Classes for school-aged children

We offer a variety of sports programmes for school-aged children at our different recreation facilities.

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AcroTumble Adagio and Acrobatics Basketball clinic Futsal clinic Junior roller derby Racquet sport skills Rollerblade and rollerskate School programmes Skateboard Springboard diving Sports leagues Swimming lessons Ultimate movement Volleyball Clinic

You can enrol in our classes listed below by using our online booking system.

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AcroTumble

AcroTumble is perfect for both beginners and experienced gymnasts to master the art of tumbling. Our dynamic program is designed to take you from mastering fundamental techniques to executing advanced flips. Under guidance, athletes will build strength, flexibility and coordination while learning a variety of skills. Ideal for athletes aged 5 to 12.

Where Level When Cost
Karori Recreation Centre Level 1/2 (beginner) Thursday 3.30pm−4.30pm $95 for 10-week term
Level 2 (intermediate) Thursday 4.30pm−5.30pm
Level 3+ (advanced) Tuesday 3.30pm–4.30pm

Adagio and Acrobatics

This is a unique and fun class that focuses on acrobatic skills, partner balancing, and movement quality. This class is a big hit for building trust and teamwork capabilities! It’s open to ages 7-14, and suits students who have interest in gymnastics-based skills and want to try something new.

Where Ages When Cost
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre 7–14 years Monday 4.15 - 5pm $120 for 10–week course

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 $105 for 10-week term
Nairnville Recreation Centre 7–9 years Wednesday 3.30–4.30pm $76 for 8-week term, $85.50 for 9-week term, $95 for 10-week term
10–12 years Wednesday 4.30–5.30pm
Tawa Recreation Centre 7–9 years Monday 4–5pm $76 for 8-week term, $85.50 for 9-week term, $95 for 10-week term
10–12 years Monday 5–6pm

Futsal clinic

A learn-to-play programme designed to teach basic futsal skills. Ideal for children aged 5-9 years.

Where Ages When Cost
Karori Recreation Centre 5–7 years Thursday 3.30pm−4.20pm $105 for 10-week term
8–9 years Thursday 4.30pm–5.20pm

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 7 to 16.

Where  Ages When Cost
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre 7–16 years Wednesday 4.15pm–5.15pm $135 for 10–week course / $108 with Leisure Card or own skates

Racquet Sport Skills

A programme designed to introduce and develop hand-eye coordination skills for different racquet sports. You’ll also learn the basics of playing a variety of racquet sports, including pickleball, badminton and squash. Ideal for children aged 8 to 12.

Where Ages When Cost
Karori Recreation Centre 8–10 years Wednesday 3.30pm–4.30pm
Friday 3.30pm–4.30pm		 $100 for a 10-week term
Karori Recreation Centre 11–13 years Wednesday 4.30pm–5.30pm
Friday 4.30pm–5.30pm		 $100 for a 10-week term

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 years Friday 3.30pm–4.15pm $120 for 10-week course / $96 with Leisure Card or own blades
8-12 years Friday 4.30pm–5.15pm
 Learn to Rollerblade – Advanced 7-12 years Friday 5.20pm-6.05pm

Rollerskate

Where Class Ages When Cost
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre Learn to Roller-skate 5-12 years Wednesday 3.30pm–4.15pm $120 for 10–week course / $96 with Leisure Card or own skates

School programmes

These are programmes that focus on specific skills and techniques. Includes basketball, floorball, futsal, netball and ngā taonga takaro (traditional māori games) and more.

View your nearest Recreation centre page to find out more: 
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre school programmes
Karori Recreation Centre school programmes
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre school programmes
Nairnville Recreation Centre school programmes
Tawa Recreation Centre school programmes

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 5-14 years Monday 3.30pm–4.15pm $120 for 10–week course / $96 with Leisure Card
Learn to Skateboard - Beginners 5-8 years Thursday 3.30pm–4.15pm
Learn to Skateboard - Intermediate 5-12 years Thursday 4.20pm–5.05pm
Learn to Skateboard - Advanced 5-12 years Thursday 5.10pm–5.55pm

Springboard diving

Teaches the necessary safety skills and goes on to progressively develop diving ability.

It's a prerequisite to be competent in deep water.

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.

For more information, visit Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre.

Sports leagues

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

Where When
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre Throughout the week
Karori Recreation Centre Miniball Year 5 and Year 6
Tuesday 3.30pm–7pm

3v3 Miniball League Year 3 and 4
Wednesday 5.30pm–7pm

Basketball Year 7 and Year 8
Friday 3.30pm–7pm             
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre Junior Chase Tag League Year 6–11
Friday (monthly) 6pm–7:30pm

Junior Volleyball League Year 5–8 (terms 1 and 4)
Tuesday 3.30pm–5.30pm
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)

Junior Volleyball League Year 5–8 (term 1 and 4)
Thursday 3.20pm–5.40pm
Tawa Recreation Centre Junior Volleyball League Year 5–8 (term 1 and 4)
Wednesday 4pm–5.30pm

Basketball Year 7 and Year 8
Thursday 4pm–9pm (terms 2, 3 and 4)

2024 sports draws

Karori Recreation Centre

Year 7 and 8 Basketball draw – Term 4 (181KB PDF)
Year 5 and 6 Miniball draw – Term 4 (175KB PDF)

Kilbirnie Recreation Centre

Year 5 to 8 Volleyball draw – Term 4 (122KB PDF)

Nairnville Recreation Centre

Year 7 and 8 Basketball draw – Term 4 (139KB PDF)
Year 3 and 4 Miniball draw – Term 4 (152KB PDF)
Year 5 and 6 Miniball draw – Term 4 (160KB PDF)

Tawa Recreation Centre

Year 7 and 8 Basketball draw – Term 4 (84KB PDF)

Swimming lessons

SwimWell

SwimWell offers swimming lessons for children aged 5 months to 18 years. For more information or to book, phone 04 801 4403 or visit the SwimWell website.

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, Keith Spry Pool, and Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre 30 minutes $67

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 7–12 years $120 for 10-week term, $96 with LeisureCard.

Monday 4:15pm–5pm
 9–15 years (advanced)

Volleyball clinic

A learn-to-play programme designed to teach basic volleyball skills. Ideal for children aged 9-13 years.

Where Ages When Cost
Karori Recreation Centre 9–12 years Monday 3.30pm−5pm (term 2 and 3) $105 for 10-week term
Kilbirnie Recreation Centre 9–12 years Tuesday 3.30pm–4.30pm (term 2 and 3)
Nairnville Recreation Centre 7–9 years
 Thursday 3.30pm–4.30pm (term 2 and 3)
 Both $95 for 10-week term
10–12 years Thursday 4.30pm–5.30pm (term 2 and 3)

Contact us

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

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