History
The Darwin Police and Citizens Youth Club Incorporated began in 1952 when a group of police and civilians decided to recondition an old derelict boarding house and make it suitable for youth club activities.
Some hard physical work ensued, such as scrubbing, wall demolishing, and altering and rebuilding of parts of the original building. Finance was unobtainable and materials could be procured only by using cast off bits and pieces from various government buildings, which were gradually being brought back into reasonable condition following the War.
The then administrator, Mr F J S Wise, was a strong supporter of the project and many Darwin citizens donated labour, machinery and surplus materials to keep the job moving. The Police and Citizens Youth Club was opened in 1952 by the Administrator.
Over the first 10 years the Club flourished and became integral to the social life of Darwin, particularly for young people and police. However, by 1962 the original building deteriorated to such an extent, despite maintenance, that entirely new premises became necessary. Mr RM Taylor, a local architect, offered his services and late 1962 saw the start of the construction of new premises, which were completed in 1966.
Until 1974 the Club provided 17 activities, including a Pony Club (which began in 1965). There was an overall membership of 950 boys and girls.
From 1974 to 8 October 1976 the Club was non-functional, owing to the severe damage by Cyclone Tracy, which demolished not only our premises but the whole of Darwin.
After this, the first aim of the Club’s committee was to assess the damage to buildings, equipment and stock. What at first seemed an impossible task gradually became a reality, with financial help from Lions International, the Darwin Rotary Club, and the Government.
When the Police, Fire and Emergency Services complex was built at Berrimah in 1985, the Police and Citizens Youth Club moved to its new premises at Berrimah, where it remains today.
The Police and Citizen’s Youth Club has always operated as a non-profit organisation.
The PCYC caters for all members of the family. Also provided during the week from 3 pm to 8 pm and weekends from 8 am to 8 pm are the following areas: two Tennis courts, a 25 metre swimming pool, undercover basketball court, sporting oval, BBQ area (bookings required) and an undercover recreation area adjacent to the swimming pool.
For further information about the PCYC, contact the office on 8922 3299 during business hours.
Listed below are the PCYC membership fees, current as at 1 April 2005
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Facilities only |
Full gym membership |
| Adult |
$110 per year or 1/2 year at $55 |
$160 or 1/2 year $80 |
| Family |
$165 per year or 1/2 year at $82.50 |
$215 or 1/2 year $107.50 |
| Student (full time over 18 years) |
$55 per year |
$105 |
| Junior (up to 18 years) |
$22 per year |
$72 |
Gymnastics
The Gymnastic Club is fully equipped and has an "Olympic" sprung floor, and offer a very cool and breezy environment in which to train. The club is open for business five days per week after 3.30 pm and all day Saturday. Class fees vary according to the level of activity. The following programs are currently running:
- Kindergym - from 18 months - 5 years
- General gym - these classes offer fun and imaginative activities for beginners, with emphasis on co-ordination, spacial awareness and physical fitness
- Competative Womens Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) - Female Levels 1 - 10
- Competative Mens Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) - Male Levels 1 - 10
- Display groups
- Sports acro
- Adult general gymnastics
The club employs quality accredited coaching staff. All primary and secondary school groups are welcome, and after-school care coordinators can avail themselves of our excellent facilities. We also provide school holiday programs.
For further enquiries please phone 8947 0906 after 3.30 pm or e-mail pcycntgym@bigpond.com.au.
Judo
Judo today is principally a highly skilled sport enjoyed by men and women, boys and girls all over the world. It is an exciting way to get fit.
Judo is over 100 years old and has been an Olympic sport since 1964. It was presented in Japan as a modern sport and recreational activity in 1882 by Jogoro Kano when he founded the Kodokan School of Judo in Tokyo.
Judo was developed from the ancient art of Jujitsu into a sport for physical and mental education. The aim of its pupils is to learn techniques and skills whilst improving their all-round fitness and co-ordination. The idea is to grab and off-balance your opponent and throw them with a recognised technique onto their back. There are also skills of grappling on the ground (actually special Judo mats) if your opponent cannot be thrown cleanly onto their back. These skills can be tested in competitions with other players under the rules of the sport.
Today the International Judo Federation, which was founded in 1951, has over 190 member countries, and 20 million players worldwide. In Australia, the Judo Federation of Australia is the official Judo body.
Whatever your age and fitness level, you can start Judo at the Police and Citizens Youth Club, Vanderlin Drive, Berrimah. The PCYC Judo is the strongest club in the Darwin area with about 55 members and has one of the best quality international standard matting areas within Australia and East Asia .
Training times for Judo
- Juniors Tuesday and Thursday 6 pm to 7 pm, Saturday 10 am to 11 am
- Seniors Tuesday and Thursday 7 pm to 8.30 pm, Saturday 11 am to 12.30 pm
For further information contact Mick McMahon on 8931 0116 or email mmcm80@hotmail.com.au
Weights gymnasium
The airconditioned weight gymnasium is offered to PCYC members who purchase a full membership when joining. Training times are from 5 pm to 8 pm Monday to Friday only. Change rooms and toilets are located in the building, which is opposite the swimming pool. This activity is supervised but person's train at their own risk. Casual fees apply for non-members at $5.50 per session. Footwear is to be worn and a towel is to be used when training at the gym.
Boxercise
Circuit style and basic boxing technique class designed for all ages and fitness levels. Our emphasis is on having fun and working hard at the same time.
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Day
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Class
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Time
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Time
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Monday
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Boxercise
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4.30-5.30
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5.30-6.30
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Tuesday
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Boxercise
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4.45-5.45
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Wednesday
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Powerbar
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5.00-6.00
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Thursday
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Boxercise
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4.45-5.45
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Friday
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Powerbar
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5.00-6.00
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$3 for members, $5 non-menbers.
Powerbar
Powerbar classes invovle using a weighted bar to music. It uses individual muscle groups and is a workout for the entire body. Moves are not high impact, thus allowing anyone to participate. See table above for times.
Contact details
For further information on any of the above activities telephone 8948 9125 (Monday to Friday between 8 am and 4 pm), fax 8948 9128 or e-mail pcyc@pfes.nt.gov.au. Postal address: PCYC, PO Box 38580, Winnellie NT 0821
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