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    Change room works commencing soon

    Starting in November, we will begin works on the centre’s change room set 1 (closest to the Leisure Area) to improve quality of the facilities. Find out more about what this means for your visit and more.

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    Splash around with Leisure Swimming for a fun day out with the family or friends.

    Leisure Swimming can include:

    • Leisure Pool
    • Splash Park
      • Suited for those under the age of 10, Splash Park's major features are the two small water slides and the "Big Bucket".
    • Dive Boards and Pool Toys
    • Toddler Pool

    Availability and operating times of the above leisure swimming areas vary. Please view our Leisure Swimming availability guide.

    The Outdoor Waterslides are unavailable for use due to being closed for maintenance.

    Pre-purchase
    • Splash Park School Holiday Operating Times
      Monday to Friday
      9 am–7 pm
      Saturday and Sunday
      9 am–4 pm

      Not all elements of Splash Park may be open at all times. This includes during school term 9am - 12pm when the Big Bucket is not available.

      Times vary on public holidays.

    • Splash Park School Term Operating Times
      Monday to Friday
      9 am–12 pm & 3 pm–7 pm
      Saturday and Sunday
      9 am–4 pm

      Not all elements of Splash Park may be open at all times. This includes during school term 9am - 12pm when the Big Bucket is not available.

      Times vary on public holidays.

    • Dive Boards and Pool Toys

      Dive boards (5+ years ) or Pool Toys are scheduled or you to use within your Leisure Pool and Splash Park session at no extra charge:

      Scheduled times (times may vary due to staff availability)

      • School Term weekends 1pm to 4pm*
      • School Holiday weekdays 11am to 4pm*
      • School Holiday weekends 1pm to 4pm

      A deep water safety swim will be required to use the Dive boards or Pool Toys.
    • Safety Swim Conditions

      The purpose of the safety swim is to assess participants swimming abilities. Lifeguards are not there to teach participants how to swim, instead, we're identifying weak, non-swimmers, and strong swimmers to determine who is safe to participate in high-risk deep-water activities. A competent swimmer is someone who can confidently swim 25m unaided, without goggles (unless prescription), lifejackets, assistance from a parent, or touching the pool edge during the swim.

      Safety Swim Standard (Step-by-step)
      To pass, all steps must be completed:

      1. Jump & Submerge. Be able to confidently resurface after submerging.
      2. Swim to Cone. Swim back to the wall in deep water.
      3. Tread Water for 15 Seconds. Stay afloat in deep water.
      4. Swim Back to Wall. Complete the swim back confidently.

      FAQS

      Participant(s) completed the 25m but the lifeguard failed them, why?
      If a participant did not confidently complete the 4 step standard, lifeguards would of failed the participant. If the participant is already struggling to complete 25m, it is not safe to participate in dive boards and pool toys which are high risk deep water activities that cause exhaustion.

      Can I do a retest?
      Yes, we can retest at the discretion of a lifeguard supervisor, however whilst lifeguards encourage participation we prioritise on safety. Water and water depth does not discriminate, our focus is safety first and foremost and we will never compromise on safety.

    • Watch Around Water policy

      At SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre and the Y we are a Watch Around Water endorsed aquatic safety organisation. The following information is the new watch around water policy launched in centre from 1 September 2019.

      Watch Around Water is a set of industry guidelines outlining the minimum supervision requirements of young children at all affiliated aquatic venues. 

      Children under 5 years old

      All children MUST be accompanied into the centre by a person 16 years and older and supervised within arms’ reach, at all times in the water.

      All children MUST wear a pink wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming.

      Children will not be admitted without a full fee paying parent/guardian who must also be in the water at all times. Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under 5 years exceeds the ratio of 1:2 (effective 1 September 2019).

      Children under 10 years old

      All children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied into the centre by a person 16 years and older. All children MUST be actively supervised by an adult over the age of 16 at all times. The adult must have a clear and active view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them (this includes tech and devices).

      A child of limited swimming ability and or reliant on a flotation aid much be accompanied and in arms' reach in the water by a responsible person 16 years and older regardless of the child's age.

      All children MUST wear a yellow wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming. Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under 10 years exceeds the ratio of 1:4.

      All children

      Unsupervised children (of any age) will be removed from the water if the lifeguard is concerned for their safety.

      A child of limited swimming ability and or reliant on a flotation aid much be accompaniedand in arms' reach in the water by a responsible person 16 years and older regardless of the child's age.

      Birthday parties

      All children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied into the centre by a person 16 years and older and handed over to the supervision of the birthday party host (staff member).

      All birthday party participants must wear a green wristband to identify their participation in a party AND will be given an age based wristband (pink or yellow) at the conclusion of their birthday party if they choose to use the aquatic facilities (effective 1 September 2019). The adult guardian of the birthday party child MUST remain accessible and actively supervise the group at all times.

      At the conclusion of the birthday party the child/children will remain in the supervision of the birthday party leader and supervising parent until physically handed over to their supervising parent/guardian.

      Visit the watch around water website

      For more information visit the Watch Around Water website.
    • Leisure Swimming guidelines and conditions of use
      • Vulnerable and elderly people with chronic health conditions should speak to their doctor about what is appropriate for them. Please speak to a lifeguard before entering the water if:
        • you are over the age of 55;
        • you have a pre-exiting medical condition (including disability); or
        • you are a inexperienced or non-swimmer. 
      • Please refer to the full conditions of entry for your visit to the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre.
      • Please ensure you read the Centre's Watch Around Water and Supervision Policy for supervision requirements including child to parent ratios.
      • Refunds are not available if dive boards and pool toys are not available. These are an additional activity at no charge within this visit.