At Glen Eira Leisure, we offer a range of junior programs run by external providers in our state-of-the-art stadium. To learn more about any of these programs please contact the providers listed below.
Junior Programs
Ready Steady Go Kids
Ready Steady Go Kids are Australia’s largest multi-sport and exercise program for pre-schoolers aged 1.5 - 6 years and have been running at GESAC since opening.
About the classes
Classes are structured to build the confidence to “have a go” - even if we are not good at something the first time, we can improve over time! We focus on listening skills and comprehending instructions, developing gross motor skills and mixing with other kids their own age to share equipment and make sure everyone has a turn. Over two terms, your child will leave the basics of 10 different sports.
The program objectives are as follows:
- Introduce pre-schoolers to a variety of sports in a structured, safe, inclusive and non-competitive environment.
- Show pre-schoolers that sport and physical activity are fun, thus developing a lifelong passion for exercise.
- Develop and enhance age-appropriate gross motor skills, coordination and correct posture.
- Introduce and reinforce the importance of warm-up and stretching to help prevent injuries, and proper hydration.
- Teach the importance of good sportsmanship and teamwork.
- Decrease childhood obesity.
- Increase each child’s confidence.
- Prepare children for school and participation in the broader community.
When
Ready Steady Go Kids run 5 mornings a week at GESAC from Monday to Friday. For class times and to book a free Ready Steady Go trial, please visit www.readysteadygokids.com.au.
Learn more
For further information, give our call centre a call on 1300766892 or visit www.readysteadygokids.com.au.
McKinnon Basketball Association
The McKinnon Basketball Association is a not-for-profit Community Sporting Association. If you live in the cities of Glen Eira, Bayside or Kingston, it gives you the opportunity to play basketball with a range of development, training programs and competitions, suitable for all ages.
Learn More
Phone: 03 9579 1200
Email: McKinnon Basketball Association
For further information visit: McKinnon Basketball
Playball Basketball
Playball Basketball is an after-school basketball competition for primary school aged boys and girls. Teams (either mixed or same gender) generally from the same school, compete against other school teams.
When: Wednesday and Friday, 4pm to 6.15pm.
Where: GESAC
Please note: competition and training runs year round except during school holidays.
Skill development
Playball Basketball encourages participation, teamwork, sportsmanship, skill development and most of all, fun.
Learn more:
For further information visit: Playball Basketball
Australian Basketball Academy
The Australian Basketball Academy initiative provides beginner to elite holistic player development. Striving to change the way you approach the game.
Learn your basketball moves and skills from college, semi pro and professional basketball players!
For more information visit Australian Basketball Academy
