Wellingborough Summer Programme 2016 - Borough Council of ...

Wellingborough Summer Programme 2016

Introduction to Sports Development This Summer is once again exceptional for enthusing children about sport. The European Football Championships in France and the Olympic Games in Rio complementing a busy and exciting domestic event schedule Quintin Allen, working for Northamptonshire Sport in partnership with the Borough Council of Wellingborough is reponsible for: • • • • • • •

Organising the School Holiday Sports Coaching Programme Out of hours sports provision Sports Club Accreditation Developing School Club Links Sports funding advice and support (inclusive of facilities) Festival guidance Coach Education (inclusive of careers advice and guidance)

Many transferable life skills can be gained through participation; sport is challenging and it is also rewarding, presenting the opportunity to: • • • • •

Make friends Have fun Enjoy health Get educated Be inspired

Please read all the information contained in this programme and follow booking instructions carefully. If you have any questions please contact Quintin on: 01933 231823 or email: [email protected] Guidance for Parents / Guardians / Carers • All children involved in a sports session, should for their own health and safety be suitably attired and in hot weather have hats and protective sun cream • Please provide plenty of (non fizzy) drinks. For the courses that last a full day a packed lunch is also required. • It is important that your timekeeping is good so that the child arrives and departs without any undue disruption to the session and distress for the child. • Make sure your child is registered and that we know who is responsible for collecting them at the end of the day

CRICKET

Monday 1st - Friday 5th August

8 - 14 years 10.30am - 2.30pm £8 per day or £30 for all 5 days Wellingborough Town Cricket Club, Redwell Road, Wellingborough, NN8 5AZ

All our sessions are run by qualified coaches ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience is had by all. Children who attend all 5 days will be presented with a FREE TICKET to a game at the County cricket ground. To book contact Wally Armstrong on: Tel: 01933 229030 Email: [email protected]

ARCHERY

Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th August 8 - 15 years 10am - 12noon £14 for 2 days Old Grammarians Sports Ground, Sywell Road, Wellingborough, NN8 6BS

Archery Summer Stars is a summer holiday course held over 2 days where you will learn how to shoot target archery. The sessions are led by Archery GB qualified coaches and you will learn how to shoot safely, score points, play archery games and most importantly have fun! All equipment will be provided for you. To book contact Eric Jackson on: Email: [email protected]

The Junior section of the club is for anybody from 9 years old up to 16. We have fully qualified coaches running each session to ensure child safety.   Every week we train on a 400m track normally from March through to September, depending on when it gets dark at night.

Make Waendel Leisure Centre your place to make a splash this summer

The Junior section of the club is now accepting new members.  Guest membership is FREE for the first four sessions. We do different events from sprinting to long distance and sometimes field events e.g. javelin, discus etc... We also have access to a sports hall that we can use during the winter. Our junior members meet at Wrenn School, Doddington Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2JJ (MAP) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:00pm.   For more information visit our membership page on our website: www.wdac.org.uk/membership or send an email to: [email protected]

Visit: www.thewaendelleisurecentre.co.uk for swim times

OLYMPIC FIGHTING ARTS Monday 15th - Thursday 18th August

5 - 13 years 10am - 12noon £24 for the 4 days Redwell Leisure Centre, Barnwell Road, Wellingborough, NN8 5LP

Why not try the Olympic sports of Boxing, Judo and Tae Kwon Do this Summer? These sessions are designed for children of all abilities. Have fun learning the basics of each sport. To book contact Redwell Leisure Centre on: Tel: 01933 402045 Email: [email protected]

TABLE TENNIS

Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th August 5 - 16 years 10am - 1pm £5 per day Weavers Leisure Centre, Weavers Road, Wellingborough, NN8 3JQ

Why not give the sport of table tennis a go with Westfield Table Tennis Club this summer. Whether you have never picked up a bat before or have played a bit at school, this holiday programme will help improve your table tennis ability and skills with a mixture of coaching and competitions. To book contact Kevin Bird on: Tel: 07734 104060 Email: [email protected]

Northamptonshire Sport offers a wide range of Sponsorship opportunities for the right commercial partners. As the lead organisation for Sport, Leisure, Health and Wellbeing, we can match the best event or programme, to generate exposure for your company. For further information on how to get involved, discuss options by contacting Quintin on 01933 231823.

One of 45 County Sports Partnership, Northamptonshire Sport is a partnership of local and national organisations working together to provide opportunities for people to participate in sport, physical activity and recreation in Northamptonshire. The Northamptonshire Sport Core Team is hosted by First for Wellbeing and its activities are funded through Sport England Lottery grant and by local and national partners. Northamptonshire Sport is committed to ensuring that sport, physical activity and recreation across Northamptonshire is both safe and inclusive.

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