Peninsula Leisure honoured at Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Awards
Published on 04 February 2022
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) has cemented its reputation as the region’s premier aquatic and fitness facility – winning two major awards at the prestigious Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) Awards.
PARC won top honours with the Health Club of the Year while Peninsula Leisure employee, Pru Drago, was recognised for her stellar work as the Personal Trainer of the Year.
The ARV Industry Gala Awards recognise and reward outstanding achievement and commitment to the Aquatics and Recreation sector.
Peninsula Leisure CEO Kath Thom said the recognition is great reward for the hard-working Peninsula Leisure staff, Frankston City Council and the local community, who warmly embrace the facility.
Ms Thom said: “We are so honoured and excited to be recognised as the state’s best health club here at PARC. This award is testament to the tireless hours put in by our staff and I would like to thank the entire Peninsula Leisure team for their stewardship of this amazing facility. You have demonstrated a consistent and unwavering focus from our goal to keep the community moving and active. Well done.”
PARC also won the Health Club of the Year award in 2019 and has adapted and improved its offering by including more opportunities to stay active during COVID, including PARC Your Way – a digital exercise platform which the community can access for free via www.parcyourway.com.au, and online and outdoor personal training.
PARC’s Acting Health and Fitness Manager, Christine Rich, said that despite ongoing lockdowns, the hard work of the team continued to see high member satisfaction results and the facility isn’t finished yet!
“We are so excited to be awarded the best health club, but we’re not a group to rest on our laurels. Work is already underway to improve our PARC Your Way offering and we are finding new ways to tailor our group exercise timetable and fitness appointments to ensure our visitors have the best experience as we help them on their personalised health journeys,” Ms Rich said.
Peninsula Leisure employee, Pru Drago, was all smiles after taking out the Personal Trainer of the Year Award.
Ms Drago has been a member of the PARC family since August 2014, working across several departments, using her skills as a caring, knowledgeable and welcoming fitness professional.
A key driver of PARC’s ever-popular 8 Week Challenge and Small Group Personal Training membership, she pivoted during COVID to offer her excellent personal training programs online, in the centre and outdoors.
“Wow, I really can’t believe it. What an honour! In what was a really challenging year for us all to be recognised and take out these awards is so incredible. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of our incredible team at Peninsula Leisure. Thank you all for making PARC what it is – the BEST of the best! We did it!” Ms Drago said.
Peninsula Leisure will celebrate with the community at a complimentary Year of Health event in March. Free family workouts, circuits, giveaways, meet the Health Club of the Year team, and loads of activities will be on offer. Make sure you are following PARC on Facebook to get your free invitation: https://www.facebook.com/parcfrankston
Peninsula Leisure is a subsidiary company wholly owned by Frankston City Council and is charged with the management of Council’s two aquatic facilities, Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre and Pines Forest Aquatic Centre.
It is committed to providing quality sports, recreation and leisure products and services with a focus on community engagement and innovation alongside a reputation for delivering exceptional service.
For more information about PARC, please visit: https://parcfrankston.com.au/