Labour Day Public Holiday 

A friendly reminder to members and patrons that MUSAC will be closed on the Labour Day Public Holiday, falling on Monday, 6th October 2025.

The centre will re-open Tuesday, 7th October at 5:30am with regular scheduled classes and programs returning.

Double Refer a Friend Rewards this September

This September, we’re doubling the rewards for our Refer a Friend program. Normally, when your friend joins and completes two direct debits, you receive two weeks free membership. But until the end of September, you’ll enjoy four weeks free instead!

It’s the perfect time to bring a mate along to train, swim, or play — and you’ll both enjoy the benefits of being part of our community.

To activate your reward, just come to the front desk with your friend on their first visit so we can capture both your details. Once they’ve settled in and completed two debits, your four free weeks will be added to your membership.

Don’t miss out — the offer ends 30 September.

Gymnastics Hall Roof Upgrades

Starting on Monday 27 October, the Gymnastics Hall will be closed until programs return in January 2026 to to allow for important roof upgrades. These works are being completed to improve the safety, quality, and overall experience of our facilities, ensuring the best environment for our gymnasts when we return in 2026.

During this time,  Gymnastics classes will be relocated within MUSAC.

If you have any questions about the roof upgrades or adjustments to the program during the upgrade period, please reach out to the team at gymnastics@mq.edu.au

Pickleball is here at MUSAC

We’re excited to announce that Pickleball is now available for everyone to enjoy.

The fast-growing sport is perfect for getting active, having fun with friends, and trying something new.

Gold members can play as an inclusion in their membership; you can book your session the same way you would for badminton or basketball and you’re good to go.

If you’re not a Gold member, no worries, you can still join in! Casual hire fees apply, so you can grab some friends and enjoy the game anytime.

Quarter 3 Members Competition

It’s that time again!

Quarter 3 is coming to an end, but you still have time to get your visits up before the end of September. To be entered into the draw to win some exciting prizes, visit the centre at least 12 times between 1st July and 30th September 2025.

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

Here are our previous winners Caitlyn and Meg with their prizes from Quarter 2.

Best of luck to everyone.

September School Holiday Programs 

2025 Learn to Swim, Squads and, Gymnastics September School Holiday Programs are now live and available for booking.

With limited spaces available, we encourage you to book early to avoid missing out.

Week 1 Monday 29 September – Friday 3 October

Week 2 Tuesday 7 October – Friday 10 October

For more information, please visit our School Holiday Programs page.

Child Supervision Policy Reminder

To keep everyone safe and ensure a positive experience for all, here’s a quick reminder of our child supervision requirements across our children’s programs:

Gymnastics

• Under 7 years: Must be accompanied by an adult, who stays in the Gymnastics area during lessons.

• 7–12 years: Must be accompanied by an adult to and from the Gymnastics Hall.

• 12+ years: May enter the Centre unaccompanied during session times, but no access to the Health Club, Pools, Studios or Courts.

Learn to Swim

• Up to 16 years: Must be accompanied by an adult, who stays in the pool area.

Keep Watch Policy applies:

• 0–5 years & non-swimmers: Stay within arms’ reach.

• 6–10 years & weak swimmers: Be close, be prepared, maintain constant visual contact.

• 11–14 years: Maintain visual contact.

Squads

• All squad enrollees may enter the pool area unaccompanied only during squad training times.

• Access to the Health Club is permitted only during authorised Squad training sessions supervised by a coach.

• No access to courts and studios

On Thursday 28 August, we joined Macquarie University and Campus Life’s annual Colour the Campus fun run to celebrate Wear It Purple Day, a day dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth and promoting inclusivity and acceptance.

The event saw 240 participants take part and was supported by over 30 volunteers, creating a vibrant and fun-filled atmosphere across campus.

It was fantastic to see so many people out on the course enjoying the event and showing their support for such a great cause. Thank you to all those that helped make the day so special.

If you missed Colour the Campus and still want to show your support for Wear It Purple, there’s still time to donate to Wear It Purple here

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

Macquarie University acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land where Macquarie University is situated, the Wallumattagal Clan of the Dharug Nation – whose cultures and customs have nurtured, and continue to nurture, the land since time immemorial.