Selwyn Aquatic Centre

13/06/2026

🌸 Women & Girls Pool Session 🌸

Join us for a welcoming and supportive evening next weekend designed to help women and girls feel comfortable, confident, and safe enjoying the pool.

💙 What to expect:
• A private session for women and girls
• Friendly female staff available throughout the evening
• A prayer room available for those who wish to use it
• A relaxed and inclusive environment for all ages

Whether you're coming to swim, spend time with family, build confidence in the water, or simply enjoy the facilities in a supportive space, you're warmly welcome.

📅 Saturday 20 June
⏰ 5.30pm–8.00pm
📍 Selwyn Aquatic Centre

Held on the third Saturday of each month.

More info below:
https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/events/women-and-girls-pool-session2

11/06/2026

10/06/2026

🏊 Splash into the school holidays with extra swim time!

Our popular Swim School Holiday Lessons are back from 6–9 July, giving swimmers the chance to build skills, boost confidence, and make great progress before Term 3 begins.

With lessons running over four consecutive days, children benefit from regular practice and consistent feedback, helping them reinforce skills and gain confidence in the water.

We have options available for:
💦 School-age swimmers
💦 Preschool swimmers
💦 Private lessons

Whether your child is learning the basics, developing stroke technique, or working towards their next level, our experienced instructors will help them make the most of their time in the pool.

📅 6–9 July
📍 Selwyn Aquatic Centre

Spaces are limited and our holiday programme is always popular, so be sure to book early to secure your spot.

Book online today:
https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/recreation-And-sport/selwyn-aquatic-centre/selwyn-swim-school/holiday-lessons

03/06/2026

💡 Did you know that daily swimming lessons can help children consolidate skills faster than weekly lessons alone?

That's why our Swim School Holiday Block is such a popular option for families.

Join us from 6–9 July for:
💦 School-age classes
💦 Preschool lessons
💦 Private lessons

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today.

Bookings can be made directly online via our website:
https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/recreation-And-sport/selwyn-aquatic-centre/selwyn-swim-school/holiday-lessons

01/06/2026

🌊 What’s on this week at Selwyn Aquatic Centre 🏊‍♀️💙
Looking for a way to stay active, warm up, or keep the kids entertained? We’ve got something for everyone this week 👇

✨ Swim, play & relax
• Lane swimming available throughout the day
• Leisure pool, lazy river & toddler area open
• Hydrotherapy pool for a warm soak

💪 Stay active
• Aqua fitness classes running (check our timetable for times)
• A great way to keep moving through winter 💙

👶 For our littlest swimmers
• 💦 Sensory times are running Tuesdays during term time 9am-11am. Just show up and pay pool entry
• Build water confidence in an fun environment with a trained instructor on hand for any questions.

🏫 Swim School
• Lessons for all ages – keep progressing right through winter

🌊 The Big Swim 2026
We’re proud to be a partner pool this year!

👉 Sign up and swim for FREE at Selwyn Aquatic Centre throughout June
It’s a great opportunity to challenge yourself, support an awesome cause, and get involved 💙
👩 Women & Girls Sessions
• Monthly sessions providing a welcoming, private space in the water
⏰ Opening Hours
• Mon–Fri: 6am – 9pm
• Sat–Sun: 8am – 8pm

Whether you’re lane swimming, bringing the kids in for a splash, or joining The Big Swim — we’d love to see you at the pool this week!
💦

29/05/2026

🌊 The Big Swim 2026
We’re proud to be a partner pool this year!
👉 Sign up and swim for FREE at Selwyn Aquatic Centre throughout June
It’s a great opportunity to challenge yourself, support an awesome cause, and get involved 💙

26/05/2026

🏊‍♀️ Feeling stuck swimming the same laps every week? Ready to improve your technique, fitness, and confidence in the water? 💦

NEW Adult Stroke & Fitness Sessions are starting next week at Selwyn Aquatic Centre 🙌

These coached drop-in sessions are designed for adults who want to swim stronger, smoother, and more efficiently — whether you’re getting back into swimming, training for fitness, or wanting to challenge yourself.

🔥 Advanced Classes
📅 Tuesdays | 2–30 June
⏰ 7.30–7.55am

🌊 Intermediate Classes
📅 Fridays | 5 June–3 July
⏰ 7.00–7.25pm

✔️ 18+ years
✔️ Flexible drop-in format
✔️ Technique + fitness focused
✔️ Supportive group environment

💲$5 for Aquatic Centre members
💲$14.20 non-members

Ability requirements:
🏊 Intermediate – able to swim 25m freestyle, backstroke & breaststroke
🏊‍♂️ Advanced – able to swim 50m freestyle, backstroke & breaststroke

Come dive in and make your laps count this winter 💪❄️

25/05/2026

Planning ahead for the July school holidays? 🌊🏊‍♀️

Our Selwyn Swim School Holiday Block is back these holidays at Selwyn Aquatic Centre!

📅 Monday 6 – Thursday 9 July
⏰ Classes running between 9am – 12.30pm

We are offering:
💦 School age classes Aqua 1–8 (25 minute lessons)
💦 Preschool classes for 3 & 4 year olds (20 minute lessons)
💦 Limited private 1:1 lessons (20 or 30 minutes)

If you would like a shared 30 minute private lesson for 2 children, please contact the swim school to arrange this at [email protected].

Bookings can be made directly online via our website:
https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/recreation-And-sport/selwyn-aquatic-centre/selwyn-swim-school/holiday-lessons

Need help with bookings or setting up an account? Our FAQs are a great place to start:
https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/recreation-And-sport/selwyn-aquatic-centre/selwyn-swim-school/faqs