It’s our Birthday!
We’re turning 30
To celebrate, we’ve got 30 days of activities and deals to thank our community for their support over the last 3 decades!
Keep scrolling for our calendar of events, starting on Friday, 15 November 2024 and culminating in our FREE Community Open Day on Saturday 14 December 2024. Please note that bookings are essential for some events. Please click the link available in the event description to secure your spot.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Calendar of Events
Ongoing
Come in to Win! Group Fitness Bingo
Friday 15th November 2024
To kick things off, we’ve got a great challenge to keep you coming back for more over the next 30 days! Pick up your Group Fitness Bingo card from Customer Service, book and attend 5 classes in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal row to get BINGO! Once you have 5 classes stamped by our Customer Service team, fill out your details on the back of the card and place in the box at reception to go into the draw to win a 12 Month Gold Membership! Terms & Conditions Apply. Competition closes Saturday 14 December 2024.
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Ballarat’s Biggest Aqua Class
Tuesday 3rd December 2024 | 9:30am
A special Aqua Fit class with Gab! Let’s fill the 25m pool and have some fun! Session will run for 45 minutes and include everything you know and love about our Aqua Fit class. This is a FREE class, however bookings are strictly limited to the first 80 participants.
Free class. Bookings essential. Click here to book online.
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My Digital Library with Ballarat Libraries
Wednesday 4th December 2024 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
This session, hosted in our Studio 3 space, is aimed at those who want to explore Ballarat Libraries’ digital and online services. The team from Ballarat Libraries will provide an overview of the services and information on how to install apps such as Borrow Box, Kanopy, ULibrary, Libby, StoryBox and more. Please bring your own device and relevant passwords, passcodes, and email address if you have them.
Free. Bookings essential. Click here to book online.
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90’s Theme BodyPump with Lolita
Thursday 5th December 2024 | 9:30am
Dig out the leotard and legwarmers and come dressed in your best 90’s theme outfit for this fun throw-back class with Lolita! Spot prizes will be on offer for the best dressed.
Free class. Bookings essential. Click here to book online.
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Health Club Challenge #4
Friday 6th December 2024
Stop by our Health Club at anytime today and take part in our fourth Health Club challenge to win some great prizes! Must be a BALC Gold Member to participate.
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Face Painting
Saturday 7th December 2024 | 9:00am – 1:00pm
Free face painting will be available in Centre between 9:00am and 1:00pm. Please note that children will not be allowed to enter the water whilst wearing facepaint.
NEW EVENT! Swim Survival Workshop
Saturday 7th December 2024 | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Hosted by Ballarat Youth Services, this engaging session is designed for young people aged 18 and up who are looking to learn or enhance their skills. Welcoming all levels, especially beginners, dive into essential swim survival techniques, including balancing in the water and using boogie boards effectively. If you want to improve your safety and confidence in the water, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Free event. Bookings essential. Click here to book online.
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Giant 50m Pool Inflatable
Sunday 8th December 2024 | 11:00am – 1:45pm
Tackle the giant inflatable – can you make it across without falling in? There will be 3x 45 minute sessions running on the hour from 11:00am. Participants must be over the age of 10 years, be confident swimmers and pass a 25m swim test at the start of the session in order to participate. Each session will be capped at 15 participants. All booked participants will need to check in and collect a wristband from Customer Service on arrival. A free swim is included before/after the session.
Free for participants. Bookings essential. AGE 10+ YEARS ONLY. Please click here to book online.
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DEAL: 30% OFF MERCH FOR BALC MEMBERS. 20% OFF FOR NON-MEMBERS
Monday 9th December 2024.
Now is a great time to stock up on Christmas gifts from our friends at Speedo! All members receive 30% off our great range of merchandise. Non-members receive 20% off. Terms & Conditions apply. Deal available for today only, in centre only.
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Member Brunch
Tuesday 10th December 2024 | From 8:30am
Our members are the heart and soul of BALC – we wouldn’t be here without you! Join us for a light Member Brunch in Afloat Cafe from 8:30am. Current Gold and Aquatic Members only. Limited to the first 50 people registered. Collect your voucher from our Customer Service Team on the day to redeem in Afloat Cafe.
Free. Bookings essential. Click here to book online.
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Healthy Eating Taste Testing – Afloat Cafe
Wednesday 11th December 2024 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Stop by Afloat Cafe in the centre to enjoy some healthy food samples prepared by chef Lee! Have a chat to the City of Ballarat Health Promotion Team and try some of the new (and improved!) menu items available.
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Behind the Scenes Facility Tour
Thursday 12th December 2024 | 11:00am – 11:30am
Ever wondered what goes in to making our Centre run smoothly each day? Join our Operations Team for a Behind the Scenes look at what lies beneath our centre – you’ll be surprised at what’s below! Please note that this tour will involve descending and climbing some stairs.
Free. Bookings essential. Please click here to book online.
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All Deals Reopened TODAY ONLY
Friday 13th December 2024
– 30 Day Gold Membership for just $30
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Community Open Day
Saturday 14th December 2014 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm
We’re wrapping up 30 days of celebrations with our Community Open Day on Sunday 14th December 2024! Enjoy FREE entry between 1pm and 4pm. We have free group fitness classes and kids gymnastics sessions throughout the afternoon.
