Macquarie University Exams in the Recreation Hall

In support of the university’s upcoming examination period, MUSAC will host exams in the Recreation Hall from Monday 5th June 2023 – Friday 16th June 2023.

Between Sunday 4th June – Friday 16th June 2023, the Recreation Hall with not be available for use. Surrounding facilities will also be impacted by the exams.

Visit our latest news post to find out more.

King's Birthday Public Holiday

MUSAC will observe the King’s Birthday Public Holiday and close on Monday, 12th June 2023. No programs or classes will run on this day.

MUSAC will re-open and return to regular operations at 5:30am on Tuesday 13th June 2023.

We wish all our members a safe and happy long weekend.

Closing Procedure Reminder

Members and patrons are kindly reminded that the advertised operational times of the centre are to be adhered to.

30-minutes prior to the advertised closure time, MUSAC staff will commence the MUSAC closing procedure, which means the following for members and patrons in the following locations:

Location

Procedure

Entry/Exit from the Centre

No new entry to the centre will be granted 30-minutes prior to the advertised closure time. All patrons are requested to exit the centre by the advertised closure time.

Pools

The pools will close 15-minutes prior to the centre closure and patrons will be asked to exit the pools at this time.

Health Club/Gym

All patrons currently within the Health Club will be given until just prior to the closing time to complete their current workout and must exit the centre immediately.

Centre wide

All members and guests must vacate the centre by 10pm on weekdays and 7pm on the weekend.

We ask that patrons please respect the staff who are upholding these processes to help deliver a safe centre for you.

Policy regarding Children’s use of the centre

Children’s Programs

Learn to Swim: Children must be under constant supervision by a parent or guardian whilst in the centre.

Squads and Gymnastics: Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian through the centre until they can be handed over to their Squads Coach or Gymnastics Instructor. Children must then be picked up from their lesson and accompanied out of the centre.

If your child's Learn to Swim or Gymnastics lesson is missed or delayed due to the absence of a parent or guardian, your child will not be eligible for a makeup lesson.

Health Club

All children aged 16 years and under must be supervised at all times by someone aged 17 years and over.

Quarter 2 Members Competition

Reminder of our quarterly member competition - if you attend 12 times or more between 1st April – 30th June 2023, you will automatically go into the draw to win one of three prizes, based on your membership type:

  • Gold members: Luxury Clean Living With Bourbon Wood Hamper

  • Fitness members: Clean Living with Caramel Sky Hamper

  • Aquatic members: Lounging In Luxury Hamper

Please ensure you have scanned through the centre access gates so all your attendances are captured. You still have 51 days to get your visits up!

Do this a minimum of 12 times and you’ll be automatically entered into the draw, with the lucky winners notified on Monday, 3rd July 2023. The winners will also be announced at our Members Winter BBQ in early July – date to be confirmed.

It’s our way of celebrating you for prioritizing your health and fitness, especially across the winter months.

Best of luck!

New Gold Membership inclusion

We are excited to announce that from June 1st, 2023, a brand-new inclusion will be added to our Gold membership offering to further enhance your Health Club experience. A Gold membership will now give you unlimited access to our Small Group Training program - MAC40.

MAC40 is a PT led small group training program designed to lift your heart rate, with the option of monthly testing to track your results.

Class capacity is limited, so bookings are essential. Book your MAC40 sessions through your Online Members Portal.

For more information, visit our Fitness Programs page.

$2 Hot Chocolates at Crunch Café

Don’t let the cold weather keep you away from the centre.

Stay warm with $2 hot chocolates at selected times across June and July 2023:

  • Weekdays: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
  • Weekends: 8:00am – 10:00am

Only available at Crunch Café!

IDAHOBIT

To recognise IDAHOBIT – International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination – we will be holding Pride-themed Group Fitness classes on Wednesday, 17th May 2023.

If you are attending any of the Group Fitness classes below, we encourage you to wear your loudest and proudest outfit, whatever that means to you.

  • Body Step 5.30pm with Anna
  • Body Pump 6.30pm with Anna
  • Body Attack 7.30pm with Caio

We are looking forward to seeing some fabulous outfits for IDAHOBIT!

Active Kids vouchers

This is a reminder that current Active Kids Vouchers will expire on Friday, 30th June 2023.

To redeem your voucher before it expires, please send it through to macsport@mq.edu.au by Friday, 16th June 2023 for the amount to be applied to your account.

Any vouchers sent after this date may not be applied in time.

City2Surf Training Program

Chasing a faster time or running it for the first time? Our City2Surf training program is for you!

This 10-week program will be facilitated by MUSAC trainer, Michel, who has a background in elite competitions and coaching in athletics.

The sessions will run at 6:30am on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5th June 2023 to 9th August 2023. Michel will take you through cardiovascular training, strength, and conditioning, running technique, pacing, and injury prevention.

Visit our Fitness Programs Page for more information or submit your Expression of Interest by completing our Health Club Enquiry Form.

The Annual City2Surf run will take place on Sunday, 13th August 2023 and registration is now open!

Session 2 2023 Social Sport Competition

Registration for our Semester 2 Social Sport Competitions will open at 9am on Monday, 12th June 2023 and will close at 5pm on Sunday, 16th July 2023.

Competitions will be available for the following sports:

  • Monday Mixed Netball
  • Tuesday Mixed Netball
  • Tuesday Mixed 7-a-side Football
  • Wednesday Mixed Volleyball
  • Wednesday Mixed Touch Football
  • Friday Mixed Basketball

Whether you’re a beginner or have played for years, our social competitions are perfect for those looking for a fun and friendly space to play team sport.

Don’t have enough for a team? No problem! Sign up as an individual and we will place you in a team – it’s a great way to make new friends.

Competition capacity is limited so register early to avoid missing out!

Visit our Social Competitions page for more information.

Correct Health Club Attire

We ask that all members ensure you are wearing appropriate attire while training in our Health Club.

For your own safety, please wear completely enclosed athletic shoes. This means no thongs, no Crocs, and no bare feet.

Patrons must wear appropriate clothing at all times – including a shirt. We ask that you wear athletic clothing free from studs and zippers as these things damage our equipment upholstery.

For the hygiene of yourself and others, you are required to train with a towel. If you have forgotten your towel, don’t sweat it! You can purchase one for $7 from the front desk or the Health Club desk.

Please respect our Health Club staff who work hard to enforce this procedure. Thank you for helping us maintain a comfortable and hygienic training environment for everyone.

UniSport Nationals

We are looking for the best student athletes from MQU to go head-to-head with other Universities at this year's UniSport Nationals on the Gold Coast. We are currently hosting trials for the following sports:

  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Touch
  • Ultimate
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

Don't see your favourite sport listed? Head to our expression of interest form to let us know which sports we should add. UniSport Nationals is an unforgettable experience and a great way to connect with fellow athletes.

Check out our Nationals Page for all the trial information and follow @mqu_macquarieunisport on Instagram for updates.

Exercise Right Week 2023

Macquarie University will be taking part in Exercise Right Week 2023. The theme for this years event is 'Get the Right Advice'.

Head down to Central Courtyard between 11am - 1pm from Monday 22nd May - Friday 26th May 2023 for sporting demonstrations and free student led screening and testing assessments.

As always, if you have any feedback for us, we would love to receive it – the good, the bad and the ugly. If you have a submission you’d like to make about how we can improve our facility or our services, feel free to share via our Digital Feedback Form.

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Yours in health and fitness,

Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre Team