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Peninsula Leisure honoured at Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Awards

Wow wee! We are so honoured and excited to share the news that we have won two major accolades at the prestigious Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) 2021 Awards.

PARC has cemented its reputation as the region’s premier aquatic and fitness facility taking home top honours with the Health Club of the Year Award, while our incredible Pru Drago was recognised for her stellar work as the Personal Trainer of the Year.

The ARV Industry Awards recognise and reward outstanding achievement and commitment to the Aquatics and Recreation sector.

Why we were awarded Health Club of the Year

Our amazing team! At PARC we are 100% focused on supporting our members and our community in their health and wellbeing goals. We tailor our support, offering personalised programs and services to ensure that whatever “fit” or “healthy” looks like to you, we are there to support you. 

Other things that set us us apart and make us the state’s Best Health Club include: 

  • Providing complementary start up appointments and check ins to help you on your health journey.
  • Despite ongoing lockdowns, the hard work of the team continued to see high member satisfaction results (8.19/10).
  • We launched a Small Group Training membership, allowing people to work our with friends, connect with like-minded individuals, and hold each other accountable. 

The 2021 Awards were especially significant, as they represented the work we could do throughout lockdowns and enforced COVID restrictions. PARC also won the Health Club of the Year Award in 2019 and we have since adapted and improved our offering by including more opportunities to stay active, including the launch of PARC Your Way – a digital exercise platform which the community can access for free via www.parcyourway.com.au, and online and outdoor personal training.

Congrats Pru – Personal Trainer of the Year

We also want to acknowledge and congratulate the amazing Pru Drago, Victoria’s Personal Trainer of the Year!

Pru has been a member of the PARC family since August 2014, working across several departments, using her skills as a caring, knowledgeable and welcoming fitness professional.

A key driver of PARC’s ever-popular 8 Week Challenge and Small Group Personal Training membership, she pivoted during to COVID to offer her excellent personal training programs online, in the centre and outdoors.

“Wow, I really can’t believe it. What an honour! In what was a really challenging year for us all to be recognised and take out these awards is so incredible. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of our incredible team at Peninsula Leisure. Thank you all for making PARC what it is – the BEST of the best! We did it!” 

Thank you

We would like to take this opportunity to thank YOU, our amazing Peninsula Leisure and PARC community, for helping us take home this accolade. We love supporting our members and guests to be happy, healthy and feel great, and to be recognised amongst our peers as doing it the BEST in the state is a true honour. Thank you. 

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⭐️ CUSTOMER SURVEY ⭐️

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 16 March 2025.

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

Click the link to complete the survey via link in bio

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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 our PARC people this public holiday 
 
#PARCFrankston #Publicholiday #Openinghours #Familyfun #thingstodofrankston
'What does March Forward mean to you?'

As we celebrate UN International Women's Day 2025, we asked some of our Peninsula Leisure Team members what 'March Forward' means to them. 

For many, it symbolises the ongoing progress toward gender equality, the strength of women supporting one another, and the commitment to breaking down barriers whether that be in the workplace, at home, or our communities. At Peninsula Leisure, we love to empower women to prioritise their health and fitness in a safe and supportive environment.

So together lets continue to March Forward, as each step taken, brings us closer to a future where everyone, has the opportunity to thrive.

#PARCFrankston #UNIWD2025 #MarchForward #Prioritisehealth #safeandsupported
Can Swim Family - Expressions of Interest close next week!

Dont miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn valuable life skills with your loved ones. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Learn basic swimming survival techniques, practise water safety and participate in a variety of rescue scenarios for various inland and open water environments. The family will have fun while learning how to be safe in and around the water.

Where and When ⏱
Friday 21 March at PINES Frankston

Expressions of Interest closes on Sunday 16 March. 

To participate, simply complete an Expressions of Interest on our website via link in bio

#PARCFrankston #PINESFrankston #CanSwim #Watersafety #Familywatersafe
🚨 WOMEN SWIMWEAR SALE 🚨

We are having a sale of all women's swimwear from 7 - 10 March

Up to 40 % off our wide range of women's swimwear. Don't miss out on this chance to grab some new togs and swim in style. 

Come in Centre to see our amazing range and grab yours today!

#PARCFrankston #Frankston #Sale #Bargain #Freshnewfit #Newfitfeels
Exciting upgrades at PARC - Tiling Replacement Works commencing next week 🛠

At PARC, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards for our members and guests. We are now embarking on an important tile replacement project across all changerooms, and some pool areas. Over the next few months, we’ll be upgrading the tiling in all our changerooms to maintain safety, aesthetics and provide overall improvement across PARC.

The works will be conducted in stages from March to July 2025, with planning for minimal disruption to our members and guests. The first phase will begin upstairs, with the following impacts: 
 
Closures 
Upstairs Accessible Changeroom – closed from 11 March – 17 March 
Upstairs Male Changeroom – closed from 17 March – 1 April 
Upstairs female Changeroom – closed from 31 March – 15 April 

For full details, alternative changeroom options, and regular updates, visit our blog via link in bio

Thank you for your patience and support as we make these important improvements! 

#PARCFrankston #Centreupdates #Tilereplacement #Continousimprovement #Upgrades
A friendly reminder for our breakfast at PINES this International Women's Day! 
 
Join us at PINES this Saturday as we host a free breakfast for our community. Head down for a morning swim, enjoy a yummy breakfast and celebrate the women in our community with the PINES team. 

 📅 When: Saturday 8 March 
🕘 Time: 9am-10am 
📍Where: PINES 
 
We look forward to seeing you there!

#PARCFrankston #UNIWD2025 #MarchForward #Breakfast
PARC is open this Labour Day Public Holiday. 🎉 
 
Come down for a workout or some fun in the pools with the family.
 
🛝 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! 

#PARCFrankston #Publicholiday #Openinghours #Familyfun #thingstodofrankston

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