List Of Unique And Alternative Sports For Kids In Hong Kong

ROCK CLIMBING CLASSES IN HONG KONG: Classes For All Ages At Various Locations

Rock climbing is not only fun, but it is also an excellent skill with an emphasis on strength, balance, and coordination. YMCA has the largest outdoor climbing wall in Hong Kong, at 18 meters high and 16 wide. It offers more than 300 square meters of climbing terrain, which provides over 15 climbing routes of varying degrees of difficulty. They also have a mini indoor climbing wall, and kids of all ages can come to climb. The ever-popular Verm City also offers rock climbing classes for kids ages 4+ on their excellent rock playground.

Rock Climbing Venues And Kids Bouldering Lessons In Hong Kong:

• Verm City - Indoor fun for all ages
• YWCA Hong Kong - Affordable!
• Hong Kong Climbing Park - Shatin rock climbing
• Attic V - Wong Chuk Hang rock climbing
• Just Climb - San Po Pan, Chai Wan rock climbing
• The Player Climbing Gym - Mei Foo rock climbing
• Keep Climbing - Sheung Wan rock climbing
• YMCA King's Park - Outdoor rock climbing in Kowloon

FENCING LESSONS FOR KIDS HONG KONG

Specialised in offering after school fencing classes to international school students is the European Fencing Club, which offers a newly renovated, unique fencing hall of 7 pistes with the highest safety standards, air cleaning equipment and floor to ceiling windows. Their unique 90 days fencing program “From Zero to Hero!” prepares beginners for fencing tournaments. Their dedicated team of coaches will provide full support to your child at local and international tournaments, and Head Coach Serhii Mymrenko is an expert in epee fencing with more than 20 years' of athletic and coach experience.

Customized general physical training program (CGPT) for all ages and athletic abilities. Wide variety of fencing simulators and gym equipment.

• European Fencing Club, 503-505, International Enterprise Centre lll, 18 Tai Chung Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, +852 6577 5609, eurofencinghk.com
• Fencing At YWCA, 3/F, 1 MacDonnell Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 3476 1340, Website
• Tree Sport, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, www.tree-sport.com
• Excel Fencing, One Island South, Wong Chuk Hang, www.excel-fencing.com

HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS FOR KIDS IN HONG KONG: Ages 3+

With the rich equestrian history in Hong Kong, we thought it was time to saddle up. Little Steps brings you the best places for you and your kiddos to ride, trot, gallop, and run with Hong Kong’s finest horses. From Dressage to Pony Camps to Riding Schools in Hong Kong, this guide takes you all over Hong Kong. Pok Fu Lam, Lo Wu, Clearwater Bay – it’s all here. Giddy-up!

Where To Ride Horses In Hong Kong?

• Horse And Pony Lessons Hong Kong

ARCHERY CLASSES FOR KIDS IN HONG KONG: Huge Center + Private Tutors *Ages 8+

Does an eagle eye run in the family? Sign-up your child for an archery course at Golden Trust Archery Centre, offering the biggest archery center in Hong Kong with 7000 sq feet and 25 shooting lanes. For children 8 to 11 years old with no experience in archery, they recommend the Children Certificate Class or private class. For children above 12 years old, their beginner class is ideal. For English-speaking archery coaches available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced archery lessons, head to Hong Kong Archery Centre.

• Golden Trust Archery Centre, 2/F, Block C, Wing Hong Factory Building, 781 Yu Chau West Street, Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong, rocky@archeryhk.com, archeryhk.com
• Hong Kong Island Archery Centre, +852 9801 0830, info@archery.com.hk, www.archery.com.hk
• Hong Kong Archery Centre, 902, 20 Hillwood Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2739 8969, www.hk-archerycentre.com

ROLLER SKATING LESSONS FOR KIDS HONG KONG: Ages 4+

Wish to join a Derby Team or simply rollerskate in along the promenade or Disney Park, why not learn at your own pace, one-on-one, or with a group of friends? Their expert coaches are bilingual and happy to travel for skate classes! Let Madame Quad know how they can help you get your skate on! They also offer tailor-made skating programs for your students! Whether it is learning English through roller skating or roller disco for the upcoming Christmas Ball!

• Kosandra Sports, 5 locations around Hong Kong, https://www.kosandrasports.com/
• Madame Quad, 2C, 2F Po Foo Building, Foo Ming Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, madamequad.com
• HK Roller Skating School,  7/F Vogue Centre, No.696 Castle Peak Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, http://roller-school.org/
• Checker Inline Skating School, Taikoo Shing, King's Rd, 1065, Eastern Centre, Hong Kong, info@checker.com.hk, http://www.checker.com.hk/
• Kuddo, 2&5 L8 of MegaBox, Enterprise Square Five, 38 Wang Chiu Road, Hong Kong, https://kuddo.io/
• Buns2020, multiple locations, https://buns2020.com.hk/

BMX AND BIKING CLASSES FOR KIDS IN HONG KONG: Ages 3+

Gear up! Hong Kong’s very own BMX Park is sure to get your little rider's adrenaline going. All young adventurers and adults are welcome for cruising - from first-timers to experienced little Evil Knievel’s! With over 39,000 square meters of trails, tracks, and tricks, this BMX Bike Park is sure to thrill you. They offer classes for kids and teens to up their skills - sign them up.

• BMX Bike Park, 91 Kwai Hei Street, Gin Drinkers Bay, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong,+852 24199613, info@bmxpark.org.hk, www.cycling.org.hk, Facebook Page
• Rider Lessons For Toddlers In Hong Kong, http://www.riderlearning.com/rider-coaches/
• Invis Cycling For Kids Hong Kong, https://invis.hk/en/class/novice-beginners-course/
• Hong Kong Bike Training Centre, https://www.facebook.com/HongKongBikeTrainingCenter/

ROWING FOR KIDS HONG KONG: Ages 8+

The HKCRA operates two rowing centers adjoining the Sha Tin Shing Mun River in Sha Tin. The HKCRA organizes different types of promotion and development programs and activities, including “Youth Development Programme,” “Para-rowing Programme,” “Indoor Rowing for Schools Programme” and “Coastal rowing activities. This one is great for teens who are keen on getting into this fun sport.

The Hong Kong China Rowing Association (HKCRA), Shek Mun Rowing Centre, 27 On King Street, Sha Tin, www.rowing.org.hk

ICE SKATING LESSONS FOR KIDS HONG KONG: For All Ages

The Rink at Elements caters to kids (and other unsteady skaters) by offering cute model penguin guides that scoot across the ice and keep even the littlest nippers steady. The figure skating instructors are also fab too. City Plaza Ice Palace opens its doors for skating fun 365 days a year. Mega Ice in Kowloon Bay offers private and group figure skating and hockey lessons are available. Lohas Rink (Lohas Park) and Discovery Bay both have newer rinks and are offering classes for kids.

• City Plaza Ice Palace, 18/F, One Island East, 18 Westlands Road, Island East, Hong Kong, icepalace@swireproperties.com, https://www.cityplaza.com/en/ice-palace
• Mega Ice, L10 MegaBox, 38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, +852 91811662, http://www.megaice.com.hk/
• The Rink at Elements, No. 1 Austin Road West, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2196 8016, https://www.therinkltd.com/rinks/the-rink-elements-hk/
• Lohas Rink, 1 Lohas Park Rd, Lohas Park, Hong Kong,+852 2622 8400, info@lohasrink.com.hk, https://lohasrink.com.hk/
• DB Ice Rink, G/F, Block C, DB Plaza, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, +852 2234 0187, enquiry@dbicerink.com, https://www.dbicerink.com/en/home/

TABLE TENNIS LESSONS FOR KIDS HONG KONG (PING-PONG): Academy For Various Ages + Private Tutor

Ping over to the Hang Seng Table Tennis Academy for a bit of back and forth. It is ideal for children between 5 and 15 to hone their serves, back, and forehand strokes, and table tennis footwork. For one-on-one lessons, call Coach Cheung, who has been in many international competitions and now provides tailor-made lessons for kids and adults alike here in Hong Kong.

• Hang Seng Table Tennis Academy, Room 2009, Olympic Building, 1 Stadium Path, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, +852 2575 5330, https://hstta.hktta.org.hk/
• Table Tennis Class, +852 6354 1261, coachcheung@ymail.com, www.tabletenniscoach.com.hk
• SCAA, 88 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, info@scaa.org.hk https://www.scaa.org.hk/
• Discovery Bay Recreation Club Limited, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, +852 29877381, https://www.dbrc.hk/

SKATEBOARDING LESSONS HONG KONG FOR KIDS: Guide To All Skate Parks In Hong Kong

If your little skaters and extreme inline skaters are looking for a place to practice their tricks, head to one of these hangouts where they’ll be able to look cool and play it safe. For workshops and classes designed for little adrenaline junkies, check out All Hong Kong Skateboards Association (AHKSA) in Chai Wan, they also organize fun skateboarding camps. Drop, cruise, and go. Note, many of the instructors will come to the park that is closest to you - give them a shout!

Top Skateparks In Hong Kong - Click here for the full guide!

• Kuddo Skateboarding Lessons For Kids, https://kuddo.io/
• Island Sports, admin@islandsportshk.com,  https://www.islandsportshk.com/skateboarding-class
• Kenneth Lee, https://www.facebook.com/kennethleeskateboarding/
• Warren Stuart, https://wzahk.com/2020/06/01/skateboarding-instruction/
• All Hong Kong Skateboards Association (AHKSA), Facebook Page
• TKO Skateboarding, https://www.tkoskateboarding.com/

ICE HOCKEY CLASSES FOR KIDS HONG KONG: Academy + Clubs

Do you have a Wayne Gretzky in training? Sign junior up for a local hockey club! Local clubs are open to new and experienced players. To join The Penguins Club, which is coached by Mega Ice, register in person at Mega Ice. Also, check out the Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey run by former NHL player and captain of the New York Rangers Coach Barry Beck. For a list of all ice rinks click here.

• Junior Tigers Hockey, https://www.juniortigershockey.com/
• Hong Kong Typhoons Ice Hockey, https://www.hktyphoons.com/
• Mega Ice, L10 MegaBox, 38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, https://www.megaice.com.hk/hockey
• Hong Kong Academy of Ice Hockey, +852 3713 2888, info@hkaih.org, www.hkaih.org
• Lohas Rink, 1 Lohas Park Rd, Lohas Park, Hong Kong,+852 2622 8400, info@lohasrink.com.hk, https://lohasrink.com.hk
• DB Ice Rink, G/F, Block C, DB Plaza, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, +852 2234 0187, enquiry@dbicerink.com, https://www.dbicerink.com/en/home/

SCUBA DIVING AND SNORKELING IN HONG KONG: Training At Various Locations

There's no need to waste time in the classroom getting qualified to snorkel or dive while you're on holiday. Instead, get your training done in Hong Kong. Splash offers the full range of PADI courses from Bubble Maker for little ones to Open Water Scuba Instructor and beyond for divers turning their hobby into their profession. For the complete Little Steps guide to scuba diving in Hong Kong, click here.

• Splash, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, +852 2792 4495, info@splashhk.com, http://www.splashhk.com/
• Mandarin Divers, 4/F, Kiu Fu Commercial Building, 300 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, +852 3483 2233, enquiry@mandarin-divers.com, http://www.mandarin-divers.com/index.html
• Sai Kung Scuba, 9 Tak Lung Front St, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong, https://www.saikungscuba.com/

VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE SPORTS: YWCA Hong Kong *Various Ages

In the YWCA Sport Academy classes, it’s the perfect chance to experience different kinds of sports which your little munchkin may not have tried before all in one go. Get a feel of the various sports while keeping active after school. Sports played in these classes include tennis, track & field, badminton, handball, mini-golf, dodgeball, basketball, soft baseball, soccer, mini hockey, and more. There’s surely a new sport for everyone to try. Classes are available for various ages!

YWCA International Kids Club, 3/F, No.1 Macdonnell Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 3476 1340, clle@ywca.org.hk, clle.ywca.org.hk

WANT MORE? Full List Of Alternative Sports In Hong Kong:

ALTERNATIVE SPORTS ON HONG KONG ISLAND:

• Verm City
• Scholastic Chess Hong Kong
• ActiveKids
• HK Fencing Master
• YWCA
• Hong Kong Island Archery Centre
• Madame Quad
• City Plaza Ice Palace
• Hang Seng Table Tennis Academy
• All Hong Kong Skateboards Association 

ALTERNATIVE SPORTS ON KOWLOON:

• YMCA 
• Go Nature
• Golden Trust Archery Centre
• Hong Kong Archery Centre
• Mega Ice
• The Rink at Elements

ALTERNATIVE SPORTS IN NEW TERRITORIES:

• BMX Bike Park
• The Hong Kong China Rowing Association
• Splash