A New Year’s resolution that ticks all the boxes - register for the YMCA Swimathon at the Acacia Ridge Leisure Centre and Redlands YMCA

Not-for-profit community organisation, the YMCA, is urging all Southside & Bayside locals to start the New Year with a health kick, spending more time with family and helping those less fortunate by registering in the YMCA Swimathon at the Acacia Ridge Leisure Centre and Redlands YMCA.

Read more: YMCA Swimathon

The artist’s impression above depicts the YMCA’s most recent community recreation facility which is currently being constructed at Bowen Hills.

The Bowen Hills YMCA is a joint initiative of the Queensland Government, YMCA of Brisbane, Brisbane City Council and with the support of the Australian Sports Foundation and the Clem Jones Foundation.

Read more: Bowen Hills YMCA Opening Early 2012

The YMCA will feature in an episode of the second season of TEN's Undercover Boss Australia, which begins on Monday 12th September at 8:30pm.

For the show, YMCA Australia Chief Operating Officer, Nick Cox went undercover as 'a potential staff member' and enjoyed uncovering some great stories that reflect the Y's diversity in terms of great people, programs and services across the nation. Along the way he cleaned a few toilets, scrubbed graffiti off walls, helped run activities for kids on camp, in the pool and in childrens services.

Stay tuned for details on when our YMCA episode is airing

Read more: YMCA UNDERCOVER BOSS

Welcome to the Acacia Ridge Leisure Centre, a Brisbane City Council facility proudly managed by the YMCA of Brisbane

YMCA Gymnastics Centre	Heated indoor 25m pool	Outdoor Leisure pool

The Acacia Ridge Leisure Centre provides aquatic programs including aquatic education (Learn to swim), aqua aerobics, squad swimming, birthday parties and recreational swimming. Also onsite is a purpose built YMCA gymnastics centre.

Visit Acacia Ridge Leisure Centre Website