• Holiday Hours
• Early Closure Friday 23rd November 2024
• Bring a Friend for Free!
• Swim Awards
• Reduced Group Fitness Timetable
• School Holiday Programs
• Programs End of Year Reminder
• Swimming Club Christmas Party
• End of Year BBQ
• East Coast Squash Academy
• Body Combat 100 Re-cap
• Child Supervision Reminder

Holiday Hours

As we approach the festive season, we want to inform you of our reduced operating hours over Christmas and New Year. Our normal hours are from 5:30 am to 10 pm, but the schedule for the holiday period will be as follows:

• Monday, December 23: Normal hours (5:30 am - 10 pm)
• Tuesday, December 24: 9 am - 1 pm
• December 25, 26, 27: Closed
• December 28, 29, 30: 9 am - 1 pm
• December 31, January 1: Closed
• Wednesday, January 2: Regular hours resume (5:30 am - 10 pm)

We wish you a joyful holiday season and thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!

Early Closure Friday 22nd November 2024

On Friday November 22nd MUSAC will close early for our annual 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 appreciate your understanding and support as we recognise our wonderful staff.  Thank you for being part of the MUSAC community.

Bring a Friend for Free

From Monday 16 December 2024 to Sunday 12 January 2025, we’re excited to offer a special promotion for our active members – Bring a Friend for Free! This is the perfect opportunity to introduce a friend to everything MUSAC has to offer. Whether it's swimming, group fitness, or a gym session, your friend can experience it all without any cost.

How to register:

• Your friend must complete the Bring a Friend for Free Form via the link that will be sent out to members or through the QR code that can be found at reception
• Once completed, online profile will need to be created at https://musac.jonasleisure.com.au/.
• The administration team will process that request
• When your friend arrives at the centre, the front desk team will tag them into the centre, ensuring that a valid member is present at the time.

Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer to share your fitness journey and show off what makes MUSAC special. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends!

Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia Awards

Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre recently won the Best Swim School - Marketing, Promotion, and Customer Service award at the Swim Coaches & Teachers Australia (SCTA) 2024 Annual Conference. This award highlights the centre’s exceptional efforts in promoting and delivering top-quality swim programs.

Our Aquatic Programs Manager, Sunny Fung, expressed pride in the dedicated swim school team, attributing the achievement to their hard work and commitment to excellence in swim education and customer service.

Additionally, the swim school was recognised as a national finalist for Outstanding Community Services and Innovation/Team & Staff Development, underscoring its commitment to community engagement and continuous improvement.

With summer approaching, it’s the perfect time to enrol in our Learn to Swim program. We offer a comprehensive program for all ages and skill levels, aligning with SCTA’s vision to inspire lifelong swimmers. Our focus extends beyond swimming skills to promoting water safety, health, and well-being.

Research from Royal Life Saving shows that nearly half of 12-year-olds struggle with basic swimming and water safety skills. Our swim school aims to reverse this trend by advocating for drowning prevention and community education on water safety.

Enrol your child in our swim lessons to invest in their future health, safety, and well-being. For more information, please visit our website.

Reduced Group Fitness Timetable

Please be aware that our Group Fitness Timetable will be reduced from December until the new year. We encourage all members to refer to the group fitness timetable available on our website for the latest class schedules and updates.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you in class.

School Holiday Programs

Bookings for our 2025 Summer School Holiday Programs go live on Monday 2^nd December.

With limited spaces in our school holiday programs, book in early to avoid missing out.

Both Learn to Swim and Gymnastics Holiday Programs will be running from January 6th-10th and January 13th-17th!

For more information, visit our School holiday programs page.

Programs End of Year Reminder

A reminder for all participants enrolled in Learn to Swim, Gymnastics, and Squads: the final day of the current term will be Sunday December 15th.

Please note, replacement sessions from prior to June 11th will still expire at the end of the program year on December 15th. With the introduction of the new 30-day expiry, classes marked absent in November and December will expire 30 days after the class marked absent, rather than at the end of the year.

Make sure to use your eligible replacement sessions before they expire.

We appreciate your participation this year. Programs will resume on Monday January 20th, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the new year.

Swimming Club Christmas Party

We’re excited to share the details for our upcoming Christmas party for MQU Swimming club members!

Here’s what you need to know:

• When: Friday, November 29th
• Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (volunteer helpers welcome from 6:00 PM)
• Cost: $11 per person
• What’s Involved: Enjoy a festive BBQ and exclusive use of the pool inflatable for a fun-filled evening!

We look forward to celebrating the holiday season together and hope to see you there.

End of Year BBQ Recap

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our End of Year BBQ on October 23rd! The event was a great success with delicious sausages sizzling on the BBQ, cold drinks in hand, and lively music. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces come together to celebrate the year.

We appreciate your support throughout the year and look forward to more exciting times ahead in the new year!

East Coast Squash Academy

Looking to try something new? East Coast Squash Academy offers Beginner Squash Classes at our facility, perfect for those new to squash or racquet sports. These classes focus on teaching essential techniques, strategies, and skills, while also promoting fitness and fun.

Participants will develop hand-eye coordination, learn correct swing mechanics, footwork, shot types, and gain a solid understanding of the rules. The classes provide a supportive environment where you can practice foundational skills alongside others at a similar level.

It’s a great opportunity to try something new and stay active!

More information can be found on the East Coast Squash Academy website at: https://www.eastcoastsquashacademy.com.au/

Body Combat 100 Recap

On September 26th, MUSAC celebrated the much-anticipated launch of Body Combat 100 with an incredible event that filled our Sports Hall. A dynamic team of nine group fitness instructors led 100 enthusiastic combatants through a special two-hour session.

The event kicked off with an inspiring introduction by our DEIB lead, Luke Heckendorf, who emphasized the importance of mental health awareness. He spoke passionately about how exercise, particularly group fitness, can be a powerful tool in overcoming daily struggles and promoting mental well-being.

There was a mix of classic Body Combat bangers and fresh choreography debuting in Body Combat 100 so something for everyone!

A big thank you to everyone involved.

Child Supervision Reminder

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, we would like to remind all patrons of our Child Safe Policy. This isn’t a new policy but a reiteration of one that’s been in place to help us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all.

For the safety of young participants, children up to the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at the centre at all times—not just at drop-off or pick-up, but throughout their entire visit. This guideline is especially important for those in our Learn to Swim program, where supervision is essential.

Although this is a centre wide policy, we do however have tailored guidelines for Gymnastics and Squads:

Gymnastics:

• Children under 7 require a responsible adult to stay in the Gymnastics area for the entire class.
• Children aged 7-12 must be accompanied by a responsible  adult to and from the Gymnastics Hall, though they may stay unaccompanied during class.
• Children over 12 may enter the Centre during session time unaccompanied.
• No access to Health Club, Studios, Pools or Courts.

Squads:

• All squad participants are able to enter the pool area unaccompanied during squad training times only.  A responsible adult must be present outside of these times in line with centre T&C's.
• Restricted entry to the Health Club only during authorised dry supervised training sessions.
• Squad participants should not stay in the centre before or after their class unless a responsible adult is with them.
• No access to Courts, Studios or Gymnastics Hall.

This policy is in place for the safety and well-being of all children in our centre. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in helping us maintain a safe and supportive environment for everyone.