Rackley Swimming North Shore

We're proud to announce a new community partnership between City Venue Management and Baby Give Back that will help support Queensland families experiencing vulnerability.

Our aquatic and recreation facilities are more than places to swim and stay active—they're community hubs where thousands of families connect every week. Through this partnership, selected CVM venues will now become official Baby Give Back donation collection points, making it easier for our communities to support those who need it most.

Community members can donate:
• New and pre-loved baby and children's clothing (up to Size 5/6)
• New nappies
• Baby wipes

Every donation will be collected, sorted and thoughtfully packed by the incredible Baby Give Back team before being distributed to families through health, education and community support services across Queensland.

As Shani Gold, Programming, Partnerships & Strategic Development explains:

"Our venues are community hubs that welcome thousands of families every week. Partnering with Baby Give Back provides a simple but meaningful opportunity for our communities to support families while ensuring our commitment to social impact extends beyond recreation."

We're excited to launch the first collection points at our Townsville venues:
📍 Tobruk Memorial Pool
📍 Kokoda Memorial Pool
📍 Long Tan Memorial Pool
📍 Northern Beaches Leisure Centre

This marks the beginning of what we hope will grow into a broader initiative across our network of venues.

A huge thank you to the team at Baby Give Back for the important work they do every day. Together, we're making it easier for our communities to give back—one donation at a time and one family at a time.



Baby Give Back - Quality clothing & essentials for QLD families - https://www.babygiveback.org/

🎉 Congratulations, Sophie! 🎉

Sophie has graduated from Advanced 1 and is moving into Advanced 2! 🏊‍♀️💦

She has worked incredibly hard to build her swimming skills and is now ready for the next exciting challenge. In Advanced 2, Sophie will begin learning breaststroke arms and timing, as well as butterfly arms, while enjoying her new 45-minute lessons! 🦋🐸

We are so proud of your dedication and progress, Sophie. Keep reaching for your goals—we can’t wait to see everything you achieve in Advanced 2! 🌟👏

🎉 Congratulations, Sophie! 🎉

Sophie has graduated from Intermediate 2 and is moving into Advanced 1! 🏊‍♀️💦

This is an exciting milestone as she takes the next step in her swimming journey. In Advanced 1, Sophie will begin learning her breaststroke kick while continuing to build on her strong freestyle and backstroke skills.

We are so proud of your hard work and dedication, Sophie. Keep up the amazing work—we can’t wait to see you thrive in Advanced 1! 🌟👏

🎉 Congratulations, Sofia! 🎉

Sofia has graduated from Intermediate 1 and is moving into Intermediate 2! 🏊‍♀️💦

Her confidence, determination, and hard work in the pool have been fantastic to watch, and she’s ready to take on the exciting challenges that await in Intermediate 2.

Well done, Sofia! We are so proud of everything you’ve achieved and can’t wait to see you continue to grow as a swimmer. 🌟👏

🎉 Congratulations, Archer! 🎉

Archer has graduated from Intermediate 1 and is moving into Intermediate 2! 🏊‍♂️💦

Through hard work, determination, and growing confidence in the water, Archer has earned this exciting move to the next level. We can’t wait to see him continue to build his skills and take on new challenges in Intermediate 2.

Amazing work, Archer — we’re so proud of you! 🌟👏

🎉👏 A Huge Congratulations to Harper! 👏🎉

Harper has officially graduated from Mini Squad – the final level of our Learn to Swim program – and is now making the exciting move into Junior Squad! 🏊‍♀️💦

What an incredible milestone! This achievement is a reflection of Harper’s hard work, dedication, and determination throughout every stage of her swimming journey.

We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished, Harper, and can’t wait to see you continue to grow, challenge yourself, and thrive in Junior Squad.

Go Harper! The best is yet to come! 🌟💙

🚨 Watch out, Townsville! 🐢💨

Trev the Turtle is competing in the 200m Mascot Race tomorrow at The Strand! 🏃‍♂️

After 4 weeks of hard training, Trev is ready to give it everything he's got and race for the win! 🏆

📍 Location: Jezzine Barracks (Isley St)
🕘 Time: 9:10 AM
📅 Tomorrow

💚 Don’t forget to wear your Trev’s Turtle Club shirt and show your support for Trev! Let’s fill the crowd with green and cheer him all the way to the finish line! 🐢🙌

🎉 Congratulations, Evelyn! 🎉

Evelyn has graduated from Intermediate 2 and is moving into Advanced 1! 🏊‍♀️💦

This is an exciting step in her swimming journey as she continues to build on her strong freestyle and backstroke skills and takes on new challenges in the pool.

We are so proud of your hard work and determination, Evelyn. We can’t wait to see you learn your breaststroke kick and continue to grow as a swimmer! 🌟👏

Well done, Evelyn! 💙

This Sunday!!!!!!

Members - nominate via Swim Central. Not a Lightning member yet? send name, DOB & races to [email protected]
Please note: 12m & 25m races have age restrictions
Nominations close TOMORROW 8pm