Leisure Services Newsletter
Welcome to the second Edition of the Clifton College Leisure Services Newsletter!
We’re excited to share the latest news, updates, and insights from the world of leisure and recreation at Clifton College. Whether you’re interested in fitness classes, community events, or recreational activities, we’ve got something for you. Our aim is to keep you informed about upcoming events, new programmes, and improvements across both the Sports Centre and the Sports Ground. While these locations may be geographically separate, they are closely connected in many ways, and we hope this newsletter proves both useful and informative for all our communities.
Stay tuned for exciting highlights, staff spotlights, and special offers to enhance your leisure experience. With so much happening within Clifton College Leisure Services, we aim not only to keep you informed but also to entertain you along the way.
Sports Centre
Instructor Focus
Hi everyone! I’m Immy, a Fitness Instructor here at the Clifton College Sports Centre. I completed my Exercise to Music qualification in 2024, as after many years of attending group fitness classes I wanted the opportunity to motivate and inspire clients myself. I’m so excited to teach classes to the Bristol community and bring fun, teamwork and positivity to all of my sessions. I love group exercise and I’m passionate about ensuring classes are inclusive and accessible for all, so if you have any questions or just want a chat, I’m always available. I teach kettlebells, HIIT and circuits classes, there’s something for everyone so come along and get involved! Alongside the gym, I love running and ran my first marathon in 2024 - hopefully the first of many. I also enjoy hiking and getting outdoors, and as well as teaching fitness classes I’m also an outdoor activities instructor!
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Member Review
“I’ve been a member of the Clifton College Sports Centre for over 20 years and certainly plan to renew my membership every year.
Initially, when our sons were quite young and about to start at the College, we were attracted by the combination of swimming pool, gym and the opportunity to play badminton or tennis at a location within walking distance of our house. More recently, now that our sons have moved away, I’ve taken advantage of the various available classes, including pilates, yoga, body conditioning and spin classes.” - Keith M.
If you’d like to be featured as one of our members in the next newsletter, please let us know!
To stay up to date with all our latest news, be sure to check the centre noticeboards or follow us on social media.
Thank you Raf!
Sports Centre Duty Manager, Rafael Heeb is leaving us after over ten years working at Clifton College.
Raf has worked part time with us alongside his undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering and then his PhD at the University of Bristol.
Raf says he is really going to miss the customer interactions and has loved the conversations with the Sports Centre members which have covered subjects from watches to travel to complex engineering problems!
We wish Raf well in his new role as a research associate where he will be developing new sensor equipment for particle accelerators!
New Addition to Our Pool
We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new inflatable, and it’s already making a splash in the pool!
Our Holiday Club have been enjoying hours of fun on it, and we’re planning to offer it to our members in upcoming family swim sessions. Stay tuned for more updates.
February Open Weekend
We had a brilliant time hosting our Open Weekend at the Sports Centre in February, and we want to thank everyone who joined us! It was fantastic to welcome so many new faces into our facility, giving them a taste of what we have to offer.
Throughout the week and over the weekend, many of you also took the opportunity to try out our new fitness classes, including sessions held in our brand-new Chellaram Sports Complex. Our goal moving forward is to build on this momentum, keeping our existing members involved and excited, while also introducing more people in the local area to the benefits of our facility.
We’re looking forward to hosting even more events like this in the future, and we hope to see you all again soon!
Sports Ground
Summer Football Leagues
EV Charging Points
After an incredible 2024 season, which saw Headloss FC crowned champions on Finals Day, we’re excited to announce that our All Star Summer Football Leagues are returning in June 2025!
Get your squad ready, as sign-ups open in May. Don’t miss your chance to compete for the chance to become our 2025 All Star Summer League Champions.
Stay tuned for more details, and start prepping for another summer of thrilling football action!
We’re pleased to announce the introduction of our Pod Point Electric Vehicle charging points, providing a more sustainable way to power up on the go. Since going live, they’ve already delivered 715.3 kWh of energy, preventing 400.5kg of CO₂ emissions - a step in the right direction for reducing our environmental impact.
These chargers are now available for use by just downloading the Pod Point app, offering a convenient option for EV drivers while supporting broader sustainability efforts. Whether you’re commuting or visiting, you can now charge efficiently and help contribute to lower emissions.
Chellaram Sports Complex
The Chellaram Sports Complex has now been open for six months, establishing itself as a hub for daily sporting activity.
Since its launch, the facility has hosted a wide range of sports including Netball, Indoor Hockey, Badminton, Tennis and Cricket. From regular training sessions to competitive matches, the complex has become a key part of the local sporting community.
With six months of action behind us, we look forward to continuing to support sport at all levels in the months ahead.