City of Casey, YMCA Victoria, and Aligned Leisure have been working together to minimise any disruption to you and your family when using the facilities and services, but there will be some changes, so we have put together the following information to assist you.
Key information:
- The Swimming Lesson program from 1 July 2024 will be the Swim and Survive program developed by Royal Lifesaving Society of Australia (RLSSA).
- The majority of current centre staff, including swim teachers, have confirmed their employment with Aligned Leisure, so you will see many familiar faces around the centre and in the water.
- All of your customer and membership information has been securely transferred to Aligned Leisure, and your membership will continue without interruption. There is no need for you to take any action.
- Your direct debit schedule will remain fortnightly, with the first direct debit from Aligned Leisure commencing Thursday 4 July 2024 in line with the current YMCA debit cycle.
- The annual price increase to swimming lessons will occur on 1 July 2024 with your new price listed below.
- Students will still be able to play and swim before, after and on other days as part of their membership.
Swimming lesson FAQs
Yes. Aligned Leisure has partnered with the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia to deliver nationally accredited lessons through the Swim and Survive Program.
Information on this program is available via the Swim and Survive website.
Aligned Leisure will make every effort to transition existing students into lessons on the same day and time.
Some changes may be required to accommodate the introduction of the new Swim and Survive Program curriculum (outlined above). Aligned Leisure will contact families in the event a change is required prior to 1 July.
The majority of staff have confirmed their employment with Aligned Leisure, so you will see many familiar faces around the centre.
We have mapped the previous YMCA programming to the Swim and Survive Program. Please see the conversion chart below:
| YMCA | Swim and Survive |
|---|---|
| Starfish | Little wonders 1 |
| Perwinkle | Little Wonders 2 |
| Minnow | Little Wonders 3 |
| Tadpole | Level 1 (1PL) |
| Goldfish | Level 2 (2PL) |
| Flying Fish | Level 3 (3PL) |
| Octupus | Level 1 (1SL) |
| Sardine | Level 2 and 3 (2SL and 3SL) |
| Salmon | Level 4 |
| Tuna | Level 5 |
| Dolphin | Level 6 |
| Shark | Level 7 and Level 8 |
| Level 8 | |
| Endurance Squad |
No. Aligned Leisure has mapped the new curriculum to the YMCA program, meaning there is no need for reassessments.
No. Your direct debit schedule will remain fortnightly, with the first direct debit from Aligned Leisure commencing Thursday July 4, 2024 in line with the current YMCA debit cycle.
On average membership fees have increased by 2.5 per cent.
Fees for all Council-owned facilities are set by Council and reviewed annually as part of Council’s Budget.
Fees have increased in line with the costs of providing the service to the Community.
No. Fees are reviewed and set by Council each year based on the cost of delivering the service.
2024-25 Swimming Lesson Fees are listed in the below table:
| Type | Unit | 2023/24 Fee | 2024/25 Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming Lessons Memberships | Fortnightly | $42.00 | $43.00 |
| Swimming Lessons Membership (Concession/Family/Multi Child) | Fortnightly | $37.80 | $38.90 |
| Swimming Lessons Preschool/ Infants Membership | Fortnightly | $39.10 | $39.90 |
| Swimming Lessons Preschool/ Infants Membership (Concession/ Family/Multi Child) Existing | Fortnightly | $35.10 | $36.00 |
| Aquaguard / Squads | Fortnightly | $43.00 | $44.00 |
| Aquaguard / Squads (Concession/ Family/Multi Child) | Fortnightly | $38.80 | $39.90 |
Yes, view your new Terms & conditions.
