Rackley Swimming Tobruk

🌊 Exciting times ahead for Townsville! 💙

We're thrilled to be expanding our aquatic family, with Long Tan Memorial Pool and Kokoda Memorial Pool officially joining Tobruk Memorial Baths, Riverway Lagoon, and Northern Beaches Leisure Centre from 1 July.

"This is an exciting chapter for aquatics in Townsville, and our team can't wait to welcome even more families, swimmers and community members poolside," says Kail, General Manager – Townsville.

Whether you're learning to swim, training for your next triathlon, swimming laps before sunrise, racing with the squad, or simply enjoying the many physical and mental benefits of being in the water, we're proud to provide safe, welcoming and vibrant spaces for our community.

As we continue to grow across North Queensland, our commitment remains the same: creating places where people of all ages and abilities can connect, stay active, and develop lifelong confidence in and around the water.

We'd also like to acknowledge and thank David and Kristie from Love2Swim School for their years of dedication and contribution to water safety and swimming in Townsville. We're committed to building on the incredible legacy they have created and ensuring a smooth transition for all swimmers and families.

If your looking for a career in aquatics, click the link below:
https://careers.cityvenuemanagement.com.au/

Here's to a bigger, stronger and more connected aquatic community across Townsville. We can't wait to see you poolside! 🏊‍♂️☀️

Hear from some of our squad swimmers in Townsville! 💙

Whether your goal is competitive swimming, improving technique, building fitness, or simply becoming a stronger and more confident swimmer, our squad programs provide a supportive pathway for swimmers of all abilities.

At Rackley Swimming, there are no expectations and no pressure, just experienced coaches helping swimmers reach their individual goals. From refining competitive strokes and mastering tumble turns to improving starts, dives, race skills, and endurance, our squad programs are designed to help every swimmer progress at their own pace.

We're proud to work alongside our fantastic partners at the Townsville Tourist Amateur Swimming Club at Tobruk Memorial Baths and Lightning Swim Club at Northern Beaches Leisure Centre, creating opportunities for swimmers to develop their skills, challenge themselves, and become part of a thriving swimming community.

Whether you're looking to take the next step after Learn to Swim, prepare for competitions, train for triathlons, or simply enjoy swimming with like-minded people, there's a squad for you (no matter what age!)

Check out what some of our swimmers have to say and discover why so many Townsville families choose Rackley Squad Swimming. 💦

💙 Real stories. Real confidence. Real results.

Hear directly from our families at Tobruk Memorial Baths about their Learn to Swim journey and why they trust our team to help their children become safer and more confident in and around the water.

Every lesson is a step towards a lifetime of water safety.

🌊 Discover everything Tobruk Memorial Baths has to offer! 🏊‍♂️☀️

Whether you're looking to learn to swim, improve your fitness, train with a squad, enjoy a leisurely swim, or simply soak up the stunning waterfront surroundings, Tobruk Memorial Baths has something for everyone.

Located on the iconic Strand in Townsville, our beautiful aquatic centre offers breathtaking ocean views, a welcoming community atmosphere, and opportunities for swimmers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the water year-round.

From Learn to Swim lessons and squad programs to lap swimming and family fun, there's never been a better time to dive in and experience one of Townsville's most unique aquatic destinations.

Come down, take in the views, and see why so many locals love calling Tobruk Memorial Baths their home away from home. 💙

Every Child Deserves Water Safety 💙

Since 2025, Rackley Swimming has proudly partnered with the AWSOM Project to help deliver life-saving swimming and water safety education to children in Vietnam.

Through AWSOM's Survive and Thrive Program, children with disabilities are given the opportunity to learn essential swimming and water safety skills, along with access to transport so they can safely attend lessons.

As part of this commitment, each of our venues sponsors a child through the program, helping create opportunities for children to gain confidence in the water and learn skills that could one day save their life.

While water safety is something many of us may take for granted, for thousands of children around the world, access to swimming education can be life-changing.

For just $62, you can also sponsor a child for an entire year of swimming and water safety lessons. Together, we're helping create a world where every child has the opportunity to learn life-saving skills.

👉 https://www.awsomproject.com/surviveandthrive

We're incredibly proud to support a program that is making a real difference, one child at a time.

🌏 Anybody can drown. Nobody should.
💙 Every child deserves the opportunity to learn life-saving water safety skills.

Ahoy, little pirates! 🏴‍☠️💦

Water Safety Week is getting a brand new twist again… introducing Water Safety Adventure Week!

Join the adventure NEXT WEEK from 15 - 21 June 2026 as we turn the pool into an exciting Water Safety Adventure, filled with fun activities and important life-saving lessons.

During this exciting week, swimmers will set sail through adventure-themed activities designed to help them build essential water safety skills before the school holidays. We know kids learn best when they’re having fun, so our lessons will include pirate challenges where they’ll practice floating, treading water, and learning how to help a fellow pirate if they “walk the plank.”

It’s the perfect way to build confidence in the water while developing skills that can keep them safe all year round.

Mark the dates, you won’t want to miss lessons during Water Safety Adventure Week!