In the Swim
On Feb 17 Connect Networking members ‘got in the swim’, ‘took a dip’, ‘jumped in the deep end’ and generally ‘had fun at the YMCA’!
It was a great way to start the year with a tour of the nearly completed 50m pool at the Ballarat & Aquatic Lifestyle Centre (BALC) in Gillies Street. Members met up at the construction site gate, donned appropriate safety gear and were guided through a working building site by Scott Hunt, Nicholson Construction’s project foreman. From specialty water treatment, to air exchange, pool tiling, and the pool separation boom, Scott provided plenty of interesting information and dealt with many questions from interested Connect members.
The tour was followed by a presentation from YMCA’s CEO, Colin Hunt, who outlined the history of the organisation both worldwide and in Australia, as well as its plans for the future. His enthusiasm shone through, as did that of each of his team members who provided information on the facilities and programs available at BALC. Connect Networking’s Committee thanked Colin Hunt and each of the other speakers with a small gift – Tamara Hansen (Aquatic Education Team Leader), Wiz Rennie (Health Club Supervisor), Megan Lamb (Group Fitness Supervisor), and Rebecca McPhee (Group Bookings Team Leader) who led a tour of the fitness and pool areas.
Connect members enjoyed a splendid buffet lunch provided by Meg and the team at BALC's in-house café..
On Feb 17 Connect Networking members ‘got in the swim’, ‘took a dip’, ‘jumped in the deep end’ and generally ‘had fun at the YMCA’!
It was a great way to start the year with a tour of the nearly completed 50m pool at the Ballarat & Aquatic Lifestyle Centre (BALC) in Gillies Street. Members met up at the construction site gate, donned appropriate safety gear and were guided through a working building site by Scott Hunt, Nicholson Construction’s project foreman. From specialty water treatment, to air exchange, pool tiling, and the pool separation boom, Scott provided plenty of interesting information and dealt with many questions from interested Connect members.
The tour was followed by a presentation from YMCA’s CEO, Colin Hunt, who outlined the history of the organisation both worldwide and in Australia, as well as its plans for the future. His enthusiasm shone through, as did that of each of his team members who provided information on the facilities and programs available at BALC. Connect Networking’s Committee thanked Colin Hunt and each of the other speakers with a small gift – Tamara Hansen (Aquatic Education Team Leader), Wiz Rennie (Health Club Supervisor), Megan Lamb (Group Fitness Supervisor), and Rebecca McPhee (Group Bookings Team Leader) who led a tour of the fitness and pool areas.
Connect members enjoyed a splendid buffet lunch provided by Meg and the team at BALC's in-house café..
Jo, Cheryl and Kim kitted out for the site visit |
Liz and Kathy signed on for the tour |
In the engine room |
