Media Releases

• 29/03/2012 Kidz Blitz Makes a Splash at BLCS

  School holidays at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are guaranteed to be packed with excitement with the Kidz Blitz School holiday program offering an amazing array of activities to keep kids active and entertained.

• 29/03/2012 Acceler8 Your Childs Swimming at BLCS!

  Do you feel confident in your child’s swimming abilities? If not, then Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope’s school holiday learn-to-swim program ‘Acceler8’ is for your kid!

• 28/03/2012 Krissie Jumps in for Charity

  Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope staff member, Krissie Bredin, took to the water in the recent Sydney Splash for Cash Swimathon and raised more than $6,000 for the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC).

• 28/03/2012 Surfees Swim School Instructor is Blacktown Showgirl 2012

  Learn to Swim instructor at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, Emma Wilson-Aarsen, stepped out of the water to collect the prestigious 2012 Blacktown City Showgirl crown at the annual Blacktown Show.

• 22/02/2012 Seniors Stay Young at Heart at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

  Looking for an exciting way to spend Seniors Week? Why not come to our speical events where you will be sure to make some new friends and have some fun!

• 31/01/2012 The Annual 'Doll, Bear and Craft Fair' is back at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

  Lovers of crafts - young and the young at heart are invited to Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope on Saturday 25 February 2012 for the annual ‘Doll, Bear and Craft Fair’.

• 13/01/2012 Inflatable Invasion School Holiday at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

  Inflatable's will be invading Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope for a massive day of excitement and entertaining fun with large Inflatable's for your kids to bounce around on for hours. If you have kids that are full of energy and are looking for something to really talk about these holidays, BLCS has just the answer for you!

• 03/01/2012 ‘Kidz Blitz’ makes a splash at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope these Spring School Holidays

  School holidays at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are guaranteed to be packed with excitement with the Kidz Blitz School holiday program offering an amazing array of activities to keep kids active and entertained.

• 04/11/2011 “Community FOCUS” - FREE Community Programs at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

  Taking Blacktown City by storm Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope is offering Blacktown City Residents an exciting opportunity to be part of the “Community FOCUS” campaign, at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope.

• 04/11/2011 “Community FOCUS” - FREE Water Confidence and education program for babies

  In a move designed to give parents and baby’s water confidence and security in and around the water, Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope is offering ‘Surfees Little Splashers’ – a free summer program for babies 6 months to 2 years old.

• 04/11/2011 “Community FOCUS” campaign FREE Cycle program

  Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope is offering a unique FREE program called ‘Cycle Sunday’ - a cycle safety program for children up to 8 years of age.

• 03/11/2011 Acceler8 your Swimming at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

  Don’t have time to fit learn-to-swim classes in during the school term? Then Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope intensive learn-to-swim program ‘Acceler8’ is for you!

• 15/07/2011 Leisure Centre members show their love for Blacktown across the world

  Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope would like to thank all its Health and Fitness members for joining in and having so much fun with their latest members challenge.

• 14/07/2011 Determination and passion made Javier a ‘Shooting Star’

  It is with great pleasure that Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope announce the recipient of the ’Surfees Swim School Shooting Star’ for Term 2 2011 is Javier Shields of Kellyville Ridge, who will turn 11 years old this year.

• 14/07/2011 Leisure Centre staff member doubles as Ironman!

  Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope has always been proud of its team of staff doing excellent work, day-in day-out. However, behind the uniform are some extraordinary people with talent to burn. One such person is Operations Manager, Nichole Edsall.

• 07/07/2011 Inflatable Invasion School Holiday

  Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope will transform into a magical land of inflatable fun for kids to adventure on Tuesday, 12 July 2011 from 11am to 3pm.

• 14/06/2011 Row your way to a state championship at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

  For the third successive year, Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope will host the 2011 NSW Open Indoor Rowing State Championships on Saturday, 19 November 2011.

• 20/04/2011 Kaylen wins ‘Shooting Star’ and joins the Surfees Wall of Fame!

  It is with great pleasure that Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope announce the recipient of the ’Surfees Swim School Shooting Star’ for Term 1 2011 is Kaylen Tweedie of Blacktown, who will be 3 years old this year.

• 07/04/2011 Indoor Bowls New To Stanhope

  Following the overwhelming success of the Indoor Bowls Day during Seniors Week at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope – the Centre is permanently adding Indoor Bowls to its list of activities.

• 23/03/2011 Safety 1st at ‘SafeSational’ Open Day!

  The ‘SafeSational’ Community Safety Open Day at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope proved to be a resounding success as the aquatic hall was converted into a place of fun and safety education.

• 07/03/2011 Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope gets ‘SafeSational’ at a FREE Safety Open Day

  Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope strives to promote water safety in the local community and on Sunday, March 13 from 1.30pm – 4.30pm the Centre will host a Community Safety Open Day – SafeSational.

• 01/03/2011 Leisure Centre Lifeguard set to hit a Home Run in Texas

  While we all start to cool down following the summer heat, local lifeguard at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, Tim Stanford’s year is just starting to heat up!

• 09/02/2011 ‘Little Splashers’ take first step to water safety!

  Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope recently had over 100 children under two years and their parents participated in a week-long program – Surfees Little Splashers, specifically designed to focus on water safety.

• 31/01/2011 Children learn Bicycle Safety at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

  Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope over the past four Sundays has been turning its car park into a free bicycle safety program for young children.

• 19/11/2010 Emaan joins the ‘Shooting Star’ Wall of Fame

  It is with great pleasure that Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope announces the recipient of the ’Surfees Swim School Shooting Star’ for Term 3, 2010 - 5 year old Emaan Faisal of Quakers Hill.

• 16/11/2010 Blacktown Over 50s Strike Back!

  In a move designed to give the over 50s age group a greater confidence and security in their latter years, Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope is launching its second over 50’s free self defence program starting November 17, 2010.

• 16/11/2010 Surfees Swim School Instructors win

  Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope is proud to announce that two of its Surfees Swim School Instructors; Catherine Hurley & Maree O’Donnell have been recognised for their commitment to Learn to Swim at the 2010 AUSTSWIM NSW Water Safety Awards.

• 28/09/2010 'Kidz Blitz' holiday program at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

  Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope has ramped up it's very successful 'Kidz Blitz' school holiday program.

• 28/09/2010 Acceler8 your swimming

  Don’t have time to fit learn-to-swim classes in during the school term? Then Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope’s intensive learn-to-swim program ‘Acceler8’ is for you!

• 07/09/2010 The alphabet comes alive at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

  Direct from Nick Jr. and Channel 7 Australia, ‘My Friend Mark’ and his alphabet friends brought some song and dance to Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope.

• 07/09/2010 2010 NSW OPEN INDOOR ROWING STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BE HELD AT BLACKTOWN LEISURE CENTRE STANHOPE!

  For the second successive year, Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope is hosting the 2010 NSW Open Indoor Rowing State Championships on Saturday 9 October 2010.

• 31/03/2010 Acceler8 your swimming this April

  ‘Acceler8’ is an intensive learn-to-swim program for children aged 6 to 12 years and runs during all school holidays.

• 31/03/2010 ‘Kidz Blitz’ makes a splash at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope this April

  School holidays at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are guaranteed to be packed with excitement with the Kidz Blitz School holiday program offering an amazing array of activities to keep kids active and entertained.

• 07/01/2010 Stay Fit! Have Fun!

  Why not get some friends together and come and experience the exciting netball program starting on Tuesday, February 2 at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope.

• 14/12/2009 Magical Mermaid makes a Splash at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

  A Mermaid is probably the last thing you expect to see when you head off to the local pool for a swim, but that is exactly what thousands of Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope patrons have seen when they dive in to the pool.

• 11/11/2009 Surfees Swim School Hits Record Numbers at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope....again!

  Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope’s ‘Surfees Swim School’ has hit a record number of enrolments for a second time this year – with an astounding 3,650 students enrolled in learn to swim classes heading into Summer!

• 12/10/2009 Council’s Leisure Centres in Emerton and Stanhope Gardens make waves in NSW Awards

  Blacktown City Council’s two leisure facilities; Emerton Leisure Centre and Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope were both recognised at the 2009 NSW Austswim Awards on October 8.

• 01/10/2009 Have a ‘Blast’ at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope these school holidays!

  ‘Blast for Kids’ is returning to Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope these coming school holidays from October 6 – 9, 2009!

• 19/08/2009 Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope celebrates 6 million visitors

  Local resident Elizabeth Farkas of Quakers Hill, made history on Monday August 3, 2009, when she walked into Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope and became the award-wining Centre’s 6 millionth visitor.

• 30/07/2009 New Spin Studio for Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

  The new spin studio at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope is now open - as part of the stage two developments at the Centre.

• 24/07/2009 Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope - Community Open Day

  The stage two developments at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are nearing completion with new facilities set to open to the public in a Community Open Day on Saturday, August 8, 2009 in conjunction with the neighbouring Dennis Johnson Branch Library.

• 17/07/2009 Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope adds squash, spin and more gym

  The stage two developments at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are nearing completion with new the squash court opening to members and the public on Monday, July 20, 2009.

• 01/07/2009 New look 'Kidz Blitz' program at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

  Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope has ramped up its very successful ‘Kidz Blitz’ school holiday program and added fresh and exciting new activities to its fun packed program. Guaranteed to keep kids active and entertained these school holidays!

• 01/07/2009 Mums-to-be get fit and healthy at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

  Expectant mothers can keep fit and healthy during their pregnancy with the award winning Aqua Natal program at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope. This unique program is delivered in partnership with Sydney West Area Health Service and is designed specifically for expectant mums from 16 weeks to birth and for new mums from 6 weeks onwards.

• 29/06/2009 Acceler8 your swimming skills at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope!

  ‘Acceler8’ is an intensive learn-to-swim program for children aged 6 to 12 years and runs during all school holidays. The program focuses on teaching basic swimming skills and increasing competence in all four strokes. The program aims to produce strong and safe swimmers, with all instructors AUSTSWIM accredited.

• 02/06/2009 Training Badminton Champions at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

  At only 16 years of age and a member of the Under 19 Badminton NSW State Team, Honesto Buendia, also known as Jeff, is no ordinary teenager, currently ranked number one in the Under 19 age group in New South Wales.

• 07/05/2009 Building triathlon athletes at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

  Members of Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope use the ‘state-of-the-art’ facility for a number of reasons; some to keep fit, some to lose weight, and others like Felicity Davis and Julie Roche to train for triathlons and duathlons.

• 21/04/2009 Fitness for birth at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

  Expectant mothers can keep fit and healthy during their pregnancy by joining the award winning Aqua Natal program at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope.

• 16/04/2009 'Shooting Star' makes a Splash at Surfees Swim School

  Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope is pleasured to announce the recipient of the ‘Surfees Swim School Shooting Star’ Award for Term 1, 2009 as four year old, Chloe Pilarski of Beaumont Hills.

• 31/03/2009 'Kidz Blitz' makes a splash at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope 2009

  School holidays at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are guaranteed to be packed with excitement with the Kidz Blitz School Holiday Program offering an amazing array of activities to keep kids active and entertained.

• 31/03/2009 Acceler8 your swimming at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope 2009

  ‘Acceler8’ is an intensive program that runs for the duration of the school holidays for children aged between 6 and 12 years. The program’s focus is on teaching basic swimming skills and increasing competence in all four strokes.

• 25/03/2009 Surfees Swim School Hits Record Numbers at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

  Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope’s ‘Surfees Swim School’ has hit a record number of enrolments for its learn to swim program - an astounding 3,550 students to be exact!

• 10/03/2009 Changes well under way at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

  Stage II developments are well on their way and Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope will soon become the ultimate in community leisure experiences, incorporating a variety of first class leisure, recreational and educational facilities and library resources, all under one roof.

• 24/02/2009 Our very own Biggest Loser at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope!

  Rachael Ferguson of Dean Park and member of Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope since 2004 has a new lease on life after an extraordinary accomplishment; losing almost half her body weight - 73 kilograms, dropping from a size 26 to a size 10!

• 20/01/2009 Social Netball on the rise at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

  Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope has once again hosted a very successful season of Indoor Netball with forty eight teams taking part in the 2nd season of 2008. Games ran on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s, with participants of all ages and all abilities and with a main focus of having fun!

• 09/12/2008 Mum's The Word at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

  Expectant mothers can keep fit and healthy during their pregnancy by joining the award winning Aqua Natal program at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope. This unique program is delivered in partnership with Sydney West Area Health Service and is designed specifically for expectant mums from 16 weeks to birth through to new mums from 6 weeks onwards.

• 09/12/2008 Stay in shape over summer- Play netball at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

  Why not get some friends together and come and experience the exciting netball program starting on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope. Netball is a fun social sport that provides a good exercise for people of all ages- a perfect fun way to stay in shape over summer!

• 04/12/2008 ‘Kidz Blitz’ makes a Splash at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

  School holidays at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are guaranteed to be packed with excitement with the Kidz Blitz School Holiday Program offering and amazing array of activities to keep kids active and entertained.

• 02/12/2008 Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope ON SHOW!

  On Wednesday 28th October 2008, the annual recreation industry ‘study tour’ once again visited Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope and thereby further enhancing the venue’s reputation as being at the leading edge of Australian recreation.

• 05/09/2008 Surfees Swim School at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope Officially Named Best in Australia

  Mayor of Blacktown City Council, Councillor Leo Kelly, is pleased to announce that Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope claimed top honours at the National Austswim Awards, where they were named '2008 Australian Swim School of the Year'.

• 01/08/2008 Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope Celebrates 5 Million Visitors

  Local person Diana McPherson of Stanhope Gardens, made history on Wednesday 23rd July 2008 when she walked into Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope and became the award-wining Centre’s 5 millionth visitor.

• 25/06/2008 Have fun and get fit this July with Kidz Blitz at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

  School holidays at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are guaranteed to be packed with excitement with the Kidz Blitz School Holiday Program offering and amazing array of activities to keep kids active and entertained.

• 25/06/2008 It's great to Acceler8 this July at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

  Don’t have time to fit learn-to-swim classes in during the school term? Then Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope intensive learn-to-swim program ‘Accler8’ is for you!

• 17/06/2008 It’s ‘Financial Fitness Week’ at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope – Work Your Money Out!

  With the rising cost of petrol and interest rates many people are more concerned about the health of their bank balance and not their own. This is where Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope’s ‘Financial Fitness Week’ can help.

• 10/06/2008 Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope hosts Solomon Islands National FUTSAL Team!

  The Solomon Islands National FUTSAL Team dropped into Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope for a training and recovery session last week.

• 10/06/2008 Winter School Holiday Guide for Blacktown City

  If you are stuck for ideas on what to do this coming July School Holidays, then Blacktown City Council has the solution – the Blacktown City School Holiday Guide!

• 14/05/2008 Winners are Grinners at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope!

  Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope health and fitness Member Gaye Dwyer has won $6,000 in a competition run by the Centre’s corporate partner, Mortgage Choice at Stanhope Gardens.

• 14/05/2008 It’s time to get fit for winter at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope

  The weather may have turned cold outside but things are just heating up at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope. With a range of activities under the one roof, you can stay fit and healthy this winter – no excuses!

• 08/04/2008 It’s great to Acceler8 at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

  Don’t have time to fit learn-to-swim classes in during the school term? Then Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope intensive learn-to-swim program ‘Accler8’ is for you!

• 07/04/2008 Have fun and get fit with Kidz Blitz at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope!

  School holidays at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope are guaranteed to be packed with excitement with the Kidz Blitz School Holiday Program offering and amazing array of activities to keep active and entertained.

• 31/03/2008 Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope celebrates 5 years

  Friday 1st February, 2008 marked the 5th Birthday of Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope.

• 18/01/2008 WIPE OUT at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope’s Surfsational 5th Birthday Party

  In order the celebrate this landmark occasion the Centre is offering FREE AQUATICS AND FITNESS CENTRE ENTRY all weekend on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd February between 8am and 5pm.

• 18/01/2008 Active Family Fun Day at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

  Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope will open their doors for an Active Family Fun Day from 12pm to 4pm on Sunday 3 February for an afternoon of fun water activities conducted by Royal Life Saving.

• 11/01/2008 Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope’s 5th Birthday celebrations - set to make waves!

  Friday 1st February, 2008 will mark the 5th Birthday Anniversary of the Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope. Since opening its doors in 2003 the Centre, has had in excess of 4.5 million customers through the door, more than 430,000 learn to swim enrolments and over 9,000 Health and Fitness exercise classes have also been conducted.