UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre

Enrol to WIN Promotion

There are a number of reasons why you’d get in a swimming pool. Learn to swim safely, do some laps in your own time or join a squad to take it up a notch. Well, you ...

World Mental Health Day 2019

Please join us for a FREE fitness class on ‘World Mental Health Day’ 

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around ...

ACTIVE NATION DAY 2019

This Sunday 29th September is ACTIVE NATION DAY!

To celebrate this, we will be opening our centre for FREE all weekend! Thats right! FREE on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September. 

ACTIVE NATION DAY is a ...

UNSW Dip, Dodge and Dance - Schedule

We hope you are as excited as we are for this great inclusive event on campus!

In collaboration with the UNSW Queer Collective and UNSW EDI, The UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre is hosting a FREE ...

Labour Day Long Weekend

Please be advised that the Labour Day long weekend is approaching. As a result, Monday 7th October will be a Public Holiday.

The centre will operate as per usual on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October.  ...

R U OK Day 2019

R U OK? Day is this Thursday September 12. It is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, “Are you ok?” and support those struggling with ...

Learn to Swim Week 2019

We are participating in Learn to Swim Week 2019

Join us 30 September – 7th October for a FREE Swimming Lesson*

The Y provides a swimming lesson program that has a strong emphasis on personal water safety ...

UNSW Queer Dip, Dodge and Dance

The UNSW Queer Collective and UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre proudly present: UNSW Queer Dip, Dodge and Dance.

This free inclusive Gym and Swim evening will be held at the UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre on ...

International student Learn to Swim Program Term 3

International student Learn to Swim Program – ENROL TODAY
 
Can’t swim or not a confident swimmer? Join the 8-week Learn to Swim program for just $50.
What previous students say “I have learned to swim ...

Good News Story - Squads

UNSW Squad Swimmers competed for the UNSW Swim Club at the Swimming NSW Metropolitan Championships (Fri 19 – Sun 21 July).

The meet saw over 70 swim clubs in the Sydney Metropolitan area enter swimmers.

33 UNSW swimmers ...

FREE PrYme Workshop this August

Want to learn about the benefits of incorporating resistance training into your workout? 

Come along to our FREE PrYme Workshop this August and hear from our experienced trainers and learn some new tricks to improving your ...

Winter Warriors

Master the skills you’ll need for summer!

Get 40% OFF your 2nd swim lesson! Book Today!

Benefits of swimming twice a week:

• Additional time with instructors who promote water safety to your child 
• Fast track your ...

UPDATE: Pool Availability Sunday 14 July

Attention members and guests

Please be advised that due to planned maintenance works being undertaken in our aquatics department, the pool will not be open for public use until 9:00 am this Sunday 14th July.

The ...

Active Kids Vouchers news!

Second Active Kids voucher AVAILABLE NOW!

About Active Kids

The NSW Government is helping kids get active with the Active Kids program.

The Active Kids program provides two $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of ...

Good News Story - Squads

EXCITING NEWS FROM SQUADS!

A Huge congratulations to our very own Stuart Swinburn (competitive swimmer) and Bruce Vyvyan (coach) on their selection on the NSW Touring Team to compete at the 2019 USA Swimming National ...

Swim News June 2019

Want to know more about our Swim School and find out what has been happening?

Click here to grab a copy of our latest edition of SWIM NEWS! 

Queen's Birthday Long Week

Did someone say ANOTHER LONG WEEKEND! 

Please be aware of the changes to our trading hours and service availability on these days.

Saturday 8 June & Sunday 9 June 2019 - Normal trading hours (8am - ...

Members BBQ Event 30 May

Calling all members!

Did someone say FREE Sausage Sizzle!? 

To celebrate the month of members, we will be running a FREE members BBQ on the Pool lawn. 

Come down and grab a feed and ...

May is for Members

This  May we will be celebrating MAY IS FOR MEMBERS!

We want to show our appreciation for the most important people in our centre.. our members! We will be running a variety of free events in centre ...

Stress Less Week 2019

UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre are very excited to be a part of Stress Less Week 2019 at UNSW.

Health and fitness are very important parts of everyday life, particularly with the stress that can arise ...

Easter & Anzac Day trading hours

Attention Patrons,

Please be aware that our hours will be reduced during the Easter Long Weekend & Anzac Day.

Good Friday, 19 April – Closed 

Easter Saturday, 20 April  – 8am - 4pm

Easter Sunday, 21 April  – ...

Refer a Friend - Swim School Special Offer

Calling ALL Swim School Families!

We love having you as a part of our Swim School Family here at UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre and we hope that you feel the same!

Let your family and friends ...

Youth Week 2019

Connect, Share, Speak Out and Celebrate

NSW Youth Week is happening from Wednesday the 10^th April to Friday the 18^th of April. To celebrate YMCA – UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre will be hosting ...

Refer a Friend - Fitness Special Offer

Calling ALL Fitness Members!

• Are you on a Direct Debit Membership? – refer a friend to receive 2 weeks free on your membership!
• Opted for an Upfront membership – refer a friend to win a $25 ...

Gym Strength Equipment Upgrades - 29 March - 4 April 2019

Following on with gym upgrades in the centre the removal, relocation and installation of new strength training equipment will take place throughout the gym shortly. Through listening to member feedback, consultation with experts and to replace ...

Easter Colouring In Competition

It's competition time at UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre! 

Open to all Learn to Swim students (Tadpole to Shark Level). Colour In Philbert the Frog and his easter basket for your chance to WIN! 

Competition starts ...

Nominate Your Mates for FREE PT Sessions at UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre

Nominate Your Mates to come and try Personal Training at the UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre

Follow the link below, enter your details and the info of the friend you would like to refer and receive ...

Term 1 2019 Fitness Timetables

To view our GROUP FITNESS TIMETABLE, Click here

To view the class descriptions, Click here 

Where to find our classes in centre: 

Courtside Studio, Level 1.

Sky Studio, Level 2.

*All group exercise classes 60 ...

International Women's Day 2019

What is International Women's Day?

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender ...

Exclusive to Campus Residents

Exlusive offer for UNSW Residents!

LIVE TOGETHER, TRAIN TOGETHER @ UNSW FITNESS & AQUATIC CENTRE

• Join with a friend and SAVE
• When you join with a friend (must both be UNSW residents) and purchase a UNSW ...

Urgent lighting upgrades to Fitness Cente

Attention Members and Guests

Tomorrow the 7^th of February urgent lighting upgrades will take place in the front of the gym.

Due to the complexity around the work being done and in order ...

Australia Day Public Holiday

Attention Members & Guests,

All programs will run as per usual in centre on Saturday 26 January 2019. 

Monday 28 January 2019 is the Australia Day Public Holiday.  The centre will be open between ...

EXCITING CARDIO UPGRADE NEWS: Installation of BRAND NEW Precor equipment Tue 18 Dec - Fri 21 Dec

Attention UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre Members,

We are excited to announce that next week the centre will be receiving new Precor cardio equipment. In the evening of Tuesday the 18th of December until Thursday the ...

Christmas Trading Hours 2018

Christmas is coming!

Please be aware that during the months of December and January, the centre wil operate on reduced trading hour. Be aware that some programs will not be running over this period and others ...

Labour Day Public Holiday Trading Hours

The Labour Day Long Weekend is fast approaching.

On Monday 1 October the Centre will operate on public holiday trading hours. Please see below for information regarding what programs and services will be available on ...

R U OK? Day 2018

R U OK? Day is on September 13. It is our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, “Are you ok?” and support those struggling with life ...

UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre is 'Inspiring Future Champions' in the pool

At UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, we believe that every young person should have the opportunity to be a future champion!

Swimming is a life skill and with Summer fast approaching, now is the time to be ...

Refer a friend to UNSW Fitness & Aquatic centre and WIN $50

There are so many benefits to working out with a friend at the gym!

• Motivation
• Accountability
• Support 
• Safety
• Challenge and more!

Do you enjoy having fun hanging out with your friends? why not refer them to join ...

Upcoming UNSW Campus Beautification works and there impact on access to UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre

From Monday 3 September 2018, UNSW will be commencing with their Campus Beautification project. During this time there will be some dates where works will impact on the way members can access to the UNSW Fitness ...

Meet our Personal Trainer Melody

Qualifications:
Certificate IV Personal Training
Certificate III Fitness
First Aid Certificate

Industry Experience:
High Intensity Interval Training
Bootcamp / Group / Partner training 
Functional Training & Mobility
Heart Rate monitoring
Kickboxing
TRX

Melody is an outgoing ...

Meet our Personal Trainer Danielle

Qualifications:
B.App.Science (Exercise & Sport Science) U.Syd
Master of Physiotherapy – U. Syd 
Strength & Conditioning Coach Level 1
Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA) Certified Trainer
Fitness Australia Certified Trainer
Polestar Mat Pilates Certified 
CPR ...

Meet our Personal Trainer Pascal

Qualifications:
Diploma in Fitness- 
PT, Gym Instructor.
First Aid and Cpr

Industry Experience:
Functional and Resistance Training
Boxing and Thai boxing , Level 1&2,15 Years Of Experience
Strength Gains
Weight Loss
Flexibility 

My PT journey began ...

Meet our Personal Trainer Marcell

Qualifications:
Certificate 4 Fitness
BSc Excerise Physiology
Certificate 3 Fitness

Industry Experience:
Nutrition Planning
Weight-loss
Group Fitness Training
Health and Wellness
Flexibility Training

Over the past 25 years as a former Olympic athlete, Exercise Physiologist, strength/ mobility ...

Meet our Personal Trainer Mike

Qualifications:
Certificate IV Personal Training
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Yoga Instructor
Pilates Instructor
Boxing Instructor

Industry Experience:
Strength Conditioning
Weightloss and Nutrition
Postural Alignment and Flexibility 

Hi, My name’s Mike. My main role is a personal ...

Meet our Personal Trainer Rachel

Qualifications:
3rd Year Exercise Physiology student at UNSW
Certificate III in Fitness – AIF 2012
Certificate IV in Fitness – AIF 2012
Registered Level 2 Exercise Professional – Fitness Australia
Current First Aid and CPR 
Punchfit ...

Meet our Personal Trainer Melanie

Industry Experience:
Bachelor Nutrition and Dietetics 
AIS Sports Nutrition 
Certificate IV Personal Training
Certificate III Fitness
Les Mills BodyPump, GRIT, RPM
ACE Boxing Certification
 
Industry Experience:
Nutrition (sports, chronic disease, weight loss, muscle gain)
Strength ...

Meet our Personal Trainer Luca

Personal Trainer Luca 

Qualifications:
Certificate IV in Fitness
Certificate III in Fitness
CPR and First Aid

 Industry Experience:
 Fat loss
 Group Fitness
 TRX training
 Boxing

My career in fitness was fuelled by my ambition to ...

Meet our Personal Trainer Marvin

Qualifications:
Certificate III & IV in Fitness
Powerlifting Australia 
Level 1 Australian Institute of 
Kettlebells 
Level 1&2 Weightlifting Australia PGCE Strength & Conditioning
ASCA Strength & Conditioning Coach Level 1
BSc Sports & Exercise Science

Industry ...

Mixed Netball Competition

We're trying new things at UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre! 

Looking for some mixed up fun?

Why not try our Mixed Team Netball Social Competition.

Yes!  That's right, male and female. 

Great fun and friendly competition. 

Competition begins ...

3x3 Basketball Competition

UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre Social Sport Competitions. 

You asked for it, we deliver!

New to UNSW Social Sports is our 3x3 Basketball Social Sport Competition. Grab some mates and join the friendly competition fun.

ONLY $80 ...

Gymnastics for kids is coming to UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre

Swim School Newsletter August 2018

Keep up to date with upcoming events and information at UNSW Swim School. 

• End of Block Information
• New Enrolments 
• Holiday Programs and Bookings Information 
• Click here to view our latest newsletter
• Swim School Newsletter - August 2018

Water Polo Clinic

Water Polo Clinic: 

Brand new to our Holiday Program schedule. This is a 3 day program open to swimmers at a squad level who can competently swim for 150m without rest and can tread water for ...

Winter Warrior XPRESS

Swim More, Pay Less!

Be Ready for Summer by fast tracking your Swimming Results with Water Warriors X P R E S S

UNSW Fitness & Aquatic is offering 25% off your second weekly swimming lessons! ...

UNSW College and Residents Membership

Semester 2 College Membership on sale from 1st JULY 2018

Make the most of your College Membership, the sooner you join the more value you receive.

UNSW College Membership is valid until 24th December 2018. Enquire here ...

New parking information for Swim School and Squad enrolments

After Hours (AH) permits are now available to YMCA Swim School and Squad Members. Members have the option to purchase a permit for six months at $127.00 each or for 12 months @ $255.00. 
 
The ...

Become a Water Warrior

Maintain your skills and stay water safe during the cooler months. 

Our YMCA Swimschool Specialist talks about the many benefits of continuing swimming lessons over the cooler months.

Some benefits include:

Regular lessons maintain skills

When ...

Article - Your Thoughts and Your Food

 Your Thoughts and Your Food 

“Watch your thoughts, they become words; watch your words, they become actions; watch your actions, they become habits; watch your habits, they become character; watch your character, for it becomes your ...

UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre Star - 10th in the world!

UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Swimming Star - Stuart Swimburn has swam an incredible race today, placing 10th in the world!

Please join us in congratulating Stuart in this incredible achievement!

Stuart started from Toddlers, and now ...

Junior Australian Champion!

Join us in Congratulating UNSW Swim School Superstar Stuart Swinburn.
Our home grown Australian Representative is heading off to the USA to compete at the Junior World Championships.
Go Stuart!!
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie
Oi, Oi, Oi ...

Monthly Members Breakfast

All members are invited to join us for a monthly members breakfast at Laz's Poolside Cafe on the first Tuesday of each month*. Start your day off on the right foot. Gold coin donation optional, funds ...

Accessing the Wellness Studio

The Wellness Studio will still be used for our BoneFit classes and is available to members and casual visitors when outside of scheduled classes.

In order to access the Wellness Studio, members will need to check ...

Frequently Asked Questions about Memberships

Got a question about your membership? View our most commonly asked questions below. If you require further assistance please don't hesitate to contact our staff today on 02 9385 4881 or email  membership.unsw@ymcansw.org.au with your enquiry. ...

Make the most of your membership at UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre

Did you know? When you join UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre, you get a free full induction including a guided tour, explanation of all the facilities and services we offer, and a fitness member program.

Based ...