School-aged children

The following courses are available for school-aged children:

• Active fun play
• Basketball clinic
• Futsal 
• GymnastiX
• Kiwi Gym Fun
• Parkour 
• Rollerskating
• Rollerblading
• Junior Roller Derby
• Skateboarding - learn to skateboard
• School sports leagues (including basketball, miniball, floorball, futsal and netball)
• Sports programmes (including basketball, floorball, futsal, netball, fencing)
• Springboard diving
• Squash skillz
• Swimming lessons – private
• Swimming lessons – SwimWell

Bookings

For classes at ASB 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.

Active fun play

A safe and friendly environment filled with soft play equipment for your school child to use.

There's no need to book, just turn up on the day during term time. Children must be supervised at all times. Suitable for children aged 1.5 to 10 years.

Basketball clinic

This basketball clinic focuses on basic skills such as shooting, dribbling, passing and defence. Ideal for children aged 7 to 12 years.

GymnastiX

A fun-filled, creative and engaging class which focuses on exploring the foundations of artistic gymnastics, while introducing gymnastics skills and movements on all four apparatus (vault, bar, beam and floor). This class is a great way to build coordination, flexibility, and strength – skills that are transferable to any sport.

Kiwi Gym Fun

Learn and develop the basic gymnastic skill of balance, locomotions, rotation, springs and landings, as the children work towards earning badges and certificates in this nationally recognised Kiwi Gym Fun programme.

Parkour

Using natural surroundings, parkour gets you from A to B in the most efficient way possible by running, jumping, vaulting and climbing. Classes are fun and challenging, and help kids develop and improve balance, strength and confidence with a strong focus on safety. Led by qualified Parkour instructors.

Parkour at Karori Recreation Centre

Parkour kids – beginners

Parkour kids – beyond basics

This class is specifically for kids who completed the beginner Parkour class. It is a challenging outdoor programme with a focus on quality of movement and the refinement of existing patterns.

Youth parkour

Led by a Parkour instructor with over 6 years’ experience, this class takes you over, under, around and through your environment. It focuses on how to move safely and confidently, and participants will leave the class with a bunch of awesome skills. If you're 12 years or older, or have been in some of the other Parkour classes at KIRC, this is the class for you.

Rollerblade or 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

Rollerskate

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. 

Skateboard

Beginners learn and develop basic skateboarding skills, including skateboard maintenance and basic tricks. Intermediate beginners build on skills learnt in beginners class, including more technical tricks and how to use ramps and obstacles. All protective equipment provided free of charge. Skateboards are not provided. Bookings required.

School sports leagues

Includes basketball, miniball, floorball, futsal, miniball and netball.

Sports programmes

Programmes that focus on specific skills and techniques. Includes basketball, floorball, futsal, netball and fencing.

ASB Sports Centre - School Age 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.

• Keith Spry Pool
• Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre

Squash skillz

Join us in the squash court for a fun programme to learn the basics of squash. Improve your racquet skills, hand-eye coordination and fitness. Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear − racquets and equipment provided.

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.

Swimming lessons – SwimWell

The Council has a range of classes for children aged 5 months to 14 years.

To book or find out more, phone 04 801 4403 or visit SwimWell

Need help?

You can phone our Contact Centre any time on 04 499 4444 or email recreation@wcc.govt.nz