Last updated: 10:10am, Friday 24 January.

We have been closely monitoring the bushfire threat in East Gippsland and other fire-affected areas around Victoria.

The status of venues with changes to their schedule are listed below.  All other venues are running as scheduled.

VICSWIM Venue Status:

Altona Lifesaving Club – Relocated (Week 3) Due to continued water quality issues, Altona’s open water program has been relocated to Paul Sadler Laverton for the remainder of the week. Class times remain unchanged.

Beechworth Swimming Complex Relocated (24/01) Today’s VICSWIM classes have been relocated to Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic. Please refer to SMS for revised class times.

Belgrave Outdoor PoolRelocated (24/01) Due to poor water quality, today’s VICSWIM classes at Belgrave Outdoor Pool have been relocated to Paul Sadler Swimland Rowville. Class times remain unchanged. Address: Rowville Secondary College, Paratea Drive, Rowville.

Corryong Swimming Pool – Cancelled (Week 2 and Week 3) due to bushfire conditions, please contact the office on 9271 3800 to arrange a relocation for a refund for your booking.

Doveton Pool In The Park – Relocated (24/1) Due to unfavourable weather conditions, today’s VICSWIM classes have been relocated to Casey ARC. Class times remain unchanged.

Dromana Open WaterRelocated (Week 3) Due to continued water quality issues, Dromana’s open water program has been relocated to Pelican Park for the remainder of the week. Class times remain unchanged.

Drouin – Relocated (Week 3) Due to unfavourable weather conditions, Drouin’s VICSWIM program has been relocated to Warragul Leisure Centre for the remainder of the week. Class times remain unchanged.

Eureka Aquatic Centre – VICSWIM classes will be conducted as normal today.

Golden Square Community PoolRelocated (24/1) Due to poor water quality, classes have been relocated today to Gurri Wanyarra. Class times remain unchanged.

Maryborough Outdoor Pool Relocated (24/1) Today’s VICSWIM classes have been relocated to Maryborough Sports and Leisure Centre.

Merrigum Relocated (24/1) Due to unfavourable weather conditions, today’s VICSWIM classes have been relocated to Aquamoves Shepparton.

Mooroopna Relocated (24/1) Due to unfavourable weather conditions, today’s VICSWIM classes have been relocated to Aquamoves Shepparton.

Mornington Open Water Relocated (Week 3) Due to continued water quality issues, Mornington’s open water program has been relocated to Core24 Somerville for the remainder of the week. Class times remain unchanged.

Myrtleford Swimming PoolRelocated (Week 3) to Wangaratta Indoor Sports and Aquatic Centre. Due to nearby bushfires, we have relocated for Week 3. Refer to SMS for revised class times.

North Melbourne Recreation CentreVICSWIM classes are running at North Melbourne Recreation Centre today. Class times remain unchanged.

Pines Forest Aquatic CentreRelocated (24/1) Due to continued water quality issues, Mornington’s open water program has been relocated to Core24 Somerville for the remainder of the week. Class times remain unchanged.

Port Melbourne, Sandridge LSC – Relocated (24/1) Due to continued water quality issues, Port Melbourne’s open water program has been relocated to Harold Holt Swim Centre for today. Class times remain unchanged.

Prahran Aquatic CentreRelocated (24/01) Due to uncertain water quality, today’s VICSWIM classes at Prahran Aquatic Centre have been relocated to Harold Holt Swim Centre. Class times remain unchanged.

Tallarook – Relocated (Week 3) Due to unfavourable weather conditions, Tallarook’s VICSWIM classes have been relocated to Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre for the rest of the week. Class times remain unchanged.

Tangambalanga Cancelled (24/01) Classes at Tangambalanga have been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances.

Tatura – Relocated (24/1) Due to unfavourable weather conditions, today’s VICSWIM classes have been relocated to Aquamoves Shepparton.

Warrnambool Main Beach – The Week 2 program has been moved to Week 3 (20th- 24th). The planned teacher for week 2 was injured and unable to work so we have replaced the teacher and the program will be moved to Week 3. If you cannot attend in Week 3, please contact us at the office on 9271 3800 to discuss options.

White Hills Relocated (24/1) Due to poor water quality, today’s VICSWIM classes have been relocated to Peter Krenz Leisure Centre.

Whittlesea Swim CentreRelocated (24/1) Due to poor water quality, today’s VICSWIM classes have been relocated to Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre.

 

Please note: Throughout the program, if we experience a Code Red weather warning at any location, the VICSWIM program will be cancelled.

 If we’re forced to cancel the program, we will notify families via text and email in the affected areas prior to the start of the program.

In the meantime, we will continue to work diligently to keep the program going. The safety and wellbeing of all participants is our primary concern.

You can stay up to date by heading to the VICSWIM or CFA Facebook pages, downloading the VicEmergency app and following the CFA on Twitter for their regular updates.

If you would prefer to be relocated to another venue please contact us on 03) 9271 3800.