Hamley Bridge Logo of the Hamley Bridge swimming pool for the local community.

Hamley Bridge Swimming Pool

To provide a safe, active play and family-orientated environment that will encourage learning, awareness and community spirit.

The Hamley Bridge Swimming Pool Inc is currently run in partnership with Wakefield Regional Council & local volunteers. The facility has two pools (main and splash pool) and operates between November and March each year. The main pool is 25 meters long, 0.9m deep at its shallowest point and 3.8 meters deep at its deepest point. The pool has a diving board, 4 access ladders and wide access steps at the shallow end. The splash pool is approximately 2.5m by 5m with a depth of 0.4m. The establishment has separate male/female change rooms and bathroom facilities. The canteen sells cold drinks, ice creams, lollies, packs of chips, and various hot foods. Volunteers often hold themed food nights and activities during the swimming season at the pool. Keep up to date with events via their Facebook page.

Children under 5 years old must be within arms reach of an adult at all times on pool grounds. Children 5-9 years old must be actively supervised by a person 16 years+. Children 10 years or older may attend the pool without supervision if considered a competent swimmer. Please see our conditions of entry below for more information.

History

Hamley Bridge Swimming Club was formed in 1908. A shed was erected near a long stretch of water in the light river below White Banks and a large heavy plant was placed across the narrow opening of the swimming area. Yearly carnivals and swimming lessons were held there. The dangers of river swimming were a concern to the community and its members set out to build a modern concrete pool. The land was donated and the community received funding of £1500 from the government, and raised another £1207 through community fundraising and the Bell Bay Motor Racing Carnival. The digging of the pool was done by local volunteers. The Hamley Bridge Swimming Pool officially opened on December 3rd 1960 and was one of the first modern swimming pools in the lower north.

Hamley Bridge A black and white photo of the Hamley Bridge Community.
Hamley Bridge A black and white photo of a swimming pool located in the Hamley Bridge Community.

Sources: “Hamley Bridge Centenary 1868-1968 Souvenir Booklet” & “Back to Hamley Bridge Celebrations February 18-25, 1933 Souvenir Booklet”.

      Volunteers

Volunteers are always needed on the HBSP inc committee, fundraising, events, weekly cleaning and running the canteen during the swimming season.

Canteen volunteer requirements:

Canteen Volunteer incentives:

    • FREE training (a commitment to a minimum of 1 x 2 hour shift per fortnight is required)
    • FREE entry for immediate family on days working in canteen
    • Every shift worked gives you entry to yearly volunteer drawer to win a FREE membership for next season
    • FREE bottle of water or coffee for every 2 hour shift
    • Yearly volunteer only event at the pool

Please contact the volunteer coordinator (details below) for more information and training dates.

      Lifeguards

The Hamley Bridge Swimming Pool is supervised by paid lifeguards, funded by Wakefield Regional Council.

The position requires the following essential qualifications;

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Successful applicants will be required to commence (on a roster system) following the opening of the swimming pool season in November 2024.

To apply, please contact Wakefield Regional Council

PO Box 167                                                    T: (08) 8862 0800

Balaklava, SA 5461                                         E: admin@wrc.sa.gov.au

    Opening Times (dependent on volunteer availability)

The minimum temperature for opening is forecast for 25 degrees Celsius (Roseworthy 5371).

      General Swimming

Monday to Friday (School Term)                      4pm – 6pm Weekends, School holidays & Public Holidays 2pm – 6pm

CLOSED Christmas Day

      Lap Swimming – Begins Monday 25th November

Morning Sessions: Monday – Thursday 6:00AM – 7:30AM (Not temperature dependent but will cancel if thunderstorms or heavy rain are forecast at 5pm the day before.)

Evening Sessions: Monday – Thursday 6:00PM – 6:30PM (Evening Laps are dependent on General Swimming and only go ahead if the pool opens for General Swimming that day.)

*No lap swimming (morning or evening) on public holidays. Lap swimmers must have a valid membership or pre-purchase a pass from the canteen during general swimming times.

     

Entry Fees 2024-2025

Hamley Bridge Pricing chart for Hamley Bridge swimming passes. Includes casual entry, season membership, and 3-pool pass options for adults, children, seniors, families, and additional members.
Entry Fees 2024-2025

 

Private Hires (available outside general swimming and lap swimming hours)

$100 per hour

Hirers must provide one person with a current First Aid Certificate.

Lifeguards are required to be present and prices include the cost of 1 lifeguard, hires with more than 30 people attending, will require a second lifeguard for an additional $40 per hour.

Hire responsibilities & requirements may vary depending on activity planned for hire.

Terms and Conditions Apply. Please contact us below for more information and pool availability.

 

VACSWIM

Please go to https://www.vacswimsa.com.au/enrol for Hamley Bridge VACSWIM dates and times.

 

Contact Us

hbspinc@hotmail.com – Phone: 0467 792 695

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HBswimmingpool

President

Melissa Collinge – 0400 282 574

Secretary & Volunteer Co-ordinator

Lynda Nosatti – 0428 815 030  

Pool Operations, Maintenance & Lifeguards

Wakefield Regional Council – (08) 8862 0800

Downloadable Forms

Download Membership Form Here
Download Terms & Conditions of Entry Here
Download Private Hire Form Here