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Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre

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Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre

Dive into community at the Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre, your local hub for fitness, fun, and relaxation.

We're more than just a pool, we're a place where families create memories, people reach their fitness goals, and everyone is welcome! ABOUT CLARENCE REGIONAL AQUATIC CENTRE
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We aim to keep you up to date on news, upcoming events, programs and, operational updates from the Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre. At times we may also share information from other government agencies and organisations that is relevant and beneficial to our community. This page is not monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Where possible we will respond to enquiries relating to the contents of this page within 3 business days. If you have a question or complaint in relation to Council services or your specific situation, please contact our Customer Service Centre on (02) 6643 0200 during business hours or email [email protected]. GUIDELINES
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15/09/2026

Make your child’s next birthday unforgettable with a celebration by the water! 🥳💦

Celebrate at the Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre with hassle-free pool access, delicious party food, and plenty of space for family fun.

2-Hour Catered Party Package — $22.00 per child (Minimum 10 children)

• Decorated gazebo setup (subject to availability)

• Full pool and splash pad entry for each child

• Hot party food: Sausage rolls, party pies, nuggets, hot chips, tomato and BBQ sauce

• Refreshing icy slushie

• Lollie party bag for every guest

Entry & Guest Information:

• One supervising parent entry is completely free

• Additional swimming guests: $5.80 per adult / $4.80 per child

• Non-swimming spectators: $2.30 per person

Self-Catering Option: Prefer to run your own setup? You are welcome to bring your own food, drinks, birthday cake, and shade gazebo.

• Please let our team know your planned date, time, and approximate guest numbers in advance so we can staff appropriately.

• Cakes can be stored safely in the canteen fridge during your visit.

• Important guidelines: No glass or alcohol is permitted on facility grounds. For safety, standard balloons and streamers are not permitted (single foil balloons are welcome).

Planning a casual visit with the family instead?

Our splash pad is open daily, with public water slide sessions running every weekend from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm and 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm.

Ready to lock in your date? Complete the online booking form to secure your spot: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/szQCWeK43E

For full facility details and visitor guidelines, visit our official website: https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/crac

11/09/2026

What an outstanding term of swimming, fitness, and big milestones in the water! A huge congratulations to all our swimmers, families, and coaches for putting in the hard work every week. 🏊‍♂️✨

As September draws to a close, please note these key dates and reminders to wrap up Term 3:

• Learn to Swim Wrap-Up

Learn to Swim classes officially conclude next week on Saturday, 19 September. Squad training continues for one more week, wrapping up on Saturday, 26 September. Be sure to cheer on your swimmer during their final session of the term!

• Holiday Swim Intensives – Secure Your Spot

Fast-track stroke technique and maintain water confidence during the school break. Places are strictly limited, so please email [email protected] directly to book your spot in our holiday intensive programmes.

• Term Fees & Account Balances

Before the break begins, please log into your Client Portal account or drop past reception to finalise any outstanding balances. To ensure your enrolments roll over smoothly into Term 4, all accounts must be settled prior to the new term commencing.

👉 Manage enrolments and settle balances via the Client Portal:

https://clarenceaquatic.perfectgym.com.au/clientportal2/ #/Login

• Casual & Holiday Swimming

Looking to get some laps in or bring the family down for a splash over the school holidays? Our heated indoor pools and splash pad remain open daily for general entry throughout the break. As a reminder, the outdoor 50m pool returns to full operational hours on Monday, 28 September (with early morning access available before 9:00 AM Monday to Saturday).

👉 Check daily pool space and lane allocations on our Zone Availability Calendar:

https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/crac -availability

09/09/2026

Dive into fast-tracked swimming progress and water confidence this spring! 🏊‍♂️✨

Daily consecutive practice gives swimmers the dedicated focus they need to build stroke technique, stamina, and vital water safety skills ahead of summer.

Our upcoming Holiday Swim Intensive programmes at Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre offer focused streams for all stages:

• Learn to Swim Intensives (Little Wonders 3 – Level 6): 4 x 30-minute lessons per week (1-week and 2-week options available) for steady, confidence-building progression.
• Squad Intensives – Swim Fit: 1-hour sessions combining lap training and conditioning to build cardio and endurance.
• Squad Intensives – Race & Pace: 1-hour sessions targeting dive starts, quick turns, and race finishes ahead of school carnival season.

Planning on visiting for casual laps or bringing the family for a swim? Our heated pools remain open, but lane allocations adjust during session times.

Spaces are limited across all levels. Email [email protected] with your preferred programme and swimmer details to secure your spot.

Check live pool and lane availability here:
https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/crac -availability

07/09/2026

Have you taken your first outdoor dip for the year yet? ☀️🏊‍♂️

We opened the 50-metre pool this morning for our dedicated lap swimmers looking to get an early jump on their spring fitness! Long-course training is the ultimate way to build cardiovascular endurance, sharpen your stroke power, and enjoy the crisp morning air as the warmer weather sets in.

Our outdoor 50-metre pool is now open for limited morning sessions:

• Monday to Friday: 5:30 AM – 9:00 AM
• Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
• Full Hours Return: Monday, 28 September 2026 across all pools with the start of the regular season and spring school holidays!

Prefer the comfort of warmer water or planning an afternoon visit? Our indoor heated 25-metre pool and leisure pool remain open across full regular centre hours (until 7:00 PM weekdays and 6:00 PM on weekends).

Pack your gear, drop by reception, or check live lane space before you visit on our Zone Availability Calendar:
https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/crac -availability

03/09/2026

Spring mornings in the Clarence Valley just got a whole lot better! ☀️🏊

If you love starting your day in the fresh outdoor air, the 50-metre pool at the Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre is reopening for morning lap swimming. It is a fantastic low-impact way to clear your head, stretch out your stroke, and get moving before the day warms up.

Here is the rundown on the upcoming season schedule:

• 50m Reduced Hours Start: Monday, 8 September 2026
• Morning Session Times: Opening to 9:00 am excluding sunday
• Full Regular Season Begins: Monday, 28 September 2026

Heading down later in the day or joining an Aqua Aerobics class? Our heated 25-metre pool and warm indoor leisure pool continue operating on their normal timetables all week.

Check morning lane availability before you head in:
https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/crac -availability

Grab your goggles and enjoy your morning swim! 💦

01/09/2026

Throwback to the april fools session with the aqua crew! Get ready to make a splash and energise your routine again this week! 💦

Aquatic fitness is a fantastic, low-impact way to build full-body strength, boost cardiovascular health, and support joint mobility in our heated pools.

Plan your week with our 45-minute group fitness timetable:
• Monday: Regular Aqua at 8:00 AM (25m Pool) • BoxFit at 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: Regular Aqua at 9:30 AM (25m Pool)
• Wednesday: Low-Impact Mobility* at 8:00 AM (Leisure Pool)
• Thursday: Aqua at 9:30 AM (25m Pool) • BoxFit at 5:00 PM • Evening Aqua at 6:00 PM (25m Pool)
• Friday: Low-Impact Mobility* at 8:00 AM (Leisure Pool)

*Regular Aqua classes are in the heated 25-metre pool; Mobility classes are held in the warm leisure pool. BoxFit is land-based.

Heading in for casual lap swimming or a relaxing dip instead? Check our live lane allocations before you visit to find the best time for your swim.

We look forward to seeing you poolside at the Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre!

Casual Swimmers? Check the availability calendar:
https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/crac -availability

28/08/2026

Get ready to dive back into the outdoor lanes as the weather starts warming up! ☀️🏊‍♂️

The 50m Olympic Pool at the Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre is reopening from Monday, 7 September. To kick off the spring season, the outdoor pool will operate on reduced morning hours, opening every day from facility opening time until 9:00 AM for the first couple of weeks.

Here is what you need to know for your early swims:
• Reopening Date: Monday, 7 September
• 50m Pool Spring Hours: Open from facility opening until 9:00 AM daily Monday to Saturday, the 50m will remain closed on Sunday at this time.
• All-Day Lap Swimming: Our indoor heated 25-metre pool and leisure pool remain open during full regular operating hours

If you are planning your morning training or looking ahead at lane availability across both pools, keep an eye on our live schedule to stay up to date.

We look forward to seeing our outdoor lap swimmers back on deck! Plan your swim with the Zone Availability Calendar here:
https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/crac -availability

26/08/2026

Make a splash and power up your Thursday routine in the water! 💦💪

Aqua fitness gives you an invigorating, low-impact workout that builds core strength, boosts cardiovascular endurance, and supports your joints in our heated 25-metre pool.

Join us on the deck and in the pool for our upcoming sessions:
• Thursday: Aqua at 9:30 AM (25m Pool) | BoxFit at 5:00 PM | Evening Aqua at 6:00 PM (25m Pool)
• Friday: Low-Impact Mobility at 8:00 AM (Leisure Pool)
• Monday: Regular Aqua at 8:00 AM (25m Pool) | BoxFit at 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: Regular Aqua at 9:30 AM (25m Pool)
• Wednesday: Low-Impact Mobility at 8:00 AM (Leisure Pool)

If you are dropping in for casual lap swimming or bringing the family in for a swim tomorrow, remember to check lane allocations before heading down.

See you poolside at the Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre! View the live timetable and zone bookings on the Zone Availability Calendar:

https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/crac -availability

21/08/2026

Get ready to fast-track swimming skills and build water confidence these school holidays! 🏊‍♂️✨

Our Holiday Swim Intensive programmes at Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre are designed to help swimmers of all stages develop technique, stamina, and race-ready skills through focused daily practice.

Here is what is on offer across the break in September:
• Learn to Swim Intensives (Little Wonders 3 – Level 6)
• 1-week or 2-week booking options
• 4 x 30-minute lessons per week for steady progression

Squad Intensives (Stroke Development, Mini Squad & Squads). 1-hour targeted sessions built to level up your swimming. Choose your focus:
• Swim Fit: Lap training meets aqua conditioning to build serious cardio and endurance.
• Race & Pace: Sharpen dive starts, quick turns, and fast finishes just in time for carnival season.

Spaces are limited across all levels. To register your expression of interest, email the team at [email protected].

Planning a casual swim or family visit during the holidays? Keep up to date with our live lane schedules and pool space here: https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/crac -availability

19/08/2026

Get ready to move, play, and explore what's possible when sport and study come together! 🏊‍♂️⚡ The Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre team is joining with Macquarie University, PCYC Grafton, and local sports leaders for Game On: Community Night in Grafton, a free, high-energy evening designed to get kids active and inspired about pathways in sports, health, and higher education.

Come visit our interactive skills station to test your agility, chat with our squad coaches and swim instructors, and discover where community swimming can take you!

Please secure your free family tickets in advance: 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/macquarie-university-community-night-in-grafton

Event Highlights:
• Interactive Sport Stations: Hands-on challenges with Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre, PCYC Grafton, North Coast Basketball, and E-Motion Physio Hub.
• Pathways Pitstop: Meet a Macquarie University Sports Scholar to chat about combining competitive sport, fitness, and university study.
• Community BBQ: Sausage sizzle firing on the night with all proceeds supporting PCYC Grafton.
• Live Broadcast & Prizes: Live broadcast by Loving Life FM 103.1, plus giveaways and prize draws throughout the afternoon.

Event Details:
• When: Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Where: PCYC Grafton, 300 Powell Street, Grafton
• Cost: Free community event (open to all primary and high school students, parents, and carers)

Planning a swim before or after heading over? Our heated indoor pools and leisure zones will be open as normal. Check our Zone Calendar https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/crac -availability to plan your afternoon.

Address

72 Turf Street
Grafton, NSW
2460

Opening Hours

Monday	5:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	5:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	5:30am - 7pm
Thursday	5:30am - 7pm
Friday	5:30am - 7pm
Saturday	7am - 7pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm

Website

https://www.clarence.nsw.gov.au/crac

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