TRAC Return to Swimming in a COVID Safe Environment
According to the scientific literature from Swimming Australia, there is no increased risk of contracting COVID-19 from swimming in chlorinated pools.
The following information has been developed to assist in the restart of swimming at TRAC and is consistent with what is happening across Australia. This information is designed to assist swimmers and parents to operate as safely as possible while entering, exiting and using the centre for swim training.
Swimming Australia Guidelines for Restarting Swimming
TRAC staff have developed facility safety protocols around the commencement of swimming and have completed training to ensure NSW Health guidelines are followed for a COVID safe environment.
TRAC Squad members are invited to book for Murwillumbah via calling 0266 702750 and for Kingscliff on 0266 712945 and Tweed Heads South 0755693120 between 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
Sessions are limited with mornings and afternoons available. Please respect other swim squad members by not overbooking multiple sessions.
Must have a valid swim squad pass at time of booking.
If you have an existing swim squad pass the expiry date will be extended in line with the closure.
TRAC Aqua Programs
Due to the current restrictions indoor group exercise aqua programs need to be booked for Murwillumbah on 0266 702750 Kingscliff 0266 712945 South Tweed 0755 693120.
TRAC Swim Schools
Swimming squads - December, January (169kB PDF)
Learn to swim school holiday intensive program
Fast track your child’s swim skills and book them into one of our week-long school holiday programs!
Classes take place from 8am to 11am at Kingscliff and Murwillumbah. Suitable for 3-8 year olds and for only $72.50.
Murwillumbah and Kingscliff
By booking into the swim intensive holiday program you can see a noticeable progress in a short period of time. This, incorporated with participating in regular term base lessons, is a recipe for success The repetition over consecutive days enables children to retain information and improve skills to assist with their swimming progression.
Benefits of the intensive holiday swimming program include:
- Greater continuity in the learning process
- Frequent reinforcement helps children retain key swimming concepts
- It is a fun activity for the holidays and children often have more energy without school
- Extra confidence and fitness which flows into their term based lessons
Contact: Kingscliff (02) 6671 2945, Murwillumbah (02) 6670 2750 or email trac@tweed.nsw.gov.au.
Tweed Regional Aquatic Centres are your community facilities operated by Tweed Shire Council, and we strive to provide you with a safe and clean environment, the highest quality water, friendly staff and a range of programs to suit your needs.
Good health is important to each of us as individuals, to our families and friends, and our communities. Maintaining good health improves our wellbeing; it helps us to enjoy life, to cope with stressful situations, and to participate in our community. Healthy lifestyle choices help keep our bodies and minds strong, they reduce our risk of illness, help to build healthy bones, muscles and joints, and promote wellbeing. When feeling healthy and well we are more likely to enjoy life and interact positively with our community.
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At TRAC we have three centres that offer a range of programs that will assist you and your family in achieving a healthy active lifestyle:
Hydrotherapy and gentle exercise groups
Learn to swim programs for all levels including adults and those with disabilities
Aqua aerobics and deep water running
Swimming squads for all ages, including adults
Access to local swimming and triathlon clubs
Royal Life Saving courses; Pool Lifeguard, Bronze Medallion, Swim n Survive, First Aid, CPR.
Holiday intensive learn to swim
For all enquiries regarding programs at TRAC please email: TRAC@tweed.nsw.gov.au