No. Foundation Memberships are now exhausted following an overwhelming response from the community. If you missed out, you can still join AARC through our Results or Active membership options.

At AARC, we keep it simple: one membership with full facility access and outstanding value for money. Just choose the payment option that suits you:

Results: A 12-month minimum term commitment with a lower weekly rate and no joining fee.

Active: A flexible month-to-month option with no long-term commitment and a $99 joining fee.

Concession discounts are available on both options for eligible students, seniors and pensioners.

You can join online now! Simply select the membership option above that best suits you and complete the online joining process.

Concession memberships are available to eligible students, seniors, pensioners and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) cardholders. Please present your valid Student, Senior, Pensioner or DVA card on your first visit.

Membership includes access to the health club, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, group fitness, Reformer Pilates, spa, sauna and steam room. Stadium access is subject to availability and the conditions applying to the activity or booking. Separate charges apply to services such as Learn to Swim and the crèche.

Yes. Reformer Pilates is included in membership, with instructor-led and virtual sessions planned. Classes must be booked and are subject to availability.

No. The health club will offer 24/7 access for eligible members of appropriate age and who have completed their induction. Swimming pools, the spa, sauna, steam room and other areas will operate during their advertised opening hours. Access requirements and operating hours will be provided before opening.

You can join AARC from 14 years of age. Younger members require an adult to sign their membership form, with adult supervision required in certain areas and programs.

Members under 16 must be supervised by a parent/guardian who is also a member at all times whilst using our facilities. A member must be at least 16 years old to participate in weight-based group exercises or resistance training activities.

The warm water program pool, spa, sauna and steam room are available to people aged 16 and over. Additional conditions may apply to younger members, including access outside staffed hours.

AARC is expected to open in December 2026, subject to completion of construction and final approvals. We will confirm the opening date and provide members with information about their first visit closer to opening.

AARC is on Koomool Drive, Alkimos, opposite Alkimos train station.

The Centre is currently being prepared for opening. Information about tours, member inductions and opportunities to explore the facilities will be shared closer to opening.

No. Regular membership payments will commence when the Centre opens. Any joining fee or initial payment required during sign-up will be shown before you complete your purchase.

Membership prices are displayed as weekly amounts, with payments debited fortnightly. Your joining information will explain the payment schedule, including any initial pro-rata amount.

For Results memberships, the minimum 12-month commitment begins when your membership activates at opening. Joining during the pre-opening period does not start your commitment early.

After your 12 months minimum term your membership continues until you give us 2 weeks written notice to cancel.
Your membership agreement explains the ongoing arrangements, payment conditions and notice required if you wish to cancel.

Yes. The applicable cooling-off period and how to exercise it are explained in your membership agreement. Please review these conditions when joining.

Suspension and cancellation conditions depend on your membership type. Please review the membership terms before joining or contact our team for help understanding your options. Active memberships are month to month, with cancellation subject to the required notice period.

A dedicated FIFO membership is not available at launch. We will review demand after opening. Our Active membership offers a month-to-month option for customers seeking greater flexibility.

No. Casual entry and multi-visit options will also be available. View our fees and charges here to explore the options for visiting without a membership.

For regular swimming, gym and group fitness visits, a membership may offer the best value. Results memberships have a lower weekly price and a minimum 12-month commitment, while Active memberships offer month-to-month flexibility. Casual entry or multi-visit passes may suit occasional visitors.

The timetable will be released closer to opening and will include instructor-led and virtual classes. Members will receive information about class times and bookings before their first visit.

Members will be able to book through the member app. Instructions for setting up your account and booking classes will be provided closer to opening.

An on-site crèche is planned, with services expected to commence in early 2027. The crèche is a user-pays service and is not included in membership. Opening hours, fees and booking arrangements will be announced closer to commencement.

No. Learn to Swim is a separate program with its own enrolment and fees.

Fitness Passport access will not be available at launch. Customers can access the Centre through an AARC membership or the available casual entry options.

Yes. AARC has been designed for a wide range of ages and abilities, with features including a warm water program pool, beach-entry leisure pool, accessible change facilities and a Changing Places facility with a hoist. Contact our team to discuss your individual access needs.

No. Your Foundation Membership and its benefits remain unchanged, and you don’t need to do anything. We’ll be in touch closer to opening with everything you need to get started.

Please check your junk or spam folder. Registering for updates does not secure a membership; you must complete the online joining process. You can also check our website and social media for the latest announcements.

Follow AARC on social media and check our website for updates. If you have more questions, email our team at alkimos@bluefit.com.au or submit an enquiry through the membership page, we’re happy to help!

Members will also receive email updates about opening, access and getting started.