This Girl Can

Springvale Lions Baseball (women's training session)

Join Springvale Lions Baseball Club for their women's training session for all levels (including beginners!) The session is adaptable for any athletic ability, and participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and runners. The club will provide the equipment.

• Location: KH Wearne Pavilion, Springvale Road/Westall Road, Dingley Village 3172
• Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024
• Time: 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register by email gabbybevan62@gmail.com or phone 0420 232 810

Visit the Springvale Lions Baseball website for more information.

Springvale Lions Baseball (Diamond Girls 'Gala Day')

Join Springvale Lions Baseball for their Diamond Girls 'Gala Day' for high school girls! This program is open to all schools, run by volunteers, and aims to connect with the local community and empower young females to take up the sport. The day includes physical activity and learning the basic skills of baseball. The club will provide equipment and lunch. 

• Location: KH Wearne Pavilion, Springvale Road/Westall Road, Dingley Village 3172
• Date: Friday, 15 November 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register by email gabbybevan62@gmail.com or phone 0420 232 810

Visit the Springvale Lions Baseball website for more information.

Join Chelsea Calisthenics Club for a 'come and try' session for all levels and ages between 3 and 60+ years old! You'll focus on fitness, strength and fun through a variety of skills and dance techniques.

• Location: Sports Women Centre, Sturdee Street, Chelsea 3192
• Date and time: Refer to club website for dates and times
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: No registrations are necessary; just show up!

Visit the Chelsea Calisthenics Club website for more information.

Join Melbourne Disc Golf Club for their 'come-and-try' session! Learn how to play this free and fun activity for all the family. Volunteers from Melbourne Disc Golf Club will be on hand to show you the basic skills of the game and provide lots of opportunities to practice. They will also provide the equipment. Children must be actively supervised throughout the session.

• Location: Bicentennial Park, Scotch Parade, Chelsea 3192
• Date: Sunday, 10 November 2024
• Time: 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: No registrations required. 

Visit the Melbourne Disc Golf Club website for more information, or contact info@melbournediscgolfclub.com if you have any questions.

Join us for Hatha Yoga, a potent alignment-oriented practice that emphasizes the forms and actions within yoga postures. This class is based on physical postures, deep breathing, mindfulness and listening to the body. 

Waves Leisure Centre is wheelchair and scooter accessible, including accessible toilet facilities, car parking, and flat entry. There are also public transport options nearby.

• Location: Waves Leisure Centre, Cheltenham 3192
• Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024
• Time: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register by contacting Customer Service via 9559 7111 or active@kingston.vic.gov.au.

Visit the Waves Leisure Centre website for more information.

Join Mordialloc Life Saving Club’s Nippers program and beach training sessions at Mordialloc Beach! The Mordialloc Life Saving Club invite girls to participate in a come-and-try beach education session (program or beach training). The program is for children to participate in safe, fun, all-inclusive, organised activities in a beach environment, preparing them to be future lifesavers. It caters to participants of all manner of experience and skill levels. Parents can also get involved as volunteers. The club has a range of pathways and opportunities for girls to get involved in lifesaving, volunteerism, and beach safety education. 

Nippers Program

• Location: Mordialloc Life Saving Club, 199 Bay Trail, Mordialloc 3195
• Date: Sunday, 10 November 2024 + Sunday, 17 November 2024
• Time: 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register by contacting Mordialloc Life Saving Club via admin@mlsc.com.au

Nippers beach training sessions

• Location: Mordialloc Life Saving Club, 199 Bay Trail, Mordialloc 3195
• Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 I 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM + Sunday, 10 November 2024 I 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM + Sunday, 17 November 2024 I 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register by contacting Mordialloc Life Saving Club via admin@mlsc.com.au.

Visit the Mordialloc Life Saving Club website for more information.

Join Edi Icebergers for open water swimming, where the only rule is no rules! Swim when you want, as often as you want, with or without a wetsuit. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or just looking to enjoy the water, we welcome everyone at all fitness levels.

• Location: Edithvale Life Saving Club, Edithvale 3196
• Date: Monday, 11 November 2024 I 07:00 AM + Sunday, 17 November 2024 I 09:00 AM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register via email to secretary@elsc.com.au 

Visit the Edithvale Life Saving Club website for more information.

Join Mordi Sea Dippers for open water swimming! Everyone is welcome to come along for ocean dips, meditation, breathwork, community and friendship. Car parking is available within Peter Scullin Reserve and near Le Tour de Cafe.

• Location: Mordialloc Pier, Beach Road, Mordialloc 3195
• Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024 + Saturday, 16 November 2024
• Time: 06:45 AM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Registrations are not required

Visit the Mordi Sea Dippers Facebook page or contact hello@seasoulsauna.com.au for more information.

Join parkrun Chelsea’s fun (and free!) weekly 5km community event for all ages. Walk, jog, run (at your own pace), volunteer or spectate - it's up to you! There is a mixture of grass and granitic sand surfaces along the track via a loop. Dogs, prams, and wheelchairs are welcome. Car parking is available at the Scotch Parade entrance. 

• Location: Bicentennial Park, Scotch Parade, Chelsea 3196
• Date: Saturday, 16 November 2024
• Time: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register online before you come along, and please bring a copy of your scannable barcode.

Visit the parkrun Chelsea website for more information.

Join Karkarook parkrun’s fun (and free!) weekly 5km community event for all ages. Walk, jog, run (at your own pace), volunteer or spectate - it's up to you! There is a mixture of grass and granitic sand surfaces along the track via a loop. Dogs, prams, and wheelchairs are welcome. Car parking is available at the Warrigal Road entrance. 

• Location: Karkarook Park, Warrigal Road, Heatherton 3202
• Date: Saturday, 16 November 2024
• Time: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register online before you come along, and please bring a copy of your scannable barcode.

Visit the parkrun Karkarook website for more information.

Join Mordialloc Sailing Club for their upcoming Discover Sailing Day! Enjoy a free sail with an experienced club sailor, with all boats and safety equipment provided by the club. It’s a perfect opportunity to experience the thrill of sailing in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment.

• Location: Mordialloc Sailing Club, 12A Bowman Street, Aspendale 3195
• Date: Sunday, 17 November 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register online before the session

Visit the Mordialloc Sailing Club website for more information.

Join us for Slow Flow Yoga! In this practice, poses are held for longer, and several rounds of breath are taken in each pose instead of moving to each breath (you'll be holding and achieving stillness with your breath.) Slow Flow Yoga is also a great place to start if you're a beginner. 

Waves Leisure Centre is wheelchair and scooter accessible, including accessible toilet facilities, car parking, and flat entry. There are also public transport options nearby.

• Location: Waves Leisure Centre, Cheltenham 3192
• Date: Friday, 15 November 2024
• Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register by contacting Customer Service via 9559 7111 or active@kingston.vic.gov.au.

Visit the Waves Leisure Centre website for more information.

Join us for a free swim at Waves Leisure Centre! Dive into your favourite stroke or simply enjoy some recreational fun in the water. Waves Leisure Centre is wheelchair and scooter accessible, including accessible toilet facilities, car parking, and flat entry. There are also public transport options nearby.

• Location: Waves Leisure Centre, Cheltenham 3192
• Date: Friday, 15 November 2024
• Time: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Registrations are not required. Just mention 'This Girl Can' to the friendly staff member at Customer Service. 

Visit the Waves Leisure Centre website for more information.

Join Parkdale Tennis Club’s social tennis or tennis coaching sessions during This Girl Can Week! These sessions are open to all levels and abilities. The club will provide racquets and balls.

Social Tennis

• Location: Parkdale Tennis Club, Imes Street, Parkdale 3195
• Date and time:
  • Sunday, 10 November 2024 I 01:00 PM (social tennis for parents and children) 
  • Thursday, 14 November 2024 I 09:30 AM (social tennis adults)
  • Friday, 15 November 2024 I 07:30 PM (social tennis 16+ years)
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register online before you come along. *No registration is required for social tennis on Sunday 10 November.

Tennis coaching

• Location: Parkdale Tennis Club, Imes Street, Parkdale 3195
• Date and time:
  • Monday 11 November 2024 I 04:00 PM (Junior Coaching 8-10 years)
  • Monday, 11 November 2024 I 07:30 PM (Cardio Tennis adults)
  • Wednesday, 13 November 2024 I 04.00 PM (Junior Coaching 5-8 years)
  • Wednesday, 13 November 2024 I 07:30 PM (Adult Group Coaching)
  • Friday, 15 November 2024 I 06:30 PM (Group Coaching 11 years and up)
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register online before you come along. 

Visit the Parkdale Tennis Club website for more information, or contact Michelle Barry info@parkdaletennis.com.au if you have any questions.

Join Moorabbin Little Athletics for their little athletics session with track and field activities for beginners aged 5-16. If you want to give it a go before the summer season, you're welcome to come along to two free trial sessions with the club to see what it's all about!

• Location: Rowans Road, Moorabbin 3189
• Date: Friday, 15 November 2024
• Time: 05:00 PM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register online before you come along.

Visit the Moorabbin Little Athletics website for more information.

Join us for Zumba Fitness at Waves Leisure Centre! Perfect for women aged 14 years and older, Zumba Fitness is a program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training, alternating fast and slow rhythms, to help improve fitness.

Waves Leisure Centre is wheelchair and scooter accessible, including accessible toilet facilities, car parking, and flat entry. There are also public transport options nearby.

• Location: Waves Leisure Centre, Cheltenham 3192
• Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
• Time: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register by contacting Customer Service via 9559 7111 or active@kingston.vic.gov.au.

Visit the Waves Leisure Centre website for more information.

Join us for Zumba Gold at Waves Leisure Centre! Perfect for women aged 14 years and older, Zumba Gold is a low-impact dance fitness class for beginners of all fitness levels and active older adults looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity.

Waves Leisure Centre is wheelchair and scooter accessible, including accessible toilet facilities, car parking, and flat entry. There are also public transport options nearby.

• Location: Waves Leisure Centre, Cheltenham 3192
• Date: Thursday, 14 November 2024
• Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register by contacting Customer Service via 9559 7111 or active@kingston.vic.gov.au.

Visit the Waves Leisure Centre website for more information.