Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
About
There's always plenty to do at the Centre. All the pools have professional supervision and the most advanced technology. The movable floor in the Training Pool and accessible facilities for people with special needs are designed with safety in mind. School Holidays are a definate winner with the kids!
The average attendance during school holidays and summer weekends between 6,000 and 7,000 per day.
The carnival season, December - April, is heavily booked until 2010. The Centre is a leading tourist attraction, included as a "stop over" on Blue Mountains coach tour.
The Centre is home to NSW Institute of Sport programs such as; Water Polo, Diving and Swimming.
Telstra, major sponsors of Australian Swimming, offered $25,000 for the first world record to be set in the Competition Pool, in a FINA recognised long course event, by a male and a female swimmer - Ian Thorpe (AUS) and Penny Heyns (RSA), Pan Pacs '99.
A Time Capsule has been placed below the eastern wall of the Competition Pool. It contains memorabilia including a copy of Sydney's Candidature File for the 2000 Olympic Games and a letter from FINA.
The capsule will be opened on 16 September 2050, 50 years after the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
General Information
| Contact: | Josie Casal (Marketing & Programs Manager) |
| Phone | (02) 9752 3666 |
| Website | Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre |
| Street | Olympic Boulevard |
| Suburb | Suburb: |
| Postcode | 2127 |
| General Facilities: |
Corporate Functions Why not come to the venue where world records are broken! Inspire your team at your next meeting to take that next big challenge. Our versatile meeting rooms are located on the Competition Pool Concourse, overlooking the magnificent World Class Olympic Pool. With an area ranging from 32 square metres, these versatile rooms are ideal for presentations, launches, workshops. Complimentary set up includes - data video projector, laptop, screen, stationary and whiteboard. Gala Dinners Is it a Twilight Dinner in the Leisure Garden or the surroundings of the World's Fastest Olympic Pool your after? Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre can offer you a night to remember. Take your breath away with the elegant synchronised swimmers to the daring heights of the 10m diving tower or fasten up the pace with the extreme action of jet skis', hovercrafts & aqua dancers! Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre will take your event to the next level. Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre lets you be in control. You can simply hire the venue and arrange your own unforgettable night or our talented events team with an eye for detail are at your service to take the stress and pressure away and create that breathtaking night your guests will never forget. Film & Photo Shoot Our venue offers a mix of locations for your filming needs you have your choice of meeting rooms, tranquil gardens & sport facilities including; Olympic Swimming Pool, Diving Pool, Utility Pool, Leisure Pool, Gymnasium & Cardio Theatre. Both the Olympic Pool and Diving Pool offer first class underwater filming facilities. Our training pool can be raised to 2.5cm to give the look of walking on water! Corporate Family Fun Days Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre is a great place to hold your Gala Day or Family Fun Day whether it be inside in our Spashers Water Playground or with a giant pool inflatable that you can hire. Outside in our Leisure Garden we can accommodate amusement rides such as Jumping Castles, Velcro Walls, Pony Rides or even Animal Farms! We can even accommodate a marquee, complementing the canvas umbrellas and garden settings provided. If you wish to make your Family Fun Day an even bigger event why not speak to one of our staff and ask them about organising a kids entertainment show like Dora the Explorer or even Rug Rats. |
| Technical Facilities: |
AV Packages are available on request. |
| Catering |
Just like the venues we serve, Sydney Olympic Park Catering is committed to exceeding our patrons expectations by providing the highest level of service in food and beverage. |
| Licenced | The Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre is a licenced venue. No alcohol can be bought into the venue.<br><br> |
| Parking | Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre patrons (anyone visiting the Centre for a general swim, swim school customer or health club customer) are entitled to park in any SOPA car park and receive 4 hours free parking.<br><br> |
| Disabled Access | Disability access is available throughout the venue. <br><br> |
| Accomodation |
Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park is Sydney’s 5 star hotel in the heart of Olympic Park exuding chic accommodation and upscale style to offer the perfect place to relax after a long day. Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park is situated only 14 kilometres from the Sydney CBD with public transport in easy reach. The Bacar restaurant and wine bar offer the ultimate in fine dining and the five-star accommodation transforms this hotel into more than just somewhere to sleep. |
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