Community News (a lot of free and fun activities)
Cricket 🏏
Otago Cricket is excited let you know about two great opportunities coming up
All Abilities Hub:
We’re launching our All Abilities Hub starting Sunday, the 5th of October, and it will run on the following Sundays through to the 19th of October. This programme is designed to provide inclusive and fun sporting opportunities for tamariki of all abilities.
Term 3 Holiday Programmes:
Otago Cricket is excited to be hosting another set of Holiday Programmes for the Term 3 holidays.
Register now: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/363112
Disc Golf 🥏
Following the huge success of our Term 1 2025 season, we’re excited to bring back the Otago School Disc Golf League – a fun, free, and active opportunity for your students to be part of something unique and growing fast!
A weekly, after-school disc golf league hosted by WFC Disc Golf, open to all Otago-based students in Years 1–13. Whether they’re total beginners or already throwing like pros – all are welcome!
Location: Chingford Park Disc Golf Course, North Dunedin
When: Every Monday from October 6 – November 24, 2025
Time: Students should arrive by 3:45 pm | First tee-off at 4:00 pm
Cost: 100% Free!
North East Valley Junior Cricket Club 🏏
The North East Valley Junior Cricket Club in Dunedin is excited to announce that registrations for the upcoming cricket season are now open for boys and girls in Years 1–8!
We invite your school community to join us for a fun, active, and inclusive season of junior cricket. Our club welcomes children of all skill levels, providing a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy the spirit of sportsmanship.
Why cricket?
Cricket builds teamwork, confidence, and resilience.
Our experienced coaches create a supportive and safe environment for players of all abilities.
Junior cricket helps kids stay active and develop lifelong healthy habits.
Players are welcome regardless of experience—everyone gets a go!
How to Register
Register now: North East Valley Junior Cricket Club Registration
Follow us on Facebook for updates and club news.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at nevjuniorcricketclub@gmail.com.
Pickleball 🥒
PickleballPlus+ is running FREE Pickleball sessions for children aged 8+ between now and the end of the school holidays
(FREE PICKLEBALL DETAILS):
Free Coaching Days: Monday to Friday
Venue: Otago Badminton Centre or Kaikorai Valley College
Age Range: 8+ years of age
Time Options: (3.30- 4.00)(4.00-4.30)(4.30-5.00) - do not just turn up, you MUST ENROL.
Coaching cost: $0.00
Equipment: We provide everything (including paddles)
Dates: Running NOW and during the school holidays
If your child is keen to continue after their initial free session the cost will only be $2 per session to help cover court costs
FREE COACHING ENROLMENT OPTIONS:
Please choose one day/time option ONLY for the Free Coaching!
Email: tennisplusdunedin@outlook.com
Please include in your email your child's name, date of birth, school, cell phone and parent/caregiver name
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pickleballpluss/
Kidz Active Rugby Holiday Programme 🏉
Join us for action-packed Rugby, skills training, and daily challenges themed around core Rugby skills, Safe tackling, Rugby IQ & more!
Ages 8–14 | September School Holidays
Dates: 29th September - 3rd October
Location: Pirates Rugby Club
Hours: 9am - 3pm
Cost: $60 per day $275 full week
For more info please email: kidzactivecoaching@gmail.com
September Holiday Basketball Camp 2025 🏀
23rd-25th September 2025
9 am-12 pm @ Edgar Centre
Open to children in Y1-8
$90 for all three days or $35 for each day
https://membership.mygameday.app/regoform.cgi?formID=119162
Take A Kid Fishing 🎣
Take A Kid Fishing returns to Southern Reservoir in Dunedin during the September 2025 school holidays.
Otago Fish & Game Council is running four free events from 10am-noon on September 20, 21, 27 and 28.
To register for this popular event, please head to the Fish & Game webpage:
Due to high demand, participants may register for only one day. Spaces are limited.
Spare fishing rods will be available along with expert helpers. Please bring fishing gear, snacks, drinks and warm clothing. Parents or caregivers must be present to supervise.
Thanks to our generous supporters at Oceana Gold, Otago Community Trust, and Dunedin City Council.
The Dunedin Children's Choir 🎶
The Dunedin Children's Choir is opening up enrolments for Term 3 and 4 2025! We are also offering FREE trial sessions so children can get a feel first!
We welcome families to get in touch with us at: dunedinchildrenschoir@gmail.com for more info or to enrol!
The choir is proud to represent 27 schools from across Dunedin!
Love Tennis Day 🎾
When: Sunday 7 September 2025 (10am-2pm)
Where: Balmacewen Tennis Club (125 Balmacewen Road, Maori Hill - At Otago Golf Club)
Love Tennis is Tennis NZs annual event where tennis clubs around the country open their
doors and courts to their community.
Bring the whole family and give tennis a go for FREE.
• There will be fun activities including a BBQ and giveaways.
• We will have games/ coaching for all ages and abilities – no experience necessary to give tennis a go...for FREE!
• On the day discounted offers to join the club and and/or coaching
• Meet some of the Balmacewen Tennis Club members
We would love to see you, everyone is welcome! Can't make it? Please check us out on our website.
https://clubspark.kiwi/BalmacewenTennisClub
Pākiki Kids – Gifted Learner Extension Programme 🌟
Pākiki Kids is a weekly one-day programme for intellectually and creatively gifted students in Years 3–8, based at Dunedin North Intermediate School 🏫. It provides an exciting, challenging environment where tamariki can learn alongside like-minded peers. The programme has been running successfully in Dunedin for over 14 years ✨.
📢 Applications for 2026 are now open!
🗓️ Application packs due: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
📝 Selection workshops: 18–19 October 2025
iAM Games – Inclusive Sports Festival 🥇
Save the date: 13–14 September 2025! The iAM Games is a two-day festival of adapted and inclusive sports for young people aged 5–21 with disabilities, hosted in Invercargill. With activities spanning archery, cycling, hockey, swimming, netball, climbing, and more, the event offers a supportive and fun-filled experience for all. www.activesouthland.co.nz
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