The Y invented the game of basketball and consequently it is no surprise that we run great basketball training and development squads for children.
In terms 2 and 3 we also operate a school-based competition league.
Get your child involved and see them develop skills, friendships and a team spirit while also staying fit and healthy.
| Junior Miniball | Miniball | Beginners Basketball |
| Introduction to basketball with a focus on co-ordination, ball skills, catching, passing, dribbling and shooting. Smaller balls and lower baskets made for fun sessions | Introduction to basketball with a focus on co-ordination, ball skills, catching, passing, dribbling and shooting. Small balls and lower baskets make for fun sessions | Learn to play the game, skill development in easy progressive steps and introduction to the rules of the game. Most players will be capable of playing in a game after a term in beginners |
| 5-6 year olds | 7-8 year olds | 9-12 year olds |
| Wednesday 3:30pm-4:15pm |
Monday 4.15pm-5pm |
Monday 5pm-6pm |
| Monday 3.30pm-4.15pm |
Wednesday 4.15pm-5pm |
Wednesday 5pm-6pm |
| C Squad | B Squad |
| Skill based development to advance players to a competent level. Introduction to team play | Skill based development with introduction to team concepts. Introduction to multi skill drills |
| 9-14 year olds | 9-16 year olds |
| Monday 5pm-6pm |
Monday 5pm-6pm |
Programme runs for 9 weeks – added week if public holiday falls
Term 1 2023 – Monday 30 Jan – Thursday 6 April
Full payment on enrolment $124.20*
*Surcharge for credit card transaction of 2.5%
Weekly direct debit for 1 term – 9 weekly payments of $13.80**
**One off set up fee of $1 + 60c fee applied per transaction
Competition League operates in Terms 2 and 3 on Thursdays and Fridays for Years 5-8.
School team competition league – 12 week competition over two terms. Entry fees are $435 per team plus a $60 affiliation fee to Canterbury Basketball Association. The Canterbury Basketball Association requires every player to be registered to compete. The Y is the collection agent for this fee.
Our preschool sessions are designed to help children develop their motor skills, confidence and body awareness.
Our casual drop-in sessions allow children to take turns with a wide array of gymnastics equipment under the guidance of an instructor.
Sessions run for 45 minutes and caregivers are required to participate and work one-on-one with their child.
| Preschool Gymnastics Drop-in Sessions |
| 2 – 5 year olds |
| Tuesdays |
| 11.15am-12pm |
Term 1 runs 30 January – 27 March
Tuesday Preschool Drop-in $6 per session, or purchase a 10 session concession card (valid for 12 months) $50
Our fun Hip Hop classes are based upon the joy and fun of dance whilst increasing co-ordination and learning fun dance moves, designed to cater for any level of dance ability.
We focus on teaching the essential fundamentals of dance through a combination of choreography and movement whilst gaining increased self-esteem and confidence.
At the end of term we invite friends and families of the dancers for a short performance so the children can present what they have been working on during the term.
| After School Jazz Hip-Hop | After School Jazz Hip-Hop |
| Level 1 | Level 2 |
| 5-8 years | 9-12 years |
| Monday 4pm-5pm |
Monday 5pm-6pm |
Programme runs for 8 weeks – added week if public holiday falls
Term 1 2023 – Monday 13 Feb – Thursday 6 April
Full payment on enrolment $110.80*
*Surcharge for credit card transaction of 2.5%
Weekly direct debit for 1 term – 8 weekly payments of $13.80**
**One off set up fee of $1 + 60c fee applied per transaction
Yogi-Kids is a Yoga programme designed to take junior school aged children (5-8 years) on a yoga adventure!
Children are guided through a series of yoga postures and movement techniques to support them in becoming calmer, focused and wiser. This programme will help ignite a lifetime love for yoga, mindfulness and movement.
Yogi-Kids is inspiring, educational and of course, lots of fun! Our tutor Erin is a qualified primary school teacher as well as a qualified Yoga and Pilates teacher, and is excited to combine her passions for children at the Y.
| Yogi-Kids |
| 5-8 years |
| Thursday 4pm-4:45pm |
Programme runs for 9 weeks – added week if public holiday falls
Term 1 2023 – Monday 30 Jan – Thursday 6 April
Full payment on enrolment $124.20*
*Surcharge for credit card transaction of 2.5%
Weekly direct debit for 1 term – 9 weekly payments of $13.80**
**One off set up fee of $1 + 60c fee applied per transaction
You can come in and register at the Bishopdale Recreation Centre and sign up at reception, or alternatively call us to secure your place.
p 03 359 8320 e recreation@ymcachch.org.nz
