latest news


Stay up to date with the latest news on programs, facilities and events.

As Manningham's major provider of fitness, leisure and aquatic services since 1992, theres always something new and exciting happening at Aquarena. We are now entering another exciting phase in our history as new redevelopments and major facility improvements are underway, or to start soon. Combine this with an ongoing series of new programs , classes and member events and Aquarena is the place to be, so stay informed and dont miss out!  

 

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(2nd December 2011)    Summer Entertainment Series

Aquarena is the place to be this summer with a huge range of special aquatic themed summer splash days throughout January and February for everyone to enjoy.

 

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(1st December 2011)    Outdoor Toddler Pool now open

New giant shade covers and a childrens playground with soft flooring will ensure families with little ones can splash, slide, bounce and have fun all day long.

 

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(26th October 2011)    Master Plan Stage 3

Manningham City Council is currently preparing concept designs, news and information for stage 3 of the Aquarena Master Plan.

  

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(13th October 2011)    Beach Road cycle challenge

Congratulations to the over 20 members and staff that successfully completed the popular 88 kilometre Beach Road road cycle from Port Melbourne to Frankston.

 

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(22nd September 2011)    Swim for life program

The Doncaster Dolphins Masters Swim Club is excited about once more rolling out a special four week stroke technique program for swimmers looking to improve their skills.

 

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(3rd September 2011)    Pryme Movers Williamstown Tour

Pryme Movers participants and staff recently headed down to Williamstown for the day, to enjoy a historical tour of the local hotels, housing and railway.

 

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(4th August 2011)    Pryme Movers classes

With increasing demand in the local community for older adult exercise classes, Aquarena is now expanding its popular range of Pryme Movers classes both on and offsite.

 

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(3rd August 2011)    Strength training for everyone

To ensure that we can better meet the needs of our increasing older new members and ageing community, 10 new user friendly Lifefitness strength stations have been added to the health club.

 

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(1st August 2011)    Three new trainers join our team

To ensure our members continue to receive expert guidance and support we have recently have added three new personal trainers to our team.

 

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(23rd June 2011)    Family change village renovations

Capital works have begun on the family change village located on the upper concourse of the indoor 25 metre pool and works are estimated to take around eight weeks to complete. 

 

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(3rd June 2011)    New cafe opens for business

With an all new layout, menu and friendly team of staff, the cafe at Aquarena is the perfect place to refuel after a refreshing swim or energetic gym or aerobic workout.

 

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(31st May 2011)    Stay Aquasafe during winter

At Aquarena we believe that learning to swim and survive in many different aquatic conditions should be an ongoing skill practised year round.

 

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(20th May 2011)    New strength training equipment

New state of the art strength equipment has just arrived providing health club members with even more varied workout choices for a firmer more toned body.

 

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(7th Mar 2011)    Members footy tipping competition

Are you our footy tipping champion in 2011, well here's a great chance to put your skills to the test against other passionate AFL supporters at Aquarena and entry is FREE!

 

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 (7th Mar 2011)    New cardio-theatre televisions

Cardio workouts have never been more fun now that our cardio theatre entertainment system has been fitted with 5 new high resolution Panasonic televisions.

 

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 (7th Mar 2011)    New 95Xi cross-trainers have arrived

With 6 new Lifefitness cross-trainers just added to our already huge range of cardio equipment, more members can now enjoy the many benefits of elliptical training.

 

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 (17th Feb 2011)    New Zumba class is here

Due to overwhelming demand from members, Caroline will now be taking this exciting hour of calorie burning and body energising fun every Tuesday night at 7.40pm.

 

 Run for the kids 2011



         

 (15th Feb 2011)    Run for the kids

Join the Aquarena team of members and staff participating in this years Good Friday Appeal fundraising fun run, showcasing the best parts of the City of Melbourne.

 

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(28th Nov 2010)    Aqua exercise a low impact way to get fit

Aqua exercise classes at Aquarena are lower in impact than land based classes helping to protect the joints, but the aerobic and body toning benefits are still great. 

 

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(25th Oct 2010)    Around the bay challenge

On Sunday 17th October, Aquarena members and staff participated in Australia's largest single day bike ride successfully completing distances from 50 to 250 kilometres.

 

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(19th Sept 2010)    Zumba is here

The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a one of a kind fitness program that will blow you away.

 

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(26th Jul 2010)    Aquagroovers social event

Many of our regular Aquagroover participants recently enjoyed a lovely "Christmas in July" roast lunch at Alfred's Homestead located in the hills of Warrandyte.