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Heath Davidson wearing Australian uniform sitting in wheelchair hitting tennis ball (left) and Carol Cooke dressed in cycling uniform and helmet (right)]
Sport4All Webinar - A Conversation with Paralympians

Join us for a Q & A with Paralympians Carol Cooke (cycling), Heath Davidson (tennis), Col Pearse (swimming) and Jaryd Clifford (middle distance and marathon running) to find out about their journey from local sporting clubs to the Paralympics and gain some insight about supporting para-athletes at your club or school.

This free Sport4All webinar will be held on Wednesday 13 October at 6:30pm.

Register here.
Programs and events
As restrictions slowly begin to ease, we'll be offering a variety of online and in person classes. Keep up to date with all programs on offer.

Mums & Bubs is back!


Join Sharn on Mondays at Victoria Gardens or Thursdays at Phoenix Park for this post-natal outdoor fitness class designed to strengthen pelvic floor, core and lower back muscles, improve fitness, gain energy and meet other mums!

These sessions will strictly follow the directions outlined by the Victorian Chief Health Officer, therefore places will be limited and registrations essential.

Don’t miss out, register by clicking on the relevant link:
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Outdoor HIIT at Prahran Square for a limited time only!


During October, our fitness experts from Harold Holt Swim Centre will be running small groups of 50-minute small group HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) sessions on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays.

These sessions are led by trainers who will help you get fit and build strength through a combination of weighted and cardio exercises.

Places are strictly limited and bookings are essential. Don’t miss out, book your spot here.

Family Fun! Sessions


We're excited to add some new dates to one of our newest programs - Family Fun! These sessions are designed for families to get them moving together, stay connected, and to break up the weekly routine. Most of all, Family Fun! sessions are aimed at having fun!

Has your family tried it yet? Book now. 
 
Hallway set up with pillows, streamers and blocks in preparation for a maze and obstacles Family Fun! Session

Keep active via Zoom


Did you know that in September alone, our gym and group fitness instructors delivered over 35 free classes via Zoom, to over 700 members of the Stonnington community?

Whether it's Yoga, Zumba, Circuit or Pilates—there's something for everyone. Check out the free classes here. 
Harold Holt Swim Centre

Personal Training


Did you also know that the expert team at Harold Holt Swim Centre offer personal training? Our trainers specialise in general health and fitness, sports conditioning, weight loss and toning, rehabilitation and functional training for older adults.
 
Enquire about online personal training here.
 
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Dive back into Harold Holt Swim Centre


After 17 years on the sidelines, the iconic dive pool at the Harold Holt Swim Centre is making a comeback as part of City of Stonnington’s plan to restore the heritage-listed dive tower.

Works are expected to commence from October 2021 and continue through to March 2022.
 
Find out more here.
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Meet our instructors – Dianne


Have you met Dianne at the Harold Holt Swim Centre? She is an expert group fitness instructor known by her fun but challenging fitness classes. Dianne enjoys her role because it is the "…perfect combination of getting fit, feeling strong and letting those happiness endorphins blossom."

During lockdown Dianne helps people get strong and develop fitness with Adults Functional Fitness at 10:30am on Wednesday.

“The pandemic has definitely made me aware that exercise is more than just a physical act. It’s a partnership between mind, body and being part of the community whether it’s face to face or virtually.”
Community Sport

Tennis returns!


Did you know with the most recent easing of restrictions that you’re able to get back out and play tennis, as long that it is within your 15km radius?

While competitions aren’t back up and running just yet, up to five fully vaccinated people can return to coaching sessions or for a recreational hit of tennis.

Find your local tennis club and see what they have on offer here.
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What's happening at your club?


We’d love to hear about what’s happening at your club so that we can share it with our wider Active Stonnington community!

You may want to share a member milestone, club celebration, season preparations, sign-on days or about how you’re keeping your members engaged during lockdown.

Feel free to share what’s happening at your club by emailing recreationservices@stonnington.vic.gov.au with a brief paragraph, supporting photo and link to your club’s website or social media.
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On demand video

Check out 'Chair Based Fitness with Dianne'


In this class, you will be sitting down using objects from around the home to build muscle strength and improve joint flexibility.

Click here to watch on YouTube.
Local spotlight
A number of local businesses and personal trainers that hold permits to operate within Stonnington's beautiful parks and gardens are excited to be back delivering individual personal training sessions.

We asked our permit holders what they've been up to during the lockdown.
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Local Spotlight: Dance Dynamics


What services and activities are you currently offering to keep our community active during lockdown?
  • Free daily live Dance Fit and positive mindset session called 'Morning Motivation' available via our YouTube and Facebook to anyone.
  • Four 45-minute daily interactive sessions with our Members (paid service).
  • A dedicated 'Virtual Studio' with over 250 on demand classes (paid service).
Who are your sessions designed for?
We have Hip Hop, Dance Tone through to Mature Movers sessions for 13-85 year olds.
 
How can our community find out more?
Visit our website, YouTube, or Facebook.
What's On
There’s always plenty happening in and around the City of Stonnington. Check out what some of our other teams are up to and find out how you can get involved:
Get involved
Have you explored any of Stonnington's beautiful trails? Click here to learn more.

If you want to join in the conversation: 
We may even feature your photo or video in the next edition of Active Stonnington!
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