John McVeity Centre in Smithfield Plains | Community organisation

John McVeity Centre

Locality: Smithfield Plains

Phone: +61 8 8480 0100

Address: 182 Peachey Road,Smithfield Plains 5114 Smithfield Plains, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.playford.sa.gov.au/wellbeinghub

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25.01.2022 A family and party favourite as we head into the warmer months

25.01.2022 Customer feedback scores since the reopening of YMCA South Australia (the Y) managed leisure centres after the COVID-19 lockdown has exceeded that of pre the restrictions and placed the leading not-for-profit in a great position for success in 2021. Read more

23.01.2022 A big thank you to the wonderful members that expressed their gratitude for the centre with these delicious Christmas gifts yesterday. They were very much enjoyed! Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives in such a positive way, we will miss you.

22.01.2022 PUBLIC HOLIDAY NOTICE The Centre will be open for your long weekend workout, Monday, October 5th, 8am - 1pm. Please note there will be no Group Fitness classes or KidsClub scheduled. KidsClub and GF Classes will return to normal on Tuesday, 6th October! ... Have a great and safe long weekend everyone!

20.01.2022 Being stuck at home doesn’t mean you still can’t workout. We’ve partnered with Les Mills on Demand to offer YMCA members and customers 30 days free access to Les Mills on Demand, giving you access to over 900 workouts you can do from home The free trial does require a credit card, however you can cancel any time before 30 days to avoid being charged. To learn more and get started now visit http://link.lesmillsondemand.com/aff_c

19.01.2022 As mandated by the State Government, the John McVeity Centre is temporarily closed as of 9pm tonight (Monday 16th Nov). At this stage restrictions are in place for a fortnight. We will communicate any further changes as they arise. PLEASE NOTE: All memberships will automatically be placed on suspension during the period of closure and you will not be charged. No action is required by you. No member will be financially disadvantaged due to the closure. There are no confirmed c...ases of the virus among any of our staff or members. Please review our dedicated Covid page for continued updates: https://www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au//covi/response-updates

19.01.2022 There's only four days left to take advantage of our Spring Sale!!! Join before 4 October and we’ll waive the joining fee + give you 2 WEEKS FREE!!! That's a saving of $90!!! JMC is your ALL ACCESS PASS to health, fitness and sport with a: Full service gym with dedicated group fitness Stadium drop-in sports KidsClub (crèche) Access some of the best pools, gyms and courts in SA with Reciprocal Rights... Free Child Memberships for those under 10 + bring a buddy for free on Fridays! Join online or drop in store https://www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au/members/our-memberships

16.01.2022 Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! The Centre will be closed today, but we'll see you again tomorrow! See our holiday hours here https://www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au//christmas-break-infor

16.01.2022 Futsal social competition is back and it’s time to call your mates. Registrations are now open for the John McVeity Centre’s Social Senior Futsal Winter Competition held on Wednesday nights and Sunday evenings. So get your friends together and register today. The season Wednesday night season starts as of 21 April and the Sunday evening season starts of 2 May. Match fee is $57 and player registration $9 for all social sports at the JMC.... To register visit: https://sportfix.net/JohnMcVeityCentre

16.01.2022 Don’t forget to join us this evening at the John McVeity Centre, wear your Christmas gear and celebrate The Y at JMC, with your favourite Zumba tracks. Bring along your friends and family. Session starts 6:30pm. Contact tracing is required.... *Please note unfortunately Zumba has been cancelled tomorrow morning. We apologise for the inconvenience and hope you can join us this evening for our last Zumba session.

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our new JMC Member of the Month, Sharyn! As our Member of the month, Sharyn will receive a free month of membership. We thank you for being a valued member of the JMC community, and we wish you all the best.... All nominations do roll over month to month so don't despair if your choice didn't make it this time! Remember you can nominate potential candidates at the front desk, or email your nominations through to [email protected]

14.01.2022 #MondayMotivation #Repost Declan, one of the JMC PT's has written this great full body workout for you to try at home. Check out each exercise in the video, and do your best to have your form spot-on! Perform 10 - 12 Reps of each exercise, for 3 - 4 Sets... Resting for 30-45 Sec (between sets) Lunges: 1- Feet hip width apart, step forward (as far as you can!) 2- Lower your hips straight down 3- Once down, push up using your front leg, then swap Glute Thrusts: 1- Lying on your back, bring your feet as close you your bum as possible 2- Tilt your hips back, so you CANNOT fit your hand under your lower back 3- Rest your hands by your side, squeeze glutes and lift hips upward Push ups: 1- Place hands shoulder width apart 2- Squeeze the tummy and glutes 3- Bend from the elbow and keep them pinned close to the ribs *To regress this exercise add incline to the push ups, a steady chair is a great way to do this! W-Pose: 1- Pin your shoulder blades up against the wall & reach above your head 2- Pull your arms back down (aiming to make a ‘w’ shape) forcing elbows backwards 3- Squeeze elbows into ribs and hold Side Plank: 1-Lay on your side, elbow under your shoulder 2- Place palm down 3-Stack your feet on top of each other, lift hips off the ground by squeezing your tummy tight Dead Bug: 1- Lay on your back, ensuring you cannot get your hand under your lower back 2- Raise your hands in front of your face, bring legs to 90* bending at the knee 3- Lower one arm and opposite leg down at the same time, bring back and swap Have fun!

14.01.2022 All your favorite sports, all in one place! #JoinTheY now and register before you miss out! J.M.C, the place to be ... www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au/sports

14.01.2022 Don't miss out! Register your team before Friday to join our Junior Futsal competitions. Did you know many of the world's top soccer players credit Futsal as playing a major part in their development of team and individual skills.... Starts Saturday 17th October. Games for ages 5 - 14 years. Individuals welcome, no experience required www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au/sports/futsal-soccer

13.01.2022 Unfortunately due to instructor unavailability Yoga Fusion has been cancelled for this Saturday 10th October. Di will be back to help you stretch and strengthen on Saturday 17th October, 9:45am - 10:45am. Don't forget you are able to check which classes are on and book via the YMCA SA APP: https://www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au/services/app

13.01.2022 We would like to say a huge Congratulations to Sheryl, today marks her 20th year with The Y. Every company would be lucky to have an employee just like Sheryl. Her hard working hands on approach to every shift is amazing. We thank you Sheryl for your awesome dedication and commitment, JMC certainly wouldn't be the same without you!

11.01.2022 Until we can get back into the gym, try some of the 'at home' workouts provided by our Y-friends in the US and Canada Find your iso workout here: https://www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au/about/covid-19

11.01.2022 If you were contemplating giving Yoga a try, tonight is the night! Unfortunately it will be our last Wednesday night Yoga class for the foreseeable future, while we source a new instructor. Don't fret, we still offer YogaFusion with Di, Saturdays, 9:45am - 10:45am.... Don't forget you are able to check which classes are on and book via the YMCA SA APP: https://www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au/services/app

11.01.2022 As we head into the warmer weather give these rice paper wraps ago! They are easy, family friendly and a perfect lunch, snack or dinner options throughout the summer!

11.01.2022 A busy start to the week with AFL Max visiting the Playford Wellbeing Hub for Come n Try school holiday sport sessions! Great to see some familiar face and lots of new ones too! Spots still available for tomorrow and next week - just follow the Eventbrite . links below... 5-8yrs: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/come-n-try-sports-active-ki 9-12yrs: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/come-n-try-sports-active-ki See ya there! City of Playford Wellbeing SA SA Recreation and Sport

11.01.2022 Guys! Are you looking for a way to stay active this winter? Well, do we have the social sport for you. Registrations are now open for the John McVeity Centre’s Social Men’s Basketball Winter Competition held on Friday nights. So get your mates together and register today. The season starts as of Friday 23 April. Match fee is $57 and player registration $9 for all social sports at the JMC.... To register visit: https://fal.cn/3eJ21

10.01.2022 Happy Halloween from the JMC Strength for Life gang, and the rest of us in the Centre! Not only does Strength for Life bring many physical benefits, our SFL group also regularly meet for lunches. They have a ball and love to welcome new people to the group (don't mind the witches they are an absolutely fantastic bunch). Keeping their bodies, minds and spirit strong! Strength for Life classes at the John McVeity Centre... Mondays & Fridays, 10:30am 11:30am If you have any questions about the Strength for Life classes you can call the centre on (08) 8480 0100. #YMCASA

09.01.2022 Badminton South Australia visited the Playford community at the Wellbeing Hub this week! We had a 'shuttle' of a time learning some new skills and perfecting our serves. Thanks to the from Badminton SA, the adults thought you were great with their kids and I even think there were some adults who wanted to take you home for the afternoon to hang with their kiddos... Well done everyone, we hope you had a great time ... City of Playford Wellbeing SA SA Recreation and Sport

09.01.2022 With the countdown to Christmas only days away, here's a festive twist on an old party favourite! Happy Holidays

08.01.2022 Unfortunately with current Government restrictions our Play Gym session will not be running tomorrow. We are hopeful that Play Gym will recommence next Wednesday on the 2nd December at 10:30am. Please stay tuned to Facebook for further updates. No bookings are needed - contact tracing is required... Parent supervision is required For more info: https://www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au/services/play-gym or feel free to call the centre on (08) 8480 0100

08.01.2022 FREE Pre Workout for members! See customer service to get your free serve of Pre Workout! *Please note pre workout is not recommended for those under 15 years of age or pregnant women.

07.01.2022 Dear valued members, We wish to inform you that the YMCA’s journey with the John McVeity Centre has come to an end as of 31 December, 2020. The City of Playford is shifting ongoing operations of the John McVeity Centre to an in-house (Council managed) model as of January 2021. Over the last decade, the YMCA has delivered countless programs and services aimed to improve the health and wellbeing of the community. We are saddened that this partnership with the Playford Communit...y will come to an end and would like to thank our loyal staff and members for their support over the years. The YMCA are committed to ensuring a smooth and seamless transition over the coming months and will be relaying City of Playford communications. As part of this change, the City of Playford will no longer offer a membership based gym service at the JMC. The existing gym, and all current memberships, will cease at end of day 30 December 2020. For full details and more information visit: https://www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au//news-e/jmc-transition Questions can be forwarded to the City of Playford at [email protected] or by calling Council on 8256 0333.

07.01.2022 Casual Court Access Availability This weeks court availability (April 12th - April 18th) Monday - 8:00am to 7:00pm... Tuesday - 1:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday- 1:00pm to 7:00pm Thursday- 1:00pm to 7:00pm Friday - 8:00am to 7:00pm Saturday- 8:00am to 11:30am Sunday - 8:00am to 3:30pm See more

07.01.2022 Registrations are now open for the John McVeity Centre’s Social Women’s Netball Winter Competition. Our ladies netball competitions are a great way to keep fit and socialise with friends. Our competitions are held on Monday nights on our indoor courts. Joining is as simple as finding a group of people willing to commit to a season. Teams must be made up of a minimum of seven people.... The season starts as of Monday 3 May. Match fee is $57 and player registration $9 for all social sports at the JMC. You can register your team today at https://fal.cn/3eN7F

07.01.2022 With this weekends developments, we'd like to remind our visitors of a few things they can do to keep themselves and the community safe! Stay home when sick Maintain hand hygiene (wash/sanitise before, during, after workouts) Maintain 1.5m social distancing and signed occupancy limits at all times... Spray and wipe ALL equipment before and after use in addition to using a full-size towel Practice respiratory hygiene (cover coughs/sneezes) See more

05.01.2022 Please note the following classes have been cancelled - Pryme Movers will not be running this Thursday 5th November YogaFusion will not be running this Saturday 7th November... Di will be back for Pryme Movers, doing what she loves, on Tuesday 10th November.

04.01.2022 Hello JMC Community Caregivers! Are you running out of ideas for what to do with the kids through the last leg of the Summer holidays? LOOK no further!! Fun and FREE!!!... Book your spot(s) for AFL Max FREE school holiday fun today! Be QUICK, only a few spots left! Bookings through EVENTBRITE. Just click on the age appropriate link below to book your spot(s). All sessions will at the John McVeity Centre - 182 Peachey Road, Smithfeild Plains, 5114 For more details: Email: [email protected] OR Phone: 0481 437 917 Click the links below for more details! - https://activekids5-8.eventbrite.com.au/ - https://activekids9-12.eventbrite.com.au/

03.01.2022 Stadium Sports Update. We are eagerly awaiting further direction from the SA Government before resuming Stadium Sports (casual drop-in and leagues). While the government has indicated that ‘community sport’ can resume on 1 December, the details that govern how this can be conducted and delivered has not yet been released. ... Once we receive the new Emergency Declaration and can confirm a restart date for these programs we will update Facebook and send out an email. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

03.01.2022 Hello Playford! We've got some Great News.... Unfortunately we've had to POSTPONE AFL Max visiting the Playford Wellbeing Hub today. However, the GOOD NEWS is AFL Max WILL be visiting us tomorrow Tuesday 13th April! This does mean we have more spots available to book your children in for a 1hour session of FREE, fun and active ball games!... If you're interested please call Martina 8256 0152 or Email: [email protected] to book your spots TODAY! 5 - 8 yrs 10am- 11am 9- 12yrs 11am - 12pm Please share, tell your friends and neighbours! Come join us, we'd love to see you

03.01.2022 Labour Day ExclusiveWe've extended our Spring Sale for one more day! Don't miss out! Check out our memberships and join here: https://www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au/members/our-memberships

02.01.2022 Looking for a healthy yummy snack??? Give this Flourless apple and cinnamon loaf ago! It's quick and easy to prepare and only takes 20mins in the oven!

02.01.2022 Back to school? Back to Cheer & Tumble! Come and join us tomorrow afternoon for an exciting new term of Cheer! Class begins at 4:00pm every Wednesday. ... Register & more below www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au/services/kids-programs

01.01.2022 New Term, New Cheer & Tumble! Class begins next Wednesday! Register and more at the link below ... www.johnmcveity.ymca.org.au/services/kids-programs