Recovery+ Workshops
Taking your Recovery to the next level FASCIA TRAINING Through guided, practical exercises, you’ll learn how fascia‑focused training can reduce stiffness, enhance flexibility, increase resilience and support faster recovery. Perfect for anyone looking to move with greater ease and efficiency, our fascia training workshop offers a deeper understanding of how your body works as one […]
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Help Shape More Inclusive Spaces in Darebin: Join Our DEI Committee Our local leisure spaces are more than venues to swim, play, move or unwind – they’re places where community comes together. The DEI Committee brings together voices from across all five Clublinks‑managed Darebin leisure sites: Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre (NARC), Bundoora Park Public […]
Easter School Holidays
Fun-tastic swim and play activities to enjoy at NARC these Easter school holidays. From a scavenger hunts for the kids, to the crowd favourite pool inflatable and a variety of intensive swim holiday programs – there’s something for all ages to enjoy! Easter Scavenger Hunt Hop to it! The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding […]
Recovery Options at NARC
Recover, Rebalance and Recharge at NARC Life is busy. Training is hard. And sometimes, the best thing you can do for your body is… to just slow down. At Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre (NARC), recovery is more than an add‑on, it’s an essential part of feeling your best. Whether you’re a regular gym‑goer, an […]
Let’s MOVE Challenge
Let’s Move for Good: Join the Let’s Move & Donate Food Challenge This March, your movement can mean so much more than a great workout. From 10–27 March 2026, NARC is proud to take part in ‘Let’s Move & Donate Food’, the 2026 edition of Let’s Move for a Better World – the largest social […]
End of Summer Pool Party
Come & Make a Splash with Us! 📅 Saturday 28 February🕑 2pm – 7pm Let’s make a splash and send summer off in style! Join us for our End of Summer Pool Party, packed with fun, music, bubbles, and good vibes for the whole family! 🎉 It’s also the FINAL day of Starlight Super Swim […]
Northcote Aquatic Recreation Centre Turns 2!
SAVE THE DATE! Join us for a Splash-tastic Birthday bash We’re turning 2 years young — and 57 years strong (55 old + 2 new). Come celebrate the Northcote Aquatic Recreation Centre’s incredible journey – from its original opening in 1968 to its exciting redevelopment and grand reopening in 2023. It’s been two amazing years […]
Get Active in Spring
Get Active in Darebin is a FREE community-based exercise program aimed at increasing the physical activity and wellbeing levels of Darebin residents, as well as engaging under-represented groups into physical activity. Northocte Aquatic Recreation Centre (NARC) in partnership with the City of Darebin encourages everyone to get active – so if you’re on a tight budget and […]
AFL Elite Development Program
Unlock your Football Potential Are you ready to take your game to the next level? Bridge the Gap is a high-performance development program tailored for ambitious junior and senior Australian Rules footballers. Designed by elite-level experts with over 40 years of experience, this 10-week journey delivers the tools, insights, and support you need to excel. Why […]
Recovery Zone Upgrade
Recharge, Recover, Repeat: Why NARC’s Recovery Zone Is a Game-Changer Whether you’re smashing out a HIIT session, pushing through a strength circuit, or just getting back into movement, recovery is the key to staying consistent and injury-free. At Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre (NARC), recovery isn’t just an afterthought—it’s a full experience. Here’s why you’ll […]
