Wai o Rua initiatives making a splash!

The team at Wai o Rua - Stratford Aquatic Centre has been busy coming up with great ways to keep you fit, happy, safe, and entertained with activities for all ages!

Last week, the pool celebrated International Lifeguard Appreciation Day, a chance to acknowledge the mahi the team put in to make sure you're safe in and out of the water. Our lifeguards are trained in safety, first aid, and rescue techniques, and they have to stay alert to everything that's happening around them. Our team gave a public demonstration to show-off their training, and all our lifeguards received a little gift of choccies. Thanks lifeguards - you're awesome!

The pool's new Group Fitness Programme is out now! There are classes in and out of the water, from Wai Play for little pēpē and tamariki, to 65+ Aqua Aerobics. Our programme also includes Quiet Hour if you're after a low-stimulation environment. Visit WaiORua.govt.nz for the full schedule.

Inflatable Fun is now on from 11am - 4pm every Saturday. Keep an eye on the Wai o Rua Facebook page for their extra-special-double-mega-inflatable sessions!

Our new Learn to Swim lessons are going swimmingly and we'll be opening registrations for term 4 in mid-August. The programme caters for a wide range of different ages and levels, right from baby classes up. Check out WaiORua.govt.nz/LearnToSwim for more information.

Need new togs? Get 20% off swimsuits until 11 August!