Selwyn Sports Centre

🎉🏆 GIVEAWAY WINNERS! 🏆🎉

A huge congratulations to Amy and Kate! 🥳🎊

You’ve each won one family pass for four people to our All Sorts of Sports day on Saturday the 5th September at Selwyn Sports Centre! 🙌 We will be in touch via messenger with your link to your tickets!

🏓 Pickleball
🏸 Badminton
🏓 Table Tennis
🥅 Floorball
🏐 Volleyball
⚽ Futsal

We hope you and your crews have an awesome day trying out some new sports! 💙

Thanks so much to everyone who entered! There are plenty of ways to get active and have fun at All Sorts of Sports Day, so make sure you grab your tickets and come along! And even better if you book a group of 6 or more people you'll automatically get a 20% discount at checkout! 🎯

📅 Saturday 5 and 6 September
📍 Selwyn Sports Centre

Bookings can be made here or drop ins on the day are welcome:
https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/events/all-sorts-of-sports-day

🏓 SOCIAL PICKLEBALL | NEW NIGHT ADDED! 🎉

We’ve added another night of Social Pickleball!

📅 Wednesdays | 7–9pm
📍 Selwyn Sports Centre
💰 Just $5 per person
👟 All ages welcome
🏓 All equipment provided

Whether you’re brand new to pickleball or already hooked, come along for a relaxed, social game. No coach, no pressure, just turn up, grab a paddle and get playing!

Drop in or book online and come see what all the fuss is about! 🔥

More info, timetables and bookings here:
https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/recreation-And-sport/recreation

🌟 Mini Gym is back this Friday! 🌟

Looking for a fun way for your preschooler to move, explore and build confidence?

Mini Gym is a fun, active preschool session designed to support young children as they develop their balance, coordination, strength, movement skills and confidence. Little ones can explore a range of age-appropriate equipment and activities in a fun and supportive environment, while enjoying the chance to run, climb, jump, balance and play! 🤸‍♀️🧸

Whether they’re confident little climbers or still finding their feet, Mini Gym is a great way to get moving and have fun.

📅 Join us this Friday!

Cost | $5.40 per class or grab a 10 class consesison for $49

A friendly reminder for parents and caregivers: the Mini Gym space is not accessible before 9.30am.

If you arrive early, please wait until 9.30am before entering the Mini Gym space. Thanks for helping us keep the environment safe for our children, families and staff! 💛

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌈

More info here: https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/recreation-And-sport/recreation

🧠✨ Meet Dr Tessa Grigg | Brainfit® for Babies ✨🧠

We’re excited to welcome Dr Tessa Grigg to Selwyn Sports Centre for our upcoming Brainfit® for Babies session!

Tessa brings an incredible 30+ years of experience working with children, families and educators. Her career has included teaching in primary schools, working in preschool with a focus on sensory-motor development, child and family therapy, teaching adult students in child development, and owning and operating a GymbaROO centre for nine years.

She has completed a PhD focused on children’s primitive reflexes, has published research, co-authored Grandparenting Grandchildren, and currently works as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Canterbury as well as a registered kinesiologist.

Tessa is also the “Tessa” behind Tessarose Productions, which has been producing music for children for more than 30 years, and she produced the Brain Gym CD, used internationally in classrooms and homes. 🎶🧠

During this fun, interactive session, Tessa will combine early brain development research with songs, movement and playful activities, helping parents understand how everyday experiences can support their baby’s developing brain. 👶💕

💦 The session will finish with practical tips for introducing babies to water from our Selwyn Aquatic Centre Swim School instructors.

📅 Friday 4 September
⏰ 1.30pm–2.45pm
📍 Selwyn Sports Centre
👶 For non-mobile babies (pre-crawling) and their parents, grandparents & caregivers
💰 $16 per child | Bookings required

☕ Tea & coffee provided, plus access to a 15-minute online educational video to watch in your own time.

👉 Bookings are essential!

https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/events/brainfit-for-babies-and-introduction-to-water-education

🎉🏆 ALL SORTS OF SPORTS GIVEAWAY! 🏆🎉

Ready to try something new? We’ve got TWO family passes for four people to give away to Our All Sorts of Sports Day! 🙌

🏓 Pickleball
🏸 Badminton
🏓 Table Tennis
🥅 Floorball
🏐 Volleyball
⚽ Futsal

Whether you’re keen to discover your new favourite sport or just want a fun, active day out with the family, there’s plenty to have a go at! 🎯

🎟️ 2 x family passes for 4 people
📅 Saturday 5 September
📍 Selwyn Sports Centre

TO ENTER 👇
💬 Comment below and tell us:
👉 Which sport would you most like to try at the event?
👉 Who would you bring along?

🏆 Two winners will be randomly drawn on Friday 28 August 2026.

Winners will be contacted via Facebook Messenger and provided with a link to their FREE tickets.

Good luck! 🍀

Giveaway T&Cs: Entries close 11.59pm Thursday 27 August 2026. Two winners will each receive one family pass for four people. No purchase necessary. This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Facebook.

Selwyn Sports Centre Hei hononga tangatā, hei oranga tinana, hei pikinga wairua.To connect people, to be well physically, to be well spiritually.

🎉 SATURDAY MORNINGS = PLAYTIME! 🎉

Looking for an easy, affordable way to get your little one moving, climbing and having fun? Come along to Playtimes every Saturday morning! 🧸💙

Our staff-designed soft play circuit is ready for little adventurers to explore, with plenty of opportunities to:

🧗‍♀️ Climb
⚖️ Balance
🤸 Jump
🔄 Roll
🏃 Move, explore & make new friends!

It’s a relaxed, active environment where little ones can build confidence, coordination and independence through play. 🌈

📅 Every Saturday
⏰ 9–11am
👶 Ages 1–5 years
💲 Just $3 per child
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parent-led and supervised
👉 Drop-in, no booking needed!

So grab the kids, bring them along and let them burn off some Saturday-morning energy!✨

See you at Playtimes! 💙

🏸🏓🥅🏐⚽ All Sorts of Sports Weekend 🏸🏓🥅🏐⚽

Gather some friends and family, or come along solo, and enjoy a range of sports suitable for all ages and abilities! Play at your own pace in relaxed, self-led, 1-hour session. Form a team, challenge your friends, create a mini tournament, or simply enjoy some casual fun.

Have a go at:
✅ Pickleball
✅ Badminton
✅ Table Tennis
✅ Floorball
✅ Volleyball
✅ Futsal
📖 Easy-to-follow instructions provided

📅 Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 September
🕜 9.30am-4.30pm
👥 All ages
💲5 per person

Book ahead or simply drop in on the day 📲 https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/events/all-sorts-of-sports-day

💙 Pelvic Floor Confidence Workshop - Saturday 💙

Join us for an informative seminar with Lynne Allen Personal Training, Pilates Business Owner, and Pelvic Floor Specialist.

If you want to know more about improving pelvic floor strength, reducing discomfort, or simply understanding how your body works, this talk will give you the knowledge and confidence to take control of your pelvic floor health.

📅 Saturday 15 August
🕜 1.30–3.30pm
💲 Cost:
✔️ FREE for Group Fitness members
✔️ $10 for non-members

🎟️ Book your spot here:
https://events.humanitix.com/pelvic-floor-confidence-workshop-2026

👶 Brainfit® for Babies and Introduction to Water Education 👶

Join Brainfit® World and early childhood development expert, Dr Tessa Grigg, for a fun, interactive class combining the latest early brain development research with songs, movement and playful activities. Discover what to do with your baby and why these everyday experiences are like superfood for their developing brain 🧠 You'll also receive access to a 15-minute online educational video which you can watch at your own leisure

The session wraps up with practical safety, tips and offerings to introduce babies to water with swim school instructors 💦

Free tea and coffee provided 🫖

📌Friday 4 September
🕜1.30-2.45pm
💲16 per baby, parents and caregivers free
👶Suitable for non-mobile babies (pre-crawling) and their parents, grandparents and caregivers.

Spaces limited, bookings required 📲https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/events/brainfit-for-babies-and-introduction-to-water-education

🕺 Step Into the Fun with Beginner Line Dancing! 💃

Have you always wanted to try line dancing? You can thanks to Variety Dance Club! Join Judy from Buckles 'n' Boots for a fun and friendly 1-hour beginner line dancing class, perfect for those new to dancing or looking to learn a new style.

Line dancing is a lively and social style of dance where participants dance in rows, following a sequence of coordinated steps and direction changes. Traditionally set to upbeat country and folk music, it's a fantastic way to stay active, improve coordination, meet new people, and most importantly, have fun!

There're two classes available, giving you plenty of time to practice and enjoy a full routine.

📅 Friday 21 and 28 August
🕛 6.30-7.30pm
👥 All ages
💲 8 per person

Spaces limited, book now 📲 https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/events/variety-dance-club6