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 Berkeley Pool
| DateDate | TimeTime | CarnivalCarnival |
|---|---|---|
| Date Wednesday 4 February 2026 | Time 8.00am - 1.30pm | CarnivalIllawarra Sports High School |
| Date Tuesday 10 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 1.00pm | CarnivalCombined Berkeley, Berkeley West, Lake Heights and Warrawong Public Schools |
| Date Friday 20 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 12.30pm | CarnivalSt Francis of Assisi Primary School |
Carnivals at Corrimal Heated Pool
| DateDate | TimeTime | CarnivalCarnival |
|---|---|---|
| Date Tuesday 3 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalScarborough Public School |
| Date Wednesday 4 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalCorrimal Public School |
| Date Wednesday 4 February 2026 | Time 12.00pm - 3.00pm | CarnivalMount Ousley Public School |
| Date Thursday 5 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalAustinmer Public School |
| Date Thursday 5 February 2026 | Time 12.00pm - 3.00pm | CarnivalCorrimal East Public School |
| Date Friday 6 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalRussell Vale Public School |
| Date Friday 6 February 2026 | Time 12.00pm - 3.00pm | CarnivalTowradgi Public School |
| Date Monday 9 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalSt Columbkilles Catholic Primary School |
| Date Monday 9 February 2026 | Time 12.00pm - 3.00pm | CarnivalTarrawanna Public School |
| Date Tuesday 10 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalFairy Meadow Demonstration School |
| Date Tuesday 10 February 2026 | Time 12.00pm - 3.00pm | CarnivalWaniora Public School |
| Date Wednesday 11 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalSt Josephs Catholic Primary School (Bulli) |
| Date Wednesday 11 February 2026 | Time 12.00pm - 3.00pm | CarnivalWoonona East Public School |
| Date Thursday 12 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalWoonona Public School |
| Date Friday 13 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 3.00pm | CarnivalWoonona High School |
| Date Monday 16 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 12.00pm | CarnivalStanwell Park Public School |
| Date Tuesday 17 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 3.00pm | CarnivalWollongong High School of the Performing Arts |
| Date Wednesday 18 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 3.00pm | CarnivalKeira High School |
| 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 Wednesday 4 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalLakelands Public School |
| Date Friday 6 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.30pm | CarnivalDapto Public School |
| Date Saturday 7 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 6.00pm | CarnivalSouth Eastern Swimming Association (SESA) |
| Date Sunday 8 February 2026 | Time 8.00am - 1.00pm | CarnivalSouth Eastern Swimming Association (SESA) |
| Date Wednesday 11 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 2.30pm | CarnivalHayes Park Public School |
| Date Thursday 12 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalKoonawarra Public School |
| Date Friday 13 February 2026 | Time 8.00am - 2.30pm | CarnivalDapto High School |
| Date Sunday 15 February 2026 | Time 11.00am - 4.00pm | CarnivalDapto Swim Club |
| Date Thursday 19 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalMount Brown Public School |
| 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 |
Carnivals at Port Kembla Pool
| DateDate | TimeTime | CarnivalCarnival |
|---|---|---|
| Date Friday 6 February 2026 | Time 9.30am - 11.30am | CarnivalKemblawarra Public School |
| Date Wednesday 11 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 2.30pm | CarnivalKanahooka High School |
| Date Friday 13 February 2026 | Time 12.30pm - 2.30pm | CarnivalCringila Public School |
Carnivals at Thirroul Pool
| DateDate | TimeTime | CarnivalCarnival |
|---|---|---|
| Date Wednesday 4 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 1.00pm | CarnivalThirroul Public School |
| Date Tuesday 17 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 1.00pm | CarnivalSt Michaels Primary School |
Carnivals at Western Suburbs Pool
| DateDate | TimeTime | CarnivalCarnival |
|---|---|---|
| Date Thursday 29 January 2026 | Time 10.00am - 3.00pm | CarnivalBig Fat Smile |
| Date Friday 30 January 2026 | Time 8.00am - 3.00pm | CarnivalCedars Christian School |
| Date Tuesday 3 February 2026 | Time 8.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalNareena Hills Public School |
| Date Wednesday 4 February 2026 | Time 8.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalMt St Thomas Public School |
| Date Thursday 5 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalFarmborough Public School |
| Date Friday 6 February 2026 | Time 8.00am - 3.00pm | CarnivalIllawarra Christian School |
| Date Monday 9 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 3.00pm | CarnivalTIGS Seniors |
| Date Tuesday 10 February 2026 | Time 8.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalUnanderra Public School |
| Date Wednesday 11 February 2026 | Time 9.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalFigtree Heights Public School |
| Date Thursday 12 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 3.00pm | CarnivalFigtree High School |
| Date Friday 13 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 2.30pm | CarnivalTIGS Juniors |
| Date Tuesday 17 February 2026 | Time 8.00am - 12.00pm | CarnivalSt Brigids Primary School |
| Date Wednesday 18 February 2026 | Time 12.00pm - 3.00pm | CarnivalWollongong West Public School |
| Date Friday 20 February 2026 | Time 8.30am - 3.00pm | CarnivalEdmund Rice College |
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.