come on in, the water's fine

We've been swimming quite a lot at our newly opened Coburg Olympic Pool. The season got off to a slow start, with all that cold weather. Then one day after Christmas, I decided that warm or not, we just had to go for a swim. It was fabulous. Once we got in. The getting in was the hard bit, but seriously after that, it was truly fantastic. And it's lovely to look around and see lots of people using the pool.

I've also managed to sneak in a solo visit and swim some laps, followed by some time out under the big shady trees with a book. The view to the creek is most restful. I highly recommend it. There's also a basket ball pad and a barbeque, both of which seem to be getting good use.

So if you haven't been down for a swim yet, come on in, the water's fine.

Re-opening celebration cancelled

The re-opening celebration planned for Sunday 14th of December at the Coburg Olympic Pool has been cancelled due to expected bad weather. It is hoped that the bands will play at the Ride to Pool day planned for January 18th. Please spread the word. Thanks.

Down at the Pool

If you came to Pool Together, chances are you heard the amazing Bruce Watson sing Down at the Pool written in honour of the occasion with some very enthusiastic back up from some Friends of the Coburg Olympic Pool. Bruce is going to be performing again on Sunday the 14th at the pool re-opening celebration and I'd say there's a fair chance he'll be performing Down at the Pool again. We can all sing along. So sit back and remember how it goes....



Down at the Pool footage used with the kind permission of Bruce Watson. Visit Bruce's general site here and his myspace with recent information and lots of music here.

Hope to see you all there. We have a lot to celebrate!

Re-opening Celebration

****************** updated 12th December 2008 *****************
The opening celebration planned for Sunday the 14th of December has been cancelled due to expected bad weather. The performances will most likely be re-scheduled to the ride to Pool day planned for 18th of January. Please spread the word. thanks. 

Come one, come all! The Coburg Olympic Pool is now open every day from 11.00am until 7.00pm. Swim laps in the refreshing clear water, play in the learn to swim or toddler pool and/or just hang out on the grass beneath one of the many shady trees. And to celebrate the re-opening of our pool, there's a special celebration next Sunday the 14th. Hope to see you there!