Reservoir Leisure Centre

In line with State Government restrictions, Reservoir Leisure Centre will be re-opening for Gym and Group Fitness from Monday 9th November.
Recent announcements also allow the introduction of both Outdoor Personal Training and Outdoor Group Fitness services. To find out more information regarding these services, please view the Outdoor Fitness section of our website. 

Due to current critical works occuring in the pool hall, we are unable to open our aquactic spaces in line with goverment restrictions. 

For further updates regarding Reservoir Leisure Centre programs and services, please view the below frequently asked questions. 

Frequently Asked Questions: Reservoir Leisure Centre Service changes – as of 20th November 2020

Centre Opening Hours Update

From Monday, 23rd of November, we will be extending our Centre Opening Hours to the following:

Can I book lap swimming?

 While the facility has been closed as a result of restrictions during lockdown, we have taken the opportunity to undertake critical roof repair works in the pool hall. These are continuing at the moment due to delays to the construction works as a result of restrictions.

This means that our pools have not yet been able to open in line with the easing of restrictions so far, and will remain temporarily closed for a little while longer yet. Works expected to be completed in the coming weeks and we look forward to sharing an official reopening date with you as soon as we can.

Please keep an eye out for further updates on our pool opening times on our website and Facebook page.

When will Swim School be returning?

We are pleased to announce that Swimming Lessons will return for semester one on the 25 January 2021 with some new, exciting programs and COVID-safe practices. For more information please see the Swim School page

Is the Hydrotherapy pool open?

In line with the Victorian Government's road map and guidelines restrictions have now been lifted for one-on-one hydrotherapy. This service is currently unavailable due to roof works currently underway at the moment.
Restrictions to the construction industry has further delayed completion of the works and we are currently expecting works to be completed in early December.
Booking times will be available on our website and Facebook page once the reopening schedule is confirmed.

Can I swim outdoors?

Our outdoor pools are not heated and the water temperature is very low, the annual outdoor pool schedule opens later in the year during warmer weather.
However, Northcote Aquatic and Leisure Centre has heated outdoor pools available to book for lap lane swimming.

When will the centre open?

While a full centre reopening is yet to be confirmed and is dependent on completion of indoor roof works, our indoor gym, cycle studio and indoor group fitness classes will be open from Monday 9 November in line with the Victorian Government’s easing of restrictions. 

I want to attend RLC to use the gym, cycle studio or go to a group fitness class. Do I need a booking?

 Yes, bookings for your visit need to be made in advance, and cash payments at reception will not be accepted. Opening hours, session times and booking times are available in our Bookings section

What kind of safety guidelines will I need to follow during my visit?

 We ask all visitors to comply with the following guidelines:

• Masks must always be worn, except when engaging in strenuous physical exercise.
• Please make sure you bring your towel to the gym and group fitness classes. No towel, no entry.
• Hand sanitiser will be available throughout the facility, please wash or sanitise your hands upon arrival and during your visit.
• All workout stations and equipment must be cleaned after use with the provided antibacterial wipes. 
• Remember to maintain 1.5m physical distancing from others both inside and outside the centre.

Can I still book One-on-One Outdoor personal training?

Yes! In line with the Victorian Government's road map and guidelines, Reservoir Leisure Centre is excited to announce outdoor personal training is now available.
All outdoor personal training (PT) sessions are held in accordance with State Government regulations and have a COVIDSafe Plan, ensuring safety and hygiene at all sessions. All sessions will be run outside at Reservoir Leisure Centre, in a safe, designated area.
To make a booking please visit the Outdoor Personal Training page at our website.

Can I book Outdoor Group Training?

Yes! In line with the Victorian Government's road map and guidelines, Reservoir Leisure Centre is excited to announce Outdoor Group Fitness will be commencing from next Monday, 2nd of November. 
To make a booking for Outdoor Group Fitness, please visit the Outdoor Group Fitness section of our website. 

What happens to my membership at Reservoir Leisure Centre?

All Centre memberships remain on suspension throughout this time.
Members will receive communication prior to any memberships being reactivated.

What is happening with the works to the roof over the group fitness studio?

Works to renew the roof over the group fitness rooms are now complete. This involved structural works, installation of a new roof, guttering, flashing, and down pipes, along with new air conditioning systems, new ceilings and lighting. Cost of works is approximately $380,000.

To view all detailed information and conditions relating to Centre bookings, please view our What's On tab. 

Centre Opening Hours Update

From Monday, 23rd of November, we will be extending our Centre Opening Hours to the following:

To book your visit to Reservoir Leisure Centre Gym or Group Fitness, please use the booking widgets below. 

Gym bookings

Group Fitness Bookings:

To Book using the widget above:

1. Click on the desired booking date
2. Click on the desired class timeslot
3. Click 'Book Now'
4. Complete all relevant contact details
5. Adhere to booking conditions 
6. Confirm payment
7. Booking is now confirmed

Terms and Conditions

Please read the following terms and conditions before you make a booking.

Booking policy:
1. Online bookings must be made prior to arrival.
2. Payment is required to confirm your booking. Payment must be made online. Card payments are accepted in Centre.
3. Bookings open 48 hours prior to the session start time and close one-hour prior.
4. Reschedules can only be made to an existing booking at least two hours prior to the session start time. 

Social distancing, safety, health and hygiene:
5. The patron is responsible for adhering to social distancing, health and hygiene guidelines:
a. Always keep a 1.5 metre distance between yourself and others.
b. Gym towel required as condition of entry for Gym and Group Fitness. 
c. Masks must be worn at all times unless engaged in strenuous exercise. 
d. Adhere to assigned entry and exit points
e. If you have cold or flu symptoms do not attend your booked session. Stay home and seek testing.
f. Wash your hands often and cover coughs and sneezes

6. Vulnerable and elderly people with chronic health conditions should speak to their doctor about what is appropriate for them.

Failure to comply with the above terms and conditions of entry may result in restrictions for further bookings.

Aquatic bookings

Do to essential roof repair works in our Aquatic space, our Pools are not available for bookings. We expect these works to be complete in the coming weeks. Please see our COVID Updates section for more information. 

Service Updates

New Opening Hours

From Monday 23rd November, the Centre will be opening during the following hours:

 Head to our Bookings tab for all centre bookings. 

For updates about other Council services, keep an eye on the Darebin City Council Facebook page and find more information at www.darebin.vic.gov.au/coronavirus, or call 8470 8888 to speak to a Darebin Customer Service representative. 

 Gym, Group Fitness, and Cycle Studio Reopening

From Monday 9th November, our gym, group fitness, and cycle studio will be available for bookings. 

All patrons attending sessions must wear their mask to and from sessions and whilst exercising unless it is considered strenuous activity. 

We know you can't wait to return for a workout - so there'll be some changes in place to help keep us all safe and make sure we comply with government restrictions, including:

• 60-minute time slot per booking; limited to a maximum of 20 people in the facility and 10 people per space at any one time.
• Reduced cardio equipment available to comply with social distancing
• Patrons must BYO towel for use during your workouts along with your mask. 
  - There will be no tolerance for patrons without a towel. 
  - Patrons who have a medical exemption will be required to carry and supply evidence of exemption at all times. 

Gym and Group Fitness Rates:

• Members (for current members and visit pass holders): $8.00 per visit. 
• Concession Card Holders: $8.00 per visit. 
• Casual price: $12.55

Please note: All membership direct debits are currently on suspension. We are working on a solution to re-activate memberships on an 'Opt In' basis in the coming weeks. 

Group Fitness Class Timetable - as of Mon 23rd November

Group Fitness Class Bookings 

• All Group Fitness classes are currently 45 minutes in duration. 
• You will be required to wear your mask to and from the session. 
• All patrons must have a towel and use it during classes.
• All Group Fitness equipment must be wiped down by participants after class. 
• Bookings can be made 7 days in advance. 
• Currently, there is a maximum of 10 participants allowed in each Group Fitness class. 

Why do current members need to pay for entry?

All existing member accounts are currently on suspension and no direct debit payments are being made. As membership fees are not being charged, we ask that everyone uses the facility on a per use basis. In appreciation of member loyalty we are offering a discounted rate per visit for existing members.

RLC online

To help you keep moving, our free online exercise classes have made a return! Keep an eye on the Reservoir Leisure Centre Facebook page for the latest updates.

RLC Health Wellbeing and Socio-Economic Impacts Discussion Paper

In May 2019, Council resolved to engage a principal consultant to develop a discussion paper investigating what opportunities for health, wellbeing and socio-economic outcomes the redevelopment of the Reservoir Leisure Centre could achieve for the Reservoir community.

Applying a holistic public health and community development framework, the consultant will build on the feasibility study, which was informed by community consultation throughout 2019.

This project will run through to the end of October 2020.

COVID Updates / FAQs

When can I expect to be contacted with details about the 2021 swim school program?

We will be rolling across enrolments for the 2020 program into 2021, so you do not need to do anything to sign up in the new year. We will be in contact via email with all the details you need to know later in December.

What are the COVID safe practises at Reservoir Leisure Centre? 

•  Separate entry and exit points onto pool deck.
• Hand sanitising stations. 
• Labelled social distancing seating and floor markings.
• Limited change room facility access. 
• Increased cleaning of equipment before and after each lesson.
• One guardian per family per lesson.

What happens if I paid upfront for swimming lessons?

Upfront payments will be rolled over for semester 1 2021. This includes 15 weeks of the upfront payment, as students have had access to 7 of the 22 weeks included in the upfront payment of $312.40 paid for semester 1 2020.
Moving forward in 2021 we will be moving all students to a fortnightly direct debit payment.

How do we make sure we’re booked into lessons for next year?

We’ll be rolling across all bookings into 2021 and aim to have you booked into the same class day and time. We’ll be contacting you if we need to make any changes to your day and time due to class availability.

Will my child be in the same level?

We will keep students in the same level as best as we can. There are some exceptions in our age-based classes. 

If your child is in a Wonder level, it is likely they will be moved to a new Wonder or Courage level depending on their age. 

If your children are in Courage levels and are starting school in 2021, they will also need to move to Active levels. 

If your child’s class changes, we will be in contact with you.

What is happening with my direct debits?

All families who have been paying by direct debit will remain on hold until lessons start on the 25th of January 2021. 

 Reservoir Leisure Centre Swim School

We believe swimming is a life skill and requires time, care, practice and regular commitment.

The best things about our Swim School:

1. We offer the Royal Life Saving Society endorsed Swim and Survive program
2. All of our teachers are Austswim qualified
3. Our pools are heated and we have a 25m pool
4. We offer a year round on-going, progressive program.
5. Classes available across 7 days of the week

There really isn't anywhere better to learn to swim in Darebin. Our Swim and Survive program will teach your child, or yourself, vital life skills. Living in Australia we are surrounded by water. It's part of our lifestyle, so make sure you and your family are safe in and around the water.

We follow the progressive Swim and Survive program which is a comprehensive swimming and water safety initiative of the Royal Life Saving Society that seeks to increase the swimming and water safety skills of all Australian children in order to prevent drowning and increase participation in safe aquatic activity.

Wonder, Courage and Active have been chosen as the Swim and Survive program titles to reflect the hopes and aspirations of children and families as they embark on a lifetime of fun and safety in the water.

Each program is structured into skill strands that ensure a balanced, comprehensive instructional approach to a child's aquatic education. 

Wonder, Courage and Active

Wonder, Courage and Active have been chosen as the Swim and Survive program titles to reflect the hopes and aspirations of children and families as they embark on a lifetime of fun and safety in the water.

Wonder: A water familiarisation program for parents and their children aged 6 to 36 months.
Courage: A program that builds water confidence for preschool aged children between the ages of 3-5 years.
Active: A swimming and water safety program for school aged children between the ages of 5-14 years.

Each program is structured into skill strands that ensure a balanced, comprehensive instructional approach to a child's aquatic education.

To get started or to learn more please visit or contact us on 9496 1050 or complete the Swim School Enquiry form.

Aquatic facilities

Our indoor aquatic facilities include:

• 25 meter pool
• Hydrotherapy pool
• Beach entry toddlers pool
• A dedicated learn to swim pool
• Sauna and steam room (newly renovated)
• Spa

Our outdoor aquatic facilities (open between November and February) include:

• Waterslides
• Toddler pool
• Family pool
• Play pool

For party booking enquiries call us on 9496 1050 or complete the Birthday Parties at RLC booking form.

RLC is proud to have been the first leisure centre in Victoria to hold a Trans and Gender Diverse (TGD) Swim Night in early 2018.

A recommendation of Darebin’s Sexuality, Sex and Gender Diversity Advisory Committee, these events have been developed to provide a welcoming and safe environment for trans and gender diverse members of our community to enjoy exercise.

Working with Transgender Victoria and the Victorian Pride Centre to develop a successful framework for hosting these events, we’ve since shared our experience with leisure centres in neighbouring municipalities. There are now several TGD and LGBTIQ inclusive events happening regularly at leisure centres across Melbourne.

Along with access to the pools, our TGD events have expanded to include access to the gym facilities and group fitness classes.

These events are open to trans and gender diverse people of all ages — if that’s you, come along, get some exercise or just hang out and socialise and in a safe and supportive environment. Friends, partners and families are welcome.

Entry is $3.00 at the door – no bookings required.

Upcoming dates
TGD Community Nights at RLC will return in 2020. Follow us on Facebook to be the first to know!

FAQs for attendees 
Download this PDF to find answers to your frequently asked questions. 

Survey
Have you attended one of our TGD events in the past? We’d love to know how it was for you, and if you have any suggestions for what you’d like to see at these events in future. Take the survey.

Testimonials
Here’s what some of our past attendees have had to say:

“What a very special evening. Thank you so much to everyone who made this happen. I had such a great time. It was a safe and friendly atmosphere. Met such lovely peeps. Thanks Darebin City Council.”

“Thank you so much for creating such a positive and safe space for us. There was so much care and consideration.”

“That was fun. Thanks, Reservoir Leisure Centre for accommodating us and making us feel welcome. Admittedly I was nervous about coming but I felt comfortable the moment I walked in the door. Your staff were really friendly and nice. I couldn't have asked for more.”

If you can’t make it to one of our events, keep an eye on Moreland City Council, Banyule City Council and Yarra City Council Facebook event pages for more inclusive swim nights around Melbourne.

Location and contact details

Reservoir Leisure Centre
2A Cuthbert Road, Reservoir
Phone 9496 1050
Email rlc@darebin.vic.gov.au

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