The following courses are available for school-aged children:
Bookings
For classes at Ākau Tangi Sports Centre, email sportscentre@wcc.govt.nz or phone 04 830 0500.
For all other classes, email recreation@wcc.govt.nz or phone your local recreation centre or swimming pool.
Basketball clinic
This basketball clinic focuses on basic skills such as shooting, dribbling, passing and defence. Ideal for children aged 7 to 12 years.
| Where |
Ages |
When |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
9–12 years |
Wednesday 3.30pm−5pm |
$95 for 10-week term |
| Thursday 3.30pm−5pm |
| Nairnville Recreation Centre |
7–9 years |
Wednesday 3.30–4.30pm |
$68 for 8-week term, $76.50 for 9-week, $85 for 10-week term |
| 10–12 years |
Wednesday 4.30–5.30pm |
| Tawa Recreation Centre |
7–9 years |
Monday 4–5pm |
$68 for 8-week term, $76.50 for 9-week, $85 for 10-week term |
| 10–12 years |
Monday 5–6pm |
Gymnastics fun
Learn and develop the basic gymnastic skill of balance, locomotions, rotation, springs and landings, as the children work towards earning badges and certificate.
| Where |
Ages |
When |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
5-12 years Beginners (L1-3) |
Monday 3.25pm−4.25pm |
$95 for 10-week term |
| 5-12 years Intermediate (L4-6) |
Monday 4.30pm−5.30pm |
Junior Roller Derby
This is for those who have basic roller skating skills and want to take it to the next level. You will learn a variety of new skills to use in the sport of Junior Roller Derby. This is a low contact sport where teams compete for points earned through speed, agility and strategy. You will be coached by Julia Bromley (from team NZ) and other guest coaches. We provide safe, fun and exciting classes in which students will have the opportunity to hold a public bout (game) on completion of the course. Aimed at ages 8 to 16.
| Where |
Ages |
When |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Junior Roller Derby |
Wednesday 4.15pm–5.15pm |
$130 for 10–week course / $104 with Leisure Card or own skates |
| Wednesday 5pm–6pm |
MultiBall
MultiBall is operating in the squash court for term 1 of 2023. This exciting new technology connects the virtual world with sports and exercise. You will have so much fun, you won’t even know you are working out. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more about MultiBall.
| Where |
When |
Cost per half hour session |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Daily |
Child (5-12 years): $5.00
13+ years: $10.00
Group pass (2 adults and 2 children, or 1 adult and 3 children): $20.00 |
Bookings can be made by calling Karori Recreation Centre on 04 476 8090.
Rollerblade and rollerskate
The programme offers students an introduction to the basics of rollerblading or rollerskating through fun and innovative skating games and drills. Students will learn a range of important skills including stopping, turning, gliding, backwards skating, going down ramps, and falling safely. Aimed at kids aged 5–13 years.
Rollerblade
| Where |
Class |
Ages |
When |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Learn to Rollerblade – Beginners |
5-7 |
Wednesday 3.30–4.15pm |
$110 for 10-week course/$88 with Leisure Card or own blades |
| 8-12 |
Thursday 3.45pm–4.30pm |
Rollerskate
| Where |
Ages |
When |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Learn to Rollerskate |
Tuesday 4.30pm–5.15pm |
$110 for 10–week course / $88 with Leisure Card or own skates |
School sports leagues
Includes basketball, miniball, floorball, futsal, miniball and netball.
| Where |
When |
| Ākau Tangi Sports Centre |
Throughout the week |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Miniball Year 5 and Year 6
Tuesday 3.30pm–6pm
Basketball Year 7 and Year 8
Friday 3.30pm–7pm |
| Nairnville Recreation Centre |
Miniball Year 3 and Year 4
Monday 3.20pm–6pm (terms 2, 3 and 4)
Miniball Year 5 and Year 6
Tuesday 3.20pm–6pm (terms 2, 3 and 4)
Basketball Year 7 and Year 8
Friday 3.30pm–9pm (terms 2, 3 and 4) |
| Tawa Recreation Centre |
Basketball Year 7 and Year 8
Thursday 4pm-8pm (terms 2, 3 and 4) |
Skateboard
Beginners learn and develop basic skateboarding skills, including skateboard maintenance and basic tricks. The advanced class builds on skills learned in the beginners class and includes learning more technical tricks and how to use ramps and obstacles. All protective equipment is provided free of charge. Skateboards are not provided. Term-long enrolment is required.
| Where |
Class |
Ages |
When |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Learn to Skateboard - Beginners |
5-7 |
Monday 4.30pm–5.15pm |
$110 for 10–week course / $88 with Leisure Card |
| Learn to Skateboard - Beginners |
5-7 |
Thursday 4.45pm–5.30pm |
| Learn to Skateboard - Beginners |
8-12 |
Friday 3.45pm–4.30pm |
| Learn to Skateboard - Intermediate |
7-12 |
Monday 5.15pm–6.00pm |
| Learn to Skateboard - Intermediate |
7-12 |
Friday 5.20pm–6.05pm |
| Learn to Skateboard - Advanced |
7-12 |
Friday 4.35pm–5.20pm |
Sports programmes
Programmes that focus on specific skills and techniques. Includes basketball, floorball, futsal, netball and fencing.
| Where |
When |
| Ākau Tangi Sports Centre |
Throughout the week |
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre – School programmes
Springboard diving
Teaches the necessary safety skills and goes on to progressively develop diving ability.
Beginners diving builds body control and awareness before developing basic skills using the 1-meter springboard. Intermediate diving progresses to advanced movements using the 1-metre and 3-meter springboards. Advanced diving prepares for club diving and competition.
| Where |
Prerequisite |
| Keith Spry Pool |
Competent in deep water |
| Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre |
Competent in deep water |
Swimming lessons – private
A personalised coaching service that can cater to your needs – whether you want to learn to swim or improve your swimming technique. Bookings essential.
| Where |
Sessions |
Cost |
| Karori Pool |
30 minutes |
$61.50 |
| Keith Spry Pool |
| Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre |
Swimming lessons – SwimWell
The Council has a range of classes for children aged 5 months to 14 years.
To book or enrol, visit SwimWell or email swimwell@wcc.govt.nz. For more information, phone 04 801 4403.
Ultimate movement
This new and exciting class offers a combination of two fundamentals: Acrobatic movements such as handstands and partner balances, and chase tag/parkour-based skills such as rolls, vaults, and jumps.
We provide a fun and safe environment for children to challenge themselves, build their teamwork skills, confidence and fitness, and enjoy learning ultimate ways to move their body around and over obstacles!
Taught by two instructors, both with unique backgrounds in ultimate movement.
| Where |
When |
Age |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Monday 3.30−4.15pm |
7+ years |
$115 for 10-week term, $92 with LeisureCard. |
Volleyball clinic
This volleyball clinic focuses on teaching the basics and fundamentals of volleyball: passing, setting and spiking.
| Where |
Ages |
When |
Cost |
| Nairnville Recreation Centre |
7–12 years |
Thursday 3.30pm−4:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm-5:30pm |
$95 for 10-week term |
Contact us
You can phone our Contact Centre any time on 04 499 4444 or email recreation@wcc.govt.nz