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Keep update to date with everything MACPoolExchange trip to Qatar
MACPool deputy manager Kirsty Young swapped waterproofs for sunscreen after heading to Doha, Qatar as part of a swim teacher exchange programme. Arranged and sponsored by Tidal Waves Swim School, Kirsty shared her experiences as a swim teacher in Scotland with...
Dye to help pool stay green
At the beginning of April MACPool will be trialling a new water dye to help reduce the amount of pool chemicals and water wasted and keep our bills (and prices) lower. Additives in the water will detect pollution and will turn green to show staff where the impurities...
New rescue and kayak skills course
11th May – 15th June 2014 Kayak fans can brush up their rescue and paddling skills on a six-week course hosted by MACPool. Instructor Andy Craven will show new and experience kayakers how to safely manage their craft and how to cope with common mishaps such as...
Easter holiday camp is almost sold out
Places are filling up fast for our Easter Camp, which we’re running in conjunction with Active Schools. Aimed at kids aged 5-12 the week-long camp will include different activities every day. Morning sessions will be at Mid Argyll Sports Centre and will include...
Meet Matt
Next time you’re at the pool please give a big welcome to Matt Walsh, our new deputy manager. He shares the role with Kirsty Young. Matt has special responsibility for all our technical and maintenance matters, so he’s going to have an important role to play this year...
Busy year ahead
2014 is going to be a busy year at the pool. As well as our regular programme of classes and swimming lessons we have some special events planned. Places at Easter camp are selling fast and our kayak safety course is already full. Our first ‘adult and baby’ swimming...
Pool Reopens – 7th January 2014
Our technical wizards have done their stuff and the boiler is now fully operational. The pool holds in excess of 220,000 litres of water and it is taking longer than expected to bring the water temperature up to a comfortable level. Unfortunately this means we will be...
Technical fault update
Our technical wizards have been working overtime this weekend and the problem with the boiler is almost fixed. They tell me it is likely that the pool will open to the public and normal service will be resumed at 4pm today (Monday 6th January 2014), just in time...
Pool closed due to technical fault.
I am sorry to say we have had to temporarily close the pool due to a technical problem with the boiler. The auger that brings the wood chip into the boiler has broken and needs to be removed and repaired. This repair may take a day or two to complete and I am sorry...
Admission charge freeze
Admission charges in 2014 will be frozen at 2013 levels. That means an adult swim will stay at £3.80 and £2.80 for a child. Prices will also be held on membership packages – monthly membership are £20 for Gold membership and £30 for Platinum. Stuart Own said: I’m...
New member offer – 4 months for the price of 3
If your New Year’s resolutions included saving money, losing weight or getting fitter then our January membership offer could help you out. We’re offering one free month to any new member who signs up to our membership packages in January. Pay for your first three...
Big results for little swimmers
More than 130 certificates of achievement were handed out in December to children who’d made progress in their swimming lessons. Every single swimmer in our classes had something to be proud of – whether it was making it from one side of the pool to the other or...
Christmas and New Year Opening
Christmas Opening Times 23rd December - 10am to 4pm 24th December - Closed 25th December - Closed 26th December - Closed 27th December - Closed 28th December - 10am to 4pm (Swimfit at 10am) 29th December - 11am to 4pm 30th December - 10am to 4pm 31st December - Closed...
High Tec Timetable
Our timetable is now available on your iPhone as part of the Speedo swimming app. Not only can you look to see when we are open, the app is packed full of swimming challenges and you can track your distance or number of swims. The app is free and is available is is...
Snug baby swimsuits
Our youngest swimmers can stay warmer in the pool thanks to a new range of baby swimming costumes, now on sale at the pool. Specially designed to keep babies warm – and to make them less slippery in the water, the swim suits are made from thin neoprene and have an...
Big plans at MACPool
MACPool is now 17 years old and it's time for us to make some big decisions about what's next so we can make sure the pool and facilities are in good shape for the next 17 years and beyond. Some of our fixtures and fittings are coming to the end of their life and the...
MACPool Community Meeting
Mid Argyll Community Pool is considering a programme of refurbishment work to bring the building up to modern standards. Our facilities are approaching the end of their useful life and significant investment over the next 2 or 3 years is crucial to ensure that the...
Dalriada Dolphins – Swimmer of the Month
It’s been a big month for Dalriada Dolphins as the club welcomed a new coach and awarded its first ever ‘Swimmer of the month’ prizes in October. Awarded to the junior and senior swimmer who have made the greatest contribution to the club or shown the biggest...
Exchange trip to Qatar
MACPool deputy manager Kirsty Young swapped waterproofs for sunscreen after heading to Doha, Qatar as part of a swim teacher exchange programme. Arranged and sponsored by Tidal Waves Swim School, Kirsty shared her experiences as a swim teacher in Scotland with...
Dye to help pool stay green
At the beginning of April MACPool will be trialling a new water dye to help reduce the amount of pool chemicals and water wasted and keep our bills (and prices) lower. Additives in the water will detect pollution and will turn green to show staff where the impurities...
New rescue and kayak skills course
11th May – 15th June 2014 Kayak fans can brush up their rescue and paddling skills on a six-week course hosted by MACPool. Instructor Andy Craven will show new and experience kayakers how to safely manage their craft and how to cope with common mishaps such as...
Easter holiday camp is almost sold out
Places are filling up fast for our Easter Camp, which we’re running in conjunction with Active Schools. Aimed at kids aged 5-12 the week-long camp will include different activities every day. Morning sessions will be at Mid Argyll Sports Centre and will include...
Meet Matt
Next time you’re at the pool please give a big welcome to Matt Walsh, our new deputy manager. He shares the role with Kirsty Young. Matt has special responsibility for all our technical and maintenance matters, so he’s going to have an important role to play this year...
Busy year ahead
2014 is going to be a busy year at the pool. As well as our regular programme of classes and swimming lessons we have some special events planned. Places at Easter camp are selling fast and our kayak safety course is already full. Our first ‘adult and baby’ swimming...
Pool Reopens – 7th January 2014
Our technical wizards have done their stuff and the boiler is now fully operational. The pool holds in excess of 220,000 litres of water and it is taking longer than expected to bring the water temperature up to a comfortable level. Unfortunately this means we will be...
Technical fault update
Our technical wizards have been working overtime this weekend and the problem with the boiler is almost fixed. They tell me it is likely that the pool will open to the public and normal service will be resumed at 4pm today (Monday 6th January 2014), just in time...
Pool closed due to technical fault.
I am sorry to say we have had to temporarily close the pool due to a technical problem with the boiler. The auger that brings the wood chip into the boiler has broken and needs to be removed and repaired. This repair may take a day or two to complete and I am sorry...
Admission charge freeze
Admission charges in 2014 will be frozen at 2013 levels. That means an adult swim will stay at £3.80 and £2.80 for a child. Prices will also be held on membership packages – monthly membership are £20 for Gold membership and £30 for Platinum. Stuart Own said: I’m...
New member offer – 4 months for the price of 3
If your New Year’s resolutions included saving money, losing weight or getting fitter then our January membership offer could help you out. We’re offering one free month to any new member who signs up to our membership packages in January. Pay for your first three...
Big results for little swimmers
More than 130 certificates of achievement were handed out in December to children who’d made progress in their swimming lessons. Every single swimmer in our classes had something to be proud of – whether it was making it from one side of the pool to the other or...
Christmas and New Year Opening
Christmas Opening Times 23rd December - 10am to 4pm 24th December - Closed 25th December - Closed 26th December - Closed 27th December - Closed 28th December - 10am to 4pm (Swimfit at 10am) 29th December - 11am to 4pm 30th December - 10am to 4pm 31st December - Closed...
High Tec Timetable
Our timetable is now available on your iPhone as part of the Speedo swimming app. Not only can you look to see when we are open, the app is packed full of swimming challenges and you can track your distance or number of swims. The app is free and is available is is...
Snug baby swimsuits
Our youngest swimmers can stay warmer in the pool thanks to a new range of baby swimming costumes, now on sale at the pool. Specially designed to keep babies warm – and to make them less slippery in the water, the swim suits are made from thin neoprene and have an...
Big plans at MACPool
MACPool is now 17 years old and it's time for us to make some big decisions about what's next so we can make sure the pool and facilities are in good shape for the next 17 years and beyond. Some of our fixtures and fittings are coming to the end of their life and the...
MACPool Community Meeting
Mid Argyll Community Pool is considering a programme of refurbishment work to bring the building up to modern standards. Our facilities are approaching the end of their useful life and significant investment over the next 2 or 3 years is crucial to ensure that the...
Dalriada Dolphins – Swimmer of the Month
It’s been a big month for Dalriada Dolphins as the club welcomed a new coach and awarded its first ever ‘Swimmer of the month’ prizes in October. Awarded to the junior and senior swimmer who have made the greatest contribution to the club or shown the biggest...