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• 12/10/2009 2009 STATE INDOOR ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS AT BLACKTOWN LEISURE CENTRE!

  Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope hosted the inaugural 2009 NSW Indoor Rowing Championships over the weekend.

• 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.

• 05/10/2009 Row against the World at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

  This is your chance to get a World Ranking! Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope is hosting the inaugural NSW Indoor Rowing Championships from 10am on Saturday, October 10, 2009.

• 02/10/2009 World Masters Games Hit Into Blacktown Olympic Park

  Blacktown Olympic Park will play host to the 2009 Sydney World Masters Games Baseball and Softball Competitions as part of the World Masters Games from October 10 to 18. The Sydney 2009 World Masters games will see athletes aged 25 and over from across the world compete in 28 different sports across 72 venues throughout Sydney.

• 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!

• 05/09/2009 Weekend Warriors Launch at Birthday Bash

• 05/09/2009 3rd Birthday Bash

• 05/09/2009 Beach Volleyball Official Launch

• 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.

• 17/08/2009 Be Part Of History - Official Opening of the AFL/Cricket Precinct at Blacktown Olympic Park

  Be part of history and celebrate the Official Opening of the new AFL/Cricket Precinct at Blacktown Olympic Park on Saturday 22nd August. The celebrations get underway at 1pm with the annual Blacktown City ‘Family SportsFest’ with lots and lots of FREE sports activities and clinics.

• 06/08/2009 Sports Spectacular at Blacktown Olympic Park

  Celebrate the official opening of the brand new AFL/Cricket Precinct at Blacktown Olympic Park in style with a ‘Sports Spectacular’ taking to the venue on Saturday 22nd August 2009. Boasting two first class AFL/Cricket Ovals, with the main oval having a capacity for 10,000 spectators with grandstand seating for 1500, catering and function facilities, an indoor cricket practice centre and a practice fielding area the new AFL/Cricket Precinct complements the Blacktown Olympic Park’s existing high quality softball, baseball, athletics and goalkeeping facilities.

• 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.

• 21/07/2009 Softball Gets Friendly at Blacktown Olympic Park

  The Softball diamonds at Blacktown Olympic Park were very friendly this July with the Softball Australia International Friendship Series taking to the diamonds from July 12 to 17.

• 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.

• 16/07/2009 Sydney Swans Make A Mark at Blacktown Olympic Park

  Sydney Swans Stars Ed Barlow and Nick Smith made their mark at Blacktown Olympic Park on Tuesday 14th July at the NAB Auskick Sydney Swans Holiday Camp.

• 15/07/2009 NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day

• 07/07/2009 Mark Schwarzer Visits Blacktown Olympic Park

  Australian Footballer of the Year and current Socceroos Keeper, Mark Schwarzer, made a special appearance at the International Goalkeepers Academy, Blacktown Olympic Park on Friday 26th June 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.

• 23/06/2009 Australian Footballer of the Year Kicks Into Blacktown Olympic Park

  On the back of the Socceroos 2010 World Cup Qualification, Australian Footballer of the Year Mark Schwarzer will be making a special appearance at International Goalkeepers Academy, Blacktown Olympic Park on Friday 26th June from 5.30pm.

• 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.

• 12/05/2009 Major League Hero Inspires Baseball Stars Of The Future

  NSW Baseball have proudly announced the ‘signing of the season’ with Australian Olympian...

• 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.

• 05/05/2009 Sports Safety Awards

  Emerton Leisure Centre was awarded the 2008 NSW Sports Safety Award for Outstanding Education and Promotion of Safe Sports Practices at the NSW Sports Safety Awards on Friday, November 14, 2008. The award recognises Emerton Leisure Centres achievements in the Waterwise Indigenous Aquatic Education Project. The project is a water safety initiative designed to improve and engage the health and wellbeing of the local Indigenous community.

• 05/05/2009 Australia's Biggest Morning Tea

  Everyone is invited along to Emerton Leisure Centre on Thursday, May 28 for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. From 10am – 12noon, visitors can enjoy a delicious morning tea while helping raise money to find a cure for cancer. All you need to bring is a smile, a gold coin donation and a delicious snack to share. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided free for the event.

• 05/05/2009 International Men's Health Week

  Emerton Leisure Centre will celebrate International Men’s Health Week on Saturday, June 20 with free health assessments for men. The FREE Health Assessments during International Men’s Health Week are an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of men’s health and encourage men of all ages to regularly monitor their physical condition.

• 04/05/2009 Bolton Inspires Young Talent!

  Sydney FC and Socceroo Goalkeeper, Clint Bolton, dropped in for school holidays...

• 30/04/2009 International Soccer Kicks Off At Blacktown Olympic Park!

  The finest Kshatriya football players from around the world held their action packed International...

• 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.

• 20/04/2009 Liam’s ‘Reddy’ for the Goalkeeper’s Challenge!

  A-League Goalkeeper and former Australian U20 International, Liam Reddy...

• 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.

• 07/04/2009 Brazilian Flair At Blacktown Olympic Park!

  During March, Blacktown Olympic Park hosted the an exclusive 4...

• 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!

• 18/03/2009 Blacktown Into Major League Grand Final

  Watch Blacktown Workers’ first and third grade side go head-to-head for the ultimate prize...

• 12/03/2009 Greatest Shave Fundraiser

  Emerton Leisure Centre supports local family by being brave and shaving.

• 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.

• 03/03/2009 Sports development opportunities for local sporting clubs

  Blacktown City Council in collaboration with the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation is offering two training seminars in March and April to assist local sporting clubs and associations in the development and training of their respective sports.

• 27/02/2009 Cricket Foresees Future At BOP!

  The NSW Cricket Board saw the new AFL/Cricket precinct taking shape...

• 27/02/2009 Talented Youth Proves Key To Sydney's Success!

  Hard work, training and commitment have paid off for Vedran Janjetovic ...

• 26/02/2009 Softball National’s - A Great Hit!

  Player’s commitment and determination was tested...

• 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!

• 12/02/2009 What are you waiting for? Boot Camp at Emerton Leisure Centre

  Emerton Leisure Centre will kick start its 2009 Boot Camp schedule on Monday, March 9, 2009 for five weeks on Monday and Wednesday nights between 6.30pm – 7.30pm in the grounds of Emerton Leisure Centre.

• 11/02/2009 NSW Firestars set to shine!

  The NSW Firestars are ready to ignite Blacktown Olympic Park...

• 11/02/2009 Men Step Up To The Plate

  Australia’s best will step up to the plate to represent their home state...

• 08/02/2009 Patriots fall agonisingly short of Claxton Shield

  The Patriots once again have fallen agonisingly short of the Claxton Shield...

• 05/02/2009 Australia's Best Compete For National Pride

  Softball’s brightest stars will shine amongst the diamonds this February at the National Softball Championships! Hosted at Blacktown Olympic Park commencing Monday 16th of February this event is one that the whole family will enjoy.

• 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!

• 15/01/2009 NSW Patriots Secure Semifinal Spot

  The NSW Patriots completed a series clean sweep of South Australia last weekend in the 75th Claxton Shield at Blacktown Olympic Park (BOP) and Manly.

• 15/01/2009 'Hot' Competition From Across The Tasman!

  On the hottest day of the summer so far, some 350 young athletes...

• 10/01/2009 Balfour back down under to commemorate Claxton Shield

  Grant Balfour, the Australian baseball player who pitched for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 2008 World Series, is back in Australia this week following a dynamic season in US Major League Baseball.

• 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 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!

• 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.

• 07/10/2008 2008 AUSTSWIM Small Swim School of the Year Winner – Emerton Leisure Centre

  Emerton Leisure Centre has been announced as the winner of the 2008 AUSTSWIM NSW Small Swim School of the Year, it was announced on September 25 at the annual NSW Water Safety Awards.

• 17/09/2008 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!

• 17/09/2008 October is Kids Month at Emerton Leisure Centre

  Emerton Leisure Centre has a jammed packed month ahead, with a huge range of events and activities kick-starting at the Centre during October.

• 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'.

• 12/08/2008 Emerton Leisure Centre named Best local Fitness and Sport Centre

  Emerton Leisure Centre has been named the Best Local Fitness and Sport Facility, it was announced at the 2008 True Local Business Awards presentation evening at St Marys Band Club on Tuesday evening, July 30, 2008.

• 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.

• 29/07/2008 Emerton Leisure Centre turns TWO!

  Emerton Leisure Centre is celebrating its second birthday on Saturday, August 23, with a huge Family Fun Day celebration and everyone is invited.

• 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.

• 02/04/2008 What are you waiting for?! Boot Camp’s now at Emerton Leisure Centre

  Boot Camp will come to Emerton Leisure Centre for the first time in April, offering military outdoor training for people who want to get fit and healthy in a unique environment.

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

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

• 25/02/2008 ELC places second in Lifeguard Challenge

  Emerton Leisure Centre placed second in the recent Lifeguard Challenge at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope. Click on the heading to learn more...

• 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.

• 17/01/2008 First 100k Club Exclusive Member

  Ray Moss became our first 100k Exclusive Club Member on the 29th December 2007. Ray joined the 100k Club when the program commenced in May 2007 and after 68 swim sessions Ray completed the 100k challenge. To learn more about Ray's journey or how to get involved in our 100k Club click on above heading......

• 14/01/2008 Free Energy Efficient Light Bulbs

  Get your free energy efficiency pack of compact fluorescent light bulbs at Emerton Leisure Centre as part of Blacktown Solar City’s exciting $37 million project. This scheme offers a chance for our community to make a real difference to Australia’s future.

• 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.