The Barry McCart Aquatic Centre, also known as Churchie Aquatics, is a school-based swimming complex located in East Brisbane, Australia. Situated close to Brisbane's CBD, Churchie Aquatics boasts three heated pools that are open year round. These include a six-lane 50-metre pool, an eight-lane 25-metre pool, and a 13-metre covered teaching pool.
Churchie Aquatics offers a range of programmes and facilities to cater to all swimming needs. They provide swimming training and carnivals, lifesaving courses, and learn-to-swim programmes. The complex is well-equipped for swim meets with stadium seating and high-tech features such as lights, electronic touch timing, underwater cameras, and live screen integration. The 25-metre pool also ensures full warm-up and swim-down facilities for competitions.
Ablution facilities at Churchie Aquatics include two showers and toilets for females, and two showers and toilets for males. Additionally, an onsite shop sells a range of swimming goggles. Convenient car parking for 100 vehicles is available right next to the pool, and the gymnasium facilities of the Sir John Pigeon Sports Complex are located next door. Full gym access is included in monthly squad fees, making Churchie Aquatics an ideal choice for individuals looking to combine swimming with weights and cross-training programmes.
Churchie Aquatics offers access to specialist swim coaches for tailored swim programmes, as well as a dietician/nutritionist. For those looking for a refreshment, The Arches, an air-conditioned caf located nearby, serves Campos coffee and a selection of fresh seasonal food. The caf is open from 7 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 7 am to 2 pm on Saturdays.
To access the aquatic complex, visitors can enter at Gate 8, located at the corner of Heath and Hilton Streets in East Brisbane. A complete map of Anglican Church Grammar School, where the aquatic complex is situated, can be found on their website.
Churchie Aquatics aims to cater to a wide range of swimmers, from beginners to elite athletes. Their facilities, including the state-of-the-art pools with advanced features, world-class coaches, and various programmes, make it a popular choice for both the Churchie community and the wider Brisbane community. Whether individuals are looking for learn-to-swim programmes, squad swimming programmes, or opportunities to compete in the Churchie Swim Club, Churchie Aquatics has something for everyone. Come and take the plunge at Churchie Aquatics, the leading outdoor swimming complex in Brisbane.