Randwick Coogee Ladies Swimming Association Inc.

The Randwick & Coogee Ladies Swimming Association Inc. (R&CLSA Inc.) is a not-for profit organisation that manages the McIver’s Ladies Baths. The Association is membership based, with a Committee that make decisions about the management and upkeep of facilities, and administrative needs in collaboration with the Randwick City Council. To become a member an annual fee of $2.00 (two dollars) is to be paid into the Association Bank Account with your last name as a reference. Download the FORM here.

It is the last remaining women's-only seawater pool in Australia and has been in continuous use since its establishment.

The NSW State Government granted the pool an exemption from the New South Wales Anti-Discrimination Act in 1995. The Baths is open only to women and children.

According to a National Trust report on the baths, the Baths have been used as a spot for bathing for women since before 1876. The baths themselves were built in 1886.

In 1922 the Randwick Ladies Amateur Swimming Club was formed, in 1997 the Association transitioned to the Randwick & Coogee Ladies Swimming Association Inc. The Centenary of the Association management was celebrated in 2023.

For any inquiries and feedback please email the Committee HERE.