There’s a huge range of sports available to kids in Adelaide. Kids of all ages and abilities can enjoy soccer, cricket, footy, netball, basketball, athletics, gymnastics, circus school and even programs that let you try a number of sports in one program. Kids sport is not only heaps of fun it’s also a great way to get the kids outdoors and active as well as teaching them important team work and socialiaising skills.
Classes start from as young as toddlers right up to teens and a lot of places offer come and try first lessons if you’re not sure if a sport is right for you.
YMCA Gymnastics State Sports Park
YMCA’s newest gymnastics location will be opening at the State Sports Park in October 2024. The brand new location will host a range of recreational gymnastics programs for children aged 1+, all in a safe and fun environment.
KinderGym: 1 – 5 years
KinderGym provides a semi-structured, parent guided play based session introducing children to fundamental movement skills. With a focus on fun, movement and participation, KinderGym is the perfect foundation program for children to lead an active and healthy life full of sport and recreation.
Mini Gym: 4 – 5 years
A structured gymnastics class specifically designed for pre-schoolers aged 4-5 years old. Participants develop strength, balance, flexibility, coordination and posture, while learning fundamental gymnastics skills in a mixed gender, small group setting.
Recreational Gymnastics: 5+ years
Designed for participants with varying abilities, stages 1 – 5 introduce students to fundamental gymnastic skills in an environment that is safe, fun and focused on participation. Students develop skills of body control, coordination and self-confidence.
Classes will start from Monday 14 October 2024. Learn more and enrol online
Jungle Sports
Jungle Sports offers an exciting multi-sport program for active kids aged 18 months to 12 years across Perth and Adelaide. With classes tailored to different age groups, children can explore nine sports, in a fun, energetic environment.
They offer after-school classes and birthday parties, making it easy for kids to stay active and engaged. Plus, they provide a 15% sibling discount and a $10 trial class, so you can try before committing!
Founded in 2003, Jungle Sports runs during school terms and hosts holiday camps, ensuring year-round fun. Indoor venues keep younger children comfortable and safe, regardless of the weather. Parents can join the fun too, fostering a healthy lifestyle for the whole family. With multiple locations and flexible enrolment options, the program is a hit with families in both cities.
At Jungle Sports, they believe in the power of diverse sports exposure to boost kids’ coordination, social skills, and confidence. From semi-structured classes to special events, the team make sports accessible and enjoyable. Join them to see why their program is the perfect choice for your active child!
PlayStart Soccer
At PlayStart Soccer we are all about getting ACTIVE, starting your child’s sporting journey or continuing to develop their soccer skill set. Weekend classes from 30-60 mins, are all delivered in an engaging and inclusive family environment with all kids getting plenty of time on the ball. Five different class groups enable all kids to learn, develop and build on fundamental motor and soccer skills. With varied classes every week introducing new concepts, your child will be challenged at every class to listen, learn and progress.
Weekly classes run in a term-based format with one class/weekend at our 5 big locations in Unley Park, Mawson Lakes, Windsor Gardens, Grange and Stonyfell.
Each of our programs cater for all development and skill levels.
Play Social (2-3yo) and Play Develop (4-5yo) groups are a heap of fun to help your child take their first kicks and step into a new social circle with parental involvement to assist with confidence in these beginner classes.
Play Connect (5-6yo), Play Improve (6-8yo) and Play Progress (8-10yo) classes focus on an inclusive approach with FUN play-based soccer games with age-appropriate skill progressions across groups.
PlayStart Soccer is non-elite…. the name says it all!! We are here to give kids a start, get them ACTIVE and an eventual pathway into more competitive environments with a base skillset to progress. With passionate and engaging coaches, we provide your child a place to learn everything from social engagement, spatial awareness, coordination to skill development and new friendships along the way…come and give us a try!!
At PlayStart Soccer our passion, above all else, is to help your child be active and have fun doing it. This is done with a healthy level of repetition kids need to learn the basics.
Classes range from $130 – $160 for an 8-week program and we run all year round.
PlayStart Soccer also accepts the SA Government Sports Voucher ($100).
Kids can join at any stage at pro-rata rates – Just give us a call to get your discounted price.
Trial classes available – please call 0401 410 465 to book
For online enrolments, session times and locations – www.playstart.com.au
Grasshopper Soccer – Adelaide Central
Grasshopper Soccer in Adelaide Central offers a unique and exciting program for kids aged 2-12 years old. Through age-appropriate activities and games, children will have the opportunity to improve their coordination, teamwork, and confidence while having a blast on the field.
Steph’s coaching sessions will take place at various locations in Adelaide Central, ensuring accessibility for families in the area. Whether your child is a beginner or has previous soccer experience, Grasshopper Soccer provides a supportive and nurturing environment for all skill levels.
We invite families in Adelaide Central to join us in welcoming Steph Pappas as Grasshopper Soccer’s new franchisee. With his passion for kids’ soccer in Adelaide and commitment to providing top-notch football coaching, we are confident that Grasshopper Soccer in Adelaide Central will continue to thrive under his leadership.
Click here to read more about Steph’s experience & passion for soccer.
Dads and Daughters Cricket – Registrations Now Open
Daughters & Dads Cricket – a groundbreaking program developing cricket skills and strengthening relationships between daughters and dads.
Like to boost your daughter’s social-emotional wellbeing, increase her physical activity levels, and deepen her relationship with her dad or father figure?
Developed by researchers at the University of Newcastle, in partnership with Cricket Australia, the program is open to primary-school aged girls and their father-figures.
Daughters and Dads Cricket program engages fathers/father figures in positive lifestyle role modelling and evidence-based parenting strategies to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of their daughters.
How does it work?
Daughters & Dads Cricket is a program for girls aged 6 -12 years and their dad or father figure.
The 9-week runs for 9 weeks with each weekly session running for 90 minutes,
Week 1: Dads Only ‘Powerplay’ Session
Fathers learn about the unique influence they have in their daughters lives and the power of being a role model
Includes parenting strategies to improve their daughters social-emotional well-being, cricket skills and interest, and physical activity levels.
Encourages fathers to become gender equity advocates
Weeks 2 – 8: Daughters & Dads Sessions
30-minute empowerment component focusing on the rules of the game, positive female role models and tips to improve skills. Also covers social-emotional wellbeing topics of persistence, resilience and bravery in a cricket context, and addresses how to combat gender prejudices
60-minute active component focusing on 3 key areas – Rough and Tumble Fielding, Bowling and Batting Skills, and Modified games. Each of these 3 areas have a strong evidence base for enhancing the physical and mental health of girls, but dads also reap significant benefits!
Visit www.daughtersanddads.cricket.com.au for more information on program locations, days and times and to register.
The Lights Community and Sports Centre
There are so many amazing, unique and versatile spaces around the City of Port Adelaide Enfield – but the state-of-the-art The Lights Community and Sports Centre, takes things to a whole new level.
‘The Lights’ lives up to its name. Always vibrant, with plenty going on, it’s where we can all go along and connect, learn, and participate in a whole range of activities that improve both our physical and mental wellbeing. Everyone can go and participate, and all are welcome. There are meeting rooms, recreation spaces and equipment designed to suit all needs and interests. As a City of Port Adelaide Enfield facility it also features plenty of public art installations and there’s even access to a library.
The centre hosts a range of programs for all ages! The Active Kids programs include introductory basketball, badminton, and volleyball after school programs. As well as playgroup, youth nights, school holiday activities and an inclusive sports club for school aged children living with a disability. These exciting programs aim to teach the fundamentals of sport, provide opportunities to meet new friends and most importantly have fun!
Click here for more info on The Lights Community and Sports Centre.
Camp Max at AFL Max
Camp Max is a unique and fun overnight experience for your school. Combining physical and theoretical based learning in the state-of-the-art venue at AFL MAX
Camp Max can be tailored to suit your class, from Year 2 to Year 10. Each Camp includes rock climbing, trampolines, inflatables, interactive gaming screens and a whole lot more!
Sleep in the comfort of this state-of-the-art venue, with all equipment provided – students just need to bring a sleeping bag and a pillow.
AFL Max will talk with your school teachers and ensure that all camp activities and itineraries align with Education Department curriculum. Camps include dinner, a movie on the big screen, snacks, breakfast and morning tea!
There are 3 camps to choose from:
Leadership Camp: Students learn important leadership skills and strategies, encouraging anyone that they have the capacity to be a leader.
Healthy Kids Camp: Combining Fitness, Nutrition, Positive Education and Fun – learn about finding the balance to become a healthier and happier person.
High-Performance Camp: Sporting teams learn strategies from elite athletes in order to improve their own performance and wellbeing.
Camps are split into 4 quarters, guaranteeing a fun experience until the final siren. Give your students an amazing camp experience at AFL Max.
Bookings for 2024 are now open but hurry, spots are filling fast!
Surf & Sun
Surf & Sun has been running award-winning surf experiences since 2001 and offers surf lessons for children aged 5 and above
As SA’s leading surf school, they cater to all abilities and operate surf lessons at both Middleton and Moana Beaches on the SA’s picturesque Fleurieu Peninsula. Surf & Sun also runs the popular Surf Groms program for 5-12-year-olds, an excellent choice for school holidays that is also available during the term.
Their Middleton Surf Shop located on Goolwa Rd offers surfboard, wetsuit, SUP and bike hire as well as selling a range of surfing gear.The team at Surf & Sun believes that everyone deserves to enjoy the surfing lifestyle. Their surf programs are focused on having fun whilst learning about surf safety and ocean awareness.
So if you are looking for a fun outdoor adventure for your family, be sure to contact Surf & Sun. Surf vouchers are also available and make great Birthday and Christmas presents, too!
Simply call them on 1800 786 386 or check out the website www.surfandsun.com.au
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Cirkidz Circus School
For more than 35 years, SA Circus Centre and Cirkidz have been a creative haven for thousands of children and young people. With Cirkidz Circus School classes for Children from preschool to young adults, they have a program to suit your young artist.
The Cirkidz Circus School teaches new circus. Through new circus, the Cirkidz program offers opportunities for individual development, goal-setting, engagement, creativity, imagination, trust, fitness, athleticism and performance art, and for building resilience and self esteem.
Tiddlerz (ages 2.5 – 5) This is where children begin their journey in our circus school and where they begin to understand how their bodies work by learning through play. Parents and carers actively participate with their child during class and help them to explore their surroundings while they learn to coordinate their bodies. It’s a terrific way to bond with your child while they learn beneficial skills such as balance, coordination and flexibility.
Tackerz (ages 5 – 8) the children now participate independently and learn team work skills, sharing, bonding and developing empathy as they recognise that their world is greater than just their family unit.
Tweenz (ages 9 – 12) learn resilience and develop their own identity as they specialise their skills. Group and individual problem solving support their growing understanding of responsibility and their place in the wider community.
Teenz (ages 13 – 17) use their specialised skills to develop techniques to confidently survey risks and challenges, they combine technical skill with increasingly complex creative expression to shape their own identity into adulthood
All programs have been modified to support current COVID-19 restrictions and our circus arts trainers are ready to teach and support your child’s circus journey.
So what are you waiting for. Book a free trial today!
Ready Steady Go Kids
Ready Steady Go Kids is Australia’s leading multi-sport program for children aged 1.5-6 years. They currently run classes at 14 locations throughout Adelaide including:
Morphettville, Woodville, Campbelltown, Stepney, Goodwood, Para Vista, Noarlunga, Surrey Downs, Aldinga Beach, Mt Barker, Ingle Farm, Salisbury East, Tanunda and Gawler.
The Ready Steady Go Kids program is physio-designed and teaches the fundamentals of 10 different sports and develops essential motor skills in a fun, non-competitive environment. Each class is run indoors for 30-45 minutes (depending on age group) and covers 5 sports per term.
Click here for the full list of locations and programs currently running in S.A
BOUNCEInc Freestyle Academy
Learn new skills and take it to the next level with Bounce Freestyle Academy! You will be guided by your instructor in a safe way to build skills and learn new tricks! Its the ultimate way to keep active and unleash your inner freestyle ability!
BOUNCE is part of a global freestyle movement inspiring the use of balance, coordination and agility for fun, creativity and self-expression
Bounce has trampolines, padding and air bags to create the perfect playground to develop and practice your skills. Whether you’re trying to master your first flip into the Big Bag or learning how to run The Wall, it’s the ultimate environment to get a taste of Freestyle!
The world is going crazy for freestyle. The world of action-adventure sport and ‘freestyle’ was once the domain of a handful of elite athletes but is now very much in the mainstream. Parkour will be a feature at the next Olympic games in 2020, and ‘freestyle movement’ is finding its way into mainstream sport, from gymnastics to surfing.
The Ninja Warrior TV phenomenon and adventure races such as Spartan and Tough Mudder are helping grow the popularity and accessibility of these exciting ways of moving and living
Resilient Football – Inclusive Football Academy
Resilient Kicks in partnership with highly-regarded football club, MetroStars, offers children of all skill level the opportunity to be a part of an inclusive soccer group that not only builds football skills but also foster self-value, resilience and social inclusion.
Their inclusive football program has proven to be an incredibly beneficial initiative for children living with disability, developmental delays and emotional regulation challenges with break through results evident.
They cater to these children’s challenges and abilities, where a regular sporting team may not be able to. Each session is run by their compassionate and fun football trainer, counsellor and support workers to give your child the support they need to encourage participation, social interaction and skill development.
- Evidence-based psychotherapy program
- Increase sense of self-value & confidence
- Increase social interaction & team skills
- Football skill development
- Foster mental health, wellbeing and resilience
- Inclusive to all and at any skill level
- NDIS funding accepted
Sign up at www.resilientkicks.com.au or call 0870801374
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