Leisure news and COVID FAQs

Yes, there is a current COVID Safe Plan which can be viewed at the bottom of this page.

Yes. Bookings are essential for all services. Bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance.

We can allow 20 patrons in the pool at one time and 10 in the gymnasium.

The Victorian Government will guide us on when we can increase our maximum capacity in line with the roadmap.

At this stage, it is anticipated that as of 5 November 2021, the easing of restrictions will allow 150 patrons within the centre.

Yes. As Mitchell Shire Council sits on the border of metropolitan Melbourne, all patrons must show their drivers licence or proof of address to enter the facilities until restrictions ease for metropolitan Melbourne as well.

Yes. All patrons must scan in on entry to the facilities each time they enter the building.

Face masks are required to enter the facilities and are required at all times when you are not in the pool or doing strenuous exercise in the gymnasium.

Patrons are able to access both facilities.

No. We will only reactivate all memberships once the restrictions have eased and allowed more services to reopen.

$5.10 per person, per session

No, change rooms and showers will remain closed. However, toilets will be available.

We encourage all patrons using the pool to come dressed in their bathers before entering the building. As patrons must exit the building immediately, please bring a robe or warm clothes.

The safety of our patrons and staff is our priority.

Anyone not adhering to social distancing rules will be asked to leave the centre. Any abuse of our staff or patrons will not be tolerated.

• masks are essential at all times for staff and patrons

• capacity restrictions are strictly enforced

• installation of hands-free sanitising stations throughout the centre

• social distancing markers

• gym equipment moved to a minimum of 1.5m distance

• additional signage to keep patrons informed
  

• removal of non-essential touchpoints

• sanitised wipes and additional cleaning of surfaces

• self-scanning for members

• air conditioning has been limited in use of recycled air
  

• all users of the pool must sign in for contact tracing

• no social gatherings within the facility

Mitchell Leisure Services have a dedicated COVID Marshall to ensure that all touchpoints are cleaned between use.

To keep everyone safe, we ask that you do not visit a centre if you have been feeling unwell or have been in contact with someone unwell.

Yes, bookings are essential to use the pool.

Please refer to the links below.

Aqua aerobics remains at a capacity of 20 patrons. The link for bookings for aqua aerobics is below.

We anticipate swimming lessons will return with the next easing of restrictions. This is currently expected around 5 November 2021.

We will contact families directly.

No. Children can only be in the pool during their lesson and you must exit the facility immediately after, so the next group can enter.

Please call your preferred centre and we will be able to assist.

There is a strict 1 parent/guardian to child ratio within the facility.

Where possible, we encourage only the student and one parent/guardian. If there are no other alternatives that can be arranged, then siblings can attend.

Yes.

Children under 5 years of age must have a parent/guardian within arm’s reach at all times.

If there are siblings in the facility, the watch around water rule applies to the accompanying children.

Children between 5 - 10 years of age must have parent/guardian supervision where parents must actively watch their children at all times and not be on devices or reading.

No. The Watch Around Water Policy still applies.

Yes. The gymnasium is capped at a limit of 10 patrons.

The link for bookings for the gymnasium can be found below.

We are not currently taking appointments at the centres. We anticipate this will return with the next easing of restrictions. This is currently expected around 5 November 2021.

Aqua aerobics is open with a cap of 20 patrons. We anticipate other group fitness will return with the next easing of restrictions. This is currently expected around 5 November 2021.

Aqua aerobics remains at a capacity of 20 patrons. The link for bookings for aqua aerobics can be found below.

We anticipate the creche will reopen with the next easing of restrictions. This is currently expected around 5 November 2021.

We anticipate the stadium will reopen with the next easing of restrictions. This is currently expected around 5 November 2021.