Beechworth Pool

The Bush Nippers education program is a regional and rural inland adaptation to “Beach” Nippers, which aims to build lifesaving and water safety knowledge and skills of children aged 5 to 14 years in open water environments.

Bush Nippers is an iconic program for many Victorians which teaches lifesaving skills while extending swimming and water safety competencies. Due to the popularity of this program and limited delivery within coastal areas only, many Victorians are unable to participate.

The program is designed to be offered as progressive learning experiences, suitable for all abilities.

The Bush Nipper education program pilot was funded through the Victorian Government and forms part of the Public Water Safety Initiative.

Program dates:

Tuesday 21 January - Thursday 23 January

Program times:

There are two-time slots available for booking:

12:00pm - 1:30pm

and

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Cost:

$110 per participant (includes Rash Vest) for the 3-day program

Location:

Lake Sambell (Sandy Beach) McConville Avenue

Ages:

5-14 years of age

Bookings:

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Bookings close Friday 10 January 2025. Please note that places fill quickly so get in early to avoid missing out. 

You will be contacted by our operating partner Belgravia Leisure to confirm your enrolment details and make payment. 

Please contact Belgravia Leisure area manager on 0411 189 320 with any queries or visit Life Saving Victoria to learn more about the program. 

VICSWIM has provided Victorians with fun and educational aquatic holiday programs since 1976. VICSWIM focuses on learn to swim and water safety skills, both in pools and open water venues across the state and now offers new locations to meet an increasing demand.

VICSWIM seeks to ensure that all Victorians have the opportunity to access water safety, survival and swimming programs for children that maximise safety and attitudes, ensuring confidence and the ability to enjoy aquatic environments.

The program is a low cost, 4-5 day intensive summer program teaching swimming and water safety to children from 4 years of age. Each program consists of 5 x 30 minute lessons (or 4 x 35 minute lessons for Week 1) starting at the same time each day throughout the week.

Parents are encouraged to enrol their children into 1, 2 or 3 programs across the 3 weeks on offer in January.

The VICSWIM Summer Kidz 2023 Program received over 16,500 bookings across the state and over 13,400 of those were in the first 24 hours! Don't leave it until it's too late!

The weeks for VICSWIM 2024 season are:

Week one – Tuesday 2 January – Friday 5 January (3:30PM to 6:30PM)
Week two – Monday 8 January – Friday 12 January (3:30PM to 6:30PM)
Week three – Monday 15 January – Friday 19 January (3:30PM to 6:30PM)

Please note: Week 1 of the 2024 program will run Tuesday-Friday, and will not run on the Monday public holiday. The weekly charge will remain at $35 for the 4 lessons, however, lessons will be extended from 30 minutes to 35 minutes during this week to make up for the lost day.

Bookings open on 29 November 2023

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We are a Watch Around Water facility. This program was developed to educate the public about adequate supervision and encourage parent/guardians to take on this responsibility when visiting a public aquatic facility.

Therefore, the following safe supervision policies must be adhered to:

Children under 5 years old

• Will be issued a yellow wristband from reception upon entry.
• Children under 5 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian.
• Adequate supervision requires the parent/guardian to accompany the child in the water and remain within arm's reach of the child at all times.

Children under 10 years old

• Children under 10 years old will not be admitted without an appropriate parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must be 16 years or over and adhere to all conditions of entry.
• Children under 10 years old must be constantly supervised by a parent/guardian while in the aquatic area of the centre.
• The parent/guardian must position himself or herself to have a clear view of the child with no physical or structural barriers between them and the child.

Children 10 years and older

• For children 10 years and older, parents must use their knowledge of the child's swimming ability to determine the level of supervision required.
• Parent /guardians are not required to be present in the centre.

• 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.

Start Your Swimming Journey Today

Become part of the Beechworth Swimming Pool Community with a convenient season pass providing you access to our aquatic facilities to support your health and wellbeing goals.

A season passes enables you access across all five Indigo Shire Council pools. (Rutherglen, Beechworth, Chiltern, Yackandandah and Tangambalanga)  

Select your desired membership pass below to suit your needs and click here get started. (You will be redirected to an online portal for Active World, the app powering your membership). Please ensure you select upfront to be able to continue through to payment. 

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We believe all our members health & fitness journey should be powered by innovative technology. The Active World app was specifically designed to improve your experience with us! The app will give you greater control of your membership and our programs offered in Centre! 

The Active World app allows you to link your family memberships to manage from the once account and will give you greater visibility of your progress and achievements when visiting! 

Download the app today to get started and bring your membership into the palm of your hand! 

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Your Active World self-managed portal will allow you to: 

The swimming pool is located at Harper Ave in Beechworth. This is next to the Beechworth Bowls club and across from the skate park. 

A booking form must be completed prior to hiring the facilities. All bookings remain unconfirmed until you have received a written confirmation via email. A pricing quote can be requested when completing the booking form. 

Please use the below link to complete the booking form. 

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Read the Booking Terms and Conditions

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Please note:

• Season passes do not cover student entry for school bookings
• Out of hour lifeguard fees are $51.55 per hour per lifeguard
• Entry for swimming pennants is $2.7 
• Lane hire is available at $25 per lane per hour