The Flinders Aquatic Centre is a high quality 25-metre, 8-lane heated outdoor squad training pool. It is located beside the Flinders Primary School and main Anthony Vincent Oval on-site at Matthew Flinders Anglican College.
Flinders students are fortunate to have this impressive facility available to them. Students may visit the pool for Health and Physical Education lessons or private lessons, sports training and events such as our Flinders Swimming Carnivals. The Centre features clean, well-maintained change-room facilities and grandstand seating.
Curriculum
The College curriculum has a focus on community safety and includes training in surf lifesaving, aquatic ability and first aid.
Co-curricular
Water Polo is a popular co-curricular sport at Flinders, with training and matches held at the Flinders Aquatic Academy. Over the years, Flinders' water polo teams have achieved at exceptional levels, with many students selected for regional, state and national representation. To learn more about the co-curricular opportunities at Flinders, visit here.
Swimming Carnivals
Matthew Flinders Anglican College holds its annual Junior Primary, Senior Primary and Secondary School Swimming Carnivals at the Flinders Aquatic Academy.
Flinders Aquatic Academy
Students with a passion for swimming and water sports are supported and challenged to develop strong skills at the Flinders Aquatic Academy. Expert coaches, including Chris Wright, guide students through all aspects of athlete long-term development and skill-based swimming.
A range of squads are on offer to assist with swim skills training, surf training and to develop fitness. Children of all ages are supported to learn swim skills for life and to further develop and compete at a higher level competition.
The Flinders Phoenix swimming club is an opportunity available to competitive age group swimmers from ages 8 years to 18 years. There is also a learn-to-swim pool and coaching for babies and toddlers, and swim training for school-aged children.
Contact
Email: swim@flindersaquaticacademy.com
Phone: 0448 482 444