Swimming carnivals
Venue hire
Schools are given exclusive use of the pool they have booked between 9:30am - 2:30pm. We encourage schools to arrive earlier to setup for their carnival. Please note, the use of the pool itself will need to be from 9:30am as we may have public customers and programming operating until then.
Should your school require the pool before or after our standard hire times, you will need to arrange that with us prior to ensure availability and any applicable lane hire fees. Lane Hire fees are $32.60 per hour, per lane for a 50m pool, and $26.60 per hour per lane for a 25m pool.
Deposit
We require schools to pay a 50% non-refundable deposit based on expected participant numbers to secure the booking. This must be paid with a credit card or cash (no invoicing available).
Understanding your realistic expectations of student attendance allows us to better plan across our Swim Centres. It ensures we meet lifeguard safety ratios and stock our kiosk accordingly.
Final payment will be invoiced after your carnival. It will be the balance of the actual attendance numbers minus the deposit paid. It can be paid by invoice or credit card.
Public operations
While schools are among the many important user groups which make use of our Lake Mac Swim Centres, we do recognise the necessity to continue to offer services to the wider public during the carnival season. While your booking does provide you with exclusive use of the pool of your choice, we are unable to close our doors to other patrons who may use other pools or splash pads on the day. We appreciate your understanding on this matter.
Our commitment
We make a commitment each year to provide a pool free of charge for each school to run their annual swim carnival. Many centres are unable to offer a second body of water due to high demand or existing community commitments.
If your school would like to request the use of a second pool please contact the Swim Centre to discuss additional hire fees that will apply.
Bookings
To book one of our Swim Centres for your next School Carnival please download the relevant School Carnival Hire Booking Package and complete the required forms.
Charlestown - School Carnival Hire Agreement(PDF, 1MB)
Speers Point - School Carnival Hire Agreement(PDF, 1MB)
Swansea - School Carnival Hire Agreement(PDF, 1MB)
West Wallsend - School Carnival Hire Agreement(PDF, 1MB)
Please return the completed form to the Swim Centre and contact them to pay a hire deposit. The booking date is not secured until the deposit has been received.
Prompt completion of the booking documentation will ensure we have the information required to offer the best carnival possible.