Selwyn Aquatic Centre

🌸Ready to feel stronger and fitter this spring?🌸

Sign up for an ongoing open term membership plan between 1 and 30 September and get the rest of the month free!*

🏋️Find your stride with over 110 group fitness, recreation and aqua classes each week. From Les Mills favourites to low-impact options. Offer is valid across all our facilities for new members. There are various membership options available with some starting from just $12.92 per week from 1 October. 🧘

This is your motivation to start a new programme or get your fitness back on track!

👉Signup today!
www.selwyn.govt.nz/promotion

*Terms and conditions apply

💦 Looking for something to help burn off energy these school holidays?
🎉 Wipeout Water World is back by popular demand!

🏊‍♂️Jump, climb, slide, and bounce your way through our giant inflatable obstacle course. It's the ultimate school holiday activity for kids who love fun, adventure, and being active!

Spaces are limited, so don't miss out!

💦 9 & 10 October
💦 Perfect for active kids
💦 Loads of fun and excitement
💦 A school holiday favourite
Book now:
👉www.wipeout.co.nz/location-suburb/selwyn-aquatic-centre

🚨LAST CHANCE TO BOOK TERM 3 SWIM LESSONS! 🏊‍♀️

⏰ Just 2 days to go! Term 3 swim lesson bookings close this Sunday, 30 August.

If you’ve been meaning to get your swimmer booked in, now’s the time! 🌊

Whether they’re:
👶 Taking their very first splashes
🧒 Building confidence and developing their strokes
🏊‍♀️ Working towards their next swimming milestone
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Or you’re an adult wanting to improve your swimming

We have lessons for swimmers from 6 months through to adults.

Our lessons are all about building confidence, developing swimming skills and learning essential water safety in a supportive environment. 💙

👉 Book your Term 3 lessons now:
https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/recreation-And-sport/selwyn-aquatic-centre/selwyn-swim-school/bookings-for-our-term-based-lessons-rolleston

Not ready for Term 3? No worries! Fill out our reminder form and we’ll let you know when Term 4 bookings open. 📣

👉 Term 4 reminder:
https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/recreation-And-sport/selwyn-aquatic-centre/selwyn-swim-school/bookings-for-our-term-based-lessons-rolleston/selwyn-swin-school-closed

💦 Don’t wait until Sunday! Secure your swimmer’s spot for Term 3 today. 🏊‍♂️✨

🌞 Summer Lifeguard Jobs!
Love the water? Enjoy staying active?

Our Darfield and Southbridge Pools need part-time Summer Lifeguards!

What we offer:
• Starting rate of $29.90 per hour
• Paid training and First Aid Certificate
• Gain NZQA Level 3 credits
• A fun, friendly team environment
•Valuable skills and experience

🏊 We’re looking for people:
• Confident in the water
• Physically fit – able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• 16 years by 26 Sept 2026
• Available 14 Nov 2025 – 14 Mar 2027

Make this summer your best one yet!
👉 Apply now:
https://sdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies/6919352/title/Lifeguards-Summer-Pool-s
Applications close: 31 August

Is your child ready to challenge themself in the pool? 💪

This term we’re excited to bring you our Swim for Stamina Event, and it’s open to the all swimmers, even those not enrolled with us! 🎉

Whether you’re currently swimming in our Stamina or Aqua 7+ streams, or you’re a swimmer under 16 looking for a new challenge, this is a fantastic opportunity to test your endurance, set yourself a goal and see what you can achieve in a fun, supportive environment.

📍 Selwyn Aquatic Centre
📅 Saturday 12 September
⏰ 3–5pm

🏊 CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE:
• 250m
• 800m
• 1500m

Current Stamina swimmers will automatically be entered into the distance corresponding to their level.

💲 Entry: $4.20 per swimmer
FREE for swimmers currently enrolled in our Stamina programme

You don’t have to be a competitive swimmer to take part. This is all about challenging yourself, building endurance and enjoying the achievement of reaching your goal! 🙌

Think you’re up for the challenge?

👉 Book online: Selwyn District Council – Swim for Stamina
https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/events/swim-for-stamina

🏊‍♀️ BOOKINGS FOR TERM 3 SWIM LESSONS STILL OPEN💦

Whether your little one is taking their first splash, your child is building their confidence in the water, or you’re an adult wanting to improve your swimming skills, we’ve got lessons for you! 🌊

👶 From 6 months
🧒 Children & school-age swimmers
🏊‍♀️ Teenagers & Adults

Our swim lessons help swimmers develop water confidence, swimming skills and essential water safety in a supportive environment.

📅 Term 3 bookings close Sunday 30 August 2026

Busy this term? We understand! If Term 3 isn’t the right time for your family, fill out our reminder form and we’ll let you know when Term 4 2026 bookings open. 📣

👉 Remind me when Term 4 bookings open:
https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/recreation-And-sport/selwyn-aquatic-centre/selwyn-swim-school/bookings-for-our-term-based-lessons-rolleston/selwyn-swin-school-closed

💙 From first splashes to stronger strokes, there’s a lesson for every stage.

📍 Selwyn Aquatic Centre, Rolleston

Don’t miss out! Get your swimmer booked in for Term 3. 🏊‍♂️✨

🏊 Holiday Swim Lesson bookings are OPEN! 💦

School holidays are the perfect time to keep those swimming skills ticking along or introduce new skills! 🏊‍♀️

Our Holiday Swim Lesson Block runs from Monday 28 September – Friday 2 October with lessons avalible all morning.

Choose from group lessons or private lessons, with extra private lesson availability this holidays!

🗓️ Bookings are open now. Get in quick to secure your preferred time!

👉 Book here: https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/recreation-And-sport/selwyn-aquatic-centre/selwyn-swim-school/holiday-lessons

📢 Tomorrow Night Only - Class Update!

Maria will be taking our Wednesday evening aqua classes on Wednesday 19th:

💧 6:15pm Hydro Tone
💧 7:15pm Aqua Fit (replacing Zumba for this week only)

Make sure you come along, get moving, and support Maria for this one-off class change. See you in the pool! 🏊‍♀️💙