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Unley Swimming Centre

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Location & Opening Hours

Ethel Street, Forestville
Phone 8372 5456

14 September 2019 to 26 April 2020
Monday - Friday	6am - 8pm
Saturday	6am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm
Public Holidays	10am - 6pm (Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Anzac Day)

27 April to 24 May 2020
Monday, Wednesday, Friday	6am - 1pm
Tuesday, Thursday	1pm - 7pm
Saturday, Sunday	9am - 2pm
Public Holidays	CLOSED

Revised Closing Times
The Centre may close early during inclement weather. The Centre may close one hour later than the nominated closing time if the temperature is 37 degrees or above at 5pm.

Special Events
The Centre is closed to the public when hosting carnivals and events. Please check with Centre staff or the Pool Notice Boards for further details.

Prices 2019/2020 Season

Casual Entry	Price
Adults	$7.70
Children (Under 1)	Free
Children (1-4 years)	$4.00
Children (5-15 years)	$6.20
Family (2 adults + 3 children)	$25.00
Concession Card holder	$6.20
Spectators	$4.00
Supervising Adult	$4.00

Multi Visit Passes	Price
Adult (10 visits)	$62.00
Adult (30 visits)	$160.00
Concession (10 passes)	$52.00
Concession (30 passes)	$135.00

Season Pass	Price
Adult	$520
Concession	$395
Family	$1040

Season Passes
Season Passes represent excellent value to those who swim regularly i.e. three or more times per week for the duration of the season. Season Pass holder privileges include 20% off Learn to Swim programs and $2.80 hot drinks from the cafe.

Carers
Carers or those assisting patrons with special needs may access the centre free of charge.

Age Friendly Discounts
Age is a celebration. Further discounts for casual entry applies for all patrons aged 70 years and above.

Facilities & Hire

Unley Swimming Centre offers a range of hire options for sporting clubs, social clubs, schools and training organisations, from single lanes to swimming pools and accompanying facilities.

If your club or organisation is interested in booking a lane or even the entire centre, please contact the Programs Coordinator on 0458 877 222 during business hours.

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Olympic Pool

The 50m eight lane pool is heated to a pleasant 26.5 degrees throughout the entire season.

We endeavour to provide as much lane space for both the lap swimmers and recreational swimmers but please be advised that on occasions lane space can be restricted due to major bookings and carnivals.
Junior & Toddlers Pools

The Unley Swimming Centre offers two smaller pools for the little ones. The junior pool with a minimum depth of 0.7m and a maximum depth of 0.85m is the home of the Unley Swim School and also a great location for birthday parties.

The smaller toddler's pool with a minimum depth of 0.6m and maximum depth of 0.75m is a great spot for the really little ones.

Both pools are fully shaded and have numerous seating options along with a shaded grass area next to the toddler pool.

Hiring Facilities

For further information about hiring a lane or even the entire centre, please contact the Programs Coordinator on 0458 877 222 during business hours.

Lane Hire Fees	Price (per hour) 2019/2020 Season
Single Lane (casual user)	$30
Single Lane (regular user)	$20
Whole Main Pool	$220
Entire Centre	$250

*Please note that normal entry fees may still apply.

Change Rooms

Change room facilities at the Unley Swimming Centre are modern and well maintained. All members of the public are catered for with large male and female change rooms as well as two individual family rooms fitted with wall mounted change tables and one disabled change room.

All change rooms contain gas heated showers with water saving timers installed.
Lockers

Lockers are available for hire from the kiosk allowing you to store your valuables safely while you enjoy the water.

Lockers can be hired on a casual basis. A wallet sized locker costs $1 or $2 for a full sized compartment.
Disability Access

The Unley Swimming Centre disabled lifter enables patrons with mobility issues to easily and safely enter both the main, junior and toddler pools.

Both the male and female change rooms are equipped with disabled access toilet facilities, which along with our separate disabled change room allows all users the opportunity to enjoy the Unley Swimming Centre.

Lane Availability

Lane availability is subject to change at any time at the discretion of centre management. Please refer to the minimum number of lanes available as a guide.

Upcoming Carnivals / Events

A - Available *Aquarobics / 20m Lap Lanes SS - Swim School R - Restricted NA - Not Available

Time	Today	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon	Tue
6am	3	6	3	3	NA	4	2
7am	3	4	3	3	NA	5	3
8am	4	6	7	3	NA	4	5
9am	4	3	4	2	5	4	4
10am	3	3	4	3	5	4	4
11am	4	4	4	5	5	4	4
12pm	4	4	4	5	4	4	4
1pm	4	4	4	6	6	4	4
2pm	4	4	4	6	6	7	7
3pm	3	4	6	6	5	6	6
4pm	3	4	3	6	6	3	5
5pm	3	3	3	6	6	3	3
6pm	3	3	6	NA	NA	3	2
7pm	4	4	6	NA	NA	4	3

Time	Today	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon	Tue
6am	1	2*	1	1	NA	1	2*
7am	1	2*	1	1	NA	1	2*
8am	1	2	1	1	NA	1	2
9am	1	2	1	SS	SS	1	1
10am	2*	2*	1	SS	SS	1	1
11am	1	1	1	SS	SS	1	1
12pm	1	1	1	2	2	1	1
1pm	1	1	1	2	2	1	1
2pm	1	1	1	2	2	1	1
3pm	1	1	1	2	2	1	1
4pm	1	1	1*	2	2	1	1
5pm	1	1	1	2	2	1	1
6pm	1	1	2	NA	NA	1	2*
7pm	1	1	2	NA	NA	1	2*

Time	Today	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon	Tue
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10am	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
11am	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
12pm	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
1pm	NA	NA	NA	A	A	NA	NA
2pm	NA	NA	NA	NA	A	A	A
3pm	NA	NA	R	NA	A	NA	NA
4pm	NA	NA	R	A	A	NA	NA
5pm	NA	NA	R	A	A	NA	NA
6pm	R	R	A	NA	NA	R	R
7pm	A	A	A	NA	NA	A	A

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Programs

Unley Swimming Centre offers a range of programs suitable for all levels of fitness and technique.

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Learn to Swim

The Unley Swimming Centre has qualified instructors who conduct swimming lessons for all abilities aged six-months through to adult.

Programs

Babies & Toddlers: six months - three and a half years
Swim School: three years - teenage
Adult Beginner & Stroke Correction: teenage and upwards.

For a more detailed look at each of our levels on offer, please look at our Swim School Progression chart.

New students

All new students wishing to enrol into a swim school class need to be assessed so they are placed appropriately. A number of assessment dates are held in the school holidays before each block. These are free of charge and operate on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis. Bookings are not required.

Students need to be ready for the water and are welcome to stay and enjoy the Centre after their assessment.

Students enrolling in the Babies & Toddlers or the Adult programs can do so by phoning 8372 5456 or emailing poolevents@unley.sa.gov.au. An assessment is not required.

Prices 2019/2020 Season

Program	Price
Babies & Toddlers	$165 (10 weeks) or $19 casual
Jellyfish – Shark	$180 (10 weeks)
Adults	$180 (10 weeks)
School's Out! Programs (14-18 January 2020)	$85 for 5 days

Lesson Timetables 2019/2020 Season

Spring Term
Monday 14 October to Sunday 15 December 2019

Assessment dates	Time
Sunday 22 September 2019	10am–12noon
Wednesday 9 October 2019	12noon–2pm
Saturday 12 October 2019	10am–12noon

Summer Term
Tuesday 28 January 2020 to Monday 7 April 2020

Assessment dates	Time
Wednesday 8 January 2020	2.30–4pm
Sunday 12 January 2020	10am–12noon
Saturday 18 January 2020	10am–12noon
Wednesday 22 January 2020	2.30–4pm

More information

Payment is due at the completion of the student’s first lesson. Late payment will incur a $10 admin fee.
Staff will pro rata block fees for any dates made known at time of payment.
Students paying casually must notify their absence from lessons to avoid losing their place.
Make up lessons are offered only with a doctor’s certificate.
All classes are subject to availability and demand.
No lessons on public holidays. Block fees adjusted accordingly.
Babies & Toddlers require a parent or guardian in the water.

Private Lessons

The Unley Swimming Centre offers private tuition to people of any age and ability.

Whatever your swimming goals or fears, we can pair you up with an instructor who will provide a learning environment specific to your needs. We can assist students who are nervous first timers to become confident, safe swimmers or provide structure and focus to those students who are more fearless and energetic to improve technique.

We specialise in one-on-one lessons that provide intensive instruction for people of any age, who are looking to learn to swim or improve their stroke. Lessons are designed to cater for individuals and are adapted to suit each participant.

Program commences Monday 16 September 2019 and concludes Sunday 24 May 2020.

Prices

Mode of Teaching	Price (single lesson)	Price (multiple lessons booked)
One-on-one (One student, one instructor)	$45 per half hour	$35 per half hour
Two-on-one (two students, one instructor) Students need to be similar in ability	$60 per half hour	$50 per half hour

Discount applies when multiple lessons are booked and paid in advance.
Lessons are conducted at a time suitable to you, your instructor and major centre bookings.
Lessons are not conducted during Swim School but may be booked before and after.

Bookings and Cancellations

There are no constraints on the number of lessons required to book.
All lessons must be paid for before the scheduled lessons commence.
Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be liable for the cost of the lesson.
No lessons on public holidays.

Swim School
Swim School is conducted over two terms:

Spring Term
Monday 14 October – Sunday 15 December 2019

Summer Term
Tuesday 28 January – Tuesday 7 April 2020

Swim School times are:

Day Time

Monday - Thursday 4–6pm

Saturday 9am–12noon

Sunday 9.30am–12noon

Bookings and Cancellations
- There are no constraints on the number of lessons required to book
- All lessons must be paid for before the commencement of the scheduled lesson
- Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be liable for the cost of the lesson
- No lessons on public holidays.

Day	Time
Monday - Thursday	4–6pm
Saturday	9am–12noon
Sunday	9.30am–12noon

Aquarobics

The Unley Swimming Centre offers a range of in water classes for all ages.

Exercising in water is a great, low impact way to boost your fitness and strength while improving your endurance and flexibility.

Program commences Saturday 14 September 2019 and concludes Saturday 23 May 2020. (During May only Saturday classes will be offered).

Cardio (45 mins)
Suitable for people wishing to improve their cardio fitness by bringing heart rate up for a sustained period of time.

Toning (45 mins)
Suitable for people who want to work on their fitness and tone up those muscles. These classes use aqua equipment and the resistance of the water to tone muscles.

Interval (45mins)
Suitable for people looking for a higher intensity class. These classes use short intervals of high and low intensity exercise interspersed with rest and relief periods to raise and lower the heart rate.

Times

Day & Time	Class
Tuesday 6.30am	Deep Water - Toning
Tuesday 6.30pm	Deep Water - Interval
Wednesday 10.15am	Shallow Water - Cardio
Thursday 6.30am	Deep Water - Toning
Thursday 10.15am	Shallow Water - Interval
Saturday 10.15am	Deep Water - Cardio

Prices (includes pool entry)

Entry	Price
Casual Adult	$13.00
Casual Concession	$10.00
10 Visit Adult Pass	$115
10 Visit Concession Pass	$80
Season Pass Holders Casual Class	$7.00

More information

Please discuss any health conditions with your instructor.
Attendance is ‘first come, first serve’, maximum 22 participants.
Any change to lessons will be advertised on this website, Facebook and at the Centre.
Classes are subject to major centre bookings and are demand driven.
No classes on public holidays.

Yoga

The Unley Swimming Centre offers Yoga classes for all ages and abilities in a revitalising and inspiring environment.

Yoga is an art that has been practiced for centuries. Hatha yoga has many health benefits including flexibility, stamina, strength, weight loss and relaxation.

Classes are conducted on the lawn under the shade. In extreme weather conditions classes are hosted indoors.

Program commences Wednesday 23 October 2019 and concludes Wednesday 15 April 2020.

Wednesday 7am (45 mins)
Wake up with the sun and start your day feeling fresh and rejuvenated.

Prices (includes pool entry)

Entry	Price
Casual Adult	$13.00
Casual Concession	$10.00
10 Visit Adult Pass	$115
10 Visit Concession Pass	$80
Season Pass/Multi Pass Holders Casual Class	$7.00

More information

Please discuss any health conditions with your instructor.
Attendance is ‘first come, first serve’, maximum 12 participants.
Any change to lessons will be advertised on this website, Facebook and at the Centre.
Classes are subject to major centre bookings and are demand driven.
No classes on public holidays.

Clubs

The Unley Amateur Swimming Club under the guidance of head coach Craig Jones, UASC provides coaching for a range of swimming abilities from Junior to National level.

Joining Atlantis Masters Swim Club allows you to get fit or maintain your fitness, compete in Interclubs, swim in open water swims (summer season), swim and compete in any Masters Games, socialise, make new friends and participate in many social activities.

Birthday Parties

The Unley Swimming Centre is a great place for birthday parties for kids aged 6–12 years. All parties have exclusive use of the Junior Pool and are facilitated by a qualified instructor.

Party Season

The party season commences Saturday 21 September 2019 and concludes Sunday 26 April 2020.

Special Offer

Parties booked for September, October and April receive a 10% discount off the total party price.

For bookings phone 8372 5456.

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Party Times
Saturday and Sunday:
- Option One 12.30–2pm
- Option Two 2.30–4pm
Monday to Friday (school holidays only):
- Option One 12.30–2pm
- Option Two 2.30–4pm
Party Packages
$180 for up to 10 children.
$18 for each additional child.

Package includes:
- Party Leader
- Invitations
- Exclusive use of junior pool
- Pop top juices
- Ice blocks.
Optional Extras
- Extra items can be added to the base package
- Prices are per child and are available on request
- Optional extras are subject to availability
- Extras must be confirmed 5 days prior to the party date.
Optional extras may include:
- Lolly Bags
- Slushies
- Potato chips
- Hot food
- Fresh food
- Fruit platter
- Pass the parcel
- Ice cream cake.
More Information
- A deposit of $100 is required within seven days of the initial booking. Balance payable on the day.
- A refund of $50 can be given if the party is cancelled one week or more in advance however no refund is available after this time.
- As the pool temperature remains constant, parties will go ahead unless there is extreme weather (eg lightning). If this occurs a full refund will be provided.
- Some party dates may not be available subject to other major centre bookings.
- Parties are not available on public holidays.
- Children under the age of 5 years are not able to be part of the party due to the facility's support of the Watch Around Water policy.

Pool Safety

Supervision

The Unley swimming centre is fully monitored by qualified lifeguards at all times, but please remember that they are not 'child minders'. The Unley Swimming Centre is a 'Watch Around Water' endorsed centre.

Watch Around Water Pool Rules

Unley Swimming Centre Rules & Conditions of Use

The Unley Swimming Centre is a smoke and alcohol free area
Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult
Please choose appropriate swimming lane as signposted
Keep to the left when lap swimming
Please refrain from eating near the water
Swearing and rough behaviour will not be tolerated
No running on paved areas
No diving in the smaller pools
No glass containers or objects
Only appropriate swimwear to be worn
Management reserves the right to refuse entry
Rules regarding photography

If the temperature is over 37 degrees at 5pm, the Centre may remain open for 1 hour longer than advertised closing times. Please see the pool staff for details on the day.

The City of Unley will not be held liable for any damage or loss of personal belongings brought into the Centre. Personal items are the responsibility of the owner.

Unley Swimming Centre

Location & Opening Hours

Ethel Street, Forestville Phone 8372 5456

Prices 2019/2020 Season

Facilities & Hire

Lane Availability

Programs

Prices 2019/2020 Season

Lesson Timetables 2019/2020 Season

Prices

Bookings and Cancellations

Times

Prices (includes pool entry)

More information

Prices (includes pool entry)

More information

Clubs

Birthday Parties

Party Season

Special Offer

Package includes:

Optional Extras

Pool Safety

Supervision

Unley Swimming Centre Rules & Conditions of Use

Ethel Street, Forestville
Phone 8372 5456