Our pools are available for lap swimming, aquatic group fitness classes and swimming lessons. All aquatic areas are patrolled by qualified lifeguards.
Swimming is a fantastic low impact exercise for all-round health and fitness. Whether you want to cool off on a hot day, join aquatic group fitness classes or just enjoy the benefits of regular swimming, we've got a pool for you. We also run YMCA Swimming Lessons and activities for the whole family.
Indoor pool
Our 25 metre heated indoor pool is available year-round for lap swimming, aqua aerobics, swimming lessons and aqua play. We also welcome bookings for school programs.
Leisure pool
Our heated indoor leisure pool is suitable for young children and toddler play all year round. Have fun and build your child's confidence around the water at Horsham Aquatic Centre!
Outdoor pool
Our 50 metre outdoor pool is open to the public every summer season (from the 3rd Monday in November until 30 March). Each summer, we have plenty of activities planned, including giant inflatables and extended swimming hours.
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Watch Around Water policy information
YMCA Victoria is a Watch Around Water endorsed aquatic safety organisation. Watch Around Water is a set of industry guidelines that outline the minimum supervision requirements of young children at aquatic venues.
We have followed the Watch Around Policy (outlined below) in our centre since 1 September 2019.Children under five years old
- All children must be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 18 and be supervised within arms’ reach at all times in the water.
- All children must wear a pink wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming.
- Children will not be admitted without a full fee paying parent/guardian who must also be in the water at all times.
- Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under five years exceeds the ratio of 1:2.
Children under 10 years old
- All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 18.
- All children must be actively supervised by an adult over the age of 18 at all times. The adult must have a clear and active view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them (this includes tech and devices
- such as mobile phones).
- All children must wear a yellow wristband supplied by YMCA staff to help identify their age while swimming.
- Groups will not be admitted entry where the number of parents/guardians supervising a group of children under 10 years exceeds the ratio of 1:4.
For more information visit the Watch Around Water website.
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Weather policy information
Hot weather policy
The outdoor pool will remain open to 8:00pm on any Friday, Saturday or Sunday or to 6:00pm on a public holiday (excluding Christmas Day and Good Friday when the facility is closed) when the temperature is forecast 35 degrees or above at 5:00pm the day before on Elders Weather (this is subject to the number of patrons and management's discretion).
Cold weather closure
The planning trigger for considering closing outdoor pools for the next day is when the Elders Weather website's afternoon forecast has been issued and has forecasted a maximum 24 degrees or lower. This forecast will be monitored early each day to determine if there has been significant change forecast on the day.
- If a significant change is forecast, for 24 degrees or lower by 6:00pm the day before, then the facility will be closed after 8:00am Monday to Friday.
- At opening on the day, if the weather is forecast to be 25 degrees or higher with a late change, the facility may be closed early at the Manager's discretion.
Updates will be posted on our Facebook page (@HorshamAquaticCentre) and via signage at the customer service desk. Please contact us for further information.