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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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Caz has been part of Team PARC since doors opened in 2014! She teaches RPM, Les Mills Shapes and Reformer Pilates.

Caz is passionate about creating classes that are FUN, welcoming and challenging for everyone, catering for all fitness levels. Her classes are all about good vibes, feeling included and having fun while you move. Her approachable style and supportive energy make it easy for everyone to feel seen, comfortable and part of the group. 

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School Holidays start today! 🥳

We have your fun sorted these school holidays! With heaps of entertainment and activities on offer, PARC is the perfect place to escape the cold. Splash your way through a day of intergalactic family fun. 

💫 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential) 
☄️ Rafter waterslides 
👽 Aquatic Playground 
🛰️ Scavenger hunt 
🪐 Balloon entertainment and face painting 
🚀 Prizes and giveaways 

Our school holiday program will run from Monday 29 June – Friday 10 July. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information. 

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Have you spotted our new mural in the Gym? 👀

We recently unveiled a new mural in the gym as part of our ongoing investment in enhancing key areas of the facility and improving the experience of our members and guests. 

The design celebrates the connections which make our community so strong and the idea that progress isn't always a straight line💙

 If you haven’t already, be sure to check it out next time you’re in Centre.
School's out for the term! 🚀

Bookings for our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island, are now open! If you’re looking to escape the cold these school holidays, PARC has the ultimate interstellar adventure for kids, big and small! 

🪐 Sessions will run on weekdays of the school holidays from, Monday 29 June – Friday 10 July. 

⭐️ Bookings are essential and open 3 days prior to sessions via our Customer Portal 

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

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Have you heard about our Health Club Appointments? 

💪 A PARC Start appointment is perfect for new members, to help set you up for success, and create a training plan to meet your goals.

🏋 Our PARC Check In appointments are designed to help you stay on track with your goals, address any questions or concerns you may have and provide you with expert advice to assist you in your movement journey. 

Whether you’re looking for some help setting up  a new training program, or just want to update your existing one, these appointments are perfect for members looking for tailored guidance. 

Book your Health Club appointment via the Customer Portal or Xplor App today.

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One week until school holidays start! 🤩

If you’re looking for the ultimate adventure to escape the winter weather, then jump on your rocketship and blast on down to PARC! Our giant inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island, is the perfect school holiday challenge for Aquanauts big and small, with its slippery slopes, slides and balancing beams. 

🚀 Dates: Monday 29 June – Friday 10 July 

💫 Time: Weekdays: 11:00am – 3:00pm (last session 2:30pm) 

🪐 Cost: $6.50 per person (for Splash Island, plus pool entry) 

🛸 Bookings: Required for Splash Island—reserve your spot through PARC’s Customer Portal. 

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