Swim safer
With recent tragic drownings in New Zealand, it’s a good time to think about swimming lessons for your child.
Being able to swim well is one of the greatest gifts that can be bestowed upon a child.
Siria Thomas and Swim Australia have launched the Swim Safer Layers of Protection message across Australasia. It is hoped that these layers will raise awareness on drowning prevention and save lives.
The layers are:
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Adult supervision
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Provide barriers
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Swimming lessons and water safety skills
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Emergency action planning
Contact Sue at Swim FX for quality lessons that get results.
Fulton Swim School
Fulton Swim School is the number one swimming tuition provider in the wider Franklin region.
The aim: “To teach every child in Franklin the life skill of swimming, and how to be safe in an aquatic environment.”
The results: At the resent NZ Swimming Awards Fulton Swim School was finalist in Service to Swim Teaching, Swim Teacher of the Year and Swim School of the Year and the winners of Rookie Swim Teacher of the Year.
Book now: Lessons from six months through to adults, beginners to competition swimmers. To swim with our award winning team visit www.fultonswimschool.co.nz.
Learn to swim at Wharenui Pool
Wharenui Pool’s complex in Riccarton is the perfect place to learn to swim.
It offers special baby/infant/preschool swimming lessons in its 33degree toddlers’ pool, as well as classes for school children and adults of all ages.
In early 2010 Wharenui underwent a major systems overhaul and interior refit and it now has a state-of-the-art air conditioning unit and pool heating system that ensures the fluctuating temperatures of the past are just that; in the past.
Have fun and learn a vital life skill. There are classes to suit during school terms and school holidays, as well as private lessons by arrangement.
Wharenui recently started mini polo (or flippa ball) sessions for children aged seven to 11 years every Sunday from 12pm until 2pm, which have proved tremendously popular. Even on rainy days you can still stay warm and have loads of fun at Wharenui Pool.
Discover a love for swimming that will stay with you for life, or maybe one day even save a life. Start your child on the path of learning to swim now, at Wharenui Pool.
Wharenui is currently taking bookings for term four classes and its upcoming school holiday programme.
To book, contact reception on 03-348-6488 ext 0 or email .zn.o1328346757c.iun1328346757erahw1328346757@miws1328346757otnra1328346757el1328346757
SwimMagic – keeping your family safe in the water this summer
Beaches, lakes and swimming pools are a big part of any good kiwi holiday.
However, it is critical that all of New Zealand’s youngest generation gain understanding and receive key aquatic skills and knowledge that will see them safe in, on and around the water this summer.
A sound understanding of how water works, how to be comfortable in the water, and what to do should you find yourself “out of your depth” are key principles that any good swimming and water-safety programme must include.
The team at SwimMagic has developed a programme that teaches these principles to more than 50,000 New Zealand children each year at its 15 aquatic facilities.
SwimMagic is a top New Zealand swimming education provider. SwimMagic teams are waiting with anticipation to get you, your family’s, and the local community’s swimming on the right track.
Phone SwimMagic now on 0508-794-662, or enrol online at www.swimmagic.co.nz.
Southern Gymnastic Academy
Southern Gymnastic Academy has movement and gym classes for under-fives that encourage development of fundamental movement skills. Children gain confidence and skills as they climb, swing, run, jump and rotate. All classes are run by experienced coaches and planned to maximise fun in a structured, small group environment.
There are classes for babies and toddlers under 18 months, children 18 months to three years and three to five-year-olds. Classes run on weekdays and weekends, mornings and afternoons – contact Southern Gymnastic Academy to find out which class would suit your child.
Phone 03-477-5855, email: zn.oc1328346757.scit1328346757sanmy1328346757gnreh1328346757tuos@1328346757niden1328346757ud1328346757 or visit www.southerngymnastics.co.nz.
Golf for all at Russley
Russley is one of New Zealand’s best known golf courses but it is strongly rooted in the local community around it.
This is reflected in two outstanding programmes the club offers:
1. Come and Learn programme.
This programme introduces novice adult players into the game through a structured regime with 10 one-hour lessons over 10 weeks. Lessons are taken by one of Russley’s first-class teaching professionals and group numbers are kept to a maximum of eight.
At each lesson’s conclusion, participants are hosted in the clubhouse with coffee and scones, where the professional provides summary lesson notes and practice procedures to follow.
After 10 weeks, a second programme is undertaken whereby the professional takes players onto to the course to teach them to apply their newly acquired skills as they play the game.
2. Junior golf.
Every Sunday morning many junior players are coached on the game’s essentials.
Players are divided into categories according to their current abilities and after coaching they are taken onto the course to play.
Once a month, a nine hole ambrose competition is held with prize giving and food and drink in the clubhouse.
Russley’s junior programme has been an outstanding success over the years and the club presently has more than 170 junior members.
Red Stripe Tennis adult tennis classes
Red Stripe Tennis has developed a reputation for providing quality tennis coaching for junior players.
This season it is extending its programme to include four adult sessions each week.
Do you want to play tennis with your children, have fun playing tennis on holidays or to join a club?
These enjoyable, social classes will give you the confidence to play.
Red Stripe Tennis head coach Sally Moorfield will lead all the lessons. She has more than 20 years experience teaching “old dog’s new tricks”. Sessions are Tuesday mornings at Beckenham Tennis Club, Wednesday evenings at Opawa Tennis Club, Friday mornings at Barrington Tennis Club, and Sunday afternoons at Barrington Tennis Club.
Email zn.te1328346757n.esi1328346757darap1328346757@sinn1328346757etepi1328346757rtsde1328346757r1328346757 for further information or contact Sally on 03-960-5753 or 021-229-9946.
Red Hot Cheer
Red Hot Cheer is the most experienced and professional competitive cheerleading club in South Auckland, with its own training facility based in Pukekohe.
Recent first place results at competitions prove Red Hot Cheer’s committed cheerleaders are trained as the best. Red Hot Cheer has world recognised USASF qualified staff with years of hands-on experience in cheerleading, dance and gymnastics.
Join the best today! Boys and girls – all ages from two plus years – no experience necessary – everyone makes a team.
Visit Red Hot Cheer at www.redhotcheerleadingnz.com or phone 021-187-8792.
Port Hills Athletics
Port Hills Athletics’ summer track and field season commences at the start of term four. There will be a club night each week on Tuesday at Hillmorton High School. There is an eight lane 400m track, throwing circles and long jump pits.
Port Hills Athletics’ is one of the largest clubs in Christchurch, with a membership of about 400. A large group of its athletes compete in the interclub track and field competition held at Queen Elizabeth Park each Saturday. The seven to 14-year-olds compete in the mornings and the 15 plus age group competes in the afternoons. There is also a strong running contingent at the club who compete in the summer road racing programme.
Pre season registration and information evenings will held at Hansen Park clubrooms on Monday 20 September and Tuesday 21 September from 5.30-7pm. There will also be an open night at Hillmorton High school on 12 October at 5.30pm.
For further information, contact secretary Peter King on 03-341-1154; senior track and field George Edwards, 03-960-3933; junior track and field Sue Leadbeater, 03-366-2376. Visit www.porthills.org.nz.
Kids’ Sports Club
Kids Sports Club’s Soccer4Tots, launched in Auckland in 2008, has rapidly become New Zealand’s leading ball skills programme for two to five-year-old kiwi kids.
Now for the first time, it’s available here in Christchurch.
Soccer4Tots is a high energy, structured play programme that offers boys and girls a variety of enjoyable, challenging ball games, activities and simple soccer skills.
Children are given the opportunity at an early age to develop confidence and concentration skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Your child will improve in key areas such as hand-eye and foot co-ordination, balance and agility, along with gross motor skill development such as catching, throwing and kicking.
The Soccer4Tots programme allows kids to learn invaluable life skills that assist with everyday activities such as day care, school and team-based sports. Sharing, taking turns, following instructions and teamwork are all conscientiously encouraged within the programme.
As all sessions are held indoors, your child’s development is not weather dependant. They get to have fun all year round!
Soccer4Tots is available in three Christchurch locations. Book now for term four. Phone 03-974-3164.
