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(Tuesday 5 March, 2024) The Y Southland is preparing to launch a free weekly youth leadership programme, to empower leaders of the future. Get an Edge is a weekly programme, designed to give rangatahi the skills and practical opportunities to enhance their leadership, communication, and team building skills. With an outdoors-focus, Get an Edge is…

There are SO many reasons to get a personal trainer! Here are just a few:

Did you know the Y has an awesome, full-size climbing wall right in the heart of Invercargill? And our climbing and bouldering wall is FREE for all Y members to use? But how do you even get started with climbing if you’ve never done it before? Check out some Q&As below and, when you’re ready…

1. We’re not for profitThe Y is a non-profit organisation. That means any profit generated from the Fitness Centre is directed back into the Southland community through other Y services and programmes, including our awesome youth development initiatives. So by being a Y member, you’re also supporting young people in Southland – how good! 2.…

The Y Southland, in collaboration with community funders and Active Southland, is excited to announce the launch of an innovative initiative aimed at connecting communities through the power of physical activity. The Y’s Community Connector is a trailer equipped with brand new functional fitness equipment and active play experiences such as portable mini golf, archery…

The Y’s indoor stadium is set for a facelift, with the inner-city space set to be completely renovated and modernised in early 2024. The Y’s Tay Street building includes a full indoor basketball court, behind the fitness centre. Although much loved and well used by community groups, it is in need of remediation and now…

Four classroom walls not your thing? Have a learning style that simply doesn’t work in a traditional education environment? The Y Southland could be just the place you are looking for! We are excited to announce that, from 2024, we will be delivering Youth Guarantee education programmes for learners aged between 16 and 24 years.…