From 5.45pm on Friday 26 February to 7pm on Saturday 27 February, a 24 hour charity swim to raise money for people living with multiple sclerosis will take over Fitzroy’s 50 metre pool.

During that time, the 50m pool and group exercise room will be closed to the public. The 50m pool will reopen to the public at 7am on Sunday 28 February.

The gym, spa, sauna, steam room and toddler pool will remain open as normal. 

Will group exercise classes be cancelled? 

Please be advised that the following group exercise classes have been cancelled for Saturday 27 February:

• SwimFit+ at 7.15am
• Body Balance at 9.15am
• Yoga at 12.15pm

We apologise for any inconvenience the closures and class cancellations may cause.

What is the charity event?

The MS 24 Hour Mega Swim is a fun team relay event where teams have a swimmer in the water for the entire 24 hours and compete for laps swum and money raised, in support for people living with multiple sclerosis. It is one of Australia’s most popular and fastest-growing fundraising events, bringing communities together.

If you would like to donate or find out more about Mega Swim events near you, visit the Mega Swim website.

How do I find out more information?

For more information please email us at yarraleisure@yarracity.vic.gov.au or call us on 9205 5522.