The Bondi Icebergs Swimming Club is an Australian winter swimmers club, located at the southern end of
Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach () is a popular beach and the name of the surrounding suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Bondi Beach is located east of the Sydney central business district, in the Local government in Australia, local government area of ...
in
Sydney
Sydney is the capital city of the States and territories of Australia, state of New South Wales and the List of cities in Australia by population, most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Syd ...
,
New South Wales
New South Wales (commonly abbreviated as NSW) is a States and territories of Australia, state on the Eastern states of Australia, east coast of :Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria (state), Victoria to the south, and South ...
. The swimming club was established in 1929 and has a small museum on the first floor. A defining characteristic of the Club is a rule that to maintain membership it was mandatory that swimmers compete on three Sundays out of four for a period of five years.
Water Polo by the Sea is held there every year by
Australian Water Polo, with the
Australia men's national water polo team taking on various international all star teams.
The Bondi Icebergs Club was a location for a
Jim Beam
Jim Beam is an American brand of bourbon whiskey produced primarily at James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky by Suntory Global Spirits.
It is one of the best-selling brands of bourbon in the world. Since 1795 (interrupted by Prohi ...
advertisement.
The Bondi Icebergs Winter Swimming Club compete against Cronulla Polar Bears Winter Swimming Club, South Maroubra Dolphins Winter Swimming Club, Clovelly Eskimos Winter Swimming Club, Maroubra Seals Winter Swimming Club, Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club, Coogee Penguins Winter Swimming Club, Bronte Splashers, Wollongong Whales and Cottesloe Crabs in the Winter Swimming Association of Australia Championships.
In popular culture
''The Pool'' is a 2024 documentary about the Bondi Icebergs pool.
See also
*
Surf lifesaving
Surf lifesaving is a multifaceted social movement that comprises key aspects of voluntary lifeguard services and competitive surf sport. Originating in early 20th century Australia, the movement has expanded globally to other countries, in ...
*
Surf Life Saving Australia
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is an Australian not-for-profit community organisation that promotes water safety and provides surf rescue services.
SLSA strives to create a safe environment on Australia's beaches and coastline through patro ...
*
List of Australian surf lifesaving clubs
Australia has over 300 surf lifesaving clubs affiliated with Surf Life Saving Australia. Notable clubs include:
* Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club
* Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club
* Cabarita Beach Surf Life Saving Club
* Carrum Surf Life Savin ...
*
Ocean pools in Australia
References
External links
*
{{Coord, -33.895134, 151.27434, type:landmark_region:AU-NSW, display=title
1929 establishments in Australia
Sports clubs and teams established in 1929
Surf Life Saving Australia clubs
Sports clubs and teams in Sydney
Swim teams in Australia
Swimming clubs in Australia
Winter swimming
Swimming venues in New South Wales
Bondi, New South Wales
Water polo venues in Australia
Open water swimming