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Claremont Swimming & Fitness Stadium

Venue Name Change

From 1 January 2025, HBF Stadium officially rebranded to Perth High Performance Centre (Perth HPC). The venue remains owned and operated by VenuesWest, at the same location at 100 Stephenson Avenue, Mount Claremont. More information here.

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A wide variety of facilities available to you, the Perth community

Our venue features three 50m pools, a gymnastics training centre, a modern gym with a dedicated group fitness studio, café, dive pool, water polo pool and function spaces.

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Swim, train and play

Enjoy our range of services with flexible options to suit your needs - become a member or visit casually. Every visit directly supports WA athletes on their journey to success. Be inspired by the athletes training here, from young hopefuls to International stars, and see how today's kids become tomorrow's champions.

  • Gym

    People of all ages, sizes and fitness levels are welcome to enjoy our gym facilities and classes.

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  • Swim

    Swim laps, learn to swim or enjoy leisure swimming in our Olympic sized pools.

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  • Kids Gymnastics

    Explore our gymnastics classes for toddlers to primary school children, with programs designed around the school term and exciting holiday sessions.

    Our Holiday Kids Gym returns each school holidays, welcoming children aged 18 months to 8 years on Tuesdays and Fridays during the break.

    Our Term Kids Gym program for children aged 18 months to 10 years aligns with the school term. Click below to learn more!

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At Perth HPC, we’re proud to offer swimming lessons in the only deep water facility in the area. Learning in deep water provides unique benefits that help children become safer, stronger, and more confident swimmers.

1. Builds True Water Confidence

In deep water, there’s no option to stand up or touch the bottom. This encourages children to trust their skills, floating, treading water, and swimming, rather than relying on their surroundings. Over time, this builds genuine confidence and independence in the water.

2. Prepares for Real-World Conditions

Whether it’s the beach, a lake, or a river, most natural water environments are deep. Learning in a deep pool helps children feel more prepared for these settings, making them better equipped for open water swimming and more aware of how to stay safe.

3. Improves Technique and Body Positioning

Without the ability to push off the bottom, swimmers naturally develop better body alignment and stroke technique. This leads to more efficient movement through the water and a stronger foundation for advanced skills.

4. Smaller Class Ratios for Focused Learning

Our deep water lessons feature smaller class sizes, allowing instructors to give more individual attention. This means more feedback, faster progress, and a safer, more supportive learning environment.

5. Builds Mental Resilience

Deep water can feel intimidating at first—but overcoming that fear is a powerful experience. Children learn to stay calm, focused, and capable in challenging situations, which builds mental resilience that extends beyond the pool.

6. Keeps Kids Engaged

With no shallow end to rest in, children stay active and engaged throughout the lesson. This leads to better fitness, improved endurance, and more time spent practicing essential skills.

Whether your child is just starting out or ready to take their swimming to the next level, our deep water swim school offers the perfect environment to grow. With expert instructors, smaller class sizes, and a focus on safety and skill development, we’re here to help every swimmer thrive.

Ready to dive in?
Learn more and enrol in our swim school today.