Bass Coast Shire Council has appointed Aligned Leisure to manage its new Leisure Contract for the Council’s leisure facilities.
From 1 July 2025, Aligned Leisure will commence management of Bass Coast Aquatic & Leisure Centre, Phillip Island Leisure Centre and the seasonal Cowes Outdoor Pool.
Aligned Leisure will work with Bass Coast Shire Council and YMCA Victoria to ensure the transition has minimal impact on members, customers, and the community.
Aligned Leisure is a highly regarded Melbourne-based specialised provider with extensive facility management experience in other local government areas. They have already commenced their transition plan, with an immediate focus on the current employees.
Aligned Leisure is working with Bass Coast Shire Council and YMCA Victoria to ensure the transition has minimal impact on members, customers, and the community.
All customer information, including contacts, membership, and direct debit information, will be securely transferred to Aligned Leisure.
A key focus for Aligned Leisure is connecting with the current staff at each of the facilities and, wherever possible, providing opportunities for employment with the Aligned Leisure team.
Your local leisure centre will contact all members in late May with more details about the transition.
Aligned Leisure will contact facility hirers in the coming weeks to discuss your needs and plan your bookings.
Answers to some frequently asked questions are provided below and will be updated as needed.
You should continue to contact your local leisure centre as you normally would.
If your enquiry is specifically about the transition and events happening after 1 July 2025, please email Aligned Leisure at basscoast@alignedleisure.com.au.
All customer information, including contacts, membership, and direct debit information, will be securely transferred to Aligned Leisure.
A key focus for Aligned Leisure is connecting with the current staff at each of the facilities and, wherever possible, providing opportunities for employment with the Aligned Leisure team.
We understand you may have questions regarding the transition of Bass Coast Shire Council leisure facilities to Aligned Leisure. Below you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions. This section will be updated regularly as the transition progresses.
There may be minor interruptions for fitness members as Aligned Leisure will install all-new gym equipment at the Bass Coast Aquatic & Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Leisure Centre. All other services will operate as normal. Aligned Leisure will provide updates leading to 1 July to all members to advise of any potential interruptions throughout the handover period.
The group fitness timetable will remain largely unchanged. YMCA Victoria branded classes will continue to run under a different name.
Yes. Aligned Leisure will contact all venue hirers and provide new booking forms in the coming weeks. Any hirer wanting to establish an account and pay by invoice must also complete a credit application.
The operating hours will remain the same.
Each year, the Bass Coast Shire Council reviews the fees and charges for its leisure facilities as part of the annual Council budget process. Any changes to pricing as a result of the budget process will be shared with customers at least one month before any increase.
