Mackay Aquatic Recreation Complex

23/09/2026

Time around the pool is all about having fun, building confidence, and making memories together.

When supervising children in and around the water, it's important to stay focused and remove distractions. Water incidents can happen quickly, so keeping your attention on children at all times while in and around water is essential for safety.

By staying present and engaged, you're helping create a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone. Learn more via the Aquatic Supervision page on our website.

21/09/2026

🌊 School Holiday Reminder 🌊

As we welcome more families to our centre during the school holidays, we'd like to remind everyone of our supervision requirements to help ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for all.

🚨 Our lifeguards are here to supervise the water, not individual children. Parents and guardians must actively supervise their children at all times and avoid distractions.

🟡 Children aged 5 years and under
Must wear a yellow wristband, and their parent or guardian must remain within arm's reach at all times while in the venue.

🟠 Children aged 6-10 years
Must be actively supervised by a parent or guardian who stays close by and maintains constant visual contact.

🔵 Children aged 11-14 years
Must have a parent or guardian remain within the venue at all times.

🏊 Swimming Lesson Reminder
If your child is attending swimming lessons and is under 15 years of age, a parent or guardian must remain in the venue for the duration of the lesson. Children cannot be dropped off and left unattended.

Thank you for helping us create a safe environment and for doing your part to keep children safe around water 💙

21/09/2026

Not learning to swim has real consequences.

Enrol today 👉 www.goswimaustralia.com.au

21/09/2026

📌 Important Information for events this week

📆 Thursday 24th & Friday 25th - athletics field area fully booked from 8am-4pm for Monster Football School school holiday clinics ⚽️

📆 Sunday 27th - Tri-ActiV8 She-Tri Triathlon 7am-9.30am. 50m pool, track and carpark areas will be using during this time, please follow all traffic controller directions when accessing the venue from 8am. The 50m pool will be available to the public once all swimmers have moved onto the next leg of their race. 🏃‍♀️‍➡️

18/09/2026

Happy 21st Birthday, Nick! 🥳🎉

From little things, big things grow, and we have the photo evidence to prove it! These days, we all quite literally look up to him 😆

Thanks for continuing to be a great leader and for being such a good sport about the paper crowns and birthday name badges!

Enjoy your celebrations 🎉

17/09/2026

Build your health and happiness through movement that will leave you feeling uplifted and energised.

Whether you're looking to boost your wellbeing, find your motivation, or simply make more time for yourself, movement can help you feel more energised, balanced and connected.

Find what works for you and enjoy the benefits of moving your way.

Visit us in-venue or explore ways to get active with us at https://www.mackayarc.com.au/join/memberships-passes

16/09/2026

Reminder we are closed to the public today from 9.30am-12.30pm.
Full venue will reopen at 2pm, please see post for more information.

🏊‍♀️ What's On This Week at the ARC

📅 School swimming lessons continue this week, there will be closures to the 15m LTS pool in Monday and Tuesday between 9.30am-11am.

📅 Thursday 17th - full facility closure due to school swimming carnival and school swimming lessons between 9.30am-12.30pm.
15m LTS pool available from 12.30pm
25m & 50m pools available from 2pm.

📅 Friday 18th - athletics facility fully booked from 8am-2pm for school athletics carnival.

📌 Reminder - Saturday mornings the 15m LTS pool is closed to the public from 8am-12pm whilst our swimming lessons are taking place.

14/09/2026

Swimming lessons save lives.

Join our GOswim community of swimmers today 👉 www.goswimaustralia.com.au

13/09/2026

🏊‍♀️ What's On This Week at the ARC

📅 School swimming lessons continue this week, there will be closures to the 15m LTS pool in Monday and Tuesday between 9.30am-11am.

📅 Thursday 17th - full facility closure due to school swimming carnival and school swimming lessons between 9.30am-12.30pm.
15m LTS pool available from 12.30pm
25m & 50m pools available from 2pm.

📅 Friday 18th - athletics facility fully booked from 8am-2pm for school athletics carnival.

📌 Reminder - Saturday mornings the 15m LTS pool is closed to the public from 8am-12pm whilst our swimming lessons are taking place.