The following courses are available for school-aged children:
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.
| Where |
When |
Cost |
| ASB Sports Centre |
Sunday 9.30am−11.30am |
$5.50 / $4.40 with Leisure Card |
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 |
$90 for 10-week term |
| Thursday 3.30pm−5pm |
| Nairnville Recreation Centre |
7–9 years
|
Wednesday 3.30–4.30pm |
$64 for 8-week term, $72 for 9-week, $80 for 10-week term |
10–12 years
|
Wednesday 4.30–5.30pm |
| Tawa Recreation Centre |
7–9 years
|
Thursday 4–5pm |
$80 for 10-week term |
10–12 years
|
Thursday 5–6pm |
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.
| Where |
When |
Age |
Cost |
| Nairnville Recreation Centre |
Thursday 3.20pm–4.10pm |
5–7 years |
$80 for 8-week term / $90 for 9-week term / $100 for 10-week term |
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.
| Where |
Ages |
When |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
5-12 years Beginners (L1-3)
|
Monday 3.25pm−4.25pm |
$90 for 10-week term |
| 5-12 years Intermediate (L4-6) |
Monday 4.30pm−5.30pm |
| 5-12 Advanced |
Monday 5.40pm-6.40pm |
Parkour
Parkour is a movement discipline that helps develop skills and techniques useful for finding new routes through the urban environment, but its mainly used as a form of recreation, much like skateboarding. These classes are fun and challenging and help kids develop and improve their balance, strength and confidence with a strong focus on safety.
Parkour beginners
| Where |
When |
Age |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Thursday 5.15−6pm
|
7−12 years
|
$105 for 10-week term
|
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Monday 3.45pm−4.30pm |
7−12 years |
$105 for 10-week term/$84 with Leisure Card
|
Parkour intermediate
| Where |
When |
Age |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Thursday 5.15−6pm
|
7−12 years
|
$105 for 10-week term/$84 with Leisure Card
|
|
Thursday 6.30pm−7.45pm
|
13−adult
|
$105 for 10-week term/$84 with Leisure Card
|
Parkour advanced
Lead by a parkour instructor with over 10 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.
| Where |
When |
Age |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Thursday 6.45−7.45pm
|
13−adult
|
$125 for 10-week term |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Monday 4.45pm−5.30pm
|
7−12 years |
$105 for 10-week term/$84 with Leisure Card |
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
| Where |
Class |
Age |
When |
Cost |
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
|
Learn to Rollerblade – Beginners |
5-7 |
Wednesday 3.30–4.15pm |
$105 for 10-week course/$84 with Leisure Card or own blades
|
| 8-12 |
Thursday 3.45pm–4.30pm |
| Learn to Rollerblade – Intermediate |
|
Tuesday 3.30pm–4.15pm |
Rollerskate
| Where |
Class |
When |
Cost |
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
|
Learn to Rollerskate |
Tuesday 4.30pm–5.15pm |
$105 for 10–week course / $84 with Leisure Card or own skates |
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 |
Class |
When |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Junior Roller Derby |
Wednesday 4.15pm–5.15pm
|
$128.50 for 10–week course / $102.80 with Leisure Card or own skates |
Wednesday 5pm–6pm
|
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.
| Where |
Class |
Age |
When |
Cost |
| Kilbirnie Recreation Centre |
Learn to Skateboard - Beginners |
5-7 |
Thursday 4.45pm–5.30pm |
$94.50 for 8–week course / $75.60 with Leisure Card
|
| Learn to Skateboard - Beginners |
8-12 |
Friday 3.30pm–4.15pm |
| Learn to Skateboard - Youth |
|
Friday 4.30pm–5.15pm |
School sports leagues
Includes basketball, miniball, floorball, futsal, miniball and netball.
| Where |
When |
| ASB Sports Centre |
Throughout the week |
Karori Recreation Centre
Karori co-ordinates a Year 5 & 6 Miniball league and a Year 7 & 8 Basketball league
|
Year 5 & 6 Miniball
Tuesday 3.30pm–6pm
Year 7 & 8 Basketball
Friday 3.30pm–7pm
|
Nairnville Recreation Centre
Nairnville co-ordinates a Year 3 & 4/Year 5 & 6 Miniball league and a Year 7 & 8 Basketball league |
Year 3 & 4 Miniball
Monday 3.20pm–6pm (Terms 2, 3 & 4)
Year 5 & 6 Miniball
Tuesday 3.20pm–6pm (Terms 2, 3 & 4)
Year 7 & 8 Basketball
Friday 3.30pm–9pm (Terms 2, 3 & 4) |
Sports programmes
Programmes that focus on specific skills and techniques. Includes basketball, floorball, futsal, netball and fencing.
| Where |
When |
| ASB Sports Centre |
Throughout the week |
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.
| Where |
Prerequisite |
| Keith Spry Pool |
Competent in deep water |
| Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre |
Competent in deep water |
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.
| Where |
When |
Age |
Cost |
| Karori Recreation Centre |
Monday 3.30−4.30pm |
7–12 years |
$90 for 10−week term
|
| Wednesday 3.30−4.30pm |
7−12 years |
$90 for 10−week term |
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 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