SSCT NEWS

What’s on at State Sport Centres? Keep up with the latest news, updates and changes from across our venues.

Click here for the latest information on the pool works happening at MSAC in 2025.

January 2025

Wed, 22 Jan 25

2025 Carnival and Event season at MSAC

The holiday season has come and gone but we’re entering one of the most exciting periods at MSAC, as school carnival and events season take over our Aquatics area.

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Thu, 16 Jan 25

Rainbow Racquets Squash Melbourne launches in 2025 | A New Era of Inclusivity in Sport

The Rainbow Racquets Squash Network is a vital part of this commitment, ensuring that squash remains a sport where everyone feels welcome and respected, both on and off the court.

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Tue, 14 Jan 25

Letsile Tebogo locked in for Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne 2025

One of the hottest names in global athletics is bound for the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne, with Olympic champion sprinter Letsile Tebogo locked in!

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Tue, 14 Jan 25

Photo Gallery: 2025 National Futsal Championships

The 2025 National Futsal Championships were held at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Melbourne from 8-12 January.

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Wed, 8 Jan 25

Water Polo Social Sundays return in 2025

Welcome to Social Sundays delivered by Water Polo Victoria! A program for those 18 years and over who want to give Water Polo a go, learn new skills and play some modified social Water Polo.

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Tue, 7 Jan 25

2025 National Futsal Championships

Football Australia is pleased to confirm that the 2025 National Futsal Championships will be held from Wednesday, 8 January to Sunday, 12 January at the State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville.

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December 2024

Fri, 20 Dec 24

SplashOUT is back this Summer at MSAC

Stay cool this summer with our exciting holiday schedule!

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Thu, 19 Dec 24

Photo Gallery: ZÁTOPEK:10

A perfect night in Melbourne for the On Track Nights: ZÁTOPEK:10 event. Lakeside Stadium was looking at its best for a track meet truly like no other 😍

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Fri, 13 Dec 24

Getting to know Alice Kunek

Alice Kunek is a shooting guard for the Southside Flyers. She has played over 200 WNBL games and represented Australia at the FIBA Championships and Commonwealth Games.

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Thu, 12 Dec 24

Event information: VLC Championships and ZÁTOPEK:10

This weekend there will be two major events happening at State Sport Centres in Albert Park. 

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Mon, 9 Dec 24

AJO’s home in Melbourne secured until 2027

The Australian Junior Open continues to grow in quality and popularity and it will now remain in Melbourne through to 2027.

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November 2024

Tue, 19 Nov 24

Water Safety Week at MSAC

November 18 - 24 marks SWIMSAFER Week, and a chance for people everywhere to focus on their swim safety skills heading into Summer.

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Fri, 8 Nov 24

Getting to know Maddy Rocci

Maddison Rocci is a point guard for the Southside Flyers, and after guiding the team to a Premiership win in 2024, she's geared up for another big season in the blue and white!

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October 2024

Wed, 30 Oct 24

ZÁTOPEK:10 returns to Lakeside Stadium

ZÁTOPEK:10 has been a proving ground for runners since 1961. Athletics Victoria and Swiss sportswear brand On are teaming up to put on a track meet unlike any you’ve been to before.

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Tue, 29 Oct 24

Getting to know Bec Cole

We caught up with Bec Cole, captain of the Flyers to chat what she's looking forward to about the new season, and re-living the Premiership win of 2024 at the State Netball and Hockey Centre earlier this year. 

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Tue, 22 Oct 24

Australian Junior Open returns to Melbourne 

Melbourne will once again play host to the Australian Junior Open in 2025 with the tournament continuing to grow in stature from year to year.

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Mon, 21 Oct 24

Join Melbourne City’s Powerchair Team

Melbourne City’s Powerchair Team are welcoming new players to join the team, with Open Trials commencing in October.

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Tue, 15 Oct 24

Heroine’s celebrate 40 years of Badminton at State Sport Centres

For 40 years, a band of female badminton players have celebrated their sport each and every year, and in 2024, State Sport Centres is joining in on the fun.

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Mon, 7 Oct 24

Hockey Club Melbourne season at State Sport Centres

The State Hockey Centre in Parkville is delighted to be hosting three games of the 2024 Hockey One League.

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Fri, 4 Oct 24

Extended opening hours for MSAC Hydrotherapy

We're delighted to announce that we'll be trialling new hours for the Hydrotherapy area at MSAC, beginning Saturday 5 October.

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Wed, 2 Oct 24

Photo Gallery: VIS Open Day

The VIS Open Day 2024 was a celebration of all things sport, and included a grand Paris parade for all Victorian athletes who competed in France at the Olympics or Paralympics.

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September 2024

Wed, 25 Sep 24

Future Green and Gold sessions at MSAC

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in partnership with state and territory institutes and academies, national sporting organisations and Paralympics Australia is looking for Australians aged 13+ who are keen to put their sporting skills to the ultimate test.

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Wed, 18 Sep 24

First Nations Netball Tournament Photo Gallery

The inaugural First Nations tournament was held at the State Netball Centre in Naarm, over the 13-15 September.

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Thu, 12 Sep 24

What’s on these Spring School Holidays

The warmer weather has arrived and there’s plenty to put a spring in your children’s step these school holidays!

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Sat, 7 Sep 24

Paralympic Sports at State Sport Centres

As the Paralympics came to a close and a spectacular couple of months in Paris wrapped up, we wanted to highlight how State Sport Centres facilities are for all people – no matter their age or ability. While we have several Paralympic Sports to try at our venues, we also have a bunch of different accessible sports on offer to try, or to come and watch.

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Mon, 2 Sep 24

Southside Flyers season at State Basketball Centre

The State Basketball Centre will be home to the Southside Flyers for the 2024/25 WNBL Season.

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August 2024

Fri, 23 Aug 24

Celebrating active and awesome Dads this Father’s Day!

With Father's Day just around the corner, it's time to celebrate the active and awesome Dads we have in our community!

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Fri, 23 Aug 24

Getting to know Lina Lei

Lina Lei is a medal-winning Para athlete, who began playing Table Tennis for Australia at the Rio 2016 Games. The self-confessed sweet tooth has been preparing for Paris 2024 at MSAC, where she hopes to win more medals to add to her collection.

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Thu, 22 Aug 24

Catering Project Melbourne Wins Coveted Catering Agreement for MSAC and Lakeside Stadium

Catering Project Melbourne is thrilled to announce that the team has been awarded the catering services contract for Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) and Lakeside Stadium.

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Thu, 22 Aug 24

Getting to know Ahmed Kelly

Ahmed Kelly is a Paralympic Swimmer who will be competing in his fourth Paralympic Games this year in Paris. Ahmed trains with Yarra Plenty Waves, and is a regular at MSAC for the use of our training facilities.

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Wed, 21 Aug 24

Michael Klim returns to MSAC

In this special Olympic year, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane with Olympian and all-round swimming icon, Michael Klim.  

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Tue, 20 Aug 24

Facilities works at MSAC

Keep reading for important information regarding exciting works happening at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

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Mon, 19 Aug 24

Getting to know Nathan Pellissier

Nathan Pellissier is a Paralympic Table Tennis athlete who will be heading to Paris for his second Paralympic Games.

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Fri, 16 Aug 24

Getting to know Col Pearse

Col Pearse is a Paralympic swimmer who trains here at MSAC with the Nunawading Swim Club. At his first Paralympics, Tokyo 2020, Col won a bronze medal in the men’s 100m butterfly S10. At the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships in London, Col also broke the Oceania Record in the same event.

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Tue, 13 Aug 24

Olympic sports to try at State Sport Centres

If you’ve been inspired by our athletes at the Olympic and Paralympic games and are keen to hit the pool, the track, or to pick up a racquet or paddle, State Sport Centres is the place to chase your sporting dreams! 

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Thu, 1 Aug 24

Getting to know Alex Wilson

Alex Wilson is an Olympic debutant, who plays for the Australian Ganguruus, the 3x3 basketball team.

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July 2024

Mon, 29 Jul 24

Victorian pool lifeguards test their skills as city turns blue for World Drowning Prevention Day

More than 20 teams of pool lifeguards from across Victoria are competed against each other at the 2024 Pool Lifeguard Challenge at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

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Thu, 25 Jul 24

Diving Spotlight: Anabelle Smith and Madison Keeney

Anabelle Smith and Madison Keeney will be competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the Women's 3m Synchronised Diving event. Together, they have previously won bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympics and gold at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Wed, 24 Jul 24

NETBALL AUSTRALIA TO PILOT FIRST NATIONS TOURNAMENT

Netball Australia will introduce a pilot First Nations Tournament this September to provide accelerated and equitable opportunities for First Nations participants in netball.

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Mon, 22 Jul 24

MSAC on Postcards

2016 Gold Medalist Mack Horton visited MSAC to re-live his glory days and remember the time spent training here at the venue ahead of his winning performance in Rio, 2016.

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Thu, 18 Jul 24

Getting to know: William Petric

William Petric is an Individual Medley swimmer and will be debuting at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

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Tue, 16 Jul 24

Photo Gallery: Melbourne Vixens Open Day

The Melbourne Vixens are gearing up for the Suncorp Super Netball Finals Series, and celebrated their success this season with an open day for fans.

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Thu, 11 Jul 24

Getting to know Domonic Bedggood and Cassiel Rousseau

Domonic Bedggood and Cassiel Rousseau will be competing in the Men's 10m Synchronised Diving at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Wed, 10 Jul 24

State Basketball Centre Documentary

After opening to the public in January 2024, it's been a big 6 months for the State Basketball Centre.

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Tue, 9 Jul 24

Short Course season at MSAC

Short Course season is here! Whether you're a seasoned swimmer at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, or new to the pool, we've answered your questions below.

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Mon, 8 Jul 24

Photo Gallery: Olympics Basketball Announcement

State Sport Centres were delighted to host the Australian Olympic Committee's announcement of the Australian Boomers, Opals and Gangurrus ahead of the Paris Olympics.

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Thu, 4 Jul 24

Staying warm at MSAC this Winter

We know that the cold weather isn't the best motivation, but did you know there are loads of benefits of still keeping your health and wellness routine in check, even in the cooler months.

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Tue, 2 Jul 24

Getting to know Anabelle Smith

Anabelle Smith as a 4x Olympic Diver who'll be heading to Paris in July. She is one of the most decorated divers from Victoria, winning Bronze at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, and Gold at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games with diving partner Maddie Keeney

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Mon, 1 Jul 24

Getting to know Nicholas Lum

Nicholas Lum is a 19-year old Table Tennis athlete who will be making his Olympic debut in Paris in 2024. Nicholas has represented Australia at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 where he placed 4th in Men's and Mixed Doubles.

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June 2024

Tue, 25 Jun 24

What’s on these Winter School Holidays

The weather may be cooler but there's plenty happening at State Sport Centres to keep the kids entertained these school holidays.

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Tue, 25 Jun 24

The best men’s and mixed netballers come to Melbourne 2025

The 2025 Australian Men’s & Mixed Netball Association (AMMNA) National Championships will be contested at the State Netball Centre, Parkville between April 13 – 19, 2025.

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Tue, 25 Jun 24

Getting to know Sam Williamson

Sam Williamson is an Olympic swimmer, making his debut at the Paris 2024 Games. After getting a taste for International competition and earning his first medals for Australia at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Sam is looking forward to representing his country for the first time at the Olympics.

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Thu, 20 Jun 24

Getting to know Milly Tapper

Milly Tapper is an Olympic and Paralympic Table Tennis athlete who trains at MSAC, and has been selected in the Australian team for the 2024 Paris Olympic. and Paralympic Games.

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May 2024

Wed, 22 May 24

MSAC Water Filter Replacement Works

You may have noticed some of Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre's pools looking extra sparkly and blue of late. Finally, we can let you in on the secret...

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Thu, 2 May 24

MSAC Squad make a splash on the Gold Coast

10 MSAC Squad Members recently made the trek to the Gold Coast for the Swimming Australia Age Championships, with personal bests made, bronze medals won and plenty of good memories made!

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April 2024

Fri, 12 Apr 24

Photo Gallery: Australian Junior Squash Open

The Australian Junior Open (AJO) is the pinnacle event on the Australian Junior Squash Tour open to domestic and international junior players, and State Sport Centres were delighted to host these rising stars.

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Thu, 11 Apr 24

Photo Gallery: Victorian Powerchair League

State Sport Centres have been delighted to welcome the Victorian Powerchair League to our centre in Parkville.

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Tue, 9 Apr 24

MSAC and Lakeside Stadium gets Grand Prix Week refresh

Our team were hard at work over the Grand Prix week fixing, painting, cleaning, grouting, pressure washing and polishing up MSAC and Lakeside Stadium all ready for your next visit!

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March 2024

Mon, 18 Mar 24

Photo Gallery: WNBL Grand Final – Southside Flyers vs Perth Lynx

Parkville Arena at the State Netball and Hockey Centre was the place to be on Sunday 17 March, as the Southside Flyers claimed their second WNBL title, with a 115 - 81 win over the Perth Lynx.

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Tue, 12 Mar 24

MSAC embraces pit-stop week for Autumnal refresh

MSAC will be rejuvenated and ready to welcome patrons back after the Grand Prix week with a number of extensive works to be carried out from 18 – 25 March.

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Tue, 12 Mar 24

Photo Gallery: Diving Victoria Age Championships

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) dove into the long weekend with a splash as the Diving Victoria Age Championships took place.

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Tue, 5 Mar 24

Blockbuster night at Parkville awaits

State Netball and Hockey Centre will be abuzz this Wednesday night, 6 March as the WNBL and VNL descend on the home of Women’s Sport for a blockbuster evening of action.

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February 2024

Mon, 26 Feb 24

2024 Para Swimming World Series Australia

Highlights from an incredible weekend of action at the Para Swimming World Series at MSAC. Photos: Con Cronis

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Mon, 19 Feb 24

Photo Gallery: Maurie Plant Meet 2024

Snaps from an incredible night at Lakeside Stadium as the world's best athletes chased their finish lines at the famous Maurie Plant Meet.

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Tue, 13 Feb 24

Swifties set for showtime at Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne

 Just two sleeps remain until Australia’s biggest one-day athletics meeting erupts at Lakeside Stadium, as the highly anticipated Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne sets the scene for homegrown heroes led by Torrie Lewis and a star-studded cast of international challengers featuring 2022 world champion Jake Wightman and athletics prodigy Sasha Zhoya.

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Tue, 6 Feb 24

Fast five back to the track

Five of the 10 fastest Australian women in history over 5000m are bound for the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne, as track specialists and versatile marathoners combine to chase an Australian victory over Ethiopian teenager and African Under 20 record holder 

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Thu, 1 Feb 24

School Carnival season at MSAC

MSAC is proud to host a number of schools from around Victoria for their carnivals, and we love getting to see the next generation of swimming stars take to the pool in competition mode.

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Thu, 1 Feb 24

Leap into Fitness at MSAC this Leap Year!

It's a new year and it's a leap year! To celebrate, we're offering all new members who sign up during February a free week of membership on us.

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January 2024

Mon, 29 Jan 24

Prodigious talent Zhoya to headline Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne

Athletics prodigy Sasha Zhoya is set to hit Australian shores next month, as the sprint hurdles sensation and face of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games adds further star-power to the Maurie Plant Meet.

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Mon, 22 Jan 24

Sprint king Browning to double down against Japan’s finest at the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne

On a night featuring the world’s best athletes at the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne, few are set to harness the crowd like Australia’s own sprint king Rohan Browning

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Mon, 22 Jan 24

Vale Simon Weatherill

The State Sport Centres Trust is saddened to learn of the recent passing of our inaugural CEO, Simon Weatherill. Simon’s commitment to, and passion for, sport was absolute and we offer our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

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Thu, 18 Jan 24

Melbourne Boomers Pride Game

Deakin Melbourne Boomers are excited to unveil its inaugural Pride Game with the support of Pride Cup.

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Wed, 17 Jan 24

Premier marks public opening of new State Basketball Centre

Victoria’s new home of basketball – the State Basketball Centre (SBC) - officially opened this week.

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Mon, 15 Jan 24

Bol To Battle The Best

Olympic finalist to take centre stage at Maurie Plant Meet

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Fri, 12 Jan 24

Southside Flyers Holiday Game at MSAC

The Southside Flyers will create more basketball history in Melbourne with a special school holiday game at MSAC in Albert Park on Wednesday January 17 at 3:00pm.

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Wed, 10 Jan 24

SplashOUT this Summer at MSAC

Come along for a casual swim at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) and upgrade to our SplashOUT program.

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December 2023

Wed, 20 Dec 23

2023 Victorian Long Course Swimming Championships

The Victorian Age Long Course Championships returned to MSAC in 2023, with hundreds of budding stars competing over 5 days.

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Fri, 8 Dec 23

Maurie Plant Meet returns to Melbourne in 2024

The strength of Australia’s middle-distance ranks will commence the year with a battle of Olympic proportions, as 2022 1500m world champion Jake Wightman books his ticket to Melbourne for the Maurie Plant Meet in February.

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Wed, 6 Dec 23

Michael Klim swim clinic at MSAC

Decorated Olympic swimmer and swim school entrepreneur Michael Klim made a visit to Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) on Friday 1 December to take part in a special swim clinic with MSAC squad members.

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Wed, 6 Dec 23

Photo Gallery: Zatopek:10

Highlights from Zatopek:10 at Lakeside Stadium.

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November 2023

Thu, 23 Nov 23

Summer School Holiday Programs

Bookings are now open for the Summer School Holiday Programs!

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Tue, 21 Nov 23

Water Safety Week kicks off at MSAC

Water Safety Week began with a splash at MSAC with activities, learn to swim lessons and an extra focus on child safety in the water.

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Fri, 17 Nov 23

Photo Gallery: Socceroos practice

Ahead of their World Cup Qualifier match against Bangladesh, the Socceroos honed their skills at Lakeside Stadium.

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Tue, 14 Nov 23

AFL Wheelchair Nationals

We were honoured to host the AFL Victoria Wheelchair National Championships this month.

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October 2023

Tue, 10 Oct 23

Anne Henderson statue unveiled at Parkville

Netball Victoria Life Member and all-Australian Umpire and Coach Anne Henderson has been immortalised in Bronze at the State Netball and Hockey Centre.

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Thu, 5 Oct 23

Hawks v Richmond: Victorian Wheelchair AFL Grand Final

Highlights from the Victorian Wheelchair AFL Grand Final between the Richmond Tigers and the Hawthorn Hawks.

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July 2022

Thu, 7 Jul 22

MSAC Receive’s Platinum Pool Award

Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) has been accredited with Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV’s) prized Platinum Pool award.

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May 2022

Mon, 23 May 22

MSAC to host 16th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m)

Victorian Government Media Release: World’s Best Swimmers To Dive Into Melbourne

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April 2022

Fri, 1 Apr 22

CEO appointment for the State Sport Centres Trust

On 31 March 2022, Minister Pakula formally announced the appointment of Kate Roffey to the role of CEO with the State Sport Centres Trust, commencing 10 May 2022.

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August 2021

Mon, 23 Aug 21

McConnell is all set for Tokyo

“It’s not always love”. That’s how Australian Paralympian and MSAC Open Squad Member Ashleigh McConnell describes her relationship with swimming. A Gold medallist as part of the Women’s 4 × 100m Freestyle Relay, at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, and a Bronze medallist in the Women’s 100m Backstroke S9 at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games – […]

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Sun, 22 Aug 21

WATCH: Ash’s Journey to Tokyo

MSAC National Open Squad member Ashleigh McConnell has qualified for her second Paralympics in Tokyo. She competed, and won team gold, in Rio in 2016. She spent some time before she left for the Games to tell her story.

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July 2021

Thu, 29 Jul 21

Homecoming to ‘Lake Oval’ a silver lining in COVID relocation

The Sydney Swans were forced to flee New South Wales in early July as the COVID-19 outbreak put the harbour city into lockdown. But their unfortunate exit from NSW resulted in a homecoming of sorts for the team historically known as ‘the Bloods’.

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Wed, 14 Jul 21

Melbourne Sports Centres – Parkville re-opening!

New courts and pitches at the transformed Victorian home of netball and hockey are helping thousands of players – ranging from tiny juniors to towering national representatives – be their best. Opened today by Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula, the remade Melbourne Sports Centres – Parkville hosts more than 500,000 players and spectators […]

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