Thebarton Aquatic Centre

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No fees, no worries 👋 For September only, say goodbye to sign up fees on memberships to get a head start this spring 👉 thebarton.ymca.org.au/membership/membership/ymca-aqua-membership

Offer ends 30 September. T&Cs apply.

A huge congratulations to our Swim to Win winner! 🌟 We hope your family enjoy your two-night stay at Discovery Parks.🥳 🎉

YMCA SA picked up wins at the 2026 SA Aquatics Awards and stood as principal sponsor of the day at Glenelg Golf Club.

Thanks to Royal Life Saving Society - Australia, Surf Life Saving SA and AUSTSWIM for hosting a great event.

Read the full story for all our results 🔗 thebarton.ymca.org.au/about/news-and-events/two-wins-for-ymca-sa-at-the-2026-sa-aquatics-awards

From 1–21 September, we're getting behind AUSactive's Million Moves challenge, a national push to get more of us active. Right now, around 75% of Australians aren't moving enough to benefit their health. We want to help change that, one minute at a time.

Here's how it works: pledge to move for 15, 30 or 60 minutes a day for 21 days. Walk, swim, lift, stretch, dance, whatever gets you going. One minute of movement equals one move.

Movement is what we do every day, and this September we're inviting our community to pledge alongside us and help build the habit, together.

Sign up free at millionmoves.org.au and let's get moving.

We are pleased to share our new collaboration with TABOO Period Products at Thebarton Aquatic Centre.

TABOO is a South Australian social enterprise with a mission to end period poverty and reduce stigma, both locally and globally.🌏

Free period product dispensers are now available on site, providing access to pads and tampons for visitors who need them. This initiative is part of YMCA South Australia's ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone.💗

A 2020 study by the South Australian Commissioner for Children and Young People found that one in four girls in South Australia lacked access to appropriate period care, often resorting to unhygienic alternatives.

By partnering with TABOO, we're helping to remove barriers to participation in sport, fitness, and recreation, particularly for young women and girls.💗

Keen on scoring a 2 night stay at ? Well, there's still time to enter our competition!

Entry is simple, just attend 10 or more YMCA SA swimming lessons between 1 June and 23 August to go in the draw.

Don’t forget to scan in at reception each visit so your lessons count.

Winner drawn on Monday 24 August 2026. Competition T&Cs are available on our website.

🌟 Swimmer of the Week: Eloise! 🌟

A big congratulations to Eloise for being our Swimmer of the Week! 🏊‍♀️💦

Eloise comes to lessons with a big smile and always tries her best. She has been putting in so much effort each week and is making fantastic progress in the pool. We love seeing her confidence grow and how hard she works to learn new skills.

Keep up the amazing work, Eloise. We're so proud of you! 👏⭐💙

🌊 Interested in becoming a Swim Instructor? We're growing our team and are now hiring passionate, enthusiastic individuals who love working with people and helping others build confidence in the water. Join us and make a difference while doing something rewarding!

We already know that learning to swim is cool, but regular practice also helps kids retain muscle memory, confidence, and kicks skill regression to the kerb 😎👋

Enrol in time for summer on our website, thebarton.ymca.org.au/swimming-lessons/about