Easter School Holidays
Fun-tastic swim, play and fun activities these enjoy these Easter School Holidays at NARC – including our intensive swim holiday programs to keep your kids and family active and learning to swim even better these Easter school holidays! Easter Scavenger Hunt Hop to it! The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding clues all around […]
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 […]
Million Moves
From 1st-21st September, we’re encouraging every member to complete 75 moves a day for 21 days. 75 represents the alarming statistic that 75% of Australians do not meet the Australian national physical activity guidelines – and it takes 21 days of consistent action to build a health habit. How to get in your moves? Join […]
Release, Renew & Revive: Myo-Fascial Workshop – 15 June
A targeted recovery session to improve flexibility, posture, and movement quality. This 60-minute workshop blends active stretching and myo-fascial release techniques to help prove flexibility for your muscles & joints. It’s perfect for anyone looking to improve range of motion, support their training, or simply feel better in their body. “If your spine is stiff […]
