A judge has refused alleged child sex offender Kyle Daniels' request to go on a beach holiday over Christmas, reminding him he would breach his bail if he "puts one toe on the sand".
The former swimming teacher is accused of molesting eight girls, some as young as six years old, while coaching at the Mosman Swim Centre from June 2018 to March 2019.
Last month, the 21-year-old pleaded not guilty to 26 sexual abuse charges.
His trial begins in October next year.
Mr Daniels' lawyer asked the judge to ease his bail conditions over Christmas this morning as Mr Daniels and his parents watched on.
The request included temporarily suspending Mr Daniels' daily check in with police, which would allow him to take a week-long beach holiday with his family.
But Mr Daniels' bail conditions also include an exclusion from any place where children under the age of 16 may be present, including beaches.
Judge Kara Shead raised her eyebrows when she learned the holiday house backed onto a beach.
"If he puts one toe outside the house and on the sand, he's in breach of his bail condition. Is this really what's being sought?" she asked.
Judge Shead rejected the request, saying the situation would be "difficult" and "untenable" and noting the bail conditions were put in place "for the protection of the community".
She also rejected a request to allow Mr Daniels to leave his home after curfew under the supervision of his twin brother, in addition to the current supervision of his parents.
"Clearly a twin would not have the same quality of supervision as a parent," Judge Shead said.
The former Knox Grammar student's strict bail conditions include living at home with his parents on Sydney's northern beaches, surrendering his passport, reporting daily to police, agreeing not to work or go anywhere near children under the age of 16.
Judge Shead did allow for the accused's nightly curfew to be extended by three hours to allow him to attend the gym and look for work.
Mr Daniels' nine alleged victims are aged between six and 11 years old and are expected to give evidence through pre-recorded interviews before the trial begins.
The matter will return to court for a brief mention in February.
