Kensington Community Recreation Centre in Kensington, Victoria | Sport & recreation

Kensington Community Recreation Centre

Locality: Kensington, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9376 1633

Address: Cnr Kensington Rd & Altona St 3031 Kensington, VIC, Australia

Website: www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/kcrc

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25.01.2022 Humans are social animals. We crave connection, so isolation can be tough. We under-estimate sometimes the comfort that phone contact can bring, you can still feel a sense of connection and closeness even if it’s not face-to-face.

23.01.2022 We are very excited to announce that our Nutrition Seminars have moved online! Same great, nutritionist lead information from the comfort of your own home! Here is your invite to our next Nutrition Seminar- 'Healthy Habits’. With so many diet and detoxing programs out there it’s hard to know what actually works. Hosted by Marnie Nitschke, a foodie, an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 20 years of industry experience, the seminar provides helpful information on how to ...incorporate healthy habits into your lifestyle and the benefits of doing so. FREE for all members, this seminar will be presented by industry experts to give you the right nutrition advice to support your lifestyle. This seminar is suitable for everyone, no matter how little or frequently you exercise or what your current lifestyle looks like. Anyone who has an interest in incorporating healthy nutrition habits into their everyday routine is welcome. Seminar Details Book the afternoon session: https://ymcavic.zoom.us//register/WN_0phMI1coTImRJKugjHonEQ Date: Tuesday 13th October Time: 12pm-1pm Book the evening session: https://ymcavic.zoom.us//register/WN_4rUDLCE1TG-6sU3ruWAs2A Date: Wednesday 14th October Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Can’t make the session? You’ll find all the recording and more great fitness, wellness and nutritional information here on Virtual Y: https://virtualy.ymca.org.au/register We hope to see you there!

23.01.2022 Wondering what the availability is like for lap swimming?? Click the link below or give us a call on 9376 1633 to plan your trip to KCRC https://kensington.ymca.org.au/swim/lap-swimming

22.01.2022 We are ready! Tomorrow we open our doors once again to you our community and we cannot wait to get you moving and see you smiling. From tomorrow, the following services will be available: Outdoor Personal Training. While some of your favourite classes, instructors and times may not be available immediately, we’re one step closer to returning to our regular health and wellness routine.... Don’t forget you must have a booking to attend the centre. You can book 48 hours in advance online or over the phone by calling our customer care team on 03 9376 1633. At this time, membership payments will not resume you will be given notice prior to your direct debits recommencing. Please visit our website to book and find out more about the safety measures that have been implemented to keep you and our staff safe. We look forward to seeing you back in centre soon!

22.01.2022 Eating fresh food in season has a huge number of benefits. In season produce: Tastes better It's often cheaper Supports your body's nutritional needs It's more environmentally friendly... Find out what's in season so you can start reaping the benefits. https://joom.ag/UivC/p4

21.01.2022 MOVIE NIGHT Join us at Kensington Town Hall for a FREE movie night and get excited because the movie is Moana. Date: Friday April 16th 2021 Time: 7.30pm - 9.30pm Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. We encourage you to bring your own chair, rug or beanbag. Singing is also encouraged....You’re Welcome

21.01.2022 Interested in being a Basketball Coach? We've teamed up with Basketball Victoria to provide our participants and partners a Community Coach Accreditation. Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Click the link to register. https://www.cognitoforms.com//CommunityCoachingCourseRecli

20.01.2022 WARM WEATHER UPDATE It’s heating up and so is demand for our pool. A reminder you cannot enter our centre without a valid booking. Please visit our Lap Swimming page to secure your booking. https://kensington.ymca.org.au/swim/lap-swimming

20.01.2022 OPEN DAY We have plenty of fun set for Sunday 11 April at Kensington Town Hall from 1pm-4pm. The FREE event will include jumping castle, arts and crafts and much more. See you there

20.01.2022 Memberships are back We have heard your requests for membership reactivation and will be sending an email to everyone with instructions on how you can restart. Not ready to come back yet? No problem, we will leave your membership on free suspension until you are ready. Casual online bookings are always available instead Contact [email protected] if you have any questions

19.01.2022 We’ve heard Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ latest announcement regarding increases to activity capacity limits, subject to venue and group density restrictions. We are currently working through the details as to how this may impact our available services. We’re excited about these changes and want to thank everyone for your ongoing support. Where possible, we will be updating our limits within our booking systems later today to be available throughout the week. Please continue checking our website for the latest information regarding our operating hours, services and booking information.

19.01.2022 Easter is just around the corner and in case you were looking for any more valid reasons to eat chocolate, scientific research now confirms that it can be good for you! Learn about the heart, exercise and brain health benefits of chocolate below

19.01.2022 WARM WEATHER UPDATE It’s heating up and so is demand for our pool. Please visit our Lap Swimming page to secure your booking.

19.01.2022 Pool Fun Days Get ready for some holiday fun on our inflatable toys. Dates: Wednesday 7th & 14th April Time: 1pm-3pm Casual entry prices or free for swim school members

18.01.2022 Test run of the jumping castle in preparation for all the fun this Saturday. Make a Splash Event is on 1-4pm including jumping castle, inflatables, DJ and more. Book an Aqua Play space online to join the fun (Swim School Members Free)

18.01.2022 We are very excited to announce that North Melbourne and Carlton Baths outdoor pools will be reopening on Monday 5 October. Our staff is ready to welcome you b...ack and are working hard to ensure the centre is safe for you and the community prior to reopening. Thank you for your patience and support as we navigate through this challenging time together. We will endeavour to provide more details in the coming days. See more

18.01.2022 Check out our website for the latest GF timetable please keep in mind that some classes won’t be starting until later this month, which can be seen in the booking screens. We will continue adding more sessions based on instructor availability. Bring on 2021 https://kensington.ymca.org.au/fitn/group-fitness-timetable

17.01.2022 The very first Spoonville was started in Winnersh, Berkshire, England by a very creative lady Karen who came up with the idea of making Spoony characters fr...om wooden spoons as a way of cheering up her local community during Covid-19 lockdown. Wooden you know it?! Our park rangers have spotted some Spoonvilles in Melbourne. The residents of Kensington have been getting creative in nosy little cooks along the Old Stock Route and setting up a Spoonville or two. Is there a Spoonville near you? See more

16.01.2022 PSA We will be closed tomorrow - 02/04/2021 And open on limited hours on Saturday, Sunday and Monday - 10am - 6pm

15.01.2022 Do you often find you have carrots sitting in the fridge until they go off?! No judgement if so - but you can freshen up those carrots with these tasty carrot-based recipes. https://joom.ag/UivC/p16

15.01.2022 This Sunday April 25th for ANZAC Day KCRC will be operating from 1pm-6pm. There will be no swimming lessons but all other services available from 1pm.

15.01.2022 Women's only Tonight! See you there!

14.01.2022 Huge term 2 lineup starting tomorrow 21/4 with WomEmpower. 5-8pm @ KCRC for young women aged 16-23 and completely FREE.

14.01.2022 MAKE A SPLASH After the success of this event last year and because we know families could use a day of fun and activities our Kensington Fun Day is back. There will be a DJ, Jumping Castle and Inflatable Toys. Join us Saturday 16th January 1-4pm. Walk ins welcome or book an Aqua Play space online

13.01.2022 Research shows that Victorian women face a number of common barriers to exercise that often keep them inactive, and even sedentary. Luckily, we’ve made keeping active easy with Virtual Y. Workout anytime with our FREE virtual fitness classes!

13.01.2022 Women only Swimming Returns Friday nights from 8-9pm starting April 9th https://kensington.ymca.org.au/swim/women-only-swimming

11.01.2022 Our YMCA NSW friends have a great gymnastics colouring activity that will get the kids busy!

11.01.2022 Baked goods don’t have to be considered as occasional treats anymore. With these simple ingredient changes your favourite biscuits, cakes, loaves and crumbles can become a great way to ensure your body gets its nutrients. Get baking below

11.01.2022 Take a dive into Philbert's underwater world- how many eggs did you find? If like Philbert, you're in, on or around water this weekend, please enjoy the water safely! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter weekend

11.01.2022 Family Safety During COVID 19 available in Arabic, English, Chinese, Somali, Tigrinya and Vietnamese http://www.safefromharm.org.au/family-safety-during-covid-/

10.01.2022 To encourage more children to get involved in organised sport and recreation, the Victorian Government are offering vouchers of up to $200 for participating activities. As an approved Get Active Kids provider, these vouchers can be used for eligible kids physical activity programs at our centre until 17 April 2022. How to claim your voucher:... 1. Ensure you and your child meet the application criteria. 2. Enrol into the program. 3. Pay the program fees and make sure you keep a copy of your receipts. 4. Apply for your rebate by following the prompts on the Get Active Victoria website below. See more

10.01.2022 Have you read this seasons Healthy Living Magazine? Let us know what you think of this edition to go in the draw to win a Red Hill Lavender Farm gift pack containing oils, hand washes and balms and valued at over $100. Details below.

08.01.2022 It feels so good welcoming everyone back! https://kensington.ymca.org.au/

07.01.2022 The kids have been loving the inflatables today at the pool. Remember the fun will be back for the next 2 Wednesdays from 1-3pm :)

07.01.2022 Having so much time out of the gym has been brutal but we are so pumped that outdoor PT sessions are back! Give us a call or head to our website to lock in your session https://kensington.ymca.org.au/fitness/personal-training

06.01.2022 Hi Members, Unfortunately our 7pm Aqua Aerobics class on Thursday evening 8th of April will be cancelled. However we will see you all next time. Did you know we've added an additional TWO aqua aerobics classes?... You can now attend an Aqua Aerobics class 7 times a week Monday - 8 am Monday - 9 am Tuesday - 7 pm Wednesday - 8 am Wednesday - 9 am Thursday - 7 pm Friday - 9 am *limited spots available - please endeavour to come at least 10 minutes early to secure your spot*

06.01.2022 How good has it been returning to Group Fitness classes If your favourite class hasn't returned yet, let us know in the comments what you would like to see next on the timetable https://kensington.ymca.org.au/fitn/group-fitness-timetable

06.01.2022 We’re currently in election (caretaker) period until 6pm on Saturday 24 October 2020. During this time, we won’t be as active on here. However, our page wil...l still be monitored and any comments discussing current Councillors, candidates or issues in connection with the election on our Facebook page will be removed. For more information and our policy, visit: https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//election-period-caretake

05.01.2022 You may have noticed to simplify bookings we now have lap swimming & aqua play available online. We have a maximum a 4 lap swimmers per lane and will still have multiple lane speeds open. Need more time in the pool? Casual bookings can ask our friendly staff if there is space in the following session and members can book as much as they like We also have some afternoon pool sessions opening up so keep an eye out for them. https://kensington.ymca.org.au/swim/lap-swimming

04.01.2022 Today is World Earth Day The earth is one thing we all have in common so its important we look after it. Small things can make a big difference such as using... reusable/echo friendly bags, turning off electronics when we aren't using them or choosing to walk or ride a bike to work and school. Together we can make a difference. #earthday2021 See more

04.01.2022 "Kindness boosts wellbeing". Mindfulness guru Fiona Kriaris talks about the importance of kindness in this season's YMCA Healthy Living Magazine. https://joom.ag/UivC/p13

04.01.2022 Swimming Lessons are back! We are excited to announce that we will be restarting our Swimming Lessons programming from Monday 16th November 2020 If you’re a current customer you have recently received a confirmation email with all the details you need to return to Swimming Lessons. ... Click below to see the changes we’re making and for information on getting back into Swimming Lessons. https://kensington.ymca.org.au/swim/swimming-lessons

03.01.2022 Many cultures regularly consume soup on hot days. It has been suggested that it can even help to cool you down. Keen to give it a go?! We have a delicious soup recipe for you to try out. https://joom.ag/hGBC/p16

02.01.2022 From cranking up the slow cooker with stews and soups to stir-fries, autumnal salads and pasta dishes we have great some great seasonal recipes to inspire you. Check them all out in this edition of the YMCA Healthy Living Magazine.

02.01.2022 We’re excited to be reopening more of our services and programs in line with the government’s latest restrictions. To ensure we are keeping the community safe, we’re implementing a new process at our centre to comply with the government’s contact tracing legislation. All visitors must either having a booking to visit the centre or they need to scan in using a unique QR code. To receive your unique QR code, please click the link below and fill out the visitor registration form. You will then receive the code via email so please ensure the email address you’ve entered is correct. https://bit.ly/3mP2LDc

01.01.2022 Need to work on your free throws? ....or just want to shoot some hoops with mates? Give us a phone call and ask about the court availability before you come on down.... 9376 1633

01.01.2022 We’ve heard Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ latest announcement. Our team will be working through the detail of the roadmap and what it means for our centre, and more importantly, you. We thank you for your patience and support as we work toward welcoming you all back. To stay up to date with the latest information regarding reopening timelines for our centre, please update your details via the link below.