Land-based fitness classes for adults
Classes for adults are held in our recreation and community centres:
Concession passes
Concession passes are a convenient and cheap option if you attend classes regularly – buy a concession pass. For current LeisureCard members, your discount is automatically applied if it's available on the pass you're buying.
Concession passes are non-refundable, non-transferable, and are valid for two years.
Badminton
Casual play sessions (except during school holidays). Shuttlecocks provided and some rackets.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Monday 9.30am–11.30am
Wednesday 9am–11am
Friday 9am–11am
|
$2.70 per session |
Basketball leagues (men)
3x3 is the fast-paced, shortened version of 5x5 basketball, played on a half-court with a single hoop at one end. Learn more about 3x3 on the Basketball New Zealand website.
Group fitness classes (ClubActive)
Group fitness classes are run by ClubActive at the following recreation centres and pools.
A low-impact social session for anyone wanting to give football a go.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Ākau Tangi Sports Centre |
Tuesday 12.30pm - 1.30pm |
$4.50 casual class |
Netball leagues (women)
Pickleball
Combining aspects of tennis, badminton and table tennis, this paddle sport is fun and easy to pick up. Whether you’re looking for a social hit around or a competitive match, pickleball has something for everyone.
Weekday sessions do not run during the school holidays.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Nairnville Recreation Centre |
Friday 11am–1pm
Sunday 6.30pm–8pm |
$5.50 casual class
$49.50 for 10-trip pass |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Thursday 5.45pm–7.15pm
Sunday 12.15pm–2.15pm |
$5.50 casual class
$49.50 for 10-trip pass |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Monday 7.15pm–9.15pm
Wednesday 7pm–9pm |
$5.50 casual class
$49.50 for 10-trip pass |
| Tawa Recreation Centre |
Sunday 3pm–5pm |
$5.50 casual class
$49.50 for 10-trip pass |
Pickleball clinic
These learn-to-play sessions are perfect for beginners and designed for anyone wanting to start playing pickleball or develop their skills.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Sunday 11am–12 noon |
$105 per term (10 weeks) |
Pickleball doubles league
Sign-up as an individual and we will place you in a team, or sign-up as a doubles team. Games are played in 1-hour game blocks.
Sit and be fit
This class is targeted at our senior community who do not have the ability to sustain the output in our Ezy Movers class. It is a seated based class, low anaerobic and low cardio.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Thursday 9.45am–10.30am |
$6 casual class |
Skate Fit
A fun class where you’ll work out without even realising it! Our instructor will teach basic skating skills all the way through to advanced level skating and roller blading in an inclusive and supportive environment. Included in these skills are forwards and backwards skating, turns, jumps, dance moves, ramps and endurance. All levels of skaters are welcome. These classes focus on growing individual skills, as well as the skating community. No enrolment or booking required – just show up on the day.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Monday 12.30pm–1.30pm and 5.45pm–6.45pm
Wednesday 5.30pm–6.30pm
Friday 12.15pm–1.15pm |
$13.50 per session including skate hire
$11 per session with own skates |
Session times may vary. Check our session calendar for updates.
Social sports
We play pickleball, table tennis and badminton, all of which have many benefits including improving hand eye coordination, general fitness and mental sharpness.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Ākau Tangi Sports Centre |
Monday 10am–12 noon
Tuesday 10am–12 noon
Wednesday 10am–12 noon (60+ years only)
Thursday 10am–12 noon
Friday 10am–12 noon |
$5.50 casual class
$49.50 for 10-trip pass
|
Table tennis (seniors)
A table tennis session catered specifically to our senior members. These low-impact classes have a strong focus on the social and community aspects of sport.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Nairnville Recreation Centre |
Tuesday 1.30pm–3pm |
$2.70 casual class |
Tai chi
Combines slow, continuous movements and smooth, even breathing to exercise the body and mind, and improve flexibility and balance. Beginner and advanced classes available.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Nairnville Recreation Centre |
Monday 6.15pm–7.15pm
(not run during the school holidays) |
$120 for 10 weeks
$14.50 casual class |
Tuffa Puffas
Gentle exercises to improve breathing, balance and general fitness.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Thursday 11am–12 noon |
$6 casual class |
Yoga
ClubActive run Yoga group fitness classes – find out more on the ClubActive website.
Aquafitness and hydrotherapy classes
We offer a range of Aquafitness classes in the pool, from easy-paced, low impact classes to high intensity workouts.
Hydrotherapy classes are held at Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre's hydrotherapy pool.
Contact us
To book or find out more, email recreation@wcc.govt.nz or phone your local recreation centre.
For classes at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, email sportscentre@wcc.govt.nz or phone 04 830 0500.