Manuka Pool

The last day of the season is here 😭

A reminder that we close for the winter months from 4pm today following a huge weekend with the 24-hour swim 🏊‍♀️

🙏 Thank you to everyone for such a fantastic season and we will see you back in October 2026!

🏊‍♀️ 24-hour Swim 2pm today! 🏊‍♀️

The 24-hour swim is all about getting behind our young people, making sure they have access to mental health support when they need it most 💙

Every dollar raised through Laps for Life goes to ReachOut Australia to make this support available. So come on down, add to our lap count and donate to great cause 💫

It promises to be a great weekend full of swimming, community spirit and snacks to keep us going through the night of course! 🙌

🤝 You can support the team here: https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/manukapoollappers/laps-for-life-2026

Want a free 3 month gym membership? 💪

Thanks to our friends at Kieser Australia in Kingston you have the chance to win a 3 month gym membership with their expert team of physios and exercise physiologists 🏋️‍♂️

To be in the draw to win:
🏊‍♀️ Come along to the 24-hour swim at Manuka Pool tomorrow (2-5pm)
💙 Make a donation toLaps for Lifee
💪 Test your grip strength with the team

There will also be some extra goodies up for grabs so come on down and be a part of it!

🌟 Swimmer Spotlight 🌟

Introducing Manuka Pool Lappers team captain Catherine! 👩‍✈️

Catherine is a regular lapper at Manuka Pool, but more importantly, is the brains (and heart ❤️ ) behind the 24-hour swim now in its 5th year! 👏

As a girl from the country, she knows just how important this cause is - making sure mental health support is there when people need it 💙

🙌 Support Catherine and the team here: https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/catherinerussell/laps-for-life-2026

And of course, come on down and join the 24-hour swim anytime from 2pm tomorrow Saturday 21 March 🏊‍♂️

🌟 Swimmer Spotlight 🌟

We've got some big hitters this year for the 24-hour swim💪

You might recognise this dynamic duo from around the pool (usually in a lifeguard uniform) who have been training hard 🏊‍♀️

Sisters Keeley Pasfield and Ebony Pasfield have committed to the entire 24 hours hoping to swim 60km between them! 🤯

Come on down and be part of supporting youth mental health for Laps for Life. Join the 24-hour swim anytime from 2pm Saturday 21 March! 💙

Donate to Ebony: https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/ebonypasfield/laps-for-life-2026
Donate to Keeley: https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/keeleypasfield

🙌 Supporter shout out 🙌

A huge thank you to our friends Kieser Australia in Kingston supporting the lapsforlife.aus 24-hr swim 🏊

Kieser’s expert team of physios and exercise physiologists provide strength training programs specifically designed to manage injuries, reduce pain, and address chronic conditions 💪

If you’re looking to improve your health and wellbeing be sure to check them out here 🔗 https://www.kieser.com.au/locations/kingston

💙💛 Canberra Day 💛💙

Your plans for the long weekend?

Coming down for a swim to enjoy Canberra’s first pool of course! 💦

Open from 10:00am-6:00pm

Gearing up for the 24-hour swim! 🏊‍♀️

Already one week into Laps for Life and only 2 weeks to go before our 24-hour swim 🙌

Want to get involved?

📞 Call or come by reception to put your name down for a time slot
🤝 Join the Manuka Pool Lappers team (it’s not too late!)
🔗 Donate here: https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/manukapoollappers/laps-for-life-2026

💦 Dive in with us!

The Manuka Pool Lappers Team is back again for Laps for Life swimming to support youth mental health for the month of March.

Want to get involved?
🤝 Join the team
🏊‍♀️ Set a swimming goal
💰 Fundraise through your network

Sign up here 👉 https://www.lapsforlife.com.au/fundraisers/manukapoollappers/laps-for-life-2026