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Regular activities
The Recreation Centre plays host to a range of sports and recreation activities. The range of activities means there is something to suit all ages from 3 to 80 years.
Below are the activities currently available at the centre. To get involved please use the contact details provided for each activity. If you would like to run an activity yourselves then please contact the centre.
All activities take place in the indoor sports court unless otherwise stated.
Bondi Indoor Futsal League Age: All age
Men's and mixed, all age Futsal competition. Competitions run between 6.30 - 10pm on Monday and Thursday evenings. To register a team or as an individual. Contact Mark info@bondiindoor.com.au or call 0405 159 178.
East’s Basketball Age: All age
A basketball competition for all ages. Male, female and mixed teams competition Wednesdays 5pm - 10pm, Thursdays 4.30 - 6.30pm, Fridays 5 - 9pm and Sundays from 8am - 4.30pm. Register to compete as a team or an individual. Contact info@eastsbl.com.au
Love Netball Age: Adults
Love Netball is an adult social netball competition on Tuesdays from 6.15 - 9.30pm. Register on the website to compete as a team or an individual. Contact jacquee@lovenetball.com.au
Bondi Raptors Floorball Age: 15 and over
Floorball is a growing sport similar to indoor hockey. Its great fun and great for fitness. Bondi Raptors are looking to attract new players of all ages. Sessions run Mondays 5 - 7pm. Come on down and give this fast and exciting sport a try. Contact bondifc@live.com.au
Triple Threat Basketball Age: All age
2 hours of intensive training in basketball skills. The sessions focus on shooting, ball handling and fitness, to give participants the competitive edge. Every Sunday from 4.30 - 6.30pm. Contact Henry on henry.triplethreat@gmail.com or call 0409 990 771.
Soccajoeys Age: 3-5 years
The most exciting and fun indoor soccer program around. A non-competitive, non-elite program that helps develop gross motor skills, self-confidence and coordination in a nurturing fun environment. Sessions run on Wednesdays 4 - 5pm, Thursdays 10 - 11am and Saturdays 8.30 - 11am in the indoor sports court. Contact Anthony at easternsydney@soccajoeys.com or call 0405 094 901.
Active Seniors Program
These great activities help improve both physical and mental health and are great fun. They are also a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friendships.
How to book?
No bookings are required and entry is offered on a first come, first served bases.
It is advised you bring your own equipment needed for the class.
What are the costs?
Type | Individual cost per class | Class Card | Class Card fee |
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Senior | $11 | 8 classes | $82 |
20 classes | $198 | ||
*Pensioner card | $7 | 8 classes | $56 |
20 classes | $130 |
*Pensioner card must be shown to staff on entry.
All prices are inclusive of GST. Fees and charges apply for the period 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
Programs on offer:
Table Tennis Age: Seniors / Indoor Sports Court
The centre is equipped with 10 table tennis tables.
Sessions run from 10am-1pm on Tuesdays and 10am-12pm Fridays (excluding school and Public Holidays).
Tai Chi Age: Seniors / Community Room
Tai Chi is a low impact exercise class that offers huge health benefits. These include the relief of the physical effects of stress, promotion of deep breathing, the improvement of lower body and leg strength which in turn improves balance and stability. It also, assists with relief of arthritis pain and reduced blood pressure.
The classes take place on Mondays from 11.30am-12.30pm in the community room (excluding Public Holidays).
Pilates Age: Seniors / Community Room
Pilates is a low-impact exercise that aims to strengthen and stretch the whole body with particular emphasis on postural alignment, core conditioning and breathing. After just a few sessions you will be feeling stronger and walking taller.
The class takes place every Monday and Wednesday at 9.30-10.30am (excluding Public Holidays).
Yoga Age: Seniors / Community Room
The strengthening and flexibility benefits of Yoga are well known. However, there are many more benefits to older adults from practising Yoga. It has been proven to improve sleeping habits, offset aged weight gain, improve mood and reduce anxiety.
The classes take place on Thursday mornings from 9.15-10.15am and 10.30-11.30am.
Strength & Flexibility Age: Seniors / Community Room
Fusing Pilates, Yoga, Strength & Stretch training, this Strength & Flexibility class is a total body workout focused on strength and endurance, postural alignment, balance and core strength.
The class takes place on Tuesday at 2pm-3pm.
Need more information?
Contact venuehire@waverley.nsw.gov.au or call 9083 8300. Office hours: 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Closed Public Holidays.
Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre
Address: Waverley Park, Bondi Road, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Phone: (02) 9083 8300
Fax: (02) 9389 4839
venuehire@waverley.nsw.gov.au
Office Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Closed Public Holidays.
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