Newman, in the Shire of East Pilbara, is the largest inland town in the Pilbara. The town, originally named Mount Newman, was named after explorer Aubrey Woodward Newman.
Located in a resources hotspot of Western Australia, the nearby Mt Whaleback is home to the world's largest single open-cut iron ore mine.
Newman has a population of around 4,500 people and is home to the Martu people who live across a large area of the Pilbara and Kimberley regions.
Newman Aquatic Centre Calendar of Events
Jul-Sep 2021
JUL-AUG: POOL CLOSED
SEPTEMBER
- Bronze Medallion course
- September 4th - Swim School Open Day from 11am
- September 13th-School Holidays - Blitz block swimming lessons
- Talent Pool - Aquatic Trainer course (Newman SHS Teachers)
Oct-Dec 2021
OCTOBER
- Water Safety Talks at local schools
- Swim for Fruit Term 4 commences
- Term 4 Infant Aquatics and Swim and Survive lessons commence
- October 15th - Junior Lifeguard Club program commences
- Bronze Medallion (Newman SHS)
NOVEMBER
- Provide First Aid course (Nullagine)
- Bronze Medallion (Newman SHS)
- Pool Lifeguard course (for Bronze Medallion graduates)
- November 20th - Talent Pool Splash
DECEMBER
- Bronze Medallion (Newman SHS)
- Swimming lessons continue
- Community Christmas BBQ Pool Party with lifesaving activities
Jan-Mar 2022
JANUARY
- Holidays Movie Night
- January 22nd - Talent Pool Splash Day
FEBRUARY
- Bronze Medallion course
- Swim for Fruit Term 1 commences
- Term 1 Infant Aquatics and Swim and Survive lessons commence
- Junior Triathlon
- Bronze Medallion (Newman SHS)
MARCH
- School Swimming & Lifesaving Carnival
- Bronze Medallion (Newman SHS)
- Talent Pool - Pool Lifeguard course
- Talent Pool - Provide First Aid course
- March 26th - Talent Pool Splash Day
Apr-Jun 2022
APRIL
- End of Season Pool Party with lifesaving events
MAY-JUNE: POOL CLOSED
Newman Swim School
Newman Aquatic Centre is a Royal Life Saving WA Endorsed Swim School, offering the best in aquatic education. Programs offered include Swim and Survive, Infant Aquatics and Bronze Rescue.
Learn more at the link below.
