Active Outdoors April

Next date: Saturday, 27 April 2024 | 05:00 PM to Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | 05:00 PM

Besides our regular fun, active sessions around Monash, we're collaborating with Hangtime Basketball, Mayfield Tennis Club, Glen Waverley Bowls Club and Beyond Badminton.

Try something new, or keep active with your favourite sessions!

Bookings are essential via Trybooking. Please follow the below links to book into classes.  
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Badminton Come and Try - Beyond Badminton

We're partnering with Beyond Badminton  to introduce the exciting sport of badminton.

Badminton is a fun and engaging sport that's great for improving hand-eye coordination, agility, and balance in a supportive and inclusive environment for people of all skill levels.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, there'll be opportunities to learn, improve, and most importantly, have fun!

Badminton Women’s Come and Try

Wednesday 3 April
10am - 12pm

Females aged: 7+
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CPMIZ

Badminton Come and Try

Wednesday 10 April  10am - 12pm

Ages: 7+
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CPMQN

Sessions Held at 
Beyond Badminton, 6 Torteval Place, Clayton

April Free Come and Try Pickleball

Monday 22 April, 10am - 12pm
Glen Waverley Bowls Club, 690 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Come and try your hand at one of the most rapidly growing sports in Australia. Glen Waverley bowls club will be hosting a series of FREE come and try sessions for everyone to enjoy.

No prior playing experience is needed, beginners welcome. All equipment will be provided by the club.

Members and staff will be on-site to assist participants who are new to the sport.

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CNZPX

Walks Around Monash

Tuesday 9 April, 10am - 11Am
Damper Creek Reserve, 38-50 Park Rd, Mount Waverley

Join us for a guided nature walk at Damper Creek Trail. In this series of monthly Monash walks, one of our Active Monash fitness professionals will take you through a low-impact social-based walk where you can meet new people and enjoy the outdoors.

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CPOFR

Roaming Sports Locker

Tuesday 9 April, 9.30am - 11.30pm
Caloola Reserve 58 Atkinson Street, Oakleigh

All children have the right to run and play their way, that’s why we’re bringing our Sports Locker on the road to Monash parks, reserves, and recreation centres.

The Roaming Sports Locker aims at providing youths with the opportunity to get active, have a play and learn new skills and there's plenty of sports equipment to keep active with!

Kids and families can borrow sporting equipment at Caloola Reserve for their own free active play. One of our specialised Active Monash Trainers will also be running some games, activities, skills and drills also for those who want to join in.

Kids aged 5 - 13 can join these free sessions hosted across various location in the City of Monash.

Equipment:
• Soccer balls
• AFL Footballs
• T-ball
• Basketballs
• Pickle ball – bats/balls
• Frisbees
• Skipping ropes
• Cricket
• Rugby balls

Ages: 5 - 13 years

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CMKCR

Glen Waverley Pickleball

Come and try your hand at one of the most rapidly growing sports in Australia.

Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton and table tennis and Glen Waverley Bowls Club are now offering social play, court hire, and membership options.

No prior playing experience is needed, beginners welcome. All equipment will be provided by the club.

Glen Waverley Bowls Club are a friendly and supportive community of bowlers and pickleball players, who share a passion for the sport and a spirit of camaraderie.

Where 
Glen Waverley Bowls Club, 690 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley.

Social play bookings 
www.glenwaverleybowlsclub.com/pickleball-booking-schedule

Court hire
www.glenwaverleybowlsclub.com/pickleball-court-hire

Membership
www.glenwaverleybowlsclub.com/membership

More info
Email mail@glenwaverleybowlsclub.com.au or call 9561 3227 

Hangtime Basketball Community

Hangtime is an all-inclusive local basketball community that play social 'pick up' basketball games in the Bayside and Southeast suburbs.

We bring basketballers together by organising and playing self-referred, social, full court games, that don't require the commitment to a team or full season and cater to all skill levels and abilities.

All games are fun, inclusive and purely social-focussed.

Wednesdays (3, 10, 17 and 24 April)
10am - 12pm
Oakleigh Recreation Centre
2A Park Rd, Oakleigh

Cost: $10

Bookings: justinhangtime@gmail.com

Join the group: https://rb.gy/wbpymu

Come and Try Lawn Bowls

With its welcoming atmosphere and friendly members, head to Mount Waverley Bowls Club and try your hand at lawn bowls!

This all-abilities, all-ages sport is easy to learn and offers a lifetime of enjoyment. Free tuition is provided.

Fridays, 4pm - 6pm
Mount Waverley Bowls Club
Cnr Alvie Rd and Wadham Pde, Mount Waverley

Now bookings required, drop in.

More info: info@mwbc.com.au or call 0478 952 026.

Mayfield Tennis Club - Men's Social Tennis

Join us for a morning of weekly men’s social tennis hosted by Mayfield Park Tennis Club. Sessions are open to all males ages 14 and above.

Beginners and regular players welcome, no experience needed. These sessions are also wheelchair friendly.

Wednesdays, 9am - 11am
Mayfield Park Tennis Club
34-38 Mayfield Dr, Mount Waverley

Ages: Males 14+

Bookings: contact Jodi 0430 891 350.

Walking Basketball

The Basketball Victoria initiative, Walking Basketball program is a low impact, social and fun way to improve the levels of physical activity for all ages, genders and abilities.

The program provides optimal health benefits to all who participate including those who might be intimidated by the pace and impact of a traditional basketball game but love the slower more social version of Walking Basketball.

Following the session, participants are invited to socialise in the Club Room with free coffee and morning tea provided by Waverley Basketball Association.

Wednesdays, 10.30am - 11.15am
Waverley Basketball Association Stadium
Corner Batesford Road and Power Avenue, Chadstone

Cost: $5

Ages: 18+

Contact: seniors@waverleybasketball.com

Roaming Fitness Camp

Join us for a on-off roaming Fitness Camp session, showcasing different reserves and spaces around Monash.

Our next activation will take place at Essex Heights Reserve. Enjoy the outdoors and experience a new Monash reserve. This session will work through a guided movement bodyweight outdoor gym circuit at your own pace. 

Monday 15 April, 11.30am - 12.15pm
Essex Heights Reserve 
2 - 20 Essex Road, Mount Waverley

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CPMIL

Fitness Camp

Work through a guided movement bodyweight outdoor gym circuit, enjoy the outdoors and increase physical activity at your pace.

Mondays, 11.30am
Bayview Park
16 Madison Court, Mount Waverley

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CHXGH

Tai Chi

An ancient Chinese martial art that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation in both body and mind.

Wednesdays, 10am
Warrawee Park Gazebo
1 Atherton Road, Oakleigh

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CAOKC

Seniors in the Park

A combination of strength, balance, cardiovascular and mobility exercises for seniors, run by our expert fitness specialists.

Fridays, 12pm
Princes Highway Reserve
1658 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh East
(Meet outside the west pavilion next to the outdoor fitness equipment)

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CDIOC

Meditation

Standing meditation makes use of specific relaxed abdominal breathing, use of mental imagery, and awareness of the inside of your body.

Tuesdays, 12.45pm
Princes Highway Reserve
1658 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh East
(Meet outside the west pavilion next to the outdoor fitness equipment)

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CAFXY

Active Abilities Small Group Training

A friendly class specifically designed for those with a disability to help individuals move and exercise in a safe and fun environment. Our circuit classes held in our low-sensory studio at Oakleigh Recreation Centre are to be enjoyed by people living with a disability aged 16+.

These classes offer numerous benefits with a focus on cardio, strength and balance training.

• Tuesdays, 10.30am
• Thursdays, 11.35am
• Saturdays, 10.30am
  

Oakleigh Recreation Centre
Studio 4
2A Park Rd, Oakleigh

Cost: $8.20 per person

For more info and to book: visit All Abilities Small Group Training classes or call 9265 4888. Walk-ins also welcome.

Dementia Friendly Group Class

A friendly class specifically designed for those with early-stage dementia to help individuals move and exercise in a safe and fun environment.

Led by experienced and qualified group exercise instructors, this class is engaging and fun. The class will work on improving functional strength, flexibility, and cognitive stimulation.

Exercising helps to prevent falls and maintains healthy mind, body and spirit. Other positive effects include improved mood, sleep, and quality of life.

Wednesdays, 11.30am
Oakleigh Recreation Centre (Studio 1)
2A Park Road

Cost: $8.20 per person or $73.80 for a 10 visit pass

To book: email activemonash@monash.vic.gov.au, call 9265 4888, or walk-ins are welcome.

More info: Dementia Friendly Group Class Active Monash

Fitness Circuit

Work through a guided movement bodyweight circuit, have fun, enjoy the outdoors and increase physical activity at your pace.

Thursdays, 9.30am
Brentwood Reserve
11-31 Maylands Cres, Glen Waverley

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CIBIP

Walking Group

Light-paced and light-hearted, join a guided social walking group to meet new people and increase physical activity. 

Fridays, 9.15am
Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre
626 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CAMSY

Sports Locker

Open the locker and get active!

Borrow sports equipment for FREE from Oakleigh, Mugrave and Glen Waverley libraries to use at nearby sports facilities.

Equipment available to borrow

• Oakleigh Library: soccer balls, AFL (Australian Rules) balls and frisbees
• Mulgrave Library: soccer balls, basketballs, AFL (Australian Rules) balls and frisbees
• Glen Waverley Library: table tennis (bats and balls)

Borrowing time: 4-hour limit

How to borrow: Simply leave a form of ID with the library branch, that you can collect when the equipment is returned and sanitised with wipes (provided). You'll also need to sign an agreement. Being a library member isn’t essential.

The Sports Locker program is available during library branch operating hours: Oakleigh Library, Mulgrave Library and Glen Waverley Library.

This program provides an opportunity for local families to ‘Participate Their Way’ by removing the cost of club membership, registration fees, uniforms and equipment, and utilising the libraries' systems to hire out sports equipment within Oakleigh, Mulgrave and Glen Waverley local areas.

 

When

Location

Various Locations across Monash