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Works continue on the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) Changing Places and All Abilities Upgrades project, which will provide greater opportunities for people with disability and [...]

BALC will be open 8am – 4pm on Friday 25 September 2026 for the AFL Grand Final Public Holiday. No swimming or gymnastics lessons will run. The Children’s Centre and Afloat Cafe will [...]

We’re excited to announce the inaugural BALC CANNONBALL COMP is coming these school holidays! Together with City of Ballarat Youth Services, we’re breaking all the rules for one day only and [...]

Our epic 50m pool inflatable returns these Spring school holidays! There will be 3 sessions daily, running at 11am, 12pm and 1pm. Sessions will cost $15 per person, which includes pool entry and [...]

We’re celebrating seniors this October at BALC – our wonderful over-60’s community help make our centre the vibrant, inclusive space we all know and love! Try out one of our free group [...]

The City of Ballarat will introduce a six-month pilot of ‘Convo Access’ across more than 40 community locations, improving accessibility for Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents and visitors. Convo [...]

Thank you for being a valued member and patron of the Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre. We are committed to delivering high-quality programs and services to our community, while [...]

BALC will be open 8am – 4pm on Monday 8 June 2026 for the Kings Birthday Public Holiday. No swimming or gymnastics lessons will run. The Children’s Centre and Afloat Cafe will not be [...]

The City of Ballarat will host the 2026 Australian Country Water Polo Championships, welcoming the nation’s top regional athletes to the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre for a week of [...]