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National Day of Mourning Public Holiday

Following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, the Prime Minister has announced that the National Day of Mourning on Thursday 22 September will be recognized as a National public holiday.

Macquarie University will close for the public holiday, as will Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre (MUSAC).

The centre will re-open Friday 23 September at 5:30am with regular scheduled classes and programs returning.

We look forward to welcoming all members, patrons, and guests back to MUSAC on Friday 23.

Labour Day Public Holiday

A friendly reminder to members and patrons that MUSAC will be closed on the Labour Day Public Holiday, falling Monday 3 October 2022.

The centre will re-open Tuesday 4 October at 5:30am with regular scheduled classes and programs returning.

Upcoming Social Sport Competitions

MUSAC will open registrations Friday 23 September for its next Social Sport Competitions, commencing Monday October 10, 2022.

Both team and individual spots are available across a multitude of sports, with spots available until  5pm on October 6, when registrations close or sold prior.

This competition includes exciting new additions, including Men’s and Women’s 7-a-side Football on Thursday’s and Men’s Basketball on Fridays:

  • Monday Mixed Netball - Open to Teams and Individuals
  • Tuesday Mixed Netball - Open to Teams and Individuals
  • Tuesday Mixed 7-a-side Soccer - Open to Teams and Individuals
  • Wednesday Mixed Volleyball - Open to Teams only
  • Wednesday Touch Football - Open to Teams and Individuals
  • Thursday Men’s 7-a-side Soccer - Open to Teams and Individuals
  • Thursday Women’s 7-a-side Soccer - Open to Teams and Individuals
  • Friday Mixed Basketball - Open to Teams and Individuals
  • Friday Men’s Basketball - Open to Teams and Individuals

Registrations can be made here and more information can be viewed here.

For further questions and enquiries, please reach out to our Social Sport Team by emailing socialsport@mq.edu.au

Members Competition

A reminder to all members that if you attend 12 times or more between July 1 – September 30, 2022, you will automatically go into the draw to win one of three prizes, based on your membership type:

  • Gold members - $500 Endota Spa voucher
  • Fitness members - $250 Lachlan’s Restaurant voucher and Gym Towel
  • Aquatic members - $50 UBar voucher and Sports Towel

Please ensure you have scanned through the centre access gates so all your attendances are captured. Do this a minimum of 12 times and you’ll be automatically entered into the draw, with the lucky winners notified Tuesday 4th October 2022. The more times you visit, the more chances you have to win!

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

May the odds be in your favour – and best of luck!

Food and Nutrition Seminar

Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre are inviting you to attend our FREE special members diet and nutrition seminars on Tuesday 25th October.

Delivered by accredited Sports Dietitian, Ali Ghacham, you’ll have the option of attending one or both seminars:

  • How to lose weight and keep it off – 11:15am in the Courtyard Studio – run time 45-60-minutes
  • How to lose weight and keep it off – 1pm in the Courtyard Studio – run time 45-60-minutes

Registrations are required to attend each or both events. You can register by completing the form here.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Swim Safe Program

The Swim Safe Program returns to MUSAC late September and is open to students who are new to Australia and want to learn about water safety to enjoy Australian waters.

Facilitated by our trained Swim School staff, the goal of this program is to help international students develop not only knowledge, but confidence in Australian waters.

The course has both theory and practical components to help students learn basic swimming skills and water safety knowledge in time for Summer.

Bookings are required, so please fill in the form below to request a spot.

  • Duration - 5-week program (1 day per week)
  • Cost: $10 - payable upon online enrolment
  • Includes -  basic swimming skills and water safety knowledge that are essential in or around Australia's waterways.

For more information, please visit the Swim Safe section of our website.

Squad Race Day

Macquarie University Swimming Club holds periodic Come and Try Race Days in the 50m pool of Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre (MUSAC).

The next Come and Try Race Day is running this Sunday 25 September 2022. Click here to complete your form to enter, and here to read key details about the event.

Welcome to our new Personal Trainers

You may notice some new faces down on the Health Club floor in the coming weeks. Next time you're down sweating it out, please give a friendly welcome to our new Personal Trainers: Amelia, Jake, Joel, Justin and Tilly.

Each of our new Trainers has provided a little insight into their area of expertise, as well as a fun conversation ice breaker.


Amelia
Jake
Joel
Justin
Tilly
Specializes in general population health and fitness, injury rehabilitation.Specializes in strength and mobility.Specializes in fat loss, functional bodybuilding and boxing for fitness.Specializes in strength and conditioning, sprint training.Specializes in HIIT, functional training, bodyweight training and aerobic fitness.
Come talk to me about anything related to dogs or running!Come talk to me about Rugby League and Rugby Union!Come talk to me about video games and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power - I love the Lex Fridman Podcast!Come ask me about what two languages I'm fluent in that aren't my native tongue. Can you guess?Come ask me about anything fitness or finance related! I love to study up on these things in my spare time!

Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre (MUSAC) offers Personal Training to members and patrons with a variety of different options available.

Our qualified trainers will help you achieve goals in areas such as weight loss, muscle gain, completing your first lift, training for competitions, as well as for general health and fitness.

Enquire about a Personal Training session with any of our qualified trainers at MUSAC today, by completing the form 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 enquiry form.

Yours in health and fitness,

Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre Team