Swimming pools
COVID-19 Impacts of the pools
COVID-19 rules will apply including:
- A maximum of 50 people in the facilities at any one time
- Contact tracing records taken
- Mask wearing when not in the water
- Social distancing at all times
- Hand sanitiser when entering the facility
Season Dates
Our swimming pool season will run from Saturday 14 November 2020 to Monday 8 March 2021.
Low season - 14 November to 18 December 2020 and 26 January to 8 March 2021
- Monday to Friday - 3.00pm - 7.00pm (Note: from 17 November 2020 the Beechworth Pool will close at 6.00pm on Tuesday and Thursday)
- Weekends - 1.00pm - 7.30pm
High season - 19 December 2020 to 25 January 2021
- Monday to Friday - 1.00pm - 7.30pm (Note: from 17 November 2020 the Beechworth Pool will close at 6.00pm on Tuesday and Thursday)
- Weekends - 12.00pm - 7.30pm
Public holidays (except Christmas Day - closed):
For early morning and afternoon swimming please refer to the locations below.
Locations
Beechworth, Harper Avenue
- Solar heated 25m main pool with five lanes.
- Solar heated baby pool with shade sail.
- Solar heated toddler pool with shade sail.
- Free electric BBQ with wooden tables and bench seats under shade sail.
- Canteen with cold drinks and snacks.
Beechworth Pool - early closures
From 17 November 2020 the Beechworth Pool will be closing early at 6.00pm on Tuesday and Thursday to allow for the Beechworth Swim Club to be able to train. As the restrictions change this will be reassessed.
Low Season
Saturday 14 November 2020 - Friday 18 December 2020
Tuesday 26 January 2021 - Monday 8 March 2021
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
3.00pm - 7.00pm |
| Tuesday, Thursday |
3.00pm - 6.00pm |
|
Saturday - Sunday
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1.00pm - 7.30pm
|
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Morning swimming (subject to weather)
Monday - Friday
|
6.00am - 7.30am
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High Season
Saturday 19 December 2020 - Tuesday 25 January 2021
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
|
1.00pm - 7.30pm |
| Tuesday, Thursday |
1.00pm - 6.00pm |
| Saturday - Sunday |
12.00pm - 7.30pm
|
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Morning swimming (subject to weather)
Monday - Friday
|
6.00am - 7.30am
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Late Season
Tuesday 9 March 2021 - Monday 5 April 2021
Monday - Friday (subject to weather)
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6.30am - 7.30pm
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Chiltern, Alliance Street
- Solar heated 25m main pool.
- Solar heated toddler pool.
- Solar heated baby pool.
- Canteen with cold drinks and snacks available.
Low Season:
Saturday 14 November 2020 - Friday 18 December 2020
Tuesday 26 January 2021 - Monday 8 March 2021
Monday - Friday
|
3.00pm - 7.00pm
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Saturday - Sunday
|
1.00pm - 7.30pm |
High Season:
Saturday 19 December 2020 - Tuesday 25 January 2021
Monday - Friday
|
1.00pm -7.30pm |
Saturday - Sunday
|
12.00pm - 7.30pm |
Rutherglen, High Street
- Solar heated 33m main pool with six lanes.
- Solar heated baby pool with shade sail.
- Free electric BBQ.
- Canteen with cold drinks and snacks.
Early Season
Saturday 17 October 2020 - Friday 13 November 2020
Morning swimming - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
|
6.30am -7.30am |
Afternoon swimming - Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
|
5.00pm - 6.00pm |
Low season:
Saturday 14 November - Friday 18 December 2020
Tuesday 26 January - Monday 8 March 2021
Morning swimming - Monday - Friday (subject to weather)
|
6.00am - 7.30am
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Monday - Friday
|
3.00pm - 7.00pm
|
| Saturday & Sunday |
1.00pm - 7.30pm |
High season
Saturday 9 December – Monday 25 January 2021
Morning Swimming (subject to weather) Monday - Friday
|
6.00am - 7.30am
|
| Monday - Friday |
1.00pm - 7.30pm |
| Saturday & Sunday |
12.00pm - 7.30pm |
Late Season
Tuesday 9 March 2021 - Monday 5 April 2021
Morning swimming (subject to weather) Monday, Wednesday & Friday
|
6.30am -7.30am |
Afternoon swimming (subject to weather) Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
|
5.00pm - 6.00pm |
Tangambalanga, Kiewa East Road
- Solar heated 25m main pool.
- Solar heated toddler area sectioned off in main pool.
- Solar heated baby pool with shade sail.
- Free electric BBQ.
- Canteen with cold drinks and snacks.
Low Season:
Saturday 14 November 2020 - Friday 18 December 2020
Tuesday 26 January 2021 - Monday 8 March 2021
Monday - Friday
|
3.00pm - 7.00pm
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Saturday - Sunday
|
1.00pm - 7.30pm
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High Season:
Saturday 19 December 2020 - Tuesday 25 January 2021
Monday - Friday
|
1.00pm - 7.30pm
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Saturday - Sunday
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12.00pm - 7.30pm |
Yackandandah, Railway Avenue
- Solar heated 25m main pool.
- Solar heated babies pool with shade sail.
- Free electric BBQ with wooden tables and bench seats.
- Canteen with cold drinks and snacks.
Low Season
Saturday 14 November 2020 - Friday 18 December 2020
Tuesday 26 January 2021 - Monday 8 March 2021
Monday - Friday
|
3.00pm - 7.00pm
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Saturday - Sunday
|
1.00pm - 7.30pm
|
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Early morning swimming (subject to weather) - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
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6.30am - 8.30am
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High Season
| Monday - Friday |
1.00pm -7.30pm |
| Saturday - Sunday |
12.00pm - 7.30pm |
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Early morning swimming (subject to weather) - Monday, Wednesday & Friday
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6.30am - 8.30am |
Late Season
Tuesday 9 March 2021– Monday 6 April 2021
Monday, Wednesday, Friday (subject to weather)
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6.30am - 8.30am
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Fees and charges
Discounts due to Bushfire impact in Season 2019-2020
We're offering all 2019-2020 season pass holders a 30% discount on this season's passes, due to the pools being closed for much of January because of poor air quality. To receive your discount, just hold on to your current season pass and present it when you purchase your new pass.
Season Pass purchases
All season passes purchasing to be done at any of the 5 pools during pool opening hours.
Casual entry fees
Adult
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$5 |
Child, 10 -18 years
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$4 |
Child under 10 (must be accompanied by an adult)
|
$3
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Concession
|
$4.50
|
| Pennant/carnival |
$2.50
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Family
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$17.80
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Early and Late Season Passes
Early Season
Late Season
Beechworth
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$50.00
|
| Rutherglen |
$50.00 |
| Yackandandah |
$50.00
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Season passes (excludes early and late season)
Adult
|
$119.95
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Child
|
$90.70 |
| Family |
$208.60
|
Concession
|
$90.45 |
| Concession Family Ticket |
$153.00 |
Schools
Students
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$3.30
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Spectator/teacher on pool deck
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No fee
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Teacher in the water
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No fee
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Out-of-hours lifeguard fees
0-2 hours
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$46.60 flat fee
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2+ hours
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$69.85 |
Please note:
- Season pass holders do not need to pay an entrance fee when attending under a school booking.
- Entrance fees to be administered by the school and paid to Council.
- Lifeguard hire fees do not apply to school bookings.
Make a booking
Pool booking form
To book out one of our five swimming pools:
- Email your booking inquiry with approx. numbers to Chris McKnight cmcknight@indigoshire.vic.gov.au (subject heading to include name of pool and name of organisation which is booking the pool with proposed dates.
- Upon confirmation of facility availability from Council, complete a swimming pool booking form(PDF, 240KB) and together with a copy of your personal liability insurance policy (minimum cover of $20 million dollars) return by email to info@indigoshire.vic.gov.au. NOTE: Bookings won’t be accepted unless accompanied by some form of public liability evidence, be it from the Department of Education or other relevant body. To avoid booking conflicts please ensure you have your booking confirmed two weeks prior to event.
- Any variation in bookings must be communicated to Chris McKnight as soon as possible via email at cmcknight@indigoshire.vic.gov.au
Cancellations
With the exception of extreme weather, the cancellation of any booking with less than 5 hours notice will incur a cancellation fee of $50 to cover staff and administration costs. This includes schools.
VicSwim bookings
2021 VicSwim bookings openings are to be confirmed. We will update this once these are available.
To make a booking go to www.vicswim.com.au