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Aquatics

The YMCA of Sydney is a leading provider of aquatic facilities and programs with a focus on aquatic education programs for people of all ages and abilities. Come and enjoy a swim, join our aquatic education program, develop your skills and compete in our swim squads or join us for the school holidays; whatever your interests the Y has an aquatics program for you.

HOLIDAY AQUA FUN: There is always something cool to do at Y Managed Pools during the hot summer holidays. Get a head start with our intensive learn to swim programs, enjoy inflatable FUN, dive in movies and picnic days or just cool off.

Scroll down and click on your local pool to find out what's on.

Some of the various Aquatics activities offered by YMCA NSW include:

  • Learn To Swim - The YMCA's "Aquasafe" learn to swim programs are about much more than just learning to swim, they are a holistic approach to aquatic education. We run programs year round,...
  • Aqua Birthday Parties - Enjoy fun, organised and supervised aqua fun for your child's birthday. Play fun pool games and activities.
  • Aquababy Program - Progressive early childhood learn to swim program with emphasis on safety and parental education
  • Squads - For the competitive or recreational swimmer. Professional coaches provide advanced stroke correction and technique advice. Swimmers of all ages are guided and motivated by...
  • Holiday Splash - Our school holiday intensive learn to swim programs. Qualified friendly teachers cover water safety, stroke development and correction in a safe, fun and...
  • Aqua Aerobics - YMCA Aqua Aerobics is a low impact aqua fitness program for all abilities. A full cardio work-out without joint stress. Great for recovery and re-introduction to...
  • Masters Squads - Join our Masters Swim Squad, a great way for mature adults to keep fit and have fun.
  • Lunch Fitness Group - This group meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday lunch times 12.30pm-1.30pm and is designed for those who are confident lap swimmers with basic swim sets and fitness for all...
  • Inflatable Fun Days - Enjoy a day of wet and wild fun on the HUGE pool inflatable.
  • Swim Fit Adults - This program helps with developing swimming and water skills along with strength and endurance both in and outside the water. Designed for those who are confident lap...
  • Whizz Kids - A specialist learn to swim program designed for children with special needs. Professional instructors & coaches experienced in special needs aquatic education and squad...
  • Preventing Drowning - The YMCA is committed to preventing drowning daily. In NSW alone, the Y teachers more than 15,000 children every week the valuable lesson of how to swim.  

Aquatics at Your Local Y

For more details or to enrol visit your local YMCA centre: