Swimming and Gymnastics Lesson Membership FAQ

BALC Swim School – If your child is under the age of 10 years, you will be required to stay for the duration of the swimming lesson.

BALC Gymnastics – Children attending gymnastics classes of one hour duration or less, and who are under the age of 10 years must have a parent present in the centre at all times.  Children enrolled in gymnastics classes of two hours duration and who are under the age of 10 years, must be accompanied both into and out of the Centre by a parent or adult guardian.  In this instance, the parent is not required to remain in the centre for the duration of the lesson.

BALC Swim School – Each day there is a Aquatic Liaison Officer (ALO) that will be present on pool deck during lessons – Check the BALC Swim School communications board to see who the ALO is for that day.  The ALO is the best person to deal with your queries, as swimming teachers are required to supervise children at all times.  Be assured that your concerns and queries will be followed up at the earliest possible convenience.

BALC Gymnastics Hall – We invite you to speak with the coaches either before or after your child’s lesson, regarding any queries or concerns with the program or your child’s progression.  If the coach is unavailable at this time, you are welcome to phone the Gymnastics School to leave a message.  Your child’s coach will return your call at the earliest possible convenience.

You may change from Swimming Lessons to Gymnastics or vice versa subject to availability of classes.  Please speak to the Customer Service team who will guide you through the process, and advise of any price differences.  Please note that the change of program will be a permanent move – ie. Movement between programs on an ad hoc basis is not permitted.

Your child’s membership card is directed linked to their membership file.  Please produce your membership card when entering the Centre.  This will record your child’s visit and assist us to ensure that your child is correctly enrolled.  The card will also allow access to the Centre at other times (dependent on membership payment type).

No.  We have a no camera policy within the Centre.  The only time that you are permitted to use a camera within our facility is with BALC management permission, which must be organised in advance.

If your children are the same gender as you, you are welcome to use the communal change rooms throughout the Centre.  For the comfort of all patrons, please note that no females of any age are permitted in the male group change rooms and no males of any age are permitted in the female group change rooms.  Family change rooms and private change pods are available for your convenience.

All students are now on a direct debit membership. You do not need to re-enrol for each term.  Members will automatically be enrolled into the same class next term.

Memberships can be cancelled with 14 days written notice.  You may cancel their membership by completing a Cancellation Request form via the Members Area on our website. Please refer to your copy of our Membership Agreement for full details of our terms and conditions.

Should your payment be dishonoured, we will attempt to contact you by SMS, email, telephone or by mail sent to your last known address. Any outstanding amounts can be paid in person at the Customer Service Desk or via our Member Portal.  Please read the back of your Membership Agreement form for full details.

Swimming and gymnastics lessons may only be suspended in January for a set suspension period at no charge.  Suspensions outside of these dates are available for medical reasons only.

You can apply for a suspension for medical reasons by completing an Online Suspension Application in our Members Area. A valid medical certificate that covers all of the requested dates of suspension must be included at the time of lodgement.

Swimming and gymnastics lesson memberships are designed to spread your payments over a 12 month period.  Hence, there is still a payment deducted during the school holiday period.  To keep the kids happy and occupied during the school holiday period, we will be offering a comprehensive range of activities for your child to enjoy.  Timetables are made available towards the end of each term.  The school holiday activities are free for swimming and gymnastics lesson members, however, bookings are still essential.  Please speak to the Customer Service staff for more information.

Should your payment be dishonoured, we will attempt to contact you by SMS, email, telephone or by mail sent to your last known address.  Any outstanding amounts are to be paid in person at reception.  Access to our facilities will be denied until outstanding amounts are paid in full.

We don’t offer make up lessons, but as a member you can come to the pool at any time during the week outside your lesson to practice your skills.

No. Use our class matching tool to find a class, then view available classes and enrol online. Find the Right Swim Class Now.