News

Important Centre Update: Main 50m Pool closure 30 June – 27 July

Updated 27 July

50m Pool reopening Monday 28 July. Water will be cooler than usual. 

We are very pleased to confirm that our 50m pool will reopen, as planned, on Monday 28 July from 5.00am. Learn more here.

 

Closure Notice: The 50m Pool will be closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July 

In partnership with the Frankston City Council, we will be undertaking significant tiling and improvement works in the Main 50m Pool. This means that the Main 50m Pool will be closed from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July (4 week closure period). 

Specialised facilities, like PARC, require regular upgrades to ensure the life of the building remains fit-for-purpose and safe for the community. Now 10 years old, the building has seen incredible usage and we are now embarking on an important stage in our tile replacement project. 

What work is being done?  
The primary focus of this work will be replacing the tiles on the bulk heads at each end of the 50m pool. This will include the re-earthing of the 50m pool fixtures. We are also using this closure to upgrade our balance tank support structure. These essential upgrades will help ensure a better experience for all our visitors, and will reduce future service closures. 

What services are impacted? 
• CLOSED: Over the period, only the 50m pool will be closed.  
• IMPACTED: Cafe closing at 4pm. For the period of the pool closure the Cafe will be closing at 4pm. If you normally grab a post workout or lesson snack, please make other arrangements. 
• OPEN: All other aquatic facilities will remain open, including the Learn to Swim Pool, Warm Water Pool Hall, Waterslides and Aquatic Playground. Importantly, this means that PARC Swim lessons in the 50m pool will not run.

What does this mean for me? 

I’m a Full Access Member

  • As normal, you have access to your usual Group Exercise classes, including our new Reformer studio, and the gym.
  • You also have access to the Warm Water Pool Hall, including the Spa, Sauna and Steam Room. 
  • Some Aquatic group exercise classes with reduced capacity will be scheduled in the Warm Water Pool. You can view the updated timetable via the Customer Portal or Peninsula Leisure Xplor app.
  • If you would like to suspend your membership during the closure, you can do so via our website here.
  • Suspensions used will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions and won’t impact the suspensions rules. 

 I’m an Aquatic Access Member: 

  • As normal, you have access to the Warm Water Pool Hall, including the Spa, Sauna and Steam Room. 
  • We are also extending the hours of the Leisure Pool, so that it will be accessible for all of our opening hours outside of PARC Swim lessons.
  • If you would like to suspend your membership during the closure, you can do so via our website here. 
  • Suspensions used will not go towards members’ allowable suspensions and won’t impact the suspensions rule.  

I’m a PARC Swim Member: 

  • PARC Swim members with classes in the 50m pool: will not have scheduled classes from Monday 30 June – Sunday 27 July inclusive.  All members with classes in the 50m pool will not be charged during this time. 
  • PARC Swim members with classes in the Learn To Swim pool: will continue as per normal during the 50m pool closure, and your invoice periods will remain the same. To check where your class is scheduled, please refer to your Xplor Customer Portal, or see the quick reference table via this link. 
  • Access: All PARC Swim members will still have access to the Centre to use the Waterslides, Aquatic Playground, Toddler Pool and Leisure / Learn to Swim Pool (when open outside of PARC Swim lessons).  
  • For further details on how the closure impacts PARC Swim members, visit our blog here. 

I’m a casual user of PARC: 

  • Our popular School Holiday Program will not run over the July school holidays, however the Raft Waterslides, Aquatic Playground and Toddler Pool will remain open as normal.  
  • Our other services, including the Warm Water Pool hall and gym remain open us normal.  

Thank you for your patience 

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these essential works.  These improvements are designed to provide a safer, more enjoyable environment for all our members and guests.  

For the most up to date information on the ongoing tiling replacement works, please refer to our blog here.

For any questions, please speak to a member of our team or email us at member.experience@peninsulaleisure.com.au. 

Share this article

See you next week at Frankston City Council Children's Week Event! 👧👦

We'll be there educating littlies about being safer around water 🏊 🛟

This Children’s Week event is presented by Peninsula Leisure, partnership with the Victorian Government, and Frankston City Council. 

Find out all the details via the link in our bio.
Unplug24
Join us in going off social media for a day on 24 October. 

This Saturday, on 24 October, we are joining Unplug24, a 24-hour break from social media in solidarity with SmackTalk – an organisation founded by local Wayne Holdsworth to honour his son, Mac, and raise awareness around suicide prevention.

Unplug24 encourages us to step away from social media and reconnect offline to:
🔌 Protect mental health
🔌 Raise awareness to prevent suicide
🔌 Support vital education and awareness programs

Let’s join together and unplug from all social media for the day – at work and at home – to show our support for this important cause.

Register to via the link in our bio.
Unleash your inner warrior with Fiona!

After 8 years as a member, and now an instructor for over a year, Fiona is passionate about bringing energy, fun and encouragement to every class. She wants everyone to feel comfortable trying new things, challenging themselves and seeing what they can achieve while enjoying the journey in a supportive, compassionate environment. 

Fiona teaches: 
🧘‍♀️ BodyBalance; For members looking to strengthen the entire body and leave class feeling calm and centred. 
⚡️ BodyCombat; Perfect for members looking to train the whole body, and get fit, fast and strong. A high-energy, non-contact, martial arts inspired workout, suitable for all fitness levels. 

Book into one of Fiona's sessions via our Customer Portal, or Xplor App, and experience the fun for yourself!
The month of October is Walktober! 🚶‍♀️

This is a great opportunity to build more movement into your day, especially coming out of the winter months, and work towards your 30-20-2! Here are five tips from our Health and Fitness Team, on how you can get more steps in this Walktober: 

🛗 Take the stairs - Skip the lift when you can. 
🚗 Park further away - Add a few hundred steps before you've even started your day. 
📞 Walk while you talk - Take phone calls or catch-ups on the move. 
🌯 Do a lap at lunchtime - Even 10 minutes counts. 
🖥️ Step on the spot - Take a minute, and get some steps in at your desk

As always, if you need any help or guidance in getting your 30-20-2, please don’t hesitate to speak with one of our friendly staff members, or visit our Digital Hub for some inspiration.
Last days of our Cafe Special! ☕️

Make sure you pop into the Cafe and grab a scone with cream and jam, and small coffee for $10, before it ends!
Senior's Festival Cafe Special! ☕️

This week only, we're running a special in the cafe to celebrate Senior's Festival! Come down to Centre and enjoy a scone with jam and cream, and small coffee for $10. 

It's the perfect morning or afternoon treat, after a swim, class or workout in the gym!
Today is World Mental Health Day, an important day in the year to remind us to slow down and check in on how we are feeling 🩵

Getting movement in your day is a great way to help support your mental wellbeing 😌

Whether it's doing a workout at home, going for a walk with a friend, or coming into Centre to get in your 30-20-2, it all contributes to supporting your mental health 🧠

Recent articles