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Peninsula Leisure welcomes new Directors

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Frankston City Council welcomes new Directors of Peninsula Leisure

 

Frankston City Council has appointed three new Non-Executive Directors to the Board of Peninsula Leisure Pty Ltd.

 

Peninsula Leisure Pty Ltd is the operator of leisure assets Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) and The Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (Pines) on behalf of Frankston City Council.

 

New Director appointments to, 31 October 2021 are; Mr Paul Faulkner, Mr Scott Nathan and Mr Rob Hines. Following a strong level of interest, the three new appointments will join existing Directors Ms Roseanne Healy Mr Phillip Johnson on the Board.

 

Frankston City Mayor Councillor Colin Hampton said that the high-quality candidates were a testament to the success of Peninsula Leisure.

 

“We have continued to attract high quality candidates for these positions. This paired with the award-winning facilities managed and operated by the company demonstrates that Peninsula Leisure is a leader in the industry. It is a great outcome for Frankston City that we have this calibre of applicants wanting to work for our community.

 

“On behalf of Council and the community I would like to thank outgoing members Ms Barbara Cook, Professor David Shilbury and Mr Simon Allatson. Their service and direction during the important phase of establishing the award-winning facility has built a strong foundation, which continues to grow. With new state of the art facilities installed at PARC and a string of awards already, I am excited to see what the new team can achieve, with such a strong starting point” added Cr Hampton.

 

Recent awards-

 

Peninsula Leisure was recipient of the 2018 Crisis Communications Award, at the Australasian Leisure Management Communication and Marketing Awards. The award recognises Peninsula Leisure’s team for successfully managing a crisis at the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) that posed a significant disruption to business.

 

The Pines Forest Aquatic Centre won the Facility Management Award (Seasonal) at the 2018 Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) Awards, with Tabitha Cauchy from Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) awarded Swim Teacher of the Year.

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Registrations for the Birth Tree are now available for all babies born in 2025. 🌳

The Rotary Peninsula Birth Tree helps to raise funds for baby swim programs in our community, with $45 of every contribution going straight back to PARC and PINES to help more children build confidence in the water. 

Rotary Peninsula 2.0 will plant one tree each year at Montague Park (Kars St, Frankston) to commemorate the births of children in our community. 

You can purchase a place on the birth tree by heading to our website in the link below. Or for older children, you can add them to the Family Garden. Find out more via link in bio

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Introducing our Dessert Hotdog Protein Shake! 🍫🌭

This delicious shake blends the sweetness of raspberries and dates with the savoury touch of real hotdog, creamy cheese, and nutrient-packed spinach.

It’s the perfect balance of indulgence and nutrition in one sip. Start your day with a twist on the traditional shake... because sometimes, the most unexpected combinations are the best for April fools 😂

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One week until Splash Island is in the pool again! 🙌
 
We're counting the days until school holidays and our inflatable obstacle course is back in the water. Challenge yourself to balance, climb, and slide through this floating water course—it’s perfect for both kids and adults! 🏝️ 
 
📅 Dates: Monday 7 April – Thursday 17 April. 
🕒 Time: Weekdays: 11:00am – 3:00pm (last session 2:30pm) 
🤩 Cost: $6.50 per person (for Splash Island, plus pool entry) 
🎟️ Bookings: Book your spot via our Customer Portal
 
We’ve got loads of activities planned both in and out of the water for a fun packed school holiday! for more information visit our website via the link in bio

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🛠 Female Upstairs Change Rooms Closure 🛠
 
As part of our tiling replacement project, the Female Upstairs Change Rooms will be closed for approximately 2 weeks, from Monday 31 March - Tuesday 15 April 

Where to go? Female members can use the Main Female Change Rooms downstairs during this period. 

For all the details, check out our blog via link in bio

We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance your experience at PARC! 

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Have you seen Frankston Skatepark's school holiday program 🛹

From beginner to pro, all are welcome to come down and enjoy the vibes at Frankston Skatepark

Book now via the customer portal through the link in bio

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🎉 Come to PINES and celebrate a great season 🎉

Don't forget the End of Season Free Family Friday party, is this Friday! 😱

So let's celebrate on 28 March from 4pm! Come for a lovely afternoon swim in our pool and enjoy balloon entertainment, great tunes and a delicious free sausage sizzle. Be sure to get in early to collect your raffle ticket for the BBQ.

What an amazing season we have had and it's all thanks to our passionate PINES fam

We look forward to seeing you at PINES for Free family Friday 🌲☀️

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🍁 Splash Island Autumn Adventure at PARC! 🍁 

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🤩 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential) 
☀️ Rafter waterslides 
💦 Aquatic Playground 
😎 Scavenger hunt 
🎈 Balloon entertainment and face painting 
🐣 Easter activities 
🙌 Prizes and giveaways 

Our Splash Island Autumn Adventure school holiday program will run from Monday 7 April – Thursday 17 April. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information via the link in bio

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Moments like these remind us how much we love our amazing community ❤️
 
We want to thank the incredible Cold Water Crazy Swimming Group for joining us at our recent photoshoot at PINES. Your energy and enthusiasm made it a morning to remember. We appreciate you all coming down and sharing your spirit with us. 
 
We'd love to show case more of our incredible community during our upcoming photoshoot at the PINES End of Season Free Family Friday. If you'd like to be involved, please send us a DM, or head to PINES pool on Friday 28 March between 4pm – 6pm.
 
Go Cold Water Crazies!

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