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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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Registrations for the 2025 Birth Tree closing soon, Friday 31 January. 👶🌳

Did you or someone you know welcome a baby in 2025? Now is the time to get their name on the Frankston Birth Tree for 2025! 

Join Rotary Peninsula 2.0 BirthTree and Family Garden and help more children be safer around water. Join the Birth Tree for an investment of $50. For this, you will receive a timeless connection of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque, but more importantly, these funds go back to PARC and PINES to help more children build confidence in the water. 

By participating in the Birth Tree, your contribution will go directly to funding baby swim programs. 
Be sure to get in before registrations close! Visit the link in our bio to register.
Expressions of Interest are open for our Can Swim Infant Water Familiarisation program 👶 

Participate together with your child and learn the fundamentals of water familiarisation to begin their swimming and water safety journey. This program equips parents with the skills and knowledge to practise in their own time and build essential, foundational skills with their child. 

Who: Children aged 6 months – 2 years 11 months (with a parent/carer in the water)
What: Learn water familiarisation fundamentals and build early safety skills together
When: Mon 23, Wed 25 & Fri 27 February 2026
Sessions: 30 mins at 8:30am or 11:10am
Cost: Fully subsidised

👉 How to apply: Submit an Expression of Interest via our website, open throughout January. Link in bio.

#CanSwim #PARCFrankston #PinesFrankston #WaterSafety #FrankstonCity #MorePeopleCanSwim
Last week of our school holiday program! 🏝️

Make sure you come and visit us before it ends! Book a session on Splash Island for a day of family fun, check out our raft waterslides, and aquatic playground. 

We can't wait to see you there 😎
Australia Day public holiday opening hours 

We're open Monday 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday. 

The Centre will be operating on reduced public holiday hours, 

- PARC Centre Hours 7am – 7pm 

- Waterslides open: 10am – 6pm 

- Cafe hours: 8am – 5pm 

- PARC Swim: No lessons on Monday 26 January but resume Tuesday 27 January 

- Group exercise: reduced timetable, see the Customer Portal for class details and to book in. 
 

To see what services are open on the day, visit our Service Availability Report on our website, via the link in our bio.
It’s party time 🎉 

PINES summer pool party is back in 2026, so gather your friends and break out the sunscreen, it’s time for some fun in the sun ☀️ 

Wednesday 21 Jan, 11am-2pm. 
☀️ Free sausage sizzle
🐯 Free Face Painting
🛹 Free mini skate clinics from the team at Frankston Skate Park
😎 Waterslide fun (weather dependant) 

Normal entry fees apply, with all activities included in entry fee. 

We look forward to seeing you there!
We are incredibly proud to announce that PARC has achieved Platinum Pool Status with Life Saving Victoria! 🥳

We received an outstanding Compliance Score of 100% and a Safety Score of 98.68%!
 
This annual assessment demonstrates our commitment to the Platinum Pool Program, which recognises aquatic facilities that meet the highest standards in aquatic safety and risk management.

Participation in this program is a mark of excellence within our industry, and achieving these scores reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team. 

A huge congratulations to our incredible Asset and Facilities team who work hard, year round to provide our members with the best experience at PARC.
Giveaway winners! 🙌 

We are excited to announce the two winners of our recent giveaway. Each winner will receive one complimentary entry into the Frankston Swim Classic. 

The winners are @cpatrick27 and @domi_lia 

Congratulations! 🥳
How you can get your 30-20-2 at PARC 💪

Our theme for this year is 30 or 20 plus 2, a simple formula to help you move more and reach the National Physical Activity Guidelines.

Everyone’s fitness journey is different, and at PARC there are so many different ways you can achieve 30-20-2.

➡️ Moderate activity: enjoy a walk on the treadmill, try a Tai Chi or Yoga Class, or jump into the pool for some gentle lap swimming.

➡️ Vigorous activity: Join a HIIT class, try an interval session on the treadmill or bike, or get moving with Zumba.

➡️ Strength session: Complete a body weight workout, enjoy weight lifting or try a Reformer Strength class.

These are just a few fantastic options that you can choose from at PARC. This year we want to support you moving in a way that suits you. Chat to one of our friendly gym floor team members or trainers to see how you can get your 30-20-2.

#PARCfrankston #30-20-2 #movemorein2026 #frankstongym #groupexercise aquafitness reformerpilatesstudio lesmillsclasses groupfitness

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