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Hornsby Aquatic Centre 
Please Note: We are now operating under the Summer Hours Schedule.Hornsby Pool Entrance
Hornsby Park (Parking in Dural Street)
address 203 Pacific Highway, Hornsby NSW 2077
phone number (02) 9477 3855
fax number (02) 9482 7022
Email to hornsbyp@tpg.com.au 

50-metre Outdoor Heated pool

  • 12-metre Semi-enclosed Learn To Swim (LTS) Outdoor Heated pool
  • Covered toddler's splash pool
  • Coin operated gas BBQ
  • Hornsby Pool
  • Picnic area
  • Swimwear and accessories available for purchase
  • Squad Training all year
  • Learn to Swim all year
  • Child minding / Crèche
  • Aqua-robics
  • Swim Clubs
  • Triathlon Club

The centre is opposite Hornsby Shire Council Chambers, Police Station and next to the TAFE. Just a short stroll from the Hornsby Train Station.

pdf file Hornsby Aquatic Centre Opening Hours, Fees & Facilities Brochure (2.3Mb)

OPENING HOURS

Please Note: Reception area & Pool Admissions close half hour before the centre closing times.

 

Winter Hours (Apr TO Oct)

 
Monday to Friday 5:30am to 7:30pm
Saturday 6:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday, & Public Holidays 7:00am to 4:00pm
   

Summer Hours (Oct TO Apr)

 
Monday to Thursday 5:30am to 7:45pm
Friday 5:30am to 6:45pm
Saturday 6:00am to 6:45pm
Sunday, & Public Holidays 7:00am to 6:45pm
 

Hornsby Pool PlaygroundCarnival Lane Availability Timetable (late Jan - mid Mar 2010)

From the last week of January to mid March each year, the Centre is closed during School hours (8:30am - 3:30pm) for local School Swimming Carnivals. Please contact the Centre for a detailed timetable in January 2010

LIMITED LANES

pdf file Lane availability at Hornsby Aquatic Centre January - March (28Kb)

PROGRAM (LTS) POOL HOURS

The 12m Program Pool will be CLOSED to the Public, to enable Learn to Swim lessons to take place during the following times:

Hornsby Pool ShopMonday to Friday - 9:00am to 12:30pm and 3:00pm to 7:00 pm
Saturday - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday - 8:00am to 12noon

The use of the Program Pool outside these hours is restricted to patrons doing gentle exercise and Small Children accompanied and supervised by Parents.

LEARN TO SWIM
Co-ordinator: phone number (02) 9477 3855

  • Lessons available to all ages - babies to adultsHornsby Aquatic Centre LTS July 09
  • Lessons conducted Monday to Sunday
  • Intensive holiday program lessons
  • All staff fully qualified with AUSTSWIM
  • Private lessons available

Bookings essential. Please call to book in for a free assessment.

Learn to Swim - School Term 

  • Learn to Swim lessons are conducted year-round.
  • Lessons coincide with the school terms.
  • Group lessons run for half an hour.

Lessons run on Monday to Sunday mornings and Monday to Saturday afternoons.

The cost for group lessons is $150 for a 10 lesson term.

Please click on the following link for pdf file Learn to Swim Information (138Kb)

phone number (02) 9477 3855 for further details and booking information.

NEWSLETTER

pdf file Term 4 - Newsletter (114Kb)

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

  • All ages and Levels of Fitness
  • Adult training sessions for stroke correction, endurance, fitness & fun.
  • Sessions will continue all through Winter.
  • Crèche may be available on booking

Monday Morning 9:30am — 10:30am

$12 per session (including GST) - Bookings essential

AQUABLISS PROFESSIONAL COACHING

Aquabliss conducts the following Squads at Hornsby Aquatic Centre

  • Competitive Squads - Junior, Senior & Sprint.
  • Development Squads - Seals, Dolphins & Fitness.
  • Masters
  • Swimmers with a Disability
  • For details on training times and fees or to book an assessment please contact Head Coach Brett Winkworth on Cell phone 0416 212 349 or visit www.aquabliss.com.au.

    Squads are run by an independent external contractor.

    Hornsby Amateur Swim Club

    From September 2009 to March 2010 the Hornsby Amateur Swim Club will re-commence club activities from 6:30pm every Friday. The Pool will not be available to the general public after this time. To join the Club please contact them direct. Its fun for the whole family.

    For further information please refer to www.hornsbyswimclub.com

    Aquarobics

    • Aqua fitness class run throughout the week.
    • Monday: 6:15am to 7:00am
    • Tuesday: 6:00am to 6:45am
    • Wednesday: 6:00am to 6:45am
    • Thursday: 6:30pm to 7:15pm
    • Friday: 6:15am to 7:00am
    • Saturday: 6:15am to 7:00am and
                     10:00am to 10:45am
    • The Aqua Class schedule may be subject to change during the Winter months

    Cost per casual class: $12 Adult, $10 Student and $9 Concession. 5 and 20 ticket passes are also available.

    Bookings are essential, so if you would like to join a class please ring the Centre on phone number (02) 9477 3855 to book in.

    Child minding / creche

    • Child minding facilities are available to coincide with Aquarobics and other programs.
    • Monday, Friday 9:30am to 10:30am; 10:30 am to 11:30am

    Please note the creche is only operating on Monday and Friday mornings.

    Cost is $5 per hour per child. 10 and 20 ticket passes are also available.

    Bookings are essential as there is a maximum number of children looked after each hour.

    Please ensure that you drop off and collect your child within the hour you have booked, to ensure we do not exceed the maximum limit of children in our care per hour. We are Peanut Free environment due to the risk of allergies.

    We ask that you please do not bring your child if they are unwell. A copy of our Child minding Sickness Policy is available at request. We are happy to look after children from 4 months old to school age.

    Lap Swimming

    • Is limited/restricted during February to mid March due to local School Swimming Carnivals,
    • and also between October to mid December due to School Swimming.

    pdf file Lane availability at Hornsby Aquatic Centre January - March (28Kb)

    Please contact the Centre for further details and a timetable closer to the Season.

    Casual Admission Prices Including Gst (to 30 June 2010)

     
       
    Adult $ 5.00
    Student
    School leaver currently in full-time study. Valid student ID card must be shown.
    $ 3.50
    Child $ 3.50
    Pensioner $ 3.00
    Spectator $ 2.50
    Family
    2 adults 3 children or 1 adult 4 children
    $ 12.00

    3 month Season passes or 20 ticket admission passess for swimming are available. Please check with each Centre for special program costs and availability.

    AQUATIC CENTRE POLICIES

    1. All children under 13 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by an adult (over 16 years) at all times in the centre.
    2. The entire facility and grounds are non-smoking.
    3. No alcohol or people under the influence of alcohol are permitted on the premises.
    4. Appropriate swimming attire is to be worn (no cut off jeans).
    5. All members are to show their cards each visit.
    6. No equipment is lent out to public. please do not ask as refusal to may offend.
    7. No private coaching / personal training or teaching learn to swim, unless in accordance with centre programs and conducted by appointed centre staff.
    8. Parents / carers are responsible for supervising children and maintaining appropriate behaviour, please observe the pool rules as management reserves the right to expel any person not complying.

    For more information, please contact Aquatic Centre staff phone number (02) 9477 3855.

    Last updated 25 January 2010