The Monckton Aquatic Centre in Armidale is a swimming and recreational facility that offers a range of pools suitable for all ages and abilities. The centre features an eight-lane 50m competition pool with a grandstand, a six-lane 50m pool, a learners' pool, and a toddlers' pool. To ensure optimal comfort, all pools are heated to a pleasant 26 degrees Celsius.
The Monckton Aquatic Centre is committed to providing a safe and COVID-safe environment for all visitors. They have implemented a thorough COVIDsafe plan, which is available on their website for reference. The centre is scheduled to open on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, and will operate under specific opening hours. Weekdays will see the centre open from 6am to 7pm during Daylight Savings Time, while weekends and public holidays will have opening hours from 10am to 7pm during DST.
Please note that the centre will be closed on Christmas Day.
For those interested in accessing the Monckton Aquatic Centre, the fees and charges are as follows: general admission for individuals aged three years and over is $5, adult spectator fee is $2. 50, and a family day pass costs $16. 50. Children aged two and under can enter for free.
The centre also offers various visit passes, including a 10-visit pass for $46, a 20-visit pass for $87, and a 50-visit pass for $205. Swimming Club members can take advantage of a reduced fee of $4. 50, and school carnivals are priced at $4 per person. Families interested in purchasing a family day pass must include either one adult and three children or two adults and two children.
For further information about the Monckton Aquatic Centre, individuals can contact the Centre Manager at 6770 3831 or the Customer Service Centre at 1300 136 833.
In addition to the Monckton Aquatic Centre, Armidale also boasts the Guyra Swimming Pool. Operated by the Council, this facility offers a 25-metre solar heated swimming pool and a toddler pool. Similar to the Monckton Aquatic Centre, the Guyra Swimming Pool has a COVIDsafe plan in place to ensure a safe environment for all visitors. The pool is set to open on Monday, October 9, 2023, and operates under specific opening hours.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday see the pool open from 6:30am to 8am and 12pm to 6pm, while on Tuesday and Thursday, the pool is open from 12pm to 6pm. Weekends and public holidays have opening hours from 10:30am to 6pm. The Guyra Swimming Pool is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
The fees and charges for the Guyra Swimming Pool are as follows: general admission for individuals aged three years and over is $5, and an adult spectator fee is applicable. A family day pass costs $16, and school carnivals are priced at $4. 50 per person. The pool also offers single season passes and family season passes, with prices of $210 and $370, respectively.
The family pass must include up to five family members and must include at least one adult or a maximum of two adults.
For those interested in participating in Aqua Aerobics or joining the Swimming Club held at the Guyra Swimming Pool, they can contact Randy Mulligan at 02 6779 1335 for more information.
Both the Monckton Aquatic Centre and the Guyra Swimming Pool are great options for individuals and families seeking to enjoy swimming and recreational activities in an enjoyable and safe environment. Both facilities offer a wide range of amenities and programmes to cater to the diverse needs and interests of their visitors.