WHAT WE DO
Kids Fitness Ireland
ClASSES * PARTIES * CAMPS * SCHOOLS
Our focus is on helping children feel confident in how they move
“At RINKA, we believe children don’t have to be the fastest, strongest or most naturally sporty to enjoy being active. Our classes give children positive, varied movement experiences that help them develop physical skills, confidence and an understanding of how their bodies move. Through our Strong Body, Strong Heart and Strong Mind approach, we’re helping children build the foundations they need to enjoy movement and physical activity throughout their lives.” Sarah Gillespie, CEO
What is RINKA?
RINKA is a children’s movement and fitness programme designed to help children become more confident and capable in how they move.
Our classes give children regular opportunities to move, play, practise skills and experience success in a positive, non-competitive environment.
Rather than focusing on one particular sport, children experience a wide variety of movement activities that help develop their physical abilities, confidence and enjoyment of being active.
What is Physical Literacy?
Physical literacy is about developing the skills, confidence, motivation and understanding that help children enjoy being active.
Just as children need opportunities to learn to read and write, they also need opportunities to learn how their bodies move. Through a wide variety of positive movement experiences, children can become more confident and capable movers.
At RINKA, physical literacy is developed through everything we do.
What Do Children Learn at RINKA?
Our classes give children the opportunity to explore and develop a wide range of movement skills through games, challenges and active play.
Children work on skills such as running, jumping, balancing, throwing, catching, coordination, strength and body control, while also learning how their bodies move and respond to physical activity.
Through varied and enjoyable movement experiences, we help children build the skills, confidence and motivation that contribute to their physical literacy and support a positive relationship with being active.
What is the RINKA Approach?
Every RINKA class is built around three areas of development: Strong Body, Strong Heart and Strong Mind.
Together, they help children develop their physical abilities, understand their bodies and build a positive relationship with movement.
Strong Body
Strong Body helps children develop the movement skills and physical abilities they need to move with confidence and control.
Through activities that develop running, jumping, balancing, throwing, catching, strength and coordination, children learn how to use and control their bodies in different ways.
Strong Heart
Strong Heart gets children moving through energetic games and activities that develop stamina and cardiovascular fitness.
Children experience what happens to their bodies when they are active, while discovering that getting their heart pumping can be fun.
Strong Mind
Strong Mind helps children understand their bodies, movement and healthy habits.
Through simple learning activities and movement challenges, children develop confidence, resilience and a willingness to try, practise and keep learning.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT RINKA
Participant guidelines - is the class suitable for my child?
We like to share the below guidelines with all parents when deciding if a RINKA class / camp is suitable for their child.
- Has your child completed a term in preschool?
- Is your child fully toilet trained?
- Is your child comfortable with taking instruction and following guidelines?
- Are they happy to attend class / camp without a parent?
- Are they happy to mix with children and leaders they don’t know?
- Do they attend preschool / school without any additional one to one supports?
If you have answered yes to all the above, we are sure your child would be happy and comfortable in the RINKA environment!
For the safety of our instructors and the other participants we cannot accept any behaviours that are negative to a group setting:
- Displays of defiant behaviour
- Kicking, spitting, biting etc
- Running away or trying to leave
- Not engaging with the group or taking directions from the instructors
Parents will be contacted if any of the above behaviours are displayed
My child has additional needs. Is the class suitable for them?
We like to share the below guidelines with all parents when deciding if a RINKA class / camp is suitable for their child.
- Has your child completed a term in preschool?
- Is your child fully toilet trained?
- Is your child comfortable with taking instruction and following guidelines?
- Are they happy to attend class / camp without a parent?
- Are they happy to engage and mix with children and leaders they don’t know?
- Do they attend preschool / school without any additional one to one supports?
- My child has never shown any signs of being a flight risk
If you have answered yes to all the above, we are sure your child would be happy and comfortable in the RINKA environment!
See also Participant Guidelines above
Do parents stay in the class/camps?
What do they bring to class and what do they wear?
You will receive extra information on what they need to pack for camp days when you register for a camp.
What do they bring to class and what do they wear?
You will receive extra information on what they need to pack for camp days when you register for a camp.
How long is each term?
Must I pay in full or can I pay weekly?
Our classes are payable on a monthly subscription and can be cancelled any time by emailing bookings@rinka.ie
We do not accept cash and all our bookings must be done online via our booking in system
My child is 2 years old - can they attend class?
It says my preferred class is fully booked - can you squeeze my child in?
I need to cancel a camp booking?
- 100% refund is offered if camp space is cancelled by you up to 14 days prior to the start date minus €10 administration fee.
- No refund will be offered on cancellations made in the 14 days prior to camp start date.
- We do not issue refunds for missed sessions due to your own circumstances.
- Payments will be returned if a camp has to be cancelled due to minimum numbers not being achieved.
I need to cancel my monthly subscription?
Simply email bookings@rinka.ie with 7 days notice before the 1st of the month
TESTIMONIALS FROM THE CHILDREN
TESTIMONIALS FROM THE PARENTS
