PCYC NSW is a charity empowering young people to survive, and thrive, in partnership with the Police and the community.
PCYC Lake Macquarie is the heart and soul of the community, offering activities for young people and adults alike. Opened in 1983 by Bob Hawke, PCYC Lake Mac began its life as a function centre before it was renovated and branded as a PCYC that serves the community.
Our multi-purpose youth centre is set up for hospitality training, with a full commercial kitchen where we train young people and serve customers. We also have a newly renovated gym and fitness area, and a gymnastics space which is ideal for all the family. At PCYC Lake Mac, you can work out whilst your children take part in an activity too.
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong using a paddle and plastic ball with holes. It is a game that is appropriate for players of all ages and skill levels. School holiday times vary. Please call the club on 49486622 for details
Volleyball is an international sport, played by 2 teams of 6 players who hit a ball over a net to each other, predominately using their hands or forearms. Overview. A team can play the ball up to 3 times on their side of the net before playing it over.
CLASS RUN BY: Hunter Volleyball
TeamGym is relatively new to Australia and is a fun and social way showcase a variety of gymnastics skills in a team environment. Teams consist of 6-12 athletes who perform 3 routines to music – floor (comprising of dance and acrobatic elements), tumbling (consisting of a series of forwards and backwards skills from rolls and cartwheels to flips), and mini tramp (jumps, turns and somersaults!). Teams are split into divisions based on skill level, catering from the very beginner to the most advanced gymnast.
The class is designed for children who have mastered the fundamental skills of the GymSTAR program, are ready for their pathway development and looking for a Team Gymnastics sport – with competition across Tumbling, Mini trampoline and Floor!
Our TeamGym classes are $25.50 and all require an annual Gymnastics NSW Registration ($70). To enrol, book online or fill out the “Enrolment & Direct Debit Form” and email it to lakemacquarie@pcycnsw.org.au, or bring it into the club.
Parkour/Free G (Freestyle Gymnastics) programs are new and innovative programs that provide opportunities for young people to be creative in the development of new skills, whilst staying fit and active for longer. Classes include running and jumping over obstacles, as well as tricking and flipping skills. Athletes get the opportunity to run obstacle courses utilising their new skills and can be a pathway to competitive time trials in Parkour and activities similar to Ninja Warrior.
Our Free G classes are $17 and all require an annual Gymnastics NSW Registration ($70). To enrol, book online or fill out the “Enrolment & Direct Debit Form” and email it to lakemacquarie@pcycnsw.org.au, or bring it into the club.
WAG (Women’s Artistic Gymnastics) is one of the most well-known forms of gymnastics – the kind you would commonly see in the Olympics on TV. It is a competitive sport for girls of all ages comprising of 4 apparatus – beam, bars, floor & vault. Athletes will work on skills, dance and tumbling for each of these apparatus as well as working on developing strength, flexibility and handstands.
The classes are for everyone who has mastered the GymSTAR skills and wish to learn the competitive levels of Artistic Gymnastics: Bars, Beam, Vault and Floor.
Our WAG classes are $25.50 and require an annual Gymnastics NSW Registration ($70). To enrol, fill out the “Enrolment & Direct Debit Form” and email it to lakemacquarie@pcycnsw.org.au, or bring it into the club.
This parent/adult assisted class is designed to give your little one a head start in life! With a focus on learning through play, each lesson will use colours, sounds and other stimulation to help your child develop their body control and strengthen brain connections through balance, sensory stimulation, tactile experience and coordination exercises. Children will learn to roll, climb, jump and swing all while having fun and socializing with parents and other children.
Our Kindergym classes are $15.50 and require an annual Gymnastics NSW Registration ($55). To enrol, book online or fill out the “Enrolment & Direct Debit Form” and email it to lakemacquarie@pcycnsw.org.au, or bring it into the club.
GymSTAR is our entry level recreational program for school age children, covering the basics of gymnastics and movement in a fun and friendly environment. Children will learn the basics of apparatus such as bars, beam, floor and trampoline to assist in developing skills such as balance, coordination and strength. Each term, participants will be assessed on the skills they have learnt and move up through the GymSTAR levels.
Our GymSTAR classes are $17 and require an annual Gymnastics NSW Registration ($70). To enrol, book online or fill out the “Enrolment & Direct Debit Form” and email it to lakemacquarie@pcycnsw.org.au, or bring it into the club.
Lake Macquarie Sport Fencing training will have classes for our club members who are in search of a fun way to stay active. Even if you’ve never fenced before, you’re welcome to begin your fencing journey at our community-based club. For fencing newcomers, we offer a five-week starter course that teaches you the fundamentals of this exciting sport. In these introductory sessions, you will learn how the rules of fencing work, how to use your equipment safely, and how to outperform your opponent. We will provide everything you’ll need (just make sure to wear long pants and enclosed shoes). Qualified instructors will be in attendance to help you with your form and ensure the safety of all participants. In order to attend the starter course or our regular fencing sessions, all participants must be at least 9 years old. If you’d like more information about fencing Newcastle, contact the friendly team at PCYC Lake Macquarie today. View our current Lake Macquarie fencing classes and competitions timetable below. Call John Frew 0488 480 412
A pipe band is a musical ensemble consisting of pipers and drummers. The term pipes and drums, used by military pipe bands is also common. The most common form of pipe band consists of a section of pipers playing the Great Highland bagpipe, a section of snare drummers, several tenor drummers and usually one, though occasionally two, bass drummers. Lake Macquarie Pipe Band is the only Pipe band still actively operating in PCYC in NSW. Our Pipe Band is sought after by many community and other groups to play at functions and other events.
Train with two time former world champion Sakio Bika. Boxing is dedicated to the development of athletes through the sport of boxing, offering development in physical fitness, self-discipline and confidence. Boxing classes include fitness, strength and conditioning and competitive amateur boxing.
Regardless if you’ve trained BJJ before or not, please feel free to come and try it out. If you are trying to decide which class to come to first, we suggest any of the classes labelled as for ‘All Levels’ or ‘Basics’. Any of the kid’s classes are suitable for a trial.
Judo is an Olympic-level sport of unarmed combat derived from ju jitsu and intended to train the body and mind. It involves using holds and leverage to unbalance the opponent. Judo is a Japanese word meaning “gentle way,” and is a type of martial art that comes from the ancient Japanese martial art of jujitsu, meaning “yielding way”. PCYC judo programs are run in accordance with the Australian Judo Federation (JFA), including the accrediting of instructors and grading of participants.
