. The survey is open until 26 April 2026 and will take around 10 minutes. Participants can go in the draw to win 1 of 3 x $100 Rebel Sport vouchers! Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

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