Our pools are available for lap swimming, aqua aerobics classes and swimming lessons. All Aquatic areas are patrolled by qualified lifeguards.
Cool off on a hot day, join in our aqua aerobics or just enjoy the fitness benefits of regular swimming.
Swimming is fantastic for all-round health and fitness
- Low impact exercise
- Activity for the whole family
- YMCA AquaSafe swimming and water safety lessons available
- Casual swimmers welcome
- Children's Safety
Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent, and children younger than five require a parent within arm’s reach. All parents, guardians and carers must comply with our Watch Around Water policy.
50 metre pool
Our 50 metre heated indoor pool features six lanes for lap swimming and aqua play. Escape the heat, host a children’s party, or just enjoy the fitness benefits of regular swimming at the Peter Krenz Leisure Centre.
25 metre intermediate pool
Our 25 metre heated indoor intermediate pool is perfect for swimming lessons, exercise rehabilitation and aqua play. We welcome bookings for school programs.
Toddler pool
Our heated indoor toddler pool is suitable for toddler play all year round. Have fun and build your child's confidence around the water in the cooler months at Peter Krenz Leisure Centre.
Water slide
Our water slide feeds into our intermediate pool and is much loved by children of all ages. It is open during busy periods for aqua play and monitored by our qualified lifegaurds.
Spa and steam room
Our steam room and spa areas are accessible to patrons who are 16 years and older. They're monitored by our pool lifeguards at all times.
Children's Safety
Children under 10 must be supervised by a parent, and children younger than five require a parent within arm’s reach. All parents, guardians and carers must comply with our Watch Around Water policy.
Bendigo Hawks Aquatic Swimming Club
The Bendigo Hawks focus on helping individuals achieve goals and develop into great swimmers. They always welcome new swimmers, you can contact them via their Facebook page or email secretary@bendigohawks.com.au.
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Watch Around Water policy
At YMCA Victoria we are a Watch Around Water endorsed aquatic safety organisation. The following information is the new watch around water policy launched in centre from 1 September 2019.
Watch Around Water is a set of industry guidelines outlining the minimum supervision requirements of young children at all affiliated aquatic venues.
Children under 5 years old
All children MUST be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 18 and 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 5 years exceeds the ratio of 1:2 (effective 1 September 2019).
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).
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.
Birthday parties
All children under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied into the centre by a person over the age of 18 and handed over to the supervision of the birthday party leader (staff member).
All birthday party participants must wear a BLUE wristband AND an age based wristband (pink or yellow) to identify their participation in a party (effective 1 September 2019). The adult guardian of the birthday party child MUST remain accessible and actively supervise the group at all times.
At the conclusion of the birthday party the child/children will remain in the supervision of the birthday party leader and supervising parent until physically handed over to their supervising parent/guardian.
Visit the watch around water website
For more information visit the Watch Around Water website.