West Wave – Waitakere City Aquatic Centre
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West Wave – formerly the Big Top Aquatic Centre – is a fabulous facility with two 25metre heated indoor pools, two toddler pools, a wave pool, dive pool, hydro-slide and family spa. The wave and toddler pools run in sessions, so give them a call to check the best time to visit.
Facilities:
A fully integrated "Lifestyle Centre", West Wave has a range of world class facilities the whole family can enjoy. With an array of structured and non structured activities on offer there's something for everyone.
Swim School:
At West Wave, our aim is to be the best Swim School in New Zealand; known for our high quality programme and first class customer service.
We are a Quality Swim School in association with Swimming New Zealand and NZSCAT (NZ Swim Teachers and Coaches Association). This ensures staff training and SNZ qualifications are a priority, ensuring your children are receiving up to date content and teaching practices.
We are open seven days a week during the school term which enables us to provide class times to suit you. All levels are available with extra classes added every term. A Water Safety component is included in our programme to ensure all children get the chance to learn about Water Safety including the use of a Life Jacket.
- Lessons coincide with school terms
- Enrolments should be made by phoning the Swim School office or by visiting the school
- Current students are automatically re-enrolled for the following term's classes
Baby, Toddler and Preschool Programme:
Child learning to dive, Child learning to swim, Kids having fun on a board in the pool.
West Wave provides a holistic approach to this programme. We want to encourage the physical and emotional development of our children, in a fun and safe environment. Lessons are 30 min in duration taught in our dedicated Learn to Swim pool heated at 32 degrees, and our Hydrotherapy pool heated at 34 degrees.
Improver and Mini Squads: Our programme allows our swimmers to follow through with swimming right through to squad level with the option of moving to competitive swimming within a chosen Swim Club. Classes are 30, 45 and 60 min in duration depending on ability. Classes are held in our 25m Competition Pool and are focused on developing technically correct swimmers and increasing fitness.
Adult/Teenage Learn to Swim and Fitness: Our adult and teenage classes are held every night Monday to Friday, from beginners to those wanting technique and fitness. All classes are 30 min in duration.
Holiday Intensive Swimming Lessons: Every school holidays we conduct intensive swim programmes, Monday to Friday, for pre-school and school age children. This is a fantastic way to improve your child's swimming skills through having lessons each day.
Sauna, Spa, Steam Room:
Relax in our sauna, spa or steam room - or try all three. Let those aches and pains float away in the spa, with a view of all the activities in the main pool or sweat it out in the sauna or steam room. It's the perfect way to relax, while the others play in the pool or work out upstairs in the gym.
HydroslideHydro Slide:
Come and ride our high speed hydro slide! Twisting and turning until you splash down into the '"lazy river" below. It's a long, dark and exciting ride for those who dare. The Hydro Slide is open after 3:30 - 8pm Monday to Friday and after 10:30 - 8pm on weekends and school holidays. Ride as many times as you like for $2 (age and height restrictions apply).
Wave Pool:
Forget the beach, at West Wave you can play in the surf all year round. Bodysurf or ride the tubes on the 3 foot waves in our leisure pool. The waves are turned on in the leisure pool at random intervals after 3:30- 8pm Monday to Friday and after 10:30 - 8pm on weekends and school holidays.
Hours: Monday to Friday 5.45am-9.30pm; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 6am-9.30pm.