Stuck on how to keep your tamariki active these holidays? Take a look at what’s on offer around Tairāwhiti this summer!
Gisborne Boardriders
Rippers
Want to learn to surf or develop your surfing?
When: Four sessions, every Wednesday 5pm from 13th January – 3rd February
Where: Midway Beach
Cost: $60 GBC members/$95 non-members
Who: 6 – 10 years
Enquiries: Facebook – Gisborne Boardriders
Volleyball
Come and learn tips and tricks from Des Kerekere for all levels. Des has played, coached, and refereed Volleyball at the top level and is passionate about developing the sport.
When: Saturday 16th January 10am – 1pm – Open session – all welcome. Fundamental skills at an age and stage appropriate level
Sunday 17th January 10am – 1pm – Open session – all welcome. Understanding Volleyball strategy and tactics
Sunday 17th January 4 – 7pm – Pick up Tournament – competitive and social grades, and putting it all together!
Where: Gisborne Boys High School Gym
Cost: $10 for as many sessions as you want
Who: All ages, coaches, players and administrators
Enquiries: Simon Murphy – 027 404 1479
Badminton Centre
Summer Badminton Club
When: Commences 11th January. Mondays 7 – 9pm.
Cost: Adults – $8 per night. Yr 11 – 13 – $6 per night or $80 subscription.
Enquiries: Justin – 021 216 6700
Social Morning Club
When: Commences 11th January. Monday mornings 9 – 11.30am.
Cost: $4 per session.
Enquiries: Leslie – 867 2584
Thursday Morning Casual Group
When: Thursday mornings. Commences January 14th
Cost: $4 per session
Enquiries: Raewynne – 027 256 4351
Comet Swimming Club
Learn to Swim
When: Week 1: Tue 5th – Fri 8th Jan
Week 2: Mon 11th – Fri 15th Jan
Week 3: Mon 18th – Fri 22nd Jan
Cost: $50 per week
Where: Elgin School Pool for 30 minute lessons
Enquiries: [email protected] or 027 375 4527
Water Week
Join in on surfing, body surfing, boat, life jacket and water safety, water polo, kayaking, learn to swim and improve technique, beach education, beach soccer and volleyball and even the hydroslide!
When: Week 1: Monday 14 – Thursday 17th Dec
Week 2: Monday 21st – Thurs 24th Dec
Week 3: Tuesday 5th – Friday 8th Jan
Week 4: Monday 11th – Thursday 14th Jan
Week 5: Monday 18th – Thursday 21st Jan
Week 6: Monday 25th – Thursday 28th Jan
Where: Olympic Pools. 10am – 3pm each day. Check-in is at 9.30am
Who: Age 8+
Enquiries: [email protected] or 027 375 4527
Central Football
Summer Football Tournament
Join for a full week of 5v5, 6v6 and 7v7 games!
When: Monday 25h Jan – Friday 30th Jan
Born in 2008-2010: 4 – 5.15pm
Born in 2006 & 2007: 5.15 – 6.30pm
Born in 2005 & 2002: 6.30 – 7.45pm
Where: Central Football, Childers Road
Cost: $20
Who: Boys & girls
Enquiries/Registrations: Through MyCommet or Seba – 027 261 4047
Gisborne Tennis Club
Tennis Holiday Programme
When: 9.15am – 12.15pm OR 2.15pm. Wednesday 16th Dec, Thursday 17th Dec & Friday 18th Dec (Friday is morning only)
Where: Gisborne Tennis Club, 418 Childers Road
Cost (This is the discounted cost for pre-booking): $25 for one morning session
$45 for two (Wed/Thur) morning sessions
$60 for all three morning sessions
Afternoon sessions on Wed/Thur priced by demand
Who: Age 9+
Enquiries: Andy Pittam – 020 4025 4441 or [email protected]
Gisborne Trampoline Club
Open Days
When: Every Wednesday till the end of January
Where: Gisborne Trampoline Club, 537 Aberdeen Road.
Cost: $10 per child
Who: 5 – 8 years: 10 – 11.30am
9+ years: 11.30am – 1pm
Bring: Socks and a drink bottle
Poverty Bay Kayaking
Learn to Paddle
Teaching skills for flatwater kayaking. Bookings are essential and all equipment is provided.
When: Commencing Monday 21st December. Daily or weekly. Session times will be dependent on the number of participants.
Cost: $5 per child per session
Who: Aimed at 10 – 13-year-olds
Enquiries: Liz Thompson – 021 114 9347
Gisborne Gymnastics Club
Open Days
Come with your friends for three hours of fun, play time in the gym! All children need to be signed in and out by an adult.
When: Monday 11th, Tuesday 13th, Monday 18th, and Monday 25th January. 9am – 12pm.
Where: Gym Club at Electrinet Sports Centre, Aberdeen Road corner of Stanley Road.
Cost: $10 per child
Who: 4 – 12 years
Enquiries: [email protected]
Circus School
Juggling, aerial skills, tight rope, unicycle and more!
When: Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th January 9am – 3pm
Where: Gym Club at Electrinet Sports Centre, Aberdeen Road corner of Stanley Road.
Cost: $50 per day
Enquiries: [email protected]
Waikanae Surf Lifesaving Club
Learn to Swim
When: 18th – 21st January between 1 and 3pm
Where: Gisborne Boys High School pool
Cost: $8 per session – 30 minutes
Who: 5 years plus
Enquiries: Liz Thompson – [email protected]
