Claremont Swimming & Fitness Stadium
Not everyone takes to the water enthusiastically but with swimming providing so many health benefits it is well worth reconsidering taking the plunge. Here are some tips to help you learn to love swimming.
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Group Fitness Class Timetable
With over 100 weekly classes, find a class that suits your needs
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Lane Availability
Check the status of each of our pools to best plan your visit
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Kids Activities
Find the right program to keep your kids healthy, active and engaged
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A wide variety of facilities available to you, the Perth community
Our venue features three 50m pools, a gymnastics training centre, a modern gym with a dedicated group fitness studio, café, dive pool, water polo pool and function spaces.
Explore our venue facilitiesSwim, train and play
Enjoy our range of services with flexible options to suit your needs - become a member or visit casually. Every visit directly supports WA athletes on their journey to success. Be inspired by the athletes training here, from young hopefuls to International stars, and see how today's kids become tomorrow's champions.
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Gym
People of all ages, sizes and fitness levels are welcome to enjoy our gym facilities and classes.
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Swim
Swim laps, learn to swim or enjoy leisure swimming in our Olympic sized pools.
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Kids Gymnastics
Explore kids gymExplore our gymnastics classes for toddlers to primary school children, with programs designed around the school term and exciting holiday sessions.
Our Holiday Kids Gym returns each school holidays, welcoming children aged 18 months to 8 years on Tuesdays and Fridays during the break.
Our Term Kids Gym program for children aged 18 months to 10 years aligns with the school term. Click below to learn more!
Upcoming events at Perth HPC
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Jo Koy: Just Being Koy TourJo Koy: Just Being Koy Tour
Wednesday 11 June
Comedian Jo Koy brings his Just Being Koy Tour to Australia after being named "Stand-Up Comedian of the Year".
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Eternal MMA 97Eternal MMA 97
Saturday 28 June 2025
Australia’s premier mixed martial arts organisation returns to Perth on Saturday 28 June.
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Not everyone takes to the water enthusiastically but with swimming providing so many health benefits it is well worth reconsidering taking the plunge. Here are some tips to help you learn to love swimming.
Set goals:
Having a clear goal can help you stay motivated and focused while swimming. Set achievable goals for yourself, such as improving your technique, increasing your endurance, or completing a certain distance.
Try different styles of swimming:
Experiment with different strokes and styles of swimming, such as freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Finding a style that you enjoy can make swimming more enjoyable.
Find a swimming buddy:
Swimming with a friend can make the experience more enjoyable and help you stay motivated.
Vary your routine:
Mix up your routine by trying different types of workouts, such as sprints, distance swims, or interval training.
Listen to music or audio books:
Listening to music or an audio book can help make the time go by more quickly and make swimming more enjoyable.
Focus on the benefits:
Remind yourself of the benefits of swimming, such as improved cardiovascular fitness, stress relief, and total body workout.
Be patient:
Learning to love swimming takes time and patience. Stick with it and eventually, you may find that you have a newfound appreciation for this healthy and enjoyable activity.
Feel you would benefit from some instruction to improve your technique? HBF Stadium Swim School offers both adult private lessons and group squads. Learn more.
Find out more about our swimming facilities here.
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