West Wave Pool and Leisure Centre

Our average student to instructor ratio is 5 to 1.

Adult beginner

1. Safe entry and exit and water familiarisation
2. Total submersion
3. Independent floating and recovery
4. Gliding - front and back
5. Kicking - front and back
6. Rotation - front and back

Adult intermediate

1. Freestyle one length
2. Backstroke one length
3. Breaststroke kick - front and back
4. Side gliding/floating
5. Dolphin dives
6. Deep water confidence

Adult advanced

1. Freestyle two lengths
2. Backstroke two lengths
3. Breaststroke one length
4. Forward rolls
5. Treading water
6. Distance swim - 10 mins

Our child-to-instructor ratio is 8-10 to 1.

The child's parent or caregiver must be in the pool during the class.

Babies

1. Confidence
2. Enjoyment
3. Water awareness
4. Introduction to cues
5. Setting a routine
6. Identifying class structure

Our child-to-instructor ratio is 3 to 1.

Preschool Beginner

1. Safe entries and exits
2. Water familiarisation
3. Independent floating - front
4. Independent floating - back
5. Total submersion
6. Bounce to breathe

Preschool Intermediate

1. Intermediate gliding - front
2. Intermediate kicking - front
3. Supported freestyle
4. Independent gliding - back
5. Independent kicking - back
6. Independent u-turn

Preschool Advanced

1. Freestyle - no breathing
2. Supported Backstroke
3. Breaststroke kick - back
4. Rotation - horizontal and vertical
5. Slide gliding
6. Safety sequence

Preschool Breather

1. Freestyle - bilateral breathing
2. Independent backstroke
3. Survival backstroke
4. Breaststroke kick - front
5. Dolphin kick
6. Duck dives

Talk directly to the Learn to Swim team if you are interested in taking private swimming lessons.

Private lessons are based on timetable and instructor availability only.

Our average child to instructor ratio is 5 or 6 to 1.

School age beginner

1. Safe entries and exits
2. Water familiarisation
3. Independent front float and recovery
4. Independent back float and recovery
5. Total submersion
6. Independent u-turn

School age intermediate

1. Gliding - front and back
2. Kicking - front
3. Kicking - back
4. Freestyle - no breathing
5. Breaststroke kick - back
6. Deep water confidence

School age advanced

1. Backstroke
2. Backstroke kick - front
3. Dolphin kick
4. Gliding - side
5. Rotation - horizontal and vertical
6. Independent safety sequence

School age breather

1. Freestyle - bilateral breathing
2. Backstroke arms
3. Survival backstroke
4. Forward rolls
5. Drop down push off into freestyle
6. Drop down push off into backstroke

School age breather intermediate

1. Freestyle one length
2. Backstroke one length
3. Breaststroke half length
4. Butterfly - three cycles with rhythm
5. Safe diving
6. Sculling - on back feet first

School age breather advanced

1. Freestyle two lengths
2. Backstroke two lengths
3. Breaststroke one length
4. Butterfly six cycles with breathing
5. Tumble turns
6. Treading water

Our average student to instructor ratio is 7 to 1.

Stroke

1. Freestyle and backstroke - four lengths
2. Breaststroke two lengths
3. Butterfly one length
4. Breaststroke pull-outs
5. Touch turns
6. Sidestroke

Stroke intermediate

1. Freestyle eight lengths
2. Backstroke eight lengths
3. Breaststroke four lengths
4. Individual Medley (IM) four lengths
5. Race starts
6. Distance swim - 10 minutes

Stroke advanced

1. Freestyle < 2mins
2. Backstroke < 2mins
3. Breaststroke
4. Individual Medley (IM) race turns
5. Freestyle 800m
6. AUSTSWIM aquatic sequence

Our child to instructor ratio is 8-10 to 1.

The child's parent or caregiver must be in the pool during the class.

Toddler Beginner 

1. Supported safe entry
2. Supported safe exit
3. Introduction to floating
4. Responding to cues
5. Submersion
6. Monkey Walking

Toddler Intermediate

1. Independent safe entry
2. Independent safe exit
3. Supported floating
4. Supported propulsion
5. Supported horizontal rotation
6. Supported u-turn

Toddler Advanced

1. Independent doggy paddle
2. Bounce to breathe
3. Independent floating
4. Push, glide to wall and safe exit
5. Independent horizontal rotation
6. Independent u-turn
   

Youth classes are designed for older children who haven’t been learning for long, or who would benefit from extra development before they progress to adult classes.

Our average student to instructor ratio is 5 to 1.

Youth beginner

1. Safe entry and exit and water familiarisation
2. Independent floating and recovery
3. Glide - front and back
4. Kick - front and back
5. Freestyle - no breathing
6. Rotation - horizontal and vertical

Youth Intermediate

1. Freestyle bilateral breathing
2. Backstroke
3. Dolphin kick
4. Drop down push off - front and back
5. Breaststroke kick - back
6. Survival sequence

Youth advanced

1. Freestyle two lengths
2. Backstroke two lengths
3. Breaststroke half length
4. Butterfly six cycles
5. Tumble turns
6. Treading water

Some of our Learn to Swim schools offer a squad beyond Stroke for children who want to continue swimming to keep their fitness up, independently of a swimming club.

Please talk to your Learn to Swim team for more information.

Build POWER in this workout! This high-intensity interval training class uses equipment in timed intervals to combine and improve your strength and speed.

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Bring the party into the water with Aqua Zumba! There are three levels of intensity – low, medium and high – to choose from.

Tai chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise in where you perform a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep, slow breaths.

Yoga your mind and yoga your body. This workout can range from gentle and slow-moving to dynamic, but it always tones, shapes and centres the mind without impact or stress.

A dance sensation! This high-energy class combines Latin rhythm with easy-to-follow moves to deliver a one-of-a-kind fitness programme. With dancing like this, you won’t even realise you’re working out!

An energetic class with a mix of exercises; weights for power and strength, cardio for increased fitness and core and balance for improved stability.

Level 2.

A mix of resistance and cardio training that excludes movements of getting up and down from the floor. Ideal for older adults (65yrs+) that have reasonable mobility and do not require a walking aid.

Bring your energy to this workout! This high intensity interval training class is designed with timed intervals to blast your muscles, burn calories and increase your cardio output.

Ideal for those with arthritis or recovering from an injury, hydrotherapy uses a heated hydrotherapy pool to help minimise your body’s aches and pains – you’ll be back up and running in no time. The water supports your weight allowing you to exercise at full range

Enter your name and phone number at reception to participate in a class.

*Please note; pregnant women and those with cardiac conditions or abnormally high or low blood pressure must consult their health professional before attending hydrotherapy.

Enjoy a low-intensity workout designed to increase strength and mobility while being gentle on the joints. AquaLITE is an equipment class that is ideal for all levels and abilities, including those recovering from injury. 

Held in the shallow end or deep end of the pool.

A step up from HydroFUNCTION, this class helps ease those joints into exercise while working at a slightly faster pace. The water supports your weight allowing you to exercise at full range.

Enter your name and phone number at reception to participate in a class.

*Please note; pregnant women and those with cardiac conditions or abnormally high or low blood pressure must consult their health professional before attending hydrotherapy.

Level 3.

A mix of resistance and cardio training that may include movements of getting up and down from the floor. Ideal for older adults that have a good level of fitness, mobility and leg strength.

Jump your way to fitness! Jumping® Fitness is a combination of fast and slow jumps, sprints and balancing movements on specially developed Jumping® trampolines. It's low impact yet powerful and dynamic - a perfect cardio workout.

Bring your workout up close and personal! BoxFIT combines circuit training, kicking, power, and agility to give you a dynamic cardio experience like no other. The workouts emphasise on improving boxing technique and boxing style training through high intensity interval training.

Pads will be supplied to members and also gloves will be available to borrow if you don’t own any. Bringing your own gloves is advised and boxing wraps are a requirement for protection and hygiene reasons.

*13-16 year old participants must be accompanied by an adult or be on a TeenFit membership and have gone through an induction with staff.

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When it comes to body sculpting, Zumba® Toning raises the bar (or rather, the toning stick). It combines targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba® moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party.

Get out and experience the beautiful scenery of West Auckland. This social group meets outside the main entrance to West Wave and then sets out for an active walk. Bring comfortable shoes and a drink bottle.

OpenBOX is an opportunity to work on strength based movements with a Coach to refine your technique and ensure you’re activating the right muscles to move efficiently. Each session will focus on a specific lift but you have the freedom to pivot and work at your own pace to get stronger.

Active Movement is designed to work on individual physical skills as well as group cooperation.

Active Movement is designed for the 18 years and over special needs community to keep bodies in motion, learn new activities/skills, and to socialise.

There are many modified and adapted activities to suit participants of all abilities.

Participants engage in group activities, as well as individually, with carer support. Join us for some fun exercise and recreation!

Please note: We operate during school term times and Carer Support engagement is compulsory. Please contact Hitomi Shimazu on hitomi.shimazu@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 

We have a water dispenser, please bring your own water bottles.

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Build POWER in this workout! This high-intensity interval training class uses equipment in timed intervals to combine and improve your strength and speed.

Price:

View timetable

Bring the party into the water with Aqua Zumba! There are three levels of intensity – low, medium and high – to choose from.

Sensory Integration focuses on using all 5 senses to interpret our environment through individual and group activities.

Sensory Integration is for the 18+ special needs community where the focus is on processing through sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Participants engage in group activities, as well as individual, with carer support. Come join us to explore the world through the senses.

Please note: We operate during school term times and Carer Support engagement is compulsory. Please contact Hitomi Shimazu on hitomi.shimazu@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz 

We have a water dispenser, please bring your own water bottles.

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Are you looking to improve your swimming technique or water fitness? Training for a triathlon, Ironman, swim series or Masters? The fun, friendly environment of the Swim squad is the perfect place to do so! Take some time out of your day and work on achieving your goals with us.

Please note you must be able to swim 100m Freestyle comfortably.

Please email westwave.swimschool@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz if you are unsure or would like an assessment

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Tai chi is a gentle, low-impact form of exercise in where you perform a series of deliberate, flowing motions while focusing on deep, slow breaths.

The Twin Streams programme is a training platform for youth wishing to perform competitively in swimming and swimming-based sports.

The competition/technique sessions focus on:

• refining technique for all four strokes
• starts and turns
• speed and power improvements.

The fitness/endurance sessions focus on:

• freestyle/backstroke primarily
• overall swimming endurance and fitness.

Entry Requirements

Competition/Technique Sessions:
The requirements below must be completed to a sufficient standard before a swimmer can enrol:
• 100m Freestyle in two minutes or less
• 100m Backstroke in two minutes or less
• 100m IM with turns
• 400m Freestyle

Fitness/Endurance Sessions:
The requirements below must be completed to a sufficient standard before a swimmer can enrol:
• 200m Freestyle
• 200m Backstroke
• 100m IM

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Yoga your mind and yoga your body. This workout can range from gentle and slow-moving to dynamic, but it always tones, shapes and centres the mind without impact or stress.

A dance sensation! This high-energy class combines Latin rhythm with easy-to-follow moves to deliver a one-of-a-kind fitness programme. With dancing like this, you won’t even realise you’re working out!

An energetic class with a mix of exercises; weights for power and strength, cardio for increased fitness and core and balance for improved stability.

Ideal for those with arthritis or recovering from an injury, hydrotherapy uses a heated hydrotherapy pool to help minimise your body’s aches and pains – you’ll be back up and running in no time. The water supports your weight allowing you to exercise at full range

Enter your name and phone number at reception to participate in a class.

*Please note; pregnant women and those with cardiac conditions or abnormally high or low blood pressure must consult their health professional before attending hydrotherapy.

Enjoy a low-intensity workout designed to increase strength and mobility while being gentle on the joints. AquaLITE is an equipment class that is ideal for all levels and abilities, including those recovering from injury. 

Held in the shallow end or deep end of the pool.

A step up from HydroFUNCTION, this class helps ease those joints into exercise while working at a slightly faster pace. The water supports your weight allowing you to exercise at full range.

Enter your name and phone number at reception to participate in a class.

*Please note; pregnant women and those with cardiac conditions or abnormally high or low blood pressure must consult their health professional before attending hydrotherapy.

Get a good cardio workout and ride through hills, flats, and mountain peaks. 

Jump your way to fitness! Jumping® Fitness is a combination of fast and slow jumps, sprints and balancing movements on specially developed Jumping® trampolines. It's low impact yet powerful and dynamic - a perfect cardio workout.

We focus on a different sport and the skills involved every 2-3 weeks. These include basketball, futsal, and badminton. Each session has an element of general fitness, stretching and warm-ups.

This is a great way for young kids to get an insight into a sport they might want to take up.

To enrol, fill out the enrolment form at the top of the page and hand it to reception.

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When it comes to body sculpting, Zumba® Toning raises the bar (or rather, the toning stick). It combines targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba® moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness-party.

Bring your little one along for some free-play fun in our stadium under safe supervision*.

The mats, soft play shapes, tunnels, and hoops will be set out each week and we will introduce a new piece of equipment each week for your pre-schooler to get physically active, learn new movement techniques, and develop motor skills.

It's a great opportunity for socialisation and to meet other s in the local community with children the same age.

*Some parent/caregiver involvement will be required.

To enrol, fill out the enrolment form at the top of the page and hand it to reception.

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Our beginner basketball programme is a great way to learn the basic fundamental skills of basketball. Each week we will focus on a different skill like dribbling, shooting, passing and defence. Perfect for those new to the game.

To enrol, fill out the enrolment form at the top of the page and hand it to reception.

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Get out and experience the beautiful scenery of West Auckland. This social group meets outside the main entrance to West Wave and then sets out for an active walk. Bring comfortable shoes and a drink bottle.

Some of our Learn to Swim schools offer a squad beyond Stroke for children who want to continue swimming to keep their fitness up, independently of a swimming club.

Please talk to your Learn to Swim team for more information.

OpenBOX is an opportunity to work on strength based movements with a Coach to refine your technique and ensure you’re activating the right muscles to move efficiently. Each session will focus on a specific lift but you have the freedom to pivot and work at your own pace to get stronger.