Swim

Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre caters for a range of programs and casual swim options to suit everyone's needs. Please read the below for further information on what's available and how to get in contact if you're interested in participating.

Some programs are offered on a Direct Debit basis, some on casual fee arrangements. You can view all of our membership options for all our programs on our website here

For pool and spa availability times please view our opening hours

Swim and Survive Partnership

Our Swim and Survive program is delivered by qualified swim teachers who ensure that essential water safety, personal survival and basic rescue skills are taught to all enrolled students. Our teachers make lessons fun, while helping all participants develop a strong and effective swimming techniques.

Swim and Survive is a water safety initiative provided by Royal Life Saving Victoria and designed to increase swimming and water safety skills of all Australian children in order to prevent drowning and increase participation in safe aquatic activity.


  • Little Wonder Program (6 months - 4 years)

The Little Wonder program is for infants and preschoolers. The program allows students to learn skills that align with motor skills learnt at each development age. Find out more here

  • Learn to Swim Program (4+ years)

The Learn to Swim program is for children aged 4 years and above. The students in this program will work through Levels 1 - 12.

We also offer a squad program; the squad class is a one-hour long session and is for any student that has completed Level 7 and above in our program. Find out more here.

  • Adult Swimming Lessons

We provide Learn to Swim programs for adults on request. Please reach out to us via leisure.services@ngshire.vic.gov.au for further information.

  • School Groups

Our facilities provide a variety of programs specially designed for local schools. Programs can be custom designed to cater for each school's need. The classes can be organised at SSAC year-round or at the St Arnaud seasonal pool throughout the summer months. For schools, we tailor swimming lessons, lane hire, swimming carnivals and pool parties. Please reach out to us via leisure.services@ngshire.vic.gov.au for further information.

Gentle Aqua Class

We currently offer a Gentle Aqua class for $8pp twice a week on a Monday and a Thursday at 10.45am which are delivered by our personal trainers, Penny and Jo.

Water Aerobics Class

We also offer a Water Aerobics class every Monday at 6pm which is delivered by Penny. This is $13pp (concession fee) or $16pp (standard fee).


You can also purchase a 10x class pass for both classes which essentially gives you a FREE class. This option is perfect for those who might not be in a position to sign-up for a fortnightly membership but would like to come and enjoy the class more regularly.

Please see further information here or speak with our customer service team when you're next visiting the centre. 

Sensory Play (for kids)

Available every Tuesday between 9am and 10am is a program called Sensory Play which is perfect for infants under 12 months of age or toddlers who are yet to start swimming lessons. Whilst not a formal lesson, there is a staff member in the pool with the group to provide advice and assist with making your child feel comfortable around water should you need it. 

For just $5pp per visit with no ongoing commitment required, or FREE if you're signed up for swimming lessons, there's a range of toys provided to help stimulate their sensors in the pool and keep them entertained. It's also a great opportunity for friends or people in a Mother's Group to connect each week.  

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Quiet Hour (every Monday)

Did you know we provide a space in our schedule every Monday called 'Quiet Hour'?

Between 12.30pm and 1.30pm you can come and enjoy the indoor pool in a completely quiet environment, free from our lovely lap swimmers, swimming lesson participants and school groups. This provides people a space to enjoy our pool facilities who benefit from a low stimulation space. Our amazing staff are on hand to support you if you need anything, otherwise we will leave you to float around or practice your water skills for as long as you like.

You can take up this opportunity for $7pp for adults or $5.60pp for kids under 18 years and concession card holders