SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre

29/09/2026

Best of luck to all South Australian athletes, coaches and officials competing at the 2026 Australian Short Course Championships in Sydney starting today!

38 athletes. 8 clubs. 4 days of racing. 🏊

The 2026 Australian Short Course Championships kick off tomorrow at Sydney Olympic Park. Good luck to every SA athlete, coach, official and volunteer heading to Sydney this week. We're right behind you!

⏱️ Heats 9:30am | Finals 5:30pm (SA time)
📅 Tue 29 Sep to Fri 2 Oct

Follow along with live results 👉 https://liveresults.swimming.org.au/sal/2026SC/
Watch live on 9Now 📺

Let's go SA! 💛

28/09/2026

A friendly reminder to our valued members and guests.

The Steam Room will be temporarily closed from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, 29 September, for planned maintenance. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you soon.

25/09/2026

A big good luck to Anthony Klarica and the Brisbane Lions ahead of this Saturday's AFL Grand Final.

As the psychologist embedded with the Brisbane Lions, Anthony has spent decades working at the highest levels of sport, helping athletes and teams perform when it matters most. Tomorrow, Brisbane takes on Fremantle as the Lions chase a remarkable third consecutive premiership.

We're also incredibly fortunate to have Anthony working with YAESL and our Marion Swimming Club community, where he continues to make a significant contribution to our athletes, coaches and families. Through his work, Anthony helps strengthen mindset, leadership, culture and performance, both in and out of the pool.

His impact is a powerful reminder that success is about much more than talent. It is built on preparation, resilience, teamwork and the ability to perform under pressure. These are themes Anthony explores in his book, The Performance Mindset: 7 Steps to Success in Sport and Life.

Anthony, thank you for the knowledge, guidance and support you continue to share with our community. We wish you and the Brisbane Lions all the very best for the big day.

Now for what promises to be a fantastic Grand Final weekend!

Go Lions. Go Anthony. Good luck, Brisbane.

And from one proud South Australian trying to stay completely impartial... let's just say a few people may be quietly cheering on the Dockers as well.

Whatever the result, we're looking forward to a great contest.

23/09/2026

Need a few hours to yourself these school holidays? We've got you covered!

Drop the kids off for a fun-packed morning at Philbert's Kids Club. From creative craft sessions to exciting diving and gymnastics activities, every program includes 3 hours of supervised fun plus a 1-hour Wibit session they'll be talking about all day.

And the best part? While they're having fun, you're just steps away from all your favourite shops. 💛

📅 Multiple dates available throughout the school holidays.

👉 Book now: https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au/children/kids-club

23/09/2026

Celebrating the people who turn movement into better health, greater confidence, and improved quality of life.

Happy World Clinical Exercise Physiology Day to our amazing Exercise Physiology team and thank you for the difference you make in our community every day.

20/09/2026

What a fantastic night celebrating some of the incredible people helping shape the future of swimming! 🏊‍♂️✨

A huge congratulations to Shaun Curtis and Craig Stewart on being recognised for their international duties at the Pan Pacific Championships and Commonwealth Games, a remarkable achievement that reflects their dedication, expertise and contribution to the sport on the world stage.

Congratulations also to Jasmine Vidgeon for receiving recognition for W32, highlighting the outstanding work being done to support swimmers and develop excellence within our industry.

We're incredibly proud to see these achievements recognised by the Swim Coaches and Teachers Association. Well done to all three of you on such a well-deserved honour!

16/09/2026

School Holiday Swimming Lessons
Looking to help your child build confidence, improve their swimming skills, and stay active during the break?

The School Holiday Intensive Swimming Lessons Program is the perfect solution, running from Tuesday 29 September to Thursday 1 October.

Over three consecutive mornings, swimmers can reinforce their skills, gain confidence in the water, and make great progress in a short amount of time. The intensive format helps children build on what they've learned while it's still fresh, often leading to noticeable improvements in technique and confidence.

✅ Use your Swim School make-up lessons
✅ Book additional lessons for extra practice
✅ Open to children not currently enrolled in our Swim School
✅ A great way to stay on track over the holidays

Whether your child is continuing their swimming journey or looking for an intensive boost, these sessions are the perfect opportunity to dive in and keep progressing. Book your spot today! https://saaquatic.ymca.org.au/news-events/saalc-school-holiday-lessons

14/09/2026

NATIONAL PEACEKEEPERS’ DAY | 14 SEPTEMBER

On Saturday night at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, we were reminded of something easy to forget:

Peacekeeping does not mean the lack of conflict.
One often finds oneself in the middle of the situation, either unarmed or with only light arms, having no more than a white UN vehicle, a radio and a blue beret when facing the other sides.

One particular story remained with us.
In Cyprus a peacekeeper named Ian Ward, who was 25 years old and from Australia, was killed in 1974 when his Land Rover hit an unmarked mine.
The vehicle remained in place for nearly 50 years. It is now located in the peacekeeping gallery of the Australian War Memorial.

When Matt Anderson PSM went to Cyprus to help bring the wreck back, he placed a poppy from the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier on it.
The car returned to Canberra exactly fifty years after the day on which Ian was killed.

The poppy was still in the crate when it was opened.
Australia has taken part in 69 peacekeeping missions, and since 1947 there has not been a day when an Australian was not serving somewhere in the world in a peacekeeping role.

It is also about the ones who returned today. The effects of serving were felt years before they became noticeable. Which is why the work of Peacekeepers Australia – APPVA is so important. And the reason Virtual War Memorial Australia is important as well. Behind each mission, each medal and each figure there is a person, a family and a story.

We are proud that at both the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre and the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, veterans, current Defence Force members and former peacekeepers swim, train, undergo rehabilitation and gather in our facilities.
A pool might seem far from Cyprus, Rwanda or East Timor.
When people return home, health, routine, friendship, connection, and a sense of belonging matter.

Sometimes support takes the form of a program.
It's often just a swim, a coffee and seeing a friend.
Today we remember the people who stood between conflict and peace while wearing the blue beret.
They were never merely statistics.
They were Australians who fought for peace.
Lest we forget.