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 3.30pm-4.15pm |
Monday 4.30pm-5.30pm |
| 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 5:30pm-6:30pm |
Monday 5:30pm-6:30pm |
Programmes run for 9 weeks
Term 4 2022 starts Monday 17 October to Monday 19 December
Full payment on enrolment $112.50*
*Surcharge for credit card transaction of 2.5%
Weekly direct debit for 1 term – 9 weekly payments of $12.50**
**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.
Based in our large Bishopdale stadium, we have a variety of different recreational gymnastics classes to suit school aged children up to 14 years of age.
Each child will gain confidence in hand eye coordination, balance, flexibility, strength as well as gymnastics movements and skills.
These classes are a great introduction to gymnastics, and our skill card allows children to progress from one level to the next at their own pace.
This is a non-competitive programme that incorporates the major gymnastic apparatus, along with a variety of fun and challenging activities. Our National Y skill card allows children to progress from one level to the next at their own pace.
| Level 1 & 2 | Level 3 & 4 | Level 5+ |
| 5-6 year olds | 7-8 year olds | 9-14 year olds |
| Tuesday 3:30pm-4:30pm |
Tuesday 4:30pm-5:30pm |
Tuesday 5:30pm-6:30pm |
Tuesday programmes run for 9 weeks
Term 4 2022 starts Monday 17 October to Monday 19 December
Full payment on enrolment $112.50*
*Surcharge for credit card transaction of 2.5%
Weekly direct debit for 1 term – 9 weekly payments of $12.50**
**One off set up fee of $1 + 60c fee applied per transaction
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.
All classes and sessions run for 45 minutes and caregivers are required to participate and work one-on-one with their child.
| Gym Explore Drop-in Sessions | Preschool Gymnastics Drop-in Sessions |
| crawling – 4 year olds | 2 – 5 year olds |
| Tuesdays | Tuesdays |
| 10am-11am | 11.15am-12pm |
Programmes run for 9 weeks
Term 4 2022 starts Monday 17 October to Monday 19 December
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 9 weeks
Term 4 2022 starts Monday 17 October to Monday 19 December
Full payment on enrolment $112.50*
*Surcharge for credit card transaction of 2.5%
Weekly direct debit for 1 term – 9 weekly payments of $12.50**
**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
Term 4 2022 starts Monday 17 October to Monday 19 December
Full payment on enrolment $112.50*
*Surcharge for credit card transaction of 2.5%
Weekly direct debit for 1 term – 9 weekly payments of $12.50**
**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
