November and December 2023

Member newsletter

• 2023 - 2024 Holiday Operating Hours
• Children’s Programs and Holiday Program Dates
• Make Up Lesson and Voucher Reminder
• Staff End of Year Celebration
• Members End of year BBQ
• Summer Mini Social Sport Competition
• MQU Swimming Club Christmas Party
• RPM Competition
• Changes to our Gymnastics Programs for 2024
• Twilight Markets
• Quarter 4 Member Competition

2023 – 2024 Holiday operating hours

As the 2023 - 2024 Holiday season approaches there will be some variations to our operating hours. View the table below to see the variations to our operating hours and important Children's Programs and Holiday Programs dates.

A reduced Group Fitness timetable will be made available in December and will be updated on the Group Fitness page.

Children’s Programs and Holiday Program Dates

Our Gymnastics, Learn to Swim, and Squad Programs will all run Holiday Programs from Tuesday 2 January 2024. The below table indicates the key Children’s Program dates fast approaching:

Bookings will be made available for Children’s Holiday Programs from Monday 27^th November 2023.

Make Up Lesson and Voucher Reminder

Parents are kindly reminded that the Programs Make Up Policy applies and that any make up lessons are valid per calendar year. Makeup lessons must be used before Sunday, 17th December 2023. Any unused makeup lessons will expire after this date.

Additionally, please send through Active Kids and First Lap vouchers to macsport@mq.edu.au by Friday 1^st December 2023 to ensure the vouchers are applied before their expiry.

Staff End of Year Celebration

Please be advised that MUSAC will be closing early on Friday 24th November due to the Staff End of Year Celebration.

• No new entries will be allowed after 6pm
• Health Club and Halls will be closing at 6:30pm
• Pools will close at 6:45pm
• Programs will run as normal until 7pm
• Centre will close at 7pm

Normal operations will resume at 6am on Saturday 25th November.

We thank you for your understanding as we thank our team for their collective efforts across 2023.

Members End of year BBQ

To acknowledge your dedication and commitment to your health and wellbeing in 2023, we invite you to join us for a BBQ on Tuesday 21^st November in the Health Club Courtyard.

We’ll have a DJ blasting some tunes and our staff behind the BBQ to thank you for being part of our community.

The BBQ will run from 4:30pm until the food runs out!

2024 Summer Mini Social Sport Competition

Registration will be open for our 2024 Summer Mini Competition on Monday 11^th December 2023.

The 6-week competition is not only open to Macquarie University students, but the whole community! Join as a team or an individual. Get involved in a range of sports:

• Netball
• Touch Football
• Volleyball
• 7-a-side Football
• Basketball

All sports are mixed and open to all skill levels. Check our competitions page for more details.

MQU Swimming Club Christmas Party

We invite all members of the MQU Swimming Club and their families to celebrate Christmas with us!

Details:
Date – Friday 1^st December 2023
Time – 7pm – 8:30pm
Cost - $8 per person

Join us for a BBQ and an evening of festive fun in the Outdoor 50m Pool. Keep an eye on your inbox for an email from our Squads team with more details.

RPM Competition

Hop on a bike for your chance to win!

Celebrate the 100^th release of Les Mills’ RPM with us by participating in our RPM competition.

Between Monday 30^th October and Sunday 10^th December 2023, simply attend 2 RPM or Cycle classes per week (or 12 total across 6 weeks) to go into the draw to win 1 of 3 Lululemon prize packs!

• 1^st prize – Everyday Backpack, Top & Bottom (Gift card of $300), Belt Bag, Back to Life Sport Bottle 710ml, The Mat 5mm – valued at $602
• 2^nd prize – Top & Bottom (Gift card of $300), Belt Bag, The Mat 5mm – valued at $438
• 3^rd prize – Back to Life Sport Bottle 710 ml, Belt Bag – valued at $114

To ensure your entry is counted, please book into the RPM / Cycle classes through the Online Members Portal using your Campus Life MUSAC membership. View the full Group Fitness timetable here.

Changes to our Gymnastics Programs for 2024

Twisters – currently called Trickstars

In 2024, our tumbling program – currently called Trickstars – will be given a new name – Twisters! The program will maintain its current format and levels – Mini Twisters and Twisters.

Trickstars – New program

In 2024 we will be introducing a Freestyle Gymnastics (FreeG) program called Trickstars. This semi-competitive program draws influences from Tricking, parkour, free-running, martial arts and breakdancing. It focuses on two competitive options – Speed Runs or Freestyle showcase – and will have two levels – Mini Trickstars and Trickstars.

Kindergym

From 2024, the structure of our Kindergym program will be updated to be more inclusive of age and skill level.

Play Gym – ages 12 months to 2 years
This 45-minute class encourages safe exploration and learn through play with a parent in the class with their child.

Mini Gym – ages 18 months to 3 years
This 45-minute class Introduces some structure while still encouraging learn through play with a parent in the class with their child.

Junior Gym – ages 3 to 5 years
This 45-minute class aims to develop school ready behaviours. This program will remain the same in 2024.

For more information about our Gymnastics programs, please visit the Gymnastics page.

Twilight Markets

Our Twilight Markets are back Friday 17^th November! Free activities for all the family, and a DJ playing in the central courtyard.  Select from a range of artisan stalls to shop at and enjoy a huge variety of food stalls. UBar will also be open for amazing woodfired pizzas and refreshments.

Plus an appearance from your favourite sport and aquatic centre.

We are open to everyone! Community, family, friends, and dogs are all very welcome, and parking is free on campus.

Quarter 4 Member Competition

Our Q4 Member competition will be drawn the week of 11 December to ensure our winners can collect their beautiful Christmas hampers in time to put them under the tree and crack them open for the holiday.

You won’t want to miss your chance to win these prizes

Gold - The Classic Celebration Hamper

Fitness - The Ultimate Christmas Foodies With Moët Hamper

Aquatic - Christmas Indulgence With Veuve Hamper

To be entered into the draw, visit the centre at least 12 times between 1 October and 10 December 2023.

The more times you visit, the more chances you have to win!

It’s our way of celebrating you for prioritizing your health and fitness, all year round.

Best of luck!

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 the online feedback form.

And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates.

Yours in health and fitness,

Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre Team