Swimming Carnivals
Swimming carnivals are generally held at our pools in February and early March each year, but may also be booked at other times.
While swimming carnivals are happening at our pools, access will only be available for people attending the carnival.
Pools will also be unavailable immediately after the end of each carnival for clean up and pack up for the following amounts of time:
- At least 30 minutes for half-day carnivals
- At least 60 minutes for full-day carnivals.
If your favourite pool is closed for a carnival, see our pools page for other places to swim.
You can also read our School Use of Council Swimming Pools policy PDF, 96.73 KB to learn more about how we manage carnivals.
Carnivals at Corrimal Heated Pool
| DateDate | TimeTime | CarnivalCarnival |
|---|---|---|
| Date Monday 23 February 2026 | Time 3.00pm - 3.00pm | CarnivalCentral Wollongong District |
| Date Tuesday 24 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 3.00pm | CarnivalNorth Wollongong PSSA |
| Date Wednesday 25 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 3.00pm | CarnivalCorrimal High School |
| Date Thursday 26 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 3.00pm | CarnivalSt Mary Star of the Sea College |
| Date Friday 27 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 3.00pm | CarnivalBulli High School |
| Date Tuesday 3 March 2026 | Time 8.00am - 3.00pm | CarnivalCatholic Diocese of Wollongong - South Coast Catholic Primary Schools Regional Carnival |
| Date Friday 6 March 2026 | Time 8.00am - 3.00pm | CarnivalNorthern Illawarra Zone |
| Date Monday 9 March 2026 | Time 8.00am - 3.15pm | CarnivalCatholic Diocese of Wollongong - Secondary Catholic Schools Swimming Championships |
| Date Tuesday 10 March 2026 | Time 8.00am - 1.00pm | CarnivalCatholic Diocese of Wollongong - Catholic Primary Schools Regional Selection Trials |
Carnivals at Dapto Pool
| DateDate | TimeTime | CarnivalCarnival |
|---|---|---|
| Date Monday 23 February 2026 | Time 8.00am - 3.00pm | CarnivalSouthern Zone HS |
| Date Wednesday 25 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.30pm | CarnivalSt Johns Catholic School |
| Date Friday 27 February 2026 | Time 8.00am - 3.00pm | CarnivalSouthern Illawarra PSSA |
| Date Monday 16 March 2026 | Time 7.30am - 3.30pm | CarnivalSouth Coast Regionals - Secondary Schools |
| Date Tuesday 17 March 2026 | Time 7.30am - 3.30pm | CarnivalSouth Coast Regionals - Primary Schools |
Looking for another place to swim?
If your favourite pool is unavailable because of a swimming carnival, check these links to find another swim spot.