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Rimutaka Aikido Club

Time: Adults General: Monday - 7.45pm, Wednesday - 8pm &
Sunday - 9am; Adults Beginners: Wednesday - 7pm & Children: Wednesday - 6.30pm
Location: Upper Hutt Boxing Club, Railway Ave, Upper Hutt
Description: 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.
For more information tel: Kevin 04 526 6346 or 021 0290 2122; email: info@huttaikido.org.nz or visit: www.huttaikido.org.nz

Hutt Valley Thunderbolts BMX Club	Time: Every fine Sunday (September to May). Registration 1.20pm -1.40pm. Racing starts 2pm Location: McLeod Park, McLeod Street, Upper Hutt Description: Come on along to the track and have a great time, doing a great family sport. That means that everybody can have a go (with the right gear, of course). Check out the website for more information or just come on down - all your questions will be answered by any of the friendly club members. For more information email: info@hvtbmx.wellington.net.nz or visit: www.hvtbmx.wellington.net.nz

Upper Hutt Badminton Club	For more information tel: Sarah Garnham 027 292 5997 or 04 528 6398 or email: seg.phil@xtra.co.nz

Upper Hutt Croquet Club

Time: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday - 1.00pm
Location: McLeod Park, McLeod St, Upper Hutt (next to Whakatiki Bowling Club)
Description: A sport for all ages. Have a go! Equipment is all supplied.
For more information tel: Club Captain Beryl 04 526 6108 or Secretary Bob 04 526 9455

Arts a Go Go - Dance

Location: @ The Spot
For more information tel: Rachel Main 04 977 7887 or 021 144 1641; email: rachel@artsagogo.co.nz or visit: www.artsagogo.co.nz

Futsal League

Time: Mondays evenings
Location: YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt
Description: YMCA UH and Vikings Futsal NZ
For more information tel: Ben Keat 04 527 3380; email: benkeat@ymca.org.nz or visit: www.nzfutsal.com

Gliding Hutt Valley	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Website:	State Highway 2, 11km north of Upper Hutt (behind the Go Kart raceway) By arrangement Introductory flights & flight training available to all ages. Visitors, social clubs etc all welcome. 526 7336 www.glidinghuttvalley.co.nz

Rimutaka Gymsports	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Email:' Visit:	55 Montgomery Cres, Upper Hutt Preschool Under 3's (40mins): Tuesday - 10.30am, Wednesday - 9.30am, Friday - 9.30am & Saturday -11.15am Preschool 3-5 years (45mins): Tuesday - 9.30am, Wednesday - 10.30am, Friday - 2pm & Saturday -10.15am Recreational 5-7 years (1 hour): Wednesday - 4pm, Thursday - 4pm & Saturday - 9am Recreational 8-10 years (1 hour): Tuesday - 4pm Trampoline (all ages - 1 hour): Wednesday - 4pm Teen Gym (1.5 hours): Wednesday - 6pm Adults Class (1.5 hours): Monday - 7.30pm & Wednesday - 7.30pm A variety of classes offered for all ages aimed at participation and enjoyment. 526 2990 rimutaka.gym@clear.net.nz www.facebook.com/rimutakagymsportsupperhutt

Upper Hutt Hapkido Academy

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Upper Hutt Martial Arts Academy, Unit 2, 18-22 Queen St, Upper Hutt (access from Lyster Lane)

Hapkido: Monday & Thursday - 6pm & Sunday - 2pm
Advanced Hapkido: Monday & Thursday - 7.30pm
Hapkido is the most effective way to learn life long self defence skills. For all abilities.
Callum Forbes 021 330 989
www.hapkido.co.nz

Indoor Sports for Special Needs	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Email:	Indoor Sports Centre, 31A Montgomery Cres, Upper Hutt (down driveway) Thursday - 3.30pm Soccer, Cricket, Netball, Swing ball, Small hoop. For special needs children and adults Robyn Stokes (Manager) 976 7468 (evenings) or 021 065 9872 robynls@clear.net.nz

Indoor Netball & Cricket Leagues	Where: Day & Times: Contact: Website:	IndoorSports, 31a Montgomery Crescent, Upper Hutt Monday Night - adult mixed netball Tuesday Night - adult ladies netball Wednesday Night - adult mixed netball Thursday Night - adult cricket Friday Night - adult social netball Friday Night - intermediate netball Friday Night - college netball 526 6606 www.indoorsports.co.nz

INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUES: PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Email:	Indoor Sports, 31a Montgomery Crescent, Upper Hutt Tuesday afternoons during Term 4 (2012) & Term 1 (2013) $5 per player per game. Teams play one game each week (no games during school holidays). Semis and finals for all grades plus winners and runners-up trophies. To register, email your details or register online under leagues at www.IndoorSports.co.nz Barbara Roil 526 6606 or 027 526 6606 indoor@xtra.co.nz

Seido Karate

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Upper Hutt Martial Arts Academy, Unit 2, 18-22 Queen St, Upper Hutt (access from Lyster Lane)

Kids Beginner's Class: Tuesday - 4.30pm
Kids Blue & Yellow Belts: Tuesday - 5.15pm
General Class (Adults & Kids Green Belt & above): Tuesday - 6pm
Kids & Adults Kata Class: Saturday - 10am
General Class (all grades & ages): Sunday - 10am
Sparring Class (Green Belts & above): Sunday - 11am
Intro to Sparring Class (Yellow Belts & above): Sundays - 11am
Seido Karate classes address fitness, self defence, confidence, coordination, flexibility and stress management. For all ages & abilities.
Senpai Graeme Jarvis 971 4208 or 027 444 1275
graeme_jarvis@paradise.net.nz
www.seidokaratewellington.co.nz

Upper Hutt Hapkido Academy	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Website:	Upper Hutt Martial Arts Academy, Unit 2, 18-22 Queen St, Upper Hutt (access from Lyster Lane) Junior Children's Martial Arts: Monday - 4.30pm Senior Children's Martial Arts: Monday - 5.10pm All Children's Martial Arts/Kumdo: Thursday - 5pm 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. Callum Forbes 021 330 989 www.hapkido.co.nz

Rimutaka Aikido Club	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Email: Website:	Upper Hutt Boxing Club, Railway Ave, Upper Hutt Adults General: Monday - 7.45pm, Wednesday - 8pm & Sunday - 9am Adults Beginners: Wednesday - 7pm Children: Wednesday - 6.30pm 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. Kevin 526 6346 or 021 029 021 22 info@huttaikido.org.nz www.huttaikido.org.nz

Pilates with Helen: Term 2 Commencement: Monday 6 May, Tuesday 7 May & Wednesday 8 May	Where: Day & Times: Details: Cost: Contact: Email:	The Spot, Arts a Go Go Centre. Cnr Fergusson Dr & Milton St, Upper Hutt Beginners: Monday: 7.30 - 8.30pm Intermediate: Monday: 6.30 - 7.30pm, Tuesday: 7 - 8pm & Wednesday: 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 970 2046 markandhelen@paradise.net.nz

Upper Hutt Petanque Club	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact:	Petanque Piste, Maidstone Park, Upper Hutt Sunday - 1pm & Tuesday - 10.30am Suitable for the young and the not-so-young. Everybody welcome. Elaine Hunt 526 4242 or Colleen Horton 528 4991

Pilates	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Email: Website:	YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Rd, Trentham Monday - 12.10pm & Thursday - 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. 527 3380 valleyfitness@ymca.org.nz www.ymcagreaterwellington.org.nz

Qigong

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Qigong & Self Healing Centre, 61A York St, Moera, Lower Hutt (the second building on the driveway)

Monday 20 August - Sunday 14 October
Monday: 6:30-8pm / Sunday: 4:30-6pm
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
Vlado Rashev 970 6523
info@self-healing.co.nz
www.self-healing.co.nz

Upper Hutt Roller Skating Club	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Website:	Upper Hutt Roller Skating Rink, Goodshed Rd, Upper Hutt Public Skating sessions (mid Feb - mid Dec): Saturday - 3pm Every day during school holidays - 1pm Learn to Skate classes (during school terms): Tuesday - 5.30pm Skating is a great sport for all ages. Club Skates available at no charge. Bruce 938 7718 or Chris 529 7551 www.skate.wellington.net.nz

Get Your Skates On – Roller Derby	Where: Day & Times: Details: Email: Website:	Riverstone Recreation Centre, Brown Street entrance, Upper Hutt Wednesday or Friday each week (see our Facebook page for details) - 8:30pm 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. gysoupperhutt@gmail.com Find us on Facebook

PRIMARY & INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUES	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Email:	Indoor Sports, 31a Montgomery Crescent, Upper Hutt Tuesday afternoons during Term 4 (2012) & Term 1 (2013) $5 per player per game. Teams play one game each week (no games during school holidays). Semis and finals for all grades plus winners and runners-up trophies. To register, email your details or register online under leagues at www.IndoorSports.co.nz Barbara Roil 526 6606 or 027 526 6606 indoor@xtra.co.nz

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

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

Seniors Exercise Hour	Where: Details: Contact: Email: Website:	The Weights Room, Silverstream (inside Inform Physio) $5 casual fee for anyone who is over 60. We will give a basic health check for all 1st time attendees - 1st time attendees are recommended to come 30 mins early to their first visit. 939 6088 exercise@theweightsroom.co.nz www.theweightsroom.co.nz

Medieval Sword Fighting	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Email: Website:	Upper Hutt Martial Arts Academy, Unit 2, 18-22 Queen St, Upper Hutt (access from Lyster Lane) Saturday - 11.30am Training in Medieval Sword Fighting covers both Medieval European unarmed combat and weapons. Callum Forbes 021 330 989 callum@jousting.co.nz http://www.hapkido.org.nz/upperhutt.html

Sit Dancing	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact:	Iona Centre, 11 Ebdentown St, Upper Hutt Tuesday - 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 & Times: Contact:	Connnections Community Centre Tuesday Mornings and Friday Afternoon 528 0980

Sit and Be Fit	Where: Day & Times: Contact:	St Johns Anglican Church, Trentham Wednesday Mornings 528 5588

Sit and Be Fit	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact:	HAPAI Building, Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt 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

Fantail Square and Round Dance Club	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Email:	Masonic Lodge, Islington Street, Trentham 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays of the Month at 7.30pm Fun low impact exercise for both the body and mind. John Aitchison 04 235 9396 johnaitchison78@gmail.com

Tuesday Trippers Walking Group	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Email:	Logan Street car park Tuesdays at 8:45am We are a loose group of walkers, join in when you can. Alternate Morning and Full Day walks in the Wellington area Bill 971 5123 or Rod 970 3042 for walk details rdmurg@paradise.net.nz

United Taekwondo Club	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Website:	Maidstone Intermediate, Redwood Street, Upper Hutt Tuesday & Thursday - 6.00pm All ages and abilities, 7yrs and up Blair Martin 021 185 3994; Kylee Martin 972 9042 or Sharon Collins 528 9482 www.dialatec.co.nz/start

PrimateWTF – World Taekwondo Federation	Where: Day & Times: Contact: Email:	St Hilda’s Church Hall, Cruickshanks Rd, Upper Hutt Thursday - 7pm Tracy Coleman 027 477 4628 PrimateWTF@gmail.com

Live the life you love - Tai Chi	Where: Day & Times: Contact:	Silverstream Bowling Club, Upper Hutt Monday - 1.30pm Improve health and fitness the gentle way. $5 per class. Annette Jenner 977 0797

Upper Hutt Tramping Club	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Website:	Art Centre in Ward Street First Thursday of the month (January to November inclusive) - 7.30pm A small, friendly tramping club. Activities include easy day walks, medium day tramps and overnight tramps. All welcome. Sue Barton, 528 6285 www.uvtc.org.nz

Tai Chi	Where: Day & Times: Contact: Email: Website:	YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Rd, Trentham Tuesday - 7.30pm 527 3380 valleyfitness@ymca.org.nz www.ymcagreaterwellington.org.nz

Tai Chi	Where: Day & Times: Details:	Upper Hutt Bridge Club, Upper Hutt Women's Centre Monday - 10.30am & Thursday - 11.00am $5 per class

Tai Chi	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact:	HAPAI Building, Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt Monday - 1.30pm & Friday - 4.00pm ACC funded, $5 per class Anthony Busch 439 4967

Tai Chi	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact:	Orongomai Marae Tuesday - 9.30am $5 per class Orongomai Marae

Tai Chi Advanced	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact:	HAPAI Building, Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt Friday - 9.30am $7 per class Ray Poy 938 6082

Tai Chi Beginners	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact:	HAPAI Building, Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt Friday - 10.30am $7 per class Ray Poy 938 6082

Trentham United Harriers & Walkers

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Clubrooms, Trentham Memorial Park, Upper Hutt

Thursday - 6pm (year round)
Saturday - 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.
528 5402
www.trenthamunited.co.nz

Yoga	Where: Day & Times: Details: Contact: Email: Website:	YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Rd, Trentham Sunday - 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. 527 3380 valleyfitness@ymca.org.nz www.ymcagreaterwellington.org.nz

Lifesource Yoga Classes with Christine Balzer Gibbs	Where: Days & Times: Contact: Email: Website:	5 King St, Upper Hutt. Upstairs @ Anitas Dance Academy Tuesday - 7.30pm Wednesday - 10am Wednesday - 6.15pm Thursday - 6.30pm Christine 526 4956 or 021 841 888 lifesource@xtra.co.nz www.lifesourceyoga.co.nz

Zumba	Where: Day & Time: Details: Contact: Email:	Anita's Dance Academy, 5 King Street, Upper Hutt Saturday - 11am 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 527 0384 or 021 168 6115 zgomba@paradise.net.nz

Zumba Toning	Where: Day & Time: Details: Contact: Email:	Anita's Dance Academy, 5 King Street, Upper Hutt Monday - 10am & 7.30pm; Wednesday - 10am & 7.30pm. 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 527 0384 or 021 168 6115 zgomba@paradise.net.nz

Zumba Gold/Toning	Where: Day & Time: Details: Contact: Email:	Anita's Dance Academy, 5 King Street, Upper Hutt Tuesday - 11am 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 527 0384 or 021 168 6115 zgomba@paradise.net.nz

Zumba Gold	Where: Day & Time: Details: Contact: Email:	Cossie Club, 11 Logan Street, Upper Hutt Thursday - 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 527 0384 or 021 168 6115 zgomba@paradise.net.nz

Aqua Zumba	Where: Day & Time: Details: Contact: Email:	H2O Xtream, Cnr Brown & Blenhiem St, Upper Hutt Friday - 9.30am 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 527 0384 or 021 168 6115 zgomba@paradise.net.nz

ZUMBA® with Susan	Day, Time & Where: Details: Contact: Email: Website:	Monday - 5.15pm Configure Express, The Mall, Upper Hutt Tuesday - 10.30am Configure Express, The Mall, Upper Hutt Tuesday - 7.30pm Champagne Limousines, 1A Sheridan Crescent, Upper Hutt Wednesday - 7pm Totara Park Scout Hall, California Drive, Upper Hutt Thursday – 9.30am Configure Express, The Mall, Upper Hutt Friday – 7pm Rimutaka Baptist Church, 6 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt Saturday – 11am Configure Express, Westfield Mall, Lower Hutt 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 04 526 9498 (a/h) Email: zumbawithsusan@vodafone.co.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn#!/groups/125543170796946/

Last Modified: 21 May 2013