YMCA North Shore: News

December News

This month we are thrilled to present a new monthly feature in Channel Magazine – YMCA North Shore News. The vibrant award-winning YMCA North Shore offers a wide range of enjoyable and achievable programmes for all ages. It was first established in 1973 and is centrally located on Akoranga Drive. They have recently completed a $3 million upgrade, making it a superb recreation centre. YMCA North Shore has over 4,500 users every week.

YMCA’s Young fashion designers

'Walk the Line'

Fresh from displaying their garments at the prestigious New Zealand Fashion Week the young designers gave a public display at Westfield Shore City, Takapuna, on Thursday November 10th.
Pictured is the winning garment designed by Westlake Girls student Yeonjae Choi. Over 40 young designers entered the Fashion Week Show and they were supported by colleagues who modelled their garments. A further 30 members
of the Raise up Youth Crew from the YMCA provided back stage and front of
house support.

Y Gymnastics
In early November, 19 of YMCA North Shore’s top young gymnasts faced the daunting task of undertaking Y Gymnastics Awards testing.The group undertook tests at Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum Awards.
Emma Adamson became the first gymnast to obtain the Platinum Award, the highest grade achievable in the YMCA Programme. Emma has been a gymnast at the YMCA since her pre school days and now at the ripe old age of 14 harbours aspirations to move into coaching in 2012. Head Coach Jenny Hewitt commented “If Emma is as committed to coaching as she has been to her training she will be a wonderful addition to our coaching team”.

North Shore YMCA Soccer League starts Mixed Indoor Soccer
At YMCA North Shore we have three Soccer Leagues running. These are on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights. These leagues are predominantly all-male teams.
However, it is now time for a change and due to an increase in interest, we are starting up a mixed soccer league, starting February 15th, 2012. Games will run from 6pm onwards.
There has been a lot of support from our current teams who agree that it would be nice to see some female soccer players take to the field at YMCA North Shore. The great thing about mixed soccer is meeting new people, having fun, and staying fit. So for those of you who would like to play soccer in a fun environment, get a group of friends together and contact Samantha via email...
y-sports.northshore@nzymca or phone reception on 4807099.

Want the kids to do something FUN these school holidays? But you have to work?
Enrol them on the YMCA North Shore Holiday Programme where they can do heaps of awesome trips and activities in a safe and fun environment.
All ages and abilities are catered for in our three programmes – ages 5-7, 8-10 and 11-15 years.
Trips include minigolf, swim days, Rainforest Express, Rainbows End and so much more!
We also have a NEW gymnastics holiday programme during the week of 23rd-27th January 2012. Children can learn a new skill or improve on skills they already have.
To book, or for more details, check out our brochure online at
www.ymcaauckland.org.nz or at YMCA North Shore reception.

YMCA North Shore:- 5 Akoranga Drive, Northcote.
Phone 480 7099. Visit: www.ymcaauckland.org.nz
Opening/Closing Hours: Monday to Thursday 5.45am - 8.30pm; Friday 5.45am - 7.30pm; Saturday 7.30am - 5.00pm: Sunday 7.30am - 5.00pm; Squash courts till 9.00pm daily.