Physical Recreation Programmes

Upper Hutt

Please click on the letter that corresponds with the first letter of your physical activity to see available programmes and classes in the Upper Hutt area (e.g. P for Pilates)

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Rimutaka Aikido Club	Where: Classes, Days & Times: Details: Contact:	Upper Hutt Boxing Club, Railway Ave, Upper Hutt Adults General: Monday's 7.45pm - 9pm Wednesday's 8pm - 9.30pm Sunday's 9am - 11am Adults Beginners: Wednesday's 7pm - 8pm Children: Wednesday's 6.30pm - 7.30pm Aikido is a modern martial art that teaches self-defence techniques that do not rely on strength or speed. It is a non-aggressive style that is suited for people of all ages and genders. Website: www.huttaikido.org.nz Email: info@huttaikido.org.nz Tel: Kevin 04 526 6346 Mobile: 021 029 021 22
Aqua Yoga	Where: Day: Time: Details: Contact:	H2O Xtream, Cnr Brown & Blenheim Sts, Upper Hutt Tuesday's 10.00am Water is supportive and therapeutic.  It enables stretching movement, strengthens and tones.  This soothing workout promotes deep breathing, balanced mind and body and is suitable for everyone, all ages and abilities. H2O Xtream tel: 04 527 2113 Website: www.h2oxtream.com Email: h2oxtream@uhcc.govt.nz

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Upper Hutt Croquet Club	Where: Day/s: Time: Details: Contact:	McLeod Park, McLeod St, Upper Hutt (next to Whakatiki Bowling Club) Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays 1.00pm A sport for all ages.  Have a go!  Equipment is all supplied. Club Captain, Beryl, tel: 04 526 6108 Secretary, Bob, tel: 04 526 9455

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Arts a Go Go - Dance	Where: Phone: Contact: Email: Website:	@ The Spot 04 977 7887, 021 144 1641 Rachel Main rachel@artsagogo.co.nz www.artsagogo.co.nz

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Futsal League	Where: When: Time: Details: Contact:	YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt Mondays Evenings YMCA UH and Vikings Futsal NZ Ben Keat on: Phone: 527 3380 Email: benkeat@ymca.org.nz Website: www.nzfutsal.com

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Gliding Hutt Valley	Where: When: Time: Details: Contact:	State Highway 2, 11km north of Upper Hutt (behind the Go Kart raceway) By arrangement By arrangement Introductory flights & flight training available to all ages. Visitors, social clubs etc all welcome. Website: www.glidinghuttvalley.co.nz Tel: 04 526 7336
Rimutaka Gymsports	Where: Classes,  Days & Times: Details: Contact:	55 Montgomery Cres, Upper Hutt Preschool Under 3's (40mins): Tuesday's 10.30am Wednesday's 9.30am Friday's 9.30am Saturday's 11.15am Preschool 3-5 years (45mins): Tuesday's 9.30am Wednesday's 10.30am Friday's 2pm Saturday's 10.15am Recreational 5-7 years (1 hour): Wednesday's 4pm Thursday's 4pm Saturday's 9am Recreational 8-10 years (1 hour): Tuesday's 4pm Trampoline (all ages - 1 hour): Wednesday's 4pm Teen Gym (1.5 hours): Wednesday's 6pm Adults Class (1.5 hours): Monday's 7.30pm Wednesday's 7.30pm A variety of classes offered for all ages aimed at participation and enjoyment. Email: rimutaka.gym@xtra.co.nz Tel: 04 526 2990

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Upper Hutt Hapkido Academy	Where: Classes, Days & Times: Details: Contact:	Upper Hutt Martial Arts Academy, Unit 2, 18-22 Queen St, Upper Hutt (access from Lyster Lane) Hapkido: Monday & Thursday, 6pm - 7.30pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Advanced Hapkido: Monday & Thursday, 7.30pm - 8pm Hapkido is the most effective way to learn life long self defence skills.  For all abilities. Website: www.hapkido.co.nz Tel: Callum Forbes, 021 330 989

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Indoor Sports for Special Needs	Where: Classes, Days & Times: Details: Contact:	Indoor Sports Centre 31A Montgomery Cres, Upper Hutt (down driveway) Soccer, Cricket, Netball, Swing ball, Small hoop. Thursday: 3.30 – 4.30pm For special needs children and adults Robyn Stokes (Manager) Ph: 976 7468 (evenings) or 0210659872 Email: robynls@clear.net.nz

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Seido Karate	Where: Classes, Days & Times: Details: Contact:	Upper Hutt Martial Arts Academy, Unit 2, 18-22 Queen St, Upper Hutt (access from Lyster Lane) Kids Beginner's Class: Tuesday's 4.30pm - 5.15pm sKids Blue & Yellow Belts: Tuesdays 5.15pm - 6pm General Class (Adults & Kids Green Belt & above): Tuesday 6pm - 7pm Kids & Adults Kata Class: Saturday's 10am - 11am General Class (all grades & ages): Sunday's 10am - 11am Sparring Class (Green Belts & above): Sunday's 11 - 11.45am Intro to Sparring Class (Yellow Belts & above): Sundays 11 - 11.45am Seido Karate classes address fitness, self defence, confidence, coordination, flexibility and stress management.  For all ages & abilities. Website: www.seidokaratewellington.co.nz Senpai Graeme Jarvis Email: graeme_jarvis@paradise.net.nz Tel: 04 971 4208 Mobile: 027 444 1275

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Upper Hutt Hapkido Academy	Where: Classes, Days & Times: Details: Contact:	Upper Hutt Martial Arts Academy, Unit 2, 18-22 Queen St, Upper Hutt (access from Lyster Lane) Junior Children's Martial Arts: Monday's 4.30pm - 5pm Senior Children's Martial Arts: Monday's 5.10pm - 5.50pm All Children's Martial Arts/Kumdo: Thursday's 5pm - 5.45pm For ages 6-11 yrs.  A great way to help children get physically active, develop physical skills, gain self confidence and to learn some basic self defence skills. Website: www.hapkido.co.nz Tel: Callum Forbes, 021 330 989
Rimutaka Aikido Club	Where: Classes, Days & Times: Details: Contact:	Upper Hutt Boxing Club, Railway Ave, Upper Hutt Adults General: Monday's 7.45pm - 9pm Wednesday's 8pm - 9.30pm Sunday's 9am - 11am Adults Beginners: Wednesday's 7pm - 8pm Children: Wednesday's 6.30pm - 7.30pm Aikido is a modern martial art that teaches self-defence techniques that do not rely on strength or speed. It is a non-aggressive style that is suited for people of all ages and genders. Website: www.huttaikido.org.nz Email: info@huttaikido.org.nz Tel: Kevin 04 526 6346 Mobile: 021 029 021 22

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Pilates with Helen:        Term 4 Commencement:  24, 25, 26 October	Where: Classes, Days & Times: Details: Cost & Contact:	The Spot, Arts a Go Go Centre. Cnr Fergusson Dr & Milton St, Upper Hutt Beginners Mondays: 7-8pm Intermediate Mondays: 8-9pm Tuesdays: 7-8pm Wednesdays: 7-8pm Pilates offers a complete workout for the body teaching efficient movement patterns and providing general wellbeing using controlled exercises and deliberate breathing patterns.  Pilates movements are slow and graceful with enormous rewards to be gained.  All ages and abilities. $68 for 8 weeks +1 FREE class or $10 per casual class. Helen Bassett Tel: 04 970 2046 Email: markandhelen@paradise.net.nz
Upper Hutt Petanque Club	Where: Days & Times: Details: Contact:	Petanque Piste, Maidstone Park, Upper Hutt Sunday's 1pm Tuesday's 10.30am Suitable for the young and the not-so-young.  Everybody welcome. Elaine Hunt Tel: 04 526 4242 Colleen Horton Tel: 04 528 4991
Pilates	Where: Days & Times: Details: Contact:	YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Rd, Trentham Monday's 12.10pm Thursday's 5.30pm Pilates is an excellent form of exercise that is fun and can be modified to suit all.  The main benefits include improved posture, better muscle tone without adding bulk, increased strength and flexibility, better breathing techniques and improved core muscle strength benefiting the lower back.  Ideal for all ages and abilities. Website: www.ymcagreaterwellington.org.nz Email: valleyfitness@ymca.org.nz Tel: 04 527 3380

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Qigong	Where: When: Details: Contact:	Upper Hutt Martial Arts Academy, Unit 2, 18-22 Queen St, Upper Hutt (access from Lyster Lane) Begin again January 2011 Qigong is a holistic health system that works at the most fundamental level of human life, the level of qi and consciousness. It’s an everyday practice, used for thousands of years to enhance health, prevent and cure illness Website: www.self-healing.co.nz Vlado Rashev Tel: 04 970 6523 Email: info@self-healing.co.nz

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Upper Hutt Roller Skating Club	Where: Classes, Days & Times: Details: Contact:	Upper Hutt Roller Skating Rink, Goodshed Rd, Upper Hutt Public Skating sessions: Saturday's 3pm - 5pm (mid Feb - mid Dec) Every day during school holidays, 1pm - 3pm Learn to Skate classes (during school terms): Tuesday's 5.30pm - 6.30pm Skating is a great sport for all ages. Club Skates available at no charge. Website: www.skate.wellington.net.nz Bruce tel: 04 938 7718 Chris tel: 04 529 7551
Get Your Skates On – Roller Derby	Where: Classes, Days & Times: Details: Contact:	Riverstone Recreation Centre, Brown Street entrance, Upper Hutt Wednesday or Friday each week (see our Facebook page for details) 8:30pm – 10:30pm We cater for adults (18+) of all shapes and sizes and all levels of fitness and roller-skating ability, from complete beginners to advanced skaters. We are a supportive social skating group where you can learn at your own speed while making new friends. Find us on Facebook or email us at gysoupperhutt@gmail.com

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Upper Hutt Hapkido Self Defence Academy	Where: Classes, Days & Times: Details: Contact:	Upper Hutt Martial Arts Academy, Unit 2, 18-22 Queen St, Upper Hutt (access from Lyster Lane) Hapkido: Monday & Thursday, 6pm - 7.30pm Sunday 2pm - 4pm Advanced Hapkido: Monday & Thursday, 7.30pm - 8pm General Self Defence: Thursday 4pm - 4.45pm Hapkido is the most effective way to learn life long self defence skills.  For all abilities. Website: www.hapkido.co.nz Tel: Callum Forbes, 021 330 989
Seido Karate Upper Hutt	Where: Classes, Days & Times: Details: Contact:	Upper Hutt Martial Arts Academy, Unit 2, 18-22 Queen St, Upper Hutt (access from Lyster Lane) Kids Beginner's Class: Tuesday's 4.30pm - 5.15pm Kids Blue & Yellow Belts: Tuesdays 5.15pm - 6pm General Class (Adults & Kids Green Belt & above): Tuesday 6pm - 7pm Kids & Adults Kata Class: Saturday's 10am - 11am General Class (all grades & ages): Sunday's 10am - 11am Sparring Class (Green Belts & above): Sunday's 11 - 11.45am Intro to Sparring Class (Yellow Belts & above): Sundays 11 - 11.45am Seido Karate classes address fitness, self defence, confidence, coordination, flexibility and stress management.  For all ages & abilities. Website: www.seidokaratewellington.co.nz Senpai Graeme Jarvis Email: graeme_jarvis@paradise.net.nz Tel: 04 971 4208 Mobile: 027 444 1275
Medieval Sword Fighting	Where: Day: Time: Details: Contact:	Upper Hutt Martial Arts Academy, Unit 2, 18-22 Queen St, Upper Hutt (access from Lyster Lane) Saturday's 11.30am - 1.00pm Training in Medieval Sword Fighting covers both Medieval European unarmed combat and weapons.  Website: http://www.hapkido.org.nz/upperhutt.html Callum Forbes Mobile: 021 330 989 Email: callum@jousting.co.nz
Sit Dancing	Where: Day: Time: Details: Contact:	Iona Centre, 11 Ebdentown St, Upper Hutt Tuesday's 1.30pm Exercises perfect for those that find other types of activity a struggle due to mobility or stability issues.  This class will have you moving in your seat and will provide you with ideas you can do at home! 526 9675
Sit and Be Fit	Where: Day: Time: Contact:	Connnections Community Centre Tuesdays and Fridays Tues mornings, Fri afternoons 528 0980
Sit and Be Fit	Where: Day: Time: Contact:	St Johns Anglican Church, Trentham Wednesdays Mornings 528 5588
Sit and Be Fit	Where: Day: Details: Contact:	Hapai Club Building Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month With the Upper Hutt Arthritis Exercise Group this is a gentle exercise group for people with arthritis. 970 5036

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United Taekwondo Club	Where: Days: Time: Details: Contact:	Maidstone Intermediate, Redwood Street, Upper Hutt  Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.00pm - 7.00pm All ages and abilities, 7yrs and up Visit: http://dialatec.co.nz/start.htm Blair Martin, mobile: 021 185 3994 Kylee Martin, tel: 04 972 9042 Sharon Collins, tel: 04 528 9482
PrimateWTF – World Taekwondo Federation	Where: Days: Time: Details: Contact:	St Hilda’s Church Hall, Cruickshanks Rd, Upper Hutt Thursdays nights 7 – 8.30pm Tracy Coleman, 027 477 4628, PrimateWTF@gmail.com
Live the life you love -  Tai Chi	Where: Days: Time: Details: Contact:	Silverstream Bowling Club, Upper Hutt Mondays 1.30pm $5 per class. Improve health and fitness the gentle way. Annette Jenner Tel: 04 977 0797
Upper Valley Tramping Club	Where: When: Time: Details: Contact:	Heretaunga College Staffroom, Ward St, Upper Hutt 1st Tuesday of each month 7.30pm A small, friendly tramping club.  Activities include easy day walks, medium day tramps and overnight tramps.  All welcome. Website: www.uvtc.org.nz Tel: Penny 04 527 6862 Tel: Rob 04 528 9509
Tai Chi	Where: When: Time: Details: Contact:	Upper Hutt Bridge Club Mondays 10.30am $5 per class Upper Hutt Women's Centre
Tai Chi	Where: When: Time: Details: Contact:	HAPAI Building, Fergusson Dr Mondays 1.30pm ACC funded, $5 per class Anthony Busch, 04 439 4967
Tai Chi	Where: When: Time: Details: Contact:	Orongomai Marae Tuesdays 9.30am $5 per class Orongomai Marae
Tai Chi	Where: When: Time: Details: Contact:	Upper Hutt Bridge Club, Pine Ave Thursdays 11.00am $5 per class Upper Hutt Womens Centre
Tai Chi Advanced	Where: When: Time: Details: Contact:	HAPAI Building, Fergusson Dr Fridays 9.30am $7 per class Ray Poy, 04 938 6082
Tai Chi Beginners	Where: When: Time: Details: Contact:	HAPAI Building, Fergusson Dr Fridays 10.30am $7 per class Ray Poy, 04 938 6082
Tai Chi	Where: When: Time: Details: Contact:	HAPAI Building, Fergusson Dr Fridays 4.00pm ACC funded, $5 per class Anthony Busch, 04 439 4967

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Trentham United Harriers & Walkers	Where: Days & Times: Details: Contact:	Clubrooms, Trentham Memorial Park, Upper Hutt Thursday's 6pm (year round) Saturday's 1.15pm (April-September) We are the largest group of runners and walkers in the Upper Hutt valley and welcome new members of all abilities. Website:  www.trenthamunited.co.nz Tel: 04 528 5402

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Yoga	Where: Days & Times: Details: Contact:	YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Rd, Trentham Tuesday's 6.30pm Wednesday's 9.30am Basic Hatha Yoga is suitable for those who have never tried it to those who are regulars.  Wear something warm and comfortable and be prepared to feel more energetic as well as relaxed. Website: www.ymcagreaterwellington.org.nz Email: valleyfitness@ymca.org.nz Tel: 04 527 3380
Lifesource Yoga Classes with Christine Balzer Gibbs	Where: Days & Times: Details: Contact: Email: Website:	5 King St, Upper Hutt. Upstairs @ Anitas Dance Academy Tuesday - 7.30pm Wednesday - 10am Wednesday  - 6.15pm NEW BEGINNERS CLASS starts: Thursday 1st Febuary - 6.30pm Christine on 5264956 or 021841888 lifesource@xtra.co.nz www.lifesourceyoga.co.nz

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Zumba	Where: Day: Time: Details: Contact:	Anita's Dance Academy, 5 King Street, Upper Hutt Saturday's 10.30am Same great Latin styles of music and dance but at a lower intensity, not as fast, but still as fun!  All ages and abilities. Anita Perin-Zgomba Tel: 04 527 0384 Mobile: 021 168 6115 Email: zgomba@paradise.net.nz
ZUMBA® with Susan	Where: Day: Time: Where: Day: Time: Where: Day: Time: Details: Contact:	Champagne Limousines, 1A Sheridan Crescent, Upper Hutt Tuesday & Saturday Tuesday: 7.30pm, Saturday: 9.30am Totara Park Scout Hall, California Park, California Drive, Totara Park Wednesday 7.00pm Rimutaka Baptist Church, 6 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt Friday 6.00pm You’ve seen it on TV & you may even be doing it at home in your lounge. Come & join the party with Instructor Susan Stevenson. There’s nothing like a live class, the music, the people & the atmosphere. Is it your first time? No problem. Come a little earlier & ask Susan to take you through some of the basics. Susan Stevenson Email: zumbawithsusan@vodafone.co.nz Tel: 04 526 9498 (a/h) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/groups/125543170796946/