April 2026 Newsletter
- ANZAC Day Public Holiday Hours
- Summer Mini Competition Wrap-Up
- Q1 Member Draw Winners
- Child Safety at Our Centre: What Parents and Carers Need to Know
- Youth State Age Championships
- April School Holiday Programs at MUSAC
- Good News for Parking at MUSAC
- April School Holidays – Squad Timetable Update
ANZAC Day Public Holiday Hours
With ANZAC Day approaching, please note our adjusted operating hours:
| Date | Operating Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 25 April 2026 | Closed | ANZAC Day |
| Monday 27 April 2026 | Closed | ANZAC Day Public Holiday |
There will be no Learn to Swim, Gymnastics or Squads classes on Saturday 25 or Monday 27 April.
Regular operating hours will resume outside of these dates.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Summer Mini Competition Wrap-Up
Our 8‑week Summer Mini Competition has officially come to an end, and what a fantastic season it’s been! With 55 teams competing across multiple sports, the atmosphere each week was full of energy, great skills, and plenty of fun. Thank you to every team, player, and supporter who helped make this competition such a success.A huge congratulations to our 2026 Summer Mini Comp Champions:
Monday Netball
- The Windividuals
Tuesday Touch Football
- The Touchables
Tuesday Netball
- The Brisk and Mildly Disgruntled
Wednesday Volleyball
- Campus Lifers
Wednesday Soccer
- Div 1: Los Malakas
- Div 2: Diddy Disiples
- Div 3: Raspberry Freeze
Well done to all teams for bringing great sportsmanship and competitive spirit each week!
We’re already looking forward to seeing you back on the courts and fields for our Semester 1 competition, and we’re excited to welcome new teams keen to join the fun.
Q1 Member Draw Winners
Congratulations to our Q1 2026 Member Draw winners — Melanie, Olivia and Peter.
A reminder that entry into the draw is automatic for members who visit the centre at least 12 times in a quarter, so keep scanning in each time you attend.
Thank you to everyone who visited the centre and contributed to another great quarter.
Child Safety at Our Centre: What Parents and Carers Need to Know
Keeping children safe is our highest priority. To support a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone, we ask all parents and carers to be familiar with our age requirements and supervision expectations, particularly when children are using aquatic and program areas.
We adhere to the Royal Life Saving Society Australia Keep Watch at public pools Program, applicable to Children up to 14 years. The Keep Watch Program applies to all children aged 0–14 years when using the pool for Casual Swim and recreational activities. This means an actively supervising adult must be present, alert, and able to respond at all times.
You can find this information on our website here
Supervision expectations vary by age and ability:
- 0–5 years and non‑swimmers - Adults must stay within arm’s reach at all times.
- 6–10 years and weak swimmers - Adults must be close, be prepared, and maintain constant visual contact.
- 11–14 years - Adults must maintain visual contact at all times while the child is in the water.
For these age groups, children must be accompanied by an adult, and the adult is required to remain in the pool area for the duration of the visit.
Once a child turns 15 years old, the Keep Watch Program no longer applies. However, for safety and centre access reasons:
- 15‑year‑olds must still be accompanied by a parent or carer when entering the centre
- Parents are responsible for ensuring their child understands and follows all centre rules and conditions of entry
Programs and activities – supervision matters
Different programs have specific age and supervision requirements:
Gymnastics
- Under 7 years: An adult must stay in the Gymnastics area during the lesson
- 7–12 years: Must be accompanied to and from the Gymnastics Hall
- 12+ years: May attend sessions unaccompanied, and remain in the gymnastics hall under coach supervision
Learn to Swim
- Children up to 16 years must be accompanied by an adult who remains in the pool area
Squads
- Squad swimmers may enter pool areas unaccompanied during authorised training times only
- Access to other areas is limited and must be under supervision as outlined in squad conditions
Lifeguards and staff are here to support safety, but they do not replace active adult supervision. Your attention and involvement play a vital role in preventing accidents and ensuring a positive experience for all children.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for every family. If you have any questions about age requirements or supervision, our team is always happy to help.
Youth State Age Championships
Macquarie University Swimming Club delivered an impressive performance at the recent NSW Youth State Age Championships, with athletes showcasing strong growth, commitment, and team spirit across the weekend.
The team made significant progress year-on-year, increasing their overall points tally from 134 in 2025 to 227 in 2026, while climbing the rankings from 43rd to 25th. This improvement was supported by a larger and stronger team, with 15 swimmers representing the club, up from 12 last year, and five medals secured across the meet.
Performance in the pool was equally strong, with every swimmer achieving at least one personal best. In total, 30 personal bests were recorded from 39 individual races, alongside a perfect result from the relay teams, with all six teams delivering personal best performances.
Throughout the championships, the team remained focused and resilient, maintaining a high standard across the full program. The support from families also played an important role in creating a positive and energetic environment across the weekend
Returning state-level swimmers continued to step up, expanding their race programs and gaining valuable experience across multiple events, reflecting the ongoing development of the squad.
Congratulations to all swimmers, as well as Coach Tom and Coach Oliver, for their leadership and preparation in achieving these results. The continued progress shown across the program is a strong indicator of what lies ahead.
April School Holiday Programs at MUSAC
Our April School Holiday Programs are now underway, with a range of activities across Learn to Swim, Squad Swimming, and Gymnastics.
While some programs have already filled, there are still limited spots available in select sessions, including Squad Stroke Clinics and Gymnastics Holiday Classes.
If you’re still looking for ways to keep the kids active these holidays, now is a great time to jump in.
For more information and to book, visit our School Holiday Programs page.
Bring a Friend for Free
A reminder that our Bring a Friend for Free offer is running throughout April.
Active members can bring a friend along to the centre at no cost, so make the most of it while it’s available.
For more information, speak to the front desk on your next visit.
Gymnastics Birthday Parties
Looking for a fun, active, and stress‑free way to celebrate your child’s next birthday? Our Gymnastics Birthday Parties are the perfect choice.
Give your child a party they’ll never forget, with exclusive access to the Gymnastics Hall and a dedicated space to celebrate with friends and family.
Led by our qualified coaches, each party is packed with games, circuits, and free play. After the action, enjoy 30 minutes in a private party room for food, cake, and celebrations.
Ready to celebrate? Book your party here today!
Good News for Parking at MUSAC
You may have noticed that the hoarding around the newly built RNA Facility has started to be removed — an exciting milestone as we move closer to improved parking access.
Last week, new line marking was carried out in the North 3 car park and from 7 April, the North 3 car park had 17 car spaces reinstated for member use, helping to improve parking availability and make visits to the centre more convenient.
Thank you for your understanding during this period of change. We look forward to welcoming you with increased parking options very soon.
April School Holidays – Squad Timetable Update
Please note that during the April School Holidays, session times for the following squads will change:
- Advanced Squad
- Intermediate Squad
- Novice Squad
Kindly refer to the April School Holiday Timetable below for the updated session times.
| Date | Advanced | Intermediate | Novice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 7 April | 7:30am - 8:30am (Gym) 8:30am - 10:00am (Swim) | 7:30am - 8:30am (Gym) 8:30am - 10:00am (Swim) | 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Wednesday 8 April | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Thursday 9 April | 8:00am - 10:00am | 8:00am - 10:00am | 5:30am - 7:00am |
| Friday 10 April | 8:00am - 10:00am | 8:00am - 10:00am | 5:00pm - 6:15pm |
| Saturday 11 April | 5:45am - 8:00am | 5:45am - 8:00am | 5:45am - 8:00am |
| Sunday 12 April | No Session | No Session | No Session |
| Monday 13 April | 7:30am - 8:00am (Dryland) 8:00am - 10:00am | 7:30am - 8:00am (Dryland) 8:00am - 10:00am | 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Tuesday 14 April | 7:30am - 8:00am (Dryland) 8:00am - 10:00am | 7:30am - 8:00am (Dryland) 8:00am - 10:00am | 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Wednesday 15 April | 7:30am - 8:00am (Dryland) 8:00am - 10:00am | 7:30am - 8:00am (Dryland) 8:00am - 10:00am | 5:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Thursday 16 April | 7:30am - 8:00am (Dryland) 8:00am - 10:00am | 7:30am - 8:00am (Dryland) 8:00am - 10:00am | 5:30am - 7:00am |
| Friday 17 April | 7:30am - 8:00am (Dryland) 8:00am - 10:00am | 7:30am - 8:00am (Dryland) 8:00am - 10:00am | 5:00pm - 6:15pm |
| Saturday 18 April | 5:45am - 8:00am | 5:45am - 8:00am | 5:45am - 8:00am |
All other squad programs will run as normal, including:
- Mini Squad
- Emerging Squad
- Teen Transition Squad
- Teen Squad
- Masters Squad
- SwimFit Squad
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
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.