Strathalbyn Pool

Strathalbyn Community Swimming Pool is located in the heart of Strathalbyn and is the only 50 metre outdoor swimming pool on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

The Centre is located on Dawson Street and Colman Terrace, directly opposite the Strathalbyn Library, set in picturesque gardens overlooking the River Angas.

With a 50m 6 lane pool the Centre is capable of hosting Swim SA competitions and various other carnivals. In addition, there is a toddler pool with a water feature for younger children and a large pool inflatable used in the main pool during weekends and school holidays.

The Centre has a a fully stocked cafe with real coffee and an excellent range of hot and cold refreshments and has excellent modern amenities with warm showers and recently renovated change rooms.

So come and enjoy a lap swim, aqua class, picnic, inflatable fun session and more at your local Y this summer.

OFF PEAK SEASON OPENING TIMES

17 Oct - 18 Dec 2022 | 30 Jan - 9 Apr 2023

Monday to Friday

Weekends & Public Holidays

* The pool will remain open for General Admission swimming on days when the weather is 23 degrees or above, as per the 6pm forecast the day prior. The pool is open for Lap Swimming regardless of the forecast.

PEAK SEASON OPENING TIMES
19 Dec 2022 - 29 Jan 2023

Monday to Friday

Weekends

During peak season the pool will be open for lap swimming and general admission regardless of the temperature.

CLOSED DAYS
• Closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday
• Opening times may vary according to attendance or weather

EXTENDED OPENING

The pool may remain open when the weather is 32 degrees or above at 5:30pm on the day (determined by BoM) at the discretion of management. If opening hours are extended, this will be published via social media.

*Family = 2 Adults + 3 Kids or 1 Adult + 4 Kids. Additional family members charged $72/person.

Watch Around Water Policies apply (i.e. supervision requirements & adult to child ratios)

• Children under 10 years must be accompanied and constantly supervised by an adult.
• Children under 5 years must be accompanied in the water and remain within arms reach.
• Unsupervised children (of any age) will be removed from the water if the lifeguard is concerned for their safety.
• General rough play or unsociable behavior is not permitted due to safety concerns.
• Patrons are required to follow staff directions at all times, failure to do so may result in eviction from the centre.
• The YMCA welcomes the capturing of your magic moments on camera or video, however, privacy of others must be respected. The use of cameras and video cameras at this venue is conditional upon the following:

1. You must have all relevant individuals consent to use images.
2. It is illegal to broadcast or publish images without consent.
3. Under no circumstances are cameras, video cameras or mobile phones to be used in change room areas.

CHILD UNDER 5 must be actively supervised within arms reach

CHILD UNDER 10 must be actively supervised and remain in sight

KNOW YOUR RATIO

Children Under 5 : 1 Adult to 2 children, including babies in prams. All children 0-4 years of age MUST be accompanied in the water.

Children Under 10 : 1 Adult to 4 children. All children 5-9 years of age MUST be ACTIVELY SUPERVISED at all times.

Mixed Groups : 1 Adult to child aged 0-4 and three children aged 5-9.

Swimming and water safety skills are just part of what your child will gain in YMCA Swimming Lessons. YMCA SA swimming lessons are provided by nationally accredited swimming instructors and all YMCA instructors complete working with children checks.

Key Details

• $68 per term. Swimming lesson members receive one 30 minute lesson a week, and unlimited swims during the term outside of lesson times.
• To book, contact the Swimming Lesson Coordinator on (08) 8536 2559, or email strathpool@ymcasa.org.au

Swimming Term Dates

Lesson Times

The Lap It Up Club is designed for swimmers who are looking for something a little more rewarding than simply swimming up and down the pool. With a rewarding incentive program, the Lap It Up Club helps you set goals and gives you real motivation to achieve them.

Whether you swim once a day or once a month, we’ll help you to track your progress and achieve your health and fitness goals.

• Lap it Up Club is available to members of all ages
• Club progress in kilometres will be recorded in centre
• Receive incentives and rewards for your progress and milestones
• Hall of Fame prize is 2 weeks FREE membership
• Monthly spot prizes

To register, complete a Lap It Up enrolment form at our lifeguard station, and then simply record your laps with the lifeguard on duty every time you swim.

Adult Distance Incentives

Child (Under 13) Incentives

*Lap It Up Club Cards are checked on a monthly basis and prizes will be distributed by the Swimming Lessons Coordinator upon these checks.

To enquire about the Lap It Up Club please email the Strath Pool: strathpool@ymcasa.org.au

Water resistance training classes incorporating low-impact aerobic exercise.

Aqua Fit

Water resistance training. Low-impact aerobic exercise in the shallow end of the pool.

Fridays, 10:30am
Starts 19 November

Cost: $11 or $49.50 for a 5 visit pass.

Our weather policy does not apply.

Please note classes are not included in season passes and are charged separately.