Gosling Magazine Issue 7 Digital by Gosling Sports Park

GOSLING Your inside guide to Gosling Sports Park

Interview with Commonwealth Games 2014 Silver Medalist Page 4 2 For 1 Spa Days at Gosling Park Spa Page 13 New Memberships at Gosling Lifestyle Page 32

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Contents

GOSLING September/ October 2014 Editor Harry Loft Design Harry Loft Photography

Tom Willcocks Dan Lambert Contact

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Welcome to GSport

After the Games, Alison Waters

Junior Activities

All about Squats

10 Calorie Corner, Chicken Risotto 11

Fitness Class Timetable, Pullout

12 Welcome to Gosling Park Spa 14 Stacy Chew, Sports Massage 16 Activity Price List 18 Events at Gosling Sports Park 20 Summer of Fun at GoKids Camp 22 Inside Gosling Ski and Board Centre 26 Driving Success at The Driving Range 28 Meet the Member, Kevin Brennan 31 Clocking In with Felicity Chandler

Inspiration from our members

Pre-Winter Health Check

Taken from: @GoslingLeisure

@kevbre222 RT please taking part in my first triathlon this Saturday :-) Good Luck from all of us Kev!

st 1@clarelovescake - 31st October Another awesome spin class @GoslingLeisure great

tracks! Gonna try double class next week :) ÂŁ30. Booking Required

Glad you enjoyed it, we love to hear members pushing themselves! Follow us onReception Twitter: @goslingleisure | Facebook: /GoslingSportsPark Terms apply. Book in at the Fitness today.

After the Games, Alison Waters

Catching up with Alison Waters

Freshly back from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Gosling managed to catchup with resident Squash Professional Alison Waters. Alison trains at Gosling Sports Park and is the 2014 British National Squash Champion & World Ranked No 6. Alison and teammate Emma Beddoes won bronze in the Women’s Doubles at the recent Commonwealth Games, as well as silver in the Mixed Doubles with teammate Peter Barker. We caught up with Alison to understand what it’s like to return after such an achievement! Brief outline of your career My parents got me started playing Started playing squash at the age of and they took me to tournaments 5. Won under 12 national most weekends when I was a championships at age 9. Squash junior. They were and are still really was always what I wanted to do as supportive and encouraged me to a career and so after I finished my A enjoy it which I do. levels I went full time at the age of 18. 12 years later I’m still enjoying Also I was very lucky to be involved it and I love being able to travel the in the England setup. We are so world competing in tournaments lucky to have an amazing support doing something I love. system behind us. Through funding from the national lottery and Sport Career highlights England I get access to coaching, Career high world ranked 3, physiopherapist/ doctor, sports currently 6. Represented England psychologist, strength and condimore than 50 times at a senior tioning as all part of the EIS (English level. I am the National Champion Institute of Sport). As well as 2014, my fourth time of being so. funding and flight expenses. WithSilver and bronze medals at CWG out all this help I definitely wouldn’t Glasgow. In total I have won 13 be where I am now and it’s Women’s Squash Association titles testament to everyone at England in my career. Squash that England are one of the strongest nations and we came Of what do you owe your career home with 9 out of a possible 12 to? medals at the CWG.

After the Games, Alison Waters Also I train hard, squash is a physically tough game and so I have always worked hard and this is definitely key to why I have done well. Your key motivation before competing at a high level? I love the game. I was a top junior and I knew that with hard work I could achieve things. I always wanted to be a squash professional and I love competing. It’s so satisfying when you have played a good match and the hard work pays off. Where do you aspire to be? I’m currently 6 in the world and my

goal has always been to be world number one. The current number one has been there for 8 years so to knock her off will be difficult. I believe in myself and being number one is still my goal. Lastly, any guilty pleasures? I still watch ‘Home and Away’. I record the omnibus on a Saturday. It gets a bit crazy when I get back from three weeks away and I have about 5 hours to watch. I love it though. It’s my downtime! You can follow Alison’s achievements on her blog: www.alisonwaters.co.uk @Aliwat1

Junior Activities

Badminton Beginners & Improvers (6- 14 years)

Saturday

9:00

10:00

Mini Movers (2 - 4 years)

Thursday

13:30

14:15

5-7 years

Saturday

9:00

9:45

8 years +

Saturday

9:45

10:30

Select Advance & 12yrs+

Monday

16:30

17:30

Mini Development Academy

Monday

16:00

17:30

Pre-School Gymnastics (3-4 years)

Tuesday

13:30

14:15

Pre-School Gymnastics (3-4 years)

Tuesday

10:45

11:30

Gymnastics Beginner/Intermediate (5 - 6 years)

Tuesday

16:00

16:45

Development Academy

Tuesday

16:00

18:00

Gymnastics Beginner/Intermediate (6+ years)

Tuesday

16:45

17:30

Gymnastics Intermediate (8+ Years )

Tuesday

17:30

18:15

Junior Academy

Tuesday

17:30

19:30

Senior Academy

Tuesday

17:30

19:30

Teen/Adult Gym 13yrs +

Tuesday

19:45

20:45

Dance

Gymnastics

Parent and Child (1-3 years)

Tuesday

9:45

10:30

Mini Academy Squad

Wednesday

16:00

17:30

Select Advance & 12yrs+

Wednesday

16:30

17:30

Gymnastics Beginner/Intermediate (5 - 6 years)

Thursday

16:00

16:45

Development Academy

Thursday

16:00

18:00

Gymnastics Beginner/Intermediate (6+ years)

Thursday

16:45

17:30

Gymnastics Intermediate (8+ years)

Thursday

17:30

18:15

Junior Academy

Thursday

17:30

19:30

Senior Academy

Thursday

17:30

19:30

Skiing

Kindergarten- 3 - 5 Years

Wednesday

16:30

17:00

Improvers Course- 6 - 16 Years

Wednesday

17:00

18:00

Beginner Course

Friday

17:00

18:00

Junior Ski Club- 6 - 16 years

Saturday

11:00

12:00

Junior Ski Club- 6 - 16 years

Saturday

9:30

10:30

Kindergarten- 3 - 5 Years

Saturday

9:30

10:00

Kindergarten- 3 - 5 Years

Saturday

10:30

11:00

Kindergarten- 3 - 5 Years

Saturday

11:30

12:00

Half Day Course- 6 - 16 Years

Sunday

10:30

13:30

Junior Activities Squash Squash (8 - 18 years)

Saturday

9:00

11:00

Squash (8 - 18 years)

Saturday

11:15

13:30

Tots Sessions (2 - 4 years)

Monday

13:15

14:00

Mini Red Play (5 - 8 years)

Monday

16:00

17:00

Junior Play 1 (10 - 13 years)

Monday

17:00

18:00

Junior Play 3 (12 - 16 years)

Monday

17:00

19:00

Junior Play 2 (12 - 16 years)

Monday

18:00

19:00

Mini Orange Play (8 - 9 years)

Tuesday

16:00

17:00

Mini Red Play (5 - 8 years)

Tuesday

17:00

18:00

Junior Play 1 (10 - 13 years)

Tuesday

18:00

19:00

Tots Sessions (2 - 4 years)

Tuesday

09:15

10:00

Tennis

Mini Red Play (5 - 8 years)

Wednesday

16:00

17:00

Tots Sessions (2 - 4 years)

Wednesday

16:15

17:00

Mini Orange Play (8 - 9 years)

Wednesday

17:00

18:00

Junior Play 1 (10 - 13 years)

Thursday

17:00

18:00

Junior Play 2 (12 - 16 years)

Thursday

18:00

19:00

Tots Sessions (2 - 4 years)

Friday

13:15

14:00

Mini Orange Play (8 - 9 years)

Friday

16:00

17:00

Mini Red Play (5 - 8 years)

Friday

16:00

17:00

Mini Orange Play (8 - 9 years)

Friday

17:00

18:00

Junior Play 1 (10 - 13 years)

Friday

17:00

18:00

Mini Green Play (9 - 10 years)

Friday

17:00

18:00

Junior Play 3 (12 - 16 years)

Friday

17:00

19:00

Tots Sessions (2 - 4 years)

Saturday

13:00

13:45

Mini Red Play (5 - 8 years)

Saturday

10:00

11:00

Mini Orange Play (8 - 9 years)

Saturday

10:00

11:00

Mini Green Play (9 - 10 years)

Saturday

11:00

12:00

Tots Sessions (2 - 4 years)

Saturday

11:15

12:00

Junior Play 2 (12 - 16 years)

Saturday

11:00

12:00

Tots Sessions (2 - 4 years)

Saturday

12:00

12:45

Junior Play 3 (12 - 16 years)

Saturday

12:00

14:00

Tots Sessions (2 - 4 years)

Saturday

14:15

15:00

Mini Red Play (5 - 8 years)

Saturday

9:00

10:00

Junior Play 1 (10 - 13 years)

Saturday

9:00

10:00

Mini Orange Play (8 - 9 years)

Saturday

9:00

10:00

Beginners/Intermediates (5+ years)

Friday

16:30

17:30

Advanced (mixed)

Friday

17:30

19:00

Parent & Child (2-5 years)

Sunday

10:00

10:55

Parent & Child (2-5 years)

Sunday

9:00

9:55

Trampolining

All About Squats, Stacy Chew

By Stacy Chew, Personal Trainer Squats are probably one of the most useful exercises we can do when it comes to exercising. Even though the squat is considered by many to be a leg exercise, it’s really a full body movement that works just about every muscle group in the body. Not only that, but it mimics lots of natural movement patterns in everyday life. Whether your goal is to gain strength, lose weight strength the core, squats are one of the best and fastest ways to get there.

For a bodyweight squat, put your arms either straight out in front of you, parallel to the ground, or bring your hands to the back of your head with your elbows pointing outwards. Keep your spine in a neutral position. This means don’t round your back, but also don’t hyper extend your back.

Squats are a compound movement which means it’s a movement that uses more than one joint (your hip and knee joints) to complete. A simple bodyweight squat uses almost every muscle group in the body – and if you add a dumbbell or barbell into the equation, you can cover every muscle group. In addition to your legs you will strengthen your hips, back and core, your shoulders and arms. How to Squat Stand with your feet slightly wider than your hips. Your toes should be pointed slightly outward – about 5 to 20 degrees outward. Look straight ahead and pick a spot on the wall in front of you. You’ll want to look at this spot the entire time you squat

Now, breathe in, bend at your hip and knees simultaneously pushing your bottom back. Keep sending your hips backwards as your knees bend.

Your weight should be on the heels and the balls of your feet. Keep your entire body tight the entire time.

Keep your back straight, with your neutral spine, and your chest and shoulders up. Keep looking straight ahead at that spot on the wall. As you squat down, focus on keeping your knees in line with your feet. When they start to come inside the toes, push them out (but not wider than your feet). Squat down until your thighs are parallel to the floor (or as far as you feel comfortable) Once at the bottom, stand back up, keeping everything tight, breathe out and drive through your heels (keep the

All About Squats, Stacy Chew balls of your feet on the ground as well) Drive your knees out the same way you did on the way down, and squeeze your bottom at the top to make sure youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re using your glutes. Remember keep your body and core tight the entire time. For a free consultation with Stacy Chew, you can contact him on scpt@live.co.uk or ask for Stacy at the Fitness Desk.

PT September Special 3 Personal Training sessions for only ÂŁ60 A cost-effective start to Personal Training Terms apply. New to Personal Training customers only. Book in at the Fitness Desk today. Follow us on Twitter: @goslingleisure | Facebook: /GoslingSportsPark

Calorie Corner, Chicken Risotto

Courtesy of Mitch Lee w: macromitch.com t: @mitchleepro f: /mitchleefitness

Shopping List

Method

1. Chop your onion, prick your sausages with a fork and add to a frying pan with a little oil. 2. In a large saucepan, add your tomatoes, cannellini beans, spinach, garlic, pepper, celery herbs and spices and begin to simmer over a low heat. 3. Brown your sausages and onions. Add your sausages and onions into the saucepan with the tomato mix. 4. Add your risotto rice, along with 300ml of boiling water, adjust as required. Simmer for 10 minutes. 5.Once the rice is cooked and the risotto isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too wet or dry, divide your mixture into three and top with some additional basil and black pepper and enjoy!

340g Heck Chicken Italia Sausages 1 Onion (70g) 2 Cloves of Garlic 240g Tinned Canellini Beans 500g Chopped Tomatoes 3 Stalks of Celery 1 Large Yellow Pepper (150g) 100g Spinach 250g Instant Risotto (Gallo Express) 1tsp Paprika 1tsp Cinnamon 1tsp Dried Basil Salt & Pepper Low-cal Spray Cooking Oil

The Healthy Bit 33g 464

Protein

70g Carbs

Calories

6.3g Fat

Per portion. Nutritional information may vary.

with Heck Italian Chicken Sausages

A helping hand to healthy cooking! 10

Pure Pilates 11:30 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 12:45 Spin Studio

Spin Thin 18:00 Spin Studio

Legs Bums and Tums 18:00 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 19:00 Spin Studio

Dance Fusion 19:00 Lifestyle

Pump it Up 20:00 Lifestyle

Pure Pilates 12:30 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 12:45 Spin Studio

Spin Thin 18:00 Spin Studio

Step It Up 18:15 Studio 1

Muay Thai 18:30 Lifestyle

Pure Pilates 19:00 Studio 2

Tone Zone 19:00 Studio 1 Fight Club 19:30 Studio 1

Circuits 19:30 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 19:00 Spin Studio

Zumba 18:30 Lifestyle

Body Blitz 18:30 Studio 1

Spin Thin 18:00 Spin Studio

Balance 17:30 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 12:30 Spin Studio

Define and Align 10:30 Lifestyle

Legs, Bums, Tums 50+ 09:30 Lifestyle

3 in 1 Workout 09:30 Studio 1

Wednesday

Pump It Up 19:00Lifestyle

Spin Thin 19:00 Spin Studio

Step (Advanced) 18:30 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 18:00 Spin Studio

Freestyle Yoga 17:45 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 12:45 Spin Studio

Pure Pilates 12:30 Lifestyle

Zumba 11:00 Studio 2

Pump It Up 10:30 Lifestyle

Tone Zone 09:30 Studio 1

Spin Thin 07:00 Spin Studio

Thursday

Legs, Bums and Tums 19:00 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 18:00 Spin Studio

Spin Thin 12:45 Spin Studio

Balance 12:30 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 09:30 Spin Studio

Pump It Up 10:30 Lifestyle

Tone Zone 09:30 Lifestyle

Yoga For All 09:15 Studio 2

50+ 3 in 1 Workout 09:00 Studio 1

Friday

Define and Align 10:30 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 10:00 Spin Studio

Phenominal Abdominals 10:00 Lifestyle

Aerobics 09:00 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 09:00 Spin Studio

Saturday

Legs, Bums and Tums 11:00 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 11:00 Spin Studio

Fitball Fitness 10:00 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 10:00 Spin Studio

Aerobics 10:00 Studio 2

Sunday

For full class descriptions, and to book online, head to www.goslingsports.co.uk

Freestyle Yoga 20:00 Lifestyle

Spin Thin 19:00 Spin Studio

Yoga For All 09:45 Lifestyle

Legs, Bums and Tums 09:30 Studio 2

Young at Heart 09:30 Studio 1

Tone Zone 10:30 Studio 1

Spin Thin 07:00 Spin Studio

Tuesday

Fit Steps 09:15 Studio 2

Monday

Fitness Class Timetable

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Fitness Class Pullout

Timetable and Useful Details

Contents

Welcome to

Gosling Park Spa We are delighted to annouce the launch of the new Gosling Park Spa! After a Summer of refreshing the offering and revitalising the team, we are very excited about the forthcoming launches, events and activities at Gosling. We have some familar faces that have returned in Georgina and Kate, and added some fantastic new therapists to the team in Carly and Chelsie. The whole team are now fully Decleor trained and we hope you will enjoy the changes in our treatments and service! We have launched our NEW Loyalty Point Scheme for all clients. You will earn reward points on treatment and retail purchases, which can be redeemed against any full price treatment in our NEW brochure, which will be launched this month. Please do link with us on Twitter and Facebook to enjoy exclusive online offers and amazing last-minute appointment deals, with up to 50% off!

2 for 1 on Spa Days Enjoy a day of relaxation with a friend or loved one with this amazing Spa Day offer.

Book today on 01707-384388 spa@goslingsports.co.uk

Stacy Chew PT - Massage - Nutrition

50 1s % O tT re ff Yo at m ur en t!

A VTCT trained Sports Massage Therapist and YMCA qualified Personal Trainer Stacy has worked at Gosling for over 7 years. What is Sports massage? Sports massage is a form of massage therapy which helps alleviate the stress and tension, which builds up in the body’s tissues during physical activity, stress, tension or skeletal conditions. Its one of the most effective therapies for releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculo-skeletal system. If untreated there can be build up of tension in the muscles from regular activity which may lead to unneeded stress on the whole body including muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments. Sports massage can: • Help relieve stress and tension in the muscles • Promote recovery, healing and prevents overuse and injuries, stretch soft tissue, help prevent injury, reduce muscle spasms restore mobility • Can promote confidence • Improve imbalances in the body • Reduce swelling • Improve formation of scar tissue • Increase blood and lymph flow • Increase supply of oxygen and nutrients to the soft tissue • Remove waste products • Stimulate the nervous system • Can help with pain relief • Stimulate muscle fibres • Improve optimal performance. • Improve muscle and joint flexibility • Speed up the recovery process and aid rehabilitation after injury. • Improve posture Book in for your half price treatment today by contacting Stacy on

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Activity Price List

Membership Type Lifestyle

Savings Pass

Non-Member

Gosling Lifestyle Fitness Peak

FREE

£7.50

£11.50

Fitness Off-Peak

FREE

£6.50

£9.50

Spa Off Peak

FREE

£8.00

£9.00

Spa Peak

FREE

£10.00

£11.50

Fitness+ Spa Off Peak

FREE

£12.50

£15.50

Fitness+ Spa Peak

FREE

£15.50

£18.00

Fitness Induction

FREE

£11.50

£16.50

30 Minute Class

FREE

£4.00

£5.00

45/55 Minute Class

FREE

£5.50

£6.50

90 Minute Class

FREE

£7.50

£9.00

50+ Session

FREE

£3.70

£5.20

Indoor Off Peak

£10.00

£15.00

Indoor Peak

£20.00

£30.00

Outdoor

£6.50

£13.00

Indoor Off Peak

£10.00

£15.00

Indoor Peak

£10.00

£15.00

Outdoor

£6.50

£13.00

Indoor Off Peak

Indoor Peak

Outdoor

£4.50

£13.00

Classes

Tennis September-May

Tennis June- August

Tennis Junior Rates

Recreational Ski & Board

1 Hour

£7.50

£8.50

2 Hour

£13.00

£15.50

Activity Price List

Athletics/ Cycling Cycling

FREE

£4.60

Track

FREE

£4.60

£6.00

Exclusive Track Hire

£49.50

£52.50

Floodlight Supplement 60mins

£3.00

Off Peak

£22.50

£29.00

Peak

£38.00

£45.00

Off Peak

£30.00

£43.00

Peak

£45.00

£50.00

Per Match w/o Floodlights

£140.00

£152.00

Per Match with Floodlights

£142.00

£156.00

Off Peak

£7.30

£12.50

Peak

£8.80

£14.30

Off Peak 45 mins

£6.20

£10.00

Peak 45 mins

£7.80

£11.50

U2 On Site 1 hour

£2.75

£5.50

£8.50

U2 On Site 1.5 hour

£3.75

£7.50

£11.50

£6.00

5-a-side Football Pitches

8-a-side Football Pitch

11-a-side Grass Pitch

Badminton

Squash

Creche

U2 On Site 2 hour

£4.25

£8.50

£15.50

O2 On Site 1 hour

£2.75

£5.50

£8.50

O2 On Site 1.5 hour

£3.75

£7.50

£11.50

O2 On Site 2 hour

£4.25

£8.50

£15.50

O2 On Site 2.5 hour

£5.25

£10.50

£19.00

O2 On Site 3 hour

£5.75

£11.50

£23.00

Under 1’s

£2.00

Under 4’s

£3.70

£4.20

Over 4’s

£5.50

£6.50

Jungle Mania

Make it a Day to Remember Did you know that you can have a birthday party, wedding or corporate team building event at Gosling Sports Park? We have a dedicated team of people that are ready to ensure your event goes off without a hitch. We are now taking bookings for 2015 but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay as the date you want will not be available for too long. Some of the events we have already catered for this year include: Engagement Parties Weddings Birthday Parties Anniversary Parties Charity Football Days Charity Gala Dinners Comedy Clubs Team Building Days To name but a few! If you are thinking about an event for next year do not delay and contact Sarah on the information below. We look forward to hosting your next event!

01707-384329

sarah.awcock@goslingsports.co.uk 18

tennis club

Gosling Tennis Membership is a Whole New Ball Game

Contact Devon or Natalie for more details and the best membership option for you! email: tennisclub@goslingsports.co.uk 19 Follow us on Twitter: @goslingleisure | Facebook: /GoslingSportsPark

Summer of Fun, GoKids Holiday Camp

Tales of a GoKids Holiday Camp This summer has been a busy one at Go Kids. From Dodgeball to Fencing, Skiing, Tennis, Cricket, Athletics, Taekwon-Do, Gymnastics and everything in between – we have literally tried it all! We have included a few highlights of the summer here, along with some of the things our Leaders and Parents had to say! Badminton England The Blue group had a visit from James Craig, a Sport Development Officer from Badminton England. He came down to look at us all playing Smash Up Badminton – a new initiative aimed at encouraging more teenagers to get involved with Badminton. We challenged him to a few of the games and won them all! He took some photographs of us playing, and asked us which games were our favourite. The interviews and photos are being used as part of Badminton England’s social media marketing campaign for Smash Up! Event Afternoons This summer has seen lots of International sporting events and we’ve held our very own versions at GoKids. We had our own

Wimbledon afternoon in Week 1, where all children attending camp got to try out a wide range of tricky tennis skills; a World Cup afternoon in Week 3, where we tried our hand at some football skills and the older groups had a competition; and even a Commonwealth Games afternoon in Week 5, where we had our own athletics meeting! These event afternoons are not only great fun, but they also help to draw the children’s attention to the wider world of sport and British athletes within them.

Dance The girls had some visits from Amy Goodman, Gosling’s very own professional Dance Coach. She taught us funky moves and quirky routines to some of our favourite tunes. The dance sessions were

Summer of Fun, GoKids Holiday Camp loved by the girls attending, and even tempted some of our male leaders to leave football and join in with us instead! More New Sports Go Kids already offers a wide range of sports and yet we still managed to squeeze some more new ones in! This summer saw the first ever Netball sessions at Go Kids and they went down a storm. Netball is one of the most popular girl’s participation sports – and you’ll be seeing a lot more of it on our future timetables! And after introducing Fencing at previous camps, we have now got our very own fencing kit so we can lead these sessions whenever we like!

the summer were the fancy dress parties – ‘I love seeing the effort the younger ones put into their costumes, and we get to dress up too!’ Andy Godbold One of the leaders that has been looking after our Blues. Andy loves working with children and says that it’s them that make the camps memorable – ‘whether it’s their funny sayings, cheeky smiles or the thanks we get at the end of the day, it’s the children that make Go Kids what it is.’ Feedback from Parents This summer has flown by at Go Kids and we’ve had more children than ever before attending our camps. But don’t take our word for it. This summer we received the following feedback results and we couldn’t be more pleased! ‘My kids have enjoyed it here very much.’ 94% of people rated us as very good or excellent value for money!

What our leaders say Sammie Peacock Leader Sammie Peacock told us that Trampolining was the group’s favourite sport this summer, and that Skiing came a very close second! Becky Duff Most memorable moments of

91% of children gave us maximum marks for how much they enjoyed their time at go kids! October Half Term Camp Keep an eye on our website for the timetable, and if you would like to book a place, call 01707-384303 today. We’ll see you there!

Ski and Board Centre Information

Information Welcome to Gosling Ski and Board Centre As part of Gosling Sports Park, we welcome Skiers and Snowboarders of all abilities to our 160m dry slope and 70m training slope, complete with two ski lifts, open throughout the year. All of our instructors are fully qualified and registered with the sports governing bodies including BASI (British Association of Snowsports Instructors) and Snowsport England. Whether you’re planning your first skiing holiday or just want to improve your existing skills, we’re here to help.

Opening Times Winter Opening Times 1st October to 30th April

Mon, Wed & Fri Tues & Thurs Saturday Sunday

Summer Opening Times 12pm to 9pm 10am to 9pm 9am to 6pm 10am to 5pm

Open practice starts at 1pm on Sat.

1st May to 30th September

Mon & Tues Weds & Fri Thursday Saturday Sunday

Closed 12am to 9pm 10am to 9pm 9am to 6pm 10am to 5pm

Memberships

Junior £27.50/year Adult £55/year Senior £27.50/year JUNIOR SKI CLUB all the benefits of a General Junior/Toddler Membership plus exclusive access to junior ski club sessions

Ski Camp

Our ski camps run during every school holiday and have activities suitable for children aged 7-16 years. They will have the opportunity to try both skiing and fun rings. The sessions will run on a Wednesday and Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm at a price of £18 members and £20 non members.

Junior Ski Club

Aged 6 to16 years A fun way to ski and make new friends! Junior Ski Club is suitable for complete beginners right through to advanced skiers. This sessions are on Saturday morning 9.30 am & 11am for 1 hour. The price includes tuition and equipment hire. To attend the session you will need to pre book and make full payment to secure your place on your preferred session. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the session is due to start. To book in you can either phone or email us. Member £10 Non-member £15

Ski and Board Centre Information

Information Kindergarten

Aged 3 to 5 years Come along and join in the fun every Saturday morning. This fun session is energetic and productive but still with the emphasis on learning the basics. The price includes tuition and equipment hire. This is a pre book and pay session. MEMBER: £5 Non members £10 9.30am to 10am, 10.30am to 11am and 11.30am to 12noon

Adult Improver Night

Ideal for adults who can already ski at a decent level and would like some pointers to practice. You will need to be able to use the ski lift and snowplough turn from the 1st exit of the main slope. This session runs on a Tuesday evening between 7-9pm

50+

These sessions are for people over 50 years old who can already ski at a good level. These sessions are on a Thursday morning 10am-12pm

Recreational Ski and Board

This is an ideal way to get those legs and muscles working and keeps you in practice for your skiing or snowboarding holiday available throughout the year. Come along with friends or family and have a fun afternoon or evening on our slope. The minimum requirement for recreational Skiers and Snowboarders is to be capable of controlling speed and direction by making continuous linked arcs and to be able to use the ski lift. Price includes all equipment hire.

1 Hour 2 Hours

Adult £8 £13

Non Member £10 £18

Junior Junior Non Member £5 £8 £9 £13

Private Lessons

This is the perfect way to progress your skiing or boarding at the speed you need, on a one to one basis or in a small group of your own friends. The price below is per hour of private tuition: If you would like longer than 1 hour please ask for a bespoke rate.

Winter Adult NM Junior JNM 1 Person £40 £50 £30 2 People £50 £60 £40 3 People £60 £70 £50 4 People £70 £80 £60

£40 £50 £60 £70

Ski and Board Centre Information

Information Race Training

This session is for people who have a lot of skiing experience and would like to learn to race. Please contact the Ski Centre for further information and the details for this is are on the back of this brochure. The sessions are on Friday 7pm to 9pm and Saturday 11am to 1pm. The prices for the session is ÂŁ12.50 Member and ÂŁ20 Non member

Adult Half Day Course

This course runs on a Sunday morning at 10.30am to 1.30pm. It aims to get people to a recreational standard which is using the ski lift and snowplough turning in control from the first exit of the main ski slope.

Junior Half Day Course

This six hour beginner course, split over 2 half days, aims to teach you the basics of skiing and how to use the ski lift. Sessions run on selected Sundays, from 10.30am-1.30pm, and are suitable for children aged 7-16 years. Here are the dates for the 2014 to 2015 season for both Adult & Junior: Month

Course

Date

October

5th - 12th

November

2nd - 9th

16th - 23rd

1st - 8th

14th - 21st

4th - 11th

December January

18th - 25th

February

1st - 8th

15th - 22nd

March

1st - 8th

15th - 22nd

April

5th - 12th

May

3rd - 10th

June

7th - 14th

August

2nd - 9th

September

6th - 13th

Ski and Board Centre Information

Information Junior Term Time Course

This 8 hour course, split over 8 weeks, aims to teach you the basics of skiing and how to use the ski lift. If you have skied previously, this course will allow you to improve your skills and competence. Wednesday 5-6pm Intermediate to advance Friday 5-6pm Beginners Member

£55

Non-member

£75

Fun Rings

At the ski centre we have different types of fun rings sessions, both recreational and parties. Booking is essential to avoid disappointment. Recreational Fun Ring session prices: 30 minute session: £5 per child 1 hour session: £10 per child We have two versions of Fun Rings Parties and prices shown below:

Catered 10 Children 15 Children 20 Children 20+ Please call for prices

£135 £200 £260

Non Catered 10 Children 15 Children 20 Children 20+ Please call for prices

£95 £140 £185

Gosling Ski and Board Centre Stanborough Road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6XE Tel: 01707 384384 Web: www.goslingsports.co.uk Email : ski@goslingsports.co.uk

Driving Success, Gosling Driving Range

Take strokes off your round at the range By Richard Parsons Using The Range properly Have you ever gone to the driving range and just tried to hit as many balls as you can as far as you can? Does that happen when you play a round of golf? Of course not. There are all different types of shots you have to play on every hole let alone round. So why not practice as if you are playing a round. Before taking your first shot plan out 18 holes in your head, which ones are Par 3’s, Par 4’s or Par 5’s. For ease I suggest you pick 6 of each. Once this is done then attack your practice as if you are playing the hole until you get on the green.

If you are weak off the tee then be very strict with what part of the range is the fairway and try to create the same mental pressure you put on yourself when you are standing on the first tee every time you hit a drive at the range. Hire a PGA Pro Brian Lewis is our resident PGA pro here at Gosling for many years and has achieved some amazing results. Brian has created a unique facility at Gosling which combines his unrivalled experience with some of the latest technology including video playback. It really is a brand new experience and the feedback has been amazing! With prices starting at £25 for 30 minutes there has never been a better time to improve your golf at Gosling.

This will give you a real advantage in your time on the range as well as taking some shots off your round next time round. There is no other sport where people go to practice but don’t at least replicate some ingame scenarios so why should you? Weak at the tee?

September Offer For the month of September only load your card with ÂŁ100 worth of Golf Balls and we will double it to ÂŁ200!! This offer is only available for the month of September and will not be repeated. Terms apply. Follow us on Twitter: @goslingleisure | Facebook: /GoslingSportsPark

Meet the Member, Kevin Brennan

With Kevin Brennan

This issue we meet Kevin Brennan, a member who started his Gosling Sports Park journey just over a year ago. Since then, Kevin has completed a 500 mile cycle, all whilst being a para-athlete! Kevin is approachable, and you can’t miss his blue Spurs shirt! watching and learning from other Age inspirational people. Miss Becca 51 years Hayden (clocking in team member, issue 6) is a massive motivation to Sport me. Her running is inspirational. Para-Triathlon Occupation Carer Member Since August 22nd 2013 What is your favorite aspect about training at Gosling Sports Park? When I walk through the doors you are made very welcome. Gosling Sports Park has everything and more. Staff are always on hand to give advice and to fill up your drink bottles beforehand! (haha) What is your single greatest fitness achievement? May of this year I cycled 500 miles in only 5 days all for charity. I was very proud of my achivement. Motivation? Self-motivation. Desire, discipline,

Barry “Bazza” James the Personal Trainer at Gosling Sports also provides me with motivation. Also, Julia Easton, the Personal Trainer, really motivates me as well. What is the top of your workout playlist? Earth Song, Michael Jackson Top of the bucket list? I have three things left on my bucket list: 1. To complete my first triathlon against able-bodied athletes. 2. I would also like to complete and finish in the top ten of a para-triathlon. 3. To become a Fitness Instructor/ Personal Trainer. Lastly, your guilty pleasure? Bread pudding, yum yum!

Pictured Kevin Brennan standing outside Gosling Sports Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sportshall.

W.G.C Bridge Club Welwyn Garden City Bridge Club has played at the Sports Park for nearly 50 years. Members provide lessons at modest cost for people wanting to try this fascinating game. We are located on the upper floor of the Sports Hall Building, next to the Trackside Bar. Beginners Classes on Wednesday afternoons 2-4pm. Contact barbara.kime@ntlworld.com for details. Beginners Classes on Tuesday afternoons 2-4pm or Tuesday evenings 7.30-9.30pm Contact peter.clark37@ntlworld.com Tuition also available for those who have some experience - contact either of the above for details. Cost is ÂŁ40 for 6 lessons and over the Winter there are 24 lessons. Follow us on Twitter: @goslingleisure | Facebook: /GoslingSportsPark

Pictured Felicity Chandler on one of her many travels in Provence, France.

Junior Tennis Courses at Gosling Tennis Academy We run a whole host of weekly sessions for players aged from 3 to 18 years run by our friendly, welcoming coaching team. There is an individual or group session at a time that will work for you. These sessions provide the opportunity to get fit, improve your tennis, have fun and make new friends.

See page 6/7 for a full list!

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Clocking In, Felicity Chandler This issue we get down and dirty with Felicity Chandler, Sports and Activities Coordinator at Gosling Sports Park. Felicity takes care of the juniors at Gosling, creating, developing and administering programmes that benefit our younger visitors. Say hello to Felicity, she loves to talk about what we are getting up to! Position Sports and Activities Coordinator Length of Service 17 months Best part about working for Gosling Sports Park? The sheer amount of opportunities available to local people, of all ages and abilities, is what I think makes Gosling really special. The best part of my job is seeing children come in to try our activities and leave with the biggest smiles on their faces, asking to come back again. Seeing them enjoy themselves, at gymnastics or Go Kids or in Jungle Mania, makes all of the hard work behind the scenes worth it. Something your colleagues don’t know about you? I’m very chatty, so there’s probably not a lot they don’t already know! I guess the most obvious is that I do Taekwon-Do and have a IV Dan blackbelt. That always surprises people for some reason!

Most dangerous thing you have ever done? I was a part of the Scuba Diving Club at my Uni, and did my first ever open sea diving as part of our club trip to Tenerife. All was going fine until our Dive Leader signalled ‘shark’ and led us to get a closer look! Definitely more than I bargained for! Motivation? There’s a saying at our Taekwon-Do club – ‘The few who do are the envy of the many who only watch.’ That’s stuck with me since I was little and I live by that. I’d rather be in there giving it a go than watching from the sideline wondering what it’s all about. Top of the bucket list? To visit Australia! Lastly, guilty pleasure? Gossip magazines. I hate that I read them, but I just can’t walk past without picking them up!

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