Our pools are available for lap swimming, aqua aerobics classes, swimming lessons and warm water low impact exercise. All aquatic areas are patrolled by qualified lifeguards.
Cool off on a hot day, join in our aqua aerobics, host a children's party, or just enjoy the fitness benefits of regular swimming.
Swimming is fantastic for all-round health and fitness and activity for the whole family. View our aquatic membership and casual aquatic prices.
Warm water exercise pool
Our indoor warm water exercise pool is heated to 34 degrees. Perfect for rehabilitation, recovery sessions, gentle water exercise, gentle exercise classes, swimming lessons and general use. It features an industry-leading access hoist to gently transport a person into the pool.
Indoor pool
Our 25 metre heated indoor lap and recreation pool is available year-round for lap swimming, aqua aerobics, swimming lessons and aqua play. Enjoy the health benefits of swimming in all seasons at Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre.
Toddler pool
Our heated indoor toddler pool is suitable for young children and toddler play all year round. Have fun and build your child's confidence around the water.
Outdoor pool
Our 25 metre outdoor pool is available seven days a week. During the months of June - August the outdoor pool closes for a period in the middle of the day. Please refer to our opening hours for up to date information.
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Watch Around Water
At YMCA Victoria we are a Watch Around Water endorsed, aquatic safety organisation. The following information is the new Watch Around Water policy launched in the centre on 1 September 2019.
Watch Around Water is a set of industry guidelines outlining the minimum supervision requirements of young children at all affiliated aquatic venues.
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Children under 5 years old
All children MUST be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 18 and supervised within arms’ reach, at all times in the water.
All children MUST wear a pink wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming.
Children will not be admitted without a full fee paying parent/guardian who must also be in the water at all times. Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under 5 years exceeds the ratio of 1:2 (effective September 1 2019).
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Children under 10 years old
All children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 18.
All children MUST be constantly and actively supervised by an adult over the age of 18 at all times. The adult must have a clear and active view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them (this includes tech and devices).
All children MUST wear a yellow wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming. Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under 10 years exceeds the ratio of 1:4.
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Visit the Watch Around Water website
For more information visit the Watch Around Water website.