Multi-sport program

Our multi-sport program is perfect for sports fanatics! Your kids can learn skills across a range of sports.

Single-day options are available, and a full-week option for week 1.

Please note: we require asthma, allergy, medication and/or behavioural forms to be provided as relevant. These are available under 'About our programs'.

Upcoming programs

Our April multi-sport program will be running:

Week 1: Wednesday April 3 – Friday April 5
Week 2: Monday April 8 – Friday April 12.

About the multi-sport program

Activities

By the end of the week your kids will have a new spring in their step!

Your child will be placed with players of a similar age and skill level. They will develop sport-specific and other life skills across a range of new and traditional sports.

Your kids will:

learn fundamental motor skills crucial to ball sports and activities
practise and refine their skills through a variety of drills and games
learn how to play team-sports such as:
- dodge-ball
- futsal
- handball
- netball
- soccer
- basketball
improve their general fitness and confidence.

View an example day of our multisport program.

Pool activities

We'll break up the day and have some fun in the Footscray Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre pool. Your kids can play on the inflatable obstacle course and take part in water-based activities.

Trained lifeguards will be on duty at all times.

Proficiency test

All children must complete a proficiency test on their first day of the program if they would like to go in the water. Please note this is a safety requirement. The test is as follows:

Seated safe entry into 1.2m (depth) lane
Tread water for 30 seconds unassisted
Swim 12.5m unassisted
Tread water for 30 seconds unassisted in 2m (depth) lane
Swim 12.5m unassisted and exit the water safely
Jump feet first into deep water from the diving block

Please note: only children aged 6 and above who are deemed as competent in the proficiency test will be allowed on the inflatable.

What to bring

To get set for a week of activities, your child will need:

runners
shorts
t-shirt
hat
sunscreen
water bottle
bathers
towel
thongs
snacks
healthy lunch.

Costs

Single day: $73.80
Full week (8–12 April): $314

Please note: Our programs cannot be claimed on the Child Care Benefit (CCB) claim.

Location

Our multi-sport holiday program is located in the Footscray Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Building L.

Please meet at Building L, Level 1, basketball courts.

All activities happen within our high-quality facilities which form part of the University’s elite sport and exercise precinct. Our facilities include: