News & Updates

Celebrating 10 Years of the Y NSW at Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre

Today marks 10 years since the Y NSW began operating Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre (KFAC), and we're thrilled to have reached this incredible milestone!

Ten years ago, Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre was transformed from ...

The Y celebrates Olympic ties and spirit across the state

The Y has always been more than a place for fitness; it's a cornerstone in the history of sports and the Olympic movement, with a deep and lasting connection to the Olympic Games that has spanned ...

Making waves: The Y’s contribution to swimming excellence in Australia

As the world eagerly awaits this year’s Olympic Games, swimming stands as one of the most anticipated and prestigious events on the global stage. From record-breaking performances to unforgettable moments of triumph, the pool serves as ...

Optimise your training: Tips from a Y trainers for Olympic-level workouts

The Olympics stand as the pinnacle of athletic achievement, showcasing the incredible dedication, skill, and determination of athletes from around the globe. Behind every medal-winning performance lies a rigorous training regimen designed to push the boundaries ...

Building mental resilience: The power of the mind in sports

In sports, where physical competence often takes centre stage, it's easy to overlook the crucial role that mental resilience plays in shaping an athlete's journey. As we watch this year’s Olympics in Paris, with all of ...

Unlocking your inner Olympian: Training tips for young athletes from the pros

In the world of sports, Olympians stand as figures of dedication, perseverance, and skill. Their journey to the podium is marked by countless hours of training, unwavering commitment, and a mindset that refuses to settle for ...

Celebrating Men’s Health Week | Our Approach to Wellbeing

Men’s Health Week is here, providing the perfect opportunity to focus on the health and wellbeing of the men and boys in our communities. This week is about more than raising awareness; it’s about empowering every ...

We are Hiring!

We have casual and part time positions available across a range of aquatic roles, so apply today!

Lifeguard

Right now, we’re looking for aspiring Lifeguards to join our friendly team. We’ll train you up and get you ...

Update: 50-metre Outdoor Pool Closure

The 50m outdoor pool is scheduled to re-open to the public on Saturday 9 December at 9:00 am. Ku-ring-gai Amateur Swimming Club will resume their regular races from 7:00 am - 9:00 am on Saturdays. Thank ...

Workout Warrior Fitness Challenge 2023

Step up to the challenge and train like a warrior for your chance to WIN 6 months FREE membership! 

It’s easy to be a Workout Warrior this Winter! Simply complete 10 or more workouts from 29 ...

Swim to WIN is back for 2023!

Our Swim to WIN promotion is back and better than ever! This year we have BIG prizes to give away!

From 22 May to 2 July, attend your weekly swimming lessons for your chance to ...

Centre closure due to local flooding

The Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre is now closed due to severe weather conditions and local flooding. It will remain closed for the rest of today (Tuesday 8 March, 2022) and all classes have been cancelled.  ...

Exciting News - Outdoor Pools reopening!

The Y is opening Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre on Monday 27 September.

See below for information regarding opening hours and rules relating to attendance and usage of the facility. 

Our opening times will be:

50m ...

Y NSW keeps minds & bodies active for free through lockdown

With Greater Sydney plunged into lockdown, the Y NSW is staying committed to connection, offering virtual opportunities to promote active wellness at home for the young and the young at heart. 

The leading not-for-profit is providing ...

Christmas & New Years Trading Hours

On behalf of the team here at Ku-ring gai Fitness & Aquatic Centre, we want to wish all our patrons a happy and safe festive season. Please see below our holiday trading hours between the 21st ...

Y NSW swim instructor named best in the country

Randev (Dev) Sappany has been named the best adult swim instructor in Australia at the AUSTSWIM 2020 Awards of Excellence. 

The Y NSW instructor from Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre won both the State and National ...

Family Memberships and Learn to Swim recommencing

It’s been awesome to be back on site with you at KFAC since our reopening on Saturday 13th June!

Current programs and services available:

• Health Club access
• Recreational swimming

We are delighted to announce the recommencement ...

Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre set to open on June 13

The Y NSW is pumped to reopen doors at Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre from Saturday, June 13, creating opportunities for communities to connect, stay active and reimagine health and wellness goals in the new normal.  ...

Exciting Update: Centre Opening

Dear members,

The Y and Ku-ring-gai Council are delighted to announce the Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre will be reopening on Saturday, June 13 with access to the indoor and outdoor pools, as well as the ...

Important Member Update

We welcome the three step plan for the gradual lifting of COViD-19 restrictions that Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced late last week. 

As I’m sure you can appreciate we are keen to welcome you back to ...

Important Update for Recreation Members

Coronavirus (COVID-19) announcement re. Amended Membership Policy and changes to service

The Y NSW is at our core a community organisation and we take the health and wellbeing of our patrons and staff seriously. The Y ...

NSW Seniors Festival

NSW Seniors Festival is the largest festival for seniors in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching up to 500,000 seniors each year.

The festival gives local seniors the chance to make new friends or get together with old ...

July 2019 Price Changes

Dear Valued Members,

We wish to advise that as of the 1st July 2019 we will be implementing the following  price changes to our services

New Price List Here

As a not-for-profit organisation, all income we ...

Swimability Holiday Intensives

"My son James has been participating in the holiday intensive Swimability classes with Denise. I feel it’s really important that I share with you what a wonderful program this has been and how wonderful Denise has ...

Community Excellence Award Finalist

Fitness Australia, the national peak industry association, has announced Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre is a finalist for the Community Excellence Award in the 2019 Australian Fitness Awards for it’s YMCA PrYme Mover Fitness program.

CEO ...

Free Healthy Lunchbox Workshop

Do you need some new lunchbox ideas?

Did you know that both healthy and unhealthy eating habits are formed early in life and these habits can follow on throughout childhood, adolescence and into adulthood?

KFAC is ...

Family Fun Day - 28th October

KFAC is celebrating 4 years in the local community!

Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre opened on 25th October 2014 and has been operating as a valuable part of the local community for the past 4 years.  This ...

KFAC Swimming Lessons Save a Life!

Preschooler helps save his own life thanks to YMCA NSW swimming lessons

Sam still has nightmares about the moment the ocean “swallowed up” her three-year-old son during a family boat trip.  One minute the lower North ...

Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre is now more Accessible!

New Accessible Pool Stairs

Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre’s newly delivered accessible pool stairs is making access to the indoor 25m pool at the Centre easier!  Swimmers of all types will benefit from the innovative design ...

Indoor Program Pool Closure

Due to planned maintenance, our indoor program pool will be closed from Sunday 2 September.  The works – tile repair and replacement – will take approximately five weeks and requires the pool to be fully drained.  ...

50m pool reopened

EXCITING NEWS! The 50m boiler maintenance has now been complete with the pool  now reopened

School Carnivals @ KFAC

Members and Guests,

School Carnivals are back for 2018 with lots of schools coming in to make use of our fantastic facilities!

As such members please be aware that the outdoor 50m pool will be not ...

Christmas Trading Hours 2017-18

Christmas Fitness Timetables 2017

Members and Guests, please see below the links for our Christmas Timetable Schedules.

We hope you have a safe and happy christmas!

Creche will be closing 24th December and reopen 3rd January ...

Swim School Newsletter - November17 Issue

Swim School Newsletter - November17 Issue

The Y Games

This April 2017 Compete in the Y Games and challenge yourself or others.

During this month train as often as you can and lead the challenge board!

How it works:

• Members will get given a sticker ...

Keep Watch @ Public Pools

Ku-Ring-Gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre is a partner with Royal Life Saving Society in promoting the Keep Watch @ Public Pools program.

With lack of direct supervision by a parent or caregiver believed to be a contributing ...