Falkirk Community Trust: October Sports 2014

What’s on in Falkirk

tober Monday 13 - Friday 17 Oc

Come along and join in the fun with our full programme of sports and fun activities for children of all ages

Hello!

This October holiday, Falkirk Community Trust has a massive range of activities for the kids to get involved in. You can join our libraries for some adventurous storytimes and creative craft sessions, head to the ski slope for some coaching or tubing, catch a film the Hippodrome, and join our sports team for some parkour, rugby, streetdance, tennis and more!

Hope to see you soon!

Falkirk Community Trust

Customer Statement

All coaches and volunteers are disclosure checked.

Parents must be responsible for the safe arrival and collection of their children.

Please ensure your child brings any medication they need and inform the coordinator. Photographs may be taken for promotional purposes – if you have any objections please inform us during time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

No refunds – credit notes only for any cancellations.

If an activity is cancelled for any reason, where possible an alternative will be offered. If there is no suitable alternative then a credit note will be given.

Credit notes will be redeemable against future holiday programmes and any sports development classes.

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Falkirk Community Trust gratefully acknowledges the support of Falkirk Council

Sports Holiday Programme

booking opens 29 Sept

How to Book:

To book any of the sporting activities please call the booking line on 01324 590940.

Lines are open 9am – 7pm, Monday to Friday.

A booking can be made in person: Suite 1A (first floor), Falkirk Community Stadium, 4 Stadium Way, Falkirk, FK2 9EE. Payment is due at time of booking. All bookings will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis up to the maximum number for each activity. Receipts for all bookings will be emailed within 48 hours – a paper copy will only be sent out on request.

Swimming Swimming offers children the chance to learn an essential life skill, increasing their fitness, co-ordination and increased self-esteem. This October holiday we can help increase your child’s confidence in the pool with our classes outlined below.

Grangemouth Sports Complex Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Costs

9.00am 10.00am

Fast Track Swimming 5+ yrs 30min slots

Fast Track Swimming 5+ yrs 30min slots

Fast Track Swimming 5+ yrs 30min slots

Fast Track Swimming 5+ yrs 30min slots

Fast Track Swimming 5+ yrs 30min slots

£10.50

10.00am 12.00pm

1-1 Swimming 5+yrs 30min slots

1-1 Swimming 5+yrs 30min slots

1-1 Swimming 5+yrs 30min slots

1-1 Swimming 5+yrs 30min slots

1-1 Swimming 5+yrs 30min slots

£63.00 for 5 Days

Teacher Training Courses

Pupils will learn a range of swimming skills during the course, to help swimming teachers through qualification. The course is overseen by Qualified Scottish SwimmingTutor.

Please state level at time of booking: Beginner = less than 5m.

Improver = 1-25m.

Developer = 25m+

St.Mungo’s High School Time

Wednesday

Thursday

Costs

10.30 - 11.15

Swimming 5+ Yrs

Swimming 5+ Yrs

FREE

11.30 - 12.15

Swimming 5+ Yrs

Swimming 5+ Yrs

FREE

1.30 - 2.15

Swimming 5+ Yrs

Swimming 5+ Yrs

FREE

2.30 - 3.15

Swimming 5+ Yrs

Swimming 5+ Yrs

FREE

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Outdoors

Booking Line: 01324 590940

Adventure Days

£27 Cost y or a d per £108 k ee per w

A full day filled with the adventure of your choice. Check out what the kids can get up to and if you book 4 days, we’ll give you the 5th free.

Drop off: Victoria Buildings Annex Queen Street, Falkirk from 8.30am Activity: 9.00am – 16.30pm Pick up until 5.00pm

Monday

Rock Climbing/Abseil (Ages 9+)

Rock climbing at a local crag or an indoor centre if the weather isn’t playing. Both beginners and mountaineering experts can join us and show us high you can climb.

Tuesday

Loch trip – Kayaking (Ages 9+)

Our loch based kayaking activity is a great way to explore some stunning areas. Not only will you learn new skills, you’re guaranteed to have a ridiculous amount of fun, so ‘mon join us.

Wednesday

Blokarting (Ages 9+)

Sailing, but on land! Powered by the wind and inches above the ground, this is a fantastic experience you won’t be quick to forget. We really need the wind for this one so if the wind isn’t a blowing we’ll create another adventure.

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Kit list Participants on all courses are required to bring; • Towel • Complete change of clothing (including spare trainers) • Packed lunch and drinks • Any relevant medication >All specialist equipment will be supplied. See our website for further information. www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/outdoors

Thursday

Mountain Bike (Ages 9+)

Mountain biking on a single track terrain.

Again, this course is suitable for both beginners and experts. An adventure on a bike is bound to be fun.

Friday

Coasteering (Ages 9+)

Climb, jump and swim along a beautiful stretch of coast on this action packed adventure. You don’t need to be a strong swimmer to enjoy this activity and all jumps are optional.

The Helix Activities Head along to The Helix during the holidays and join us for some adventures either in the lagoon or on the bikes, exploring the different routes to The Helix.

£7 per child per activity

Kayaking (Ages 7+)

Introductory 1½hr sessions in our kayaks for beginners. Learn the skills needed to have fun on the water.

Canoe / Katakanu (Ages 7+)

Monday and Wednesday 10.00am - 11.30am 12.15pm - 13.45pm 14.30pm - 16.00pm

Tuesday & Thursday 10.00am – 11.30am 12.15pm – 13.45pm 14.30pm – 16.00pm

Bike Tours (Ages 7+)

Family Fun – Paddlesports

Introductory 1½ hour sessions for the kids who want a taste of mountain biking. Lots of fun and all in a safe environment, your kids will love this activity.

Monday - Thursday 10.00am – 11.30am 12.15pm – 13.45pm 14.30pm – 16.00pm

(Ages 7+, children must be accompanied by an adult) Fun for the whole family in the Helix Lagoon this October. Join us for some paddlesports and let’s learn how to enjoy the water and be safe at the same time.

Fridays 10.00am – 11.30am 12.15pm – 13.45pm 14.30pm – 16.00pm

adults £9.00

Family Fun – Bike Tours

(Ages 7+, children must be accompanied by an adult) Everyone in the family can join in on this one! Biking around The Helix with us and your family will make a lovely day out.

Fridays 10.00am – 11.30am 12.15pm – 13.45pm 14.30pm – 16.00pm

Booking Line: 01324 590940

adults £9.00

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Sports Holiday

Falkirk High School Time

Programme

This programme is a new, improved version and we hope you enjoy it.

We are now offering a half day, whole day or full week worth of activities helping to keep the kids busy, active and entertained this holiday.

Costs

10.00am - 10.15am Registration

10.15am - 11.15am

11.15am - 12.15pm

Half Day

£6.00

Full Day

£12.00

Full Day + craft session

£14.00

Full Week

£50.00

Full Week + Craft

£58.00

Lunch

£2.50 per day

Full Week + Lunch + craft session

£70.50 5th Day FREE

Extravaganza and Pool Party Friday only

£13.00

Please Note: Lunch and snacks are available for £2.50. Alternatively children can bring their own packed lunches.

Monday 13th Oct

5-7 yrs: Street & Hip Hop

8-12yrs: Cheerleading

5-7yrs: Football

8-12yrs: Basketball

5-7yrs: Badminton

8-12yrs: Volleyball

5-7yrs: Gymnastics

8-12yrs: Parkour

5-7yrs: Cheerleading

8-12yrs: Street & Hip Hop

5-7yrs: Basketball

8-12yrs: Football

12.15pm - 12.45pm

12.45pm 1.45pm

1.45pm - 2.00pm

2.00pm - 3.00pm

5-12yrs: Dance Camp 5-7yrs: Volleyball

8-12yrs: Badminton

3.00pm - 3.15pm 3.00pm - 4.00pm Story telling / Craft 4.00pm

Grangemouth Sports Complex

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EXTRAVAGANZA AND POOL PARTY

Time

Friday 17th Oct

10.00am

Registration

10.00am - 4.30pm

Come and participate in a fun packed day of sport and fun and games, finishing in an exciting pool party, to end the day with a BANG!

You will experience a tast activities. What’s more…if celebration with music, flu

All participants must: Wear suitable clothing and footwear to take part in sport, Bring a packed lunch and pl swim wear is optional), Parents can watch the pool party in the spectator area from approximately 3pm. Un with an adult and supervised during the pool party. They will not be permitted on the inflatable as this runs child is a non-swimmer or not confident in the water. *Pool party is exclusively for those attending the Extra

Tuesday 14th Oct

Wednesday 15th Oct

Thursday 16th Oct

Registration

Registration

Registration

5-7yrs: Cheerleading

8-12yrs: Street & Hip Hop

5-7yrs: Gymnastics

8-12yrs: Parkour

5-12 yrs: Make the Music Video: Thriller

5-7yrs: Rugby

8-12yrs: Hockey

5-7yrs: Badminton

8-12yrs: Volleyball

5-12yrs: Games Tournament 1

5-7yrs: Rhythmic Gymnastics

8-12yrs: Athletics

5-7 yrs: Street & Hip Hop

8-12yrs: 5-7yrs: 8-12yrs: Cheerleading Athletic Rhythmic Gymnastics

5-7yrs: Cricket/ Softball

8-12yrs: Table Tennis

5-7yrs: Football

8-12yrs: Basketball

5-12yrs: Make the Music Video: Thriller

Lunch + Snack 5-7 yrs: Street & Hip Hop

8-12yrs: Cheerleading

5-7yrs: Parkour

8-12yrs: Gymnastics

5-12yrs: Make the Music Video: Thriller

5-7 yrs: Hockey

8-12yrs: Rugby

5-7yrs: Tennis

8-12yrs: Netball

5-7yrs: Rhythmic Gymnastics

8-12yrs: Athletics

Break 5-12yrs: Dance Camp 5-7yrs: Tennis

8-12yrs: Netball

5-12yrs: Dance Camp

5-12yrs: Dance Sharing Session

5-7yrs: 8-12yrs: Basketball Football

Games Tournament 2

Story telling / Craft

Story telling / Craft

Pick Up Story telling / Craft Pick Up

ter of a wide variety of sports and games and compete in teams for the sports day f you sign up for the Extravaganza you can attend the Pool Party – a marvellous umes, inflatables and lots more fun activities in the pool*.

lenty to drink, Bring a towel and swim wear for the pool party (a spare T-shirt to wear over nder 8’s or non-swimmers All children under 8, or that are non-swimmers will be in a group s to the deep end of the main pool. Please advise the registration team on the day if your avaganza – if participants wish to leave at 3pm please let the instructor know on arrival.

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Pre- School Activities For the tots in the family we have a fab range of activities this October to make sure they don’t miss out; from football and rugby to mini gyms, dance and tennis.

Time

Mon 13th

Tue 14th

Wed 15th

Thur 16th

Fri 17th

Location

Polmont

Mariner

Stenhousemuir

G'Mouth

Denny

10.15am 11.00am

1 - 2yrs: Mini Gyms

1 - 2yrs: Mini Gyms

1 - 2yrs: Parent & Child: Time to Move

1 - 2yrs: Parent & Child: Time to Move

4 - 5yrs: Chirpy Chippers

Costs

1 Activity Per day over week = £12.60

3 - 5yrs: min i Little

11.15am 12.00pm

2 - 3yrs: Mini Gyms

2 - 3yrs: Mini Gyms

2 - 3yrs: Toddle Doddle Dance

2-3yrs: Toddle Doddle Dance

12.15am 1.00pm

3 - 5yrs: Mini Gyms

3 - 5yrs: Mini Gyms

3 - 5yrs: Mini Movers (dance)

3-5yrs: Mini Movers (dance)

1.30pm 2.15pm

3 - 5yrs: Mini Olympians

3 - 5yrs: Mini Olympians

3 - 5yrs: Mini Olympians

3-5yrs: Mini Olympians

3-5yrs: Mini Olympians

2.30pm 3.30pm

3 - 5yrs: Rugby Cubz & Soccer Tots

3 - 5yrs: Rugby Cubz & Soccer Tots

3 - 5yrs: Rugby Cubz & Soccer Tots

3-5yrs: Rugby Cubz & Soccer Tots

3-5yrs: Rugby Cubz & Soccer Tots

Smashers

or Price per activity = £3.15

Polmonthill Ski Centre Ski Booking Line: 01324 503835 We may not have snow quite yet but you can still get the skis out and have some fun at our the dry slope. Alternatively, if skiing isn’t for you, jump in one of our big tubing rubber rings and throw yourself down the slope! Costs are for full week of activities.

Penguins Time

Mon 14th

Tue 15th

Wed 16th

Thur 17th

Fri 18th

Costs

10.00am - 11.00am

Penguins (Ages 4 ½ - 6)

£40.60

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Penguins (Ages 4 ½ - 6)

£40.60

11.00am - 1.00pm

Ski Level 1&2 (Ages 7+)

£60.50

3.00pm - 4.30pm

Ski Level 1&2 (Ages 7+)

£50.50

Ski Level 1 & 2

Tubing - Costs are for 1 hr daily sessions, available on a first

come, first served basis.

Time

Tue 14th

Thur 16th

Costs

1.00pm - 2.00pm

Tubing

Tubing

£5.00

8 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Tubing

Tubing

£5.00

Camp Multisport

From ages 5-14 yrs

A 4 day long programme of activities, delivered by our team of expert and qualified coaches and designed to keep your kids active and having fun over the October holidays.

DENNY HIGH SCHOOL DAY Age

MON 13TH TUE 14TH Younger Older age Younger Older age age group group age group group

10:15 – 10.30

WED 15TH Younger Older age age group group

THU 16TH Younger Older age age group group

Registration – FOYER/MAIN ENTRANCE

10:30 – 11:30

Football

Badminton Gymnastics

Rugby

Olympic Athletics TRACK EVENTS 11:30 – 12:30

Badminton

Football

12:30 – 13.00

Rugby

Gymnastics

THE LEGACY PLEDGE

OLYMPIC ATHLETICS FIELD EVENTS

Supervised Lunch

13.00– 13.45

Tennis

13.45– 14.30

Basketball

14.30

Basketball Gymnastics

Tennis

Extreme Dodgeball

Extreme Gymnastics Dodgeball

Basketball

Tennis

Extreme Dodgeball

Football

Tennis

Basketball

Football

Extreme Dodgeball

Kids collected – FOYER/MAIN ENTRANCE

Costs Morning £6 10.15am - 12.30pm Afternoon £4.50 13.00pm - 14.30pm Full day £12 10.15am - 2.30pm Full Week £40 10.15am - 2.30pm 4 days £40, saving of £8!

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Tryst Community Sports Club TCSC is regarded as a leading example of community sports hub delivery in Scotland. The club now boasts 15 different sports with over 400 members.

Participants will have the choice of sports per day ranging sessions will be delivered by some of the best clubs and coaches in Scotland.

Tryst Community Sports Club (TCSC)

Larbert High School

Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Costs

9.00am 3.00pm

7 - 14 yrs Multi Activity Week

7 - 14 yrs Multi Activity Week

7 - 14 yrs Multi Activity Week

7 - 14 yrs Multi Activity Week

7 - 14 yrs Multi Activity Week

Full Day £12.60 or £50 Week £40 TCSC member 5TH DAY FREE

Basketball Slam Camp Our basketball camp offers a variety of individual and team coaching as well as competitions all in a fun environment. Coaching will be provided by international coaches and players and those with potential may receive an invite to Falkirk Fury’s national basketball programme.

Basketball Slam Camp - Grangemouth Sports Complex or Mariner Centre Time

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Costs

10.30am - 11.30am

Camp 1.

5 - 7yrs

£10.00

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Camp 2.

8 - 11 yrs

£15.00

10.00am - 3.00pm

Camp 3.

12 - 16 yrs

£15.00

Football Soccer Centre Play, improve and most importantly have fun. We will help you develop your football skills and learn to understand the importance of sharing, teamwork, rules and behaviours. All of our coaches are SFA qualified and will identify the needs of every child to ensure that ability and potential, as well as enjoyment are all maximised.

Football - Soccer Centre - Woodlands Games Hall Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9.00am - 9.45am

3 - 4 yrs

3 - 4 yrs

3 - 4 yrs

3 - 4 yrs

3 - 4 yrs

10.00am -12.00pm

5 - 12yrs

5 - 12yrs

5 - 12yrs

5 - 12yrs

5 - 12yrs

£6.00

1.00pm - 3.00pm

5 - 12yrs

5 - 12yrs

5 - 12yrs

5 - 12yrs

5 - 12yrs

£6.00

10.00am - 3.00pm

5 - 12yrs

5 - 12yrs

5 - 12yrs

5 - 12yrs

5 - 12yrs

£12.00

Full Week £50.00 - 5 days for the price of 4 !

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Cost per session £3.15

Libraries Your local library has a lovely programme of free craft and storytelling sessions.

Have a look below and come join us.

Chat ‘n’ Play

Come to our fun, free and friendly Chat ‘n’ Play session where you can enjoy spending time with your little one - reading books together, playing with toys and meeting with other mums, dads and carers’.

No ticket needed, just turn up on the day.

Tuesday 14th October 10.15am – 11.00am at Meadowbank Library Thursday 16th October 10.15am – 11.00am at Meadowbank Library

Crafty Kids

Come along to our free and friendly craft sessions for pre-school children (2 – 4 year olds) where tots and their grown-ups get crafty and have fun in the library.

No need to book.

Wednesday 15th October 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Meadowbank Library

Storytime

We love stories at Falkirk Libraries.

Come along to our fun, free and friendly storytimes for pre-school children where your child will be entertained with good children’s books. No ticket needed, just turn up on the day.

Every Monday at 2.15pm at Bo’ness Library Every Monday at 10.30am at Grangemouth Library Every Tuesday at 10.30am at Larbert Library Every Wednesday at 10.30am at Falkirk Library Every Thursday at 2.00pm at Meadowbank Library

Spooky Craft Sessions

For ages 5-12.

Come along to our fun, free and friendly craft session for kids where we get creative and crafty.

Free tickets available 2 weeks before session.

Monday 13th October drop in any time between 2.30 – 4pm at Slamannan Library Tuesday 14th October 11.00am – 12.00pm at Meadowbank Library Tuesday 14th October 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Larbert Library Tuesday 14th October 2.30pm – 4.30pm at Slamannan Library Wednesday 15th October 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Denny Library Wednesday 15th October 2.00pm – 3.00pm at Grangemouth Library Thursday 16th October 2.30pm – 4.30pm at Slamannan Library Friday 17th October 10.30am – 11.30am at Falkirk Library

Chatterbooks

For ages 7-12 year olds Come along to our fun, free and friendly reading group for young people. No ticket needed Tuesday 14th October 3.30pm – 4.30pm at Meadowbank Library

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Hippodrome

Booking Line 01324 506850

The Boxtrolls

A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator. Based on the children’s novel ‘Here Be Monsters’ by Alan Snow.

Monday 13th October 11:00am Thursday 16th October 14.30pm

Sing-A-Long-A-Frozen

Back by popular demand! Sing-a-long version of Disney’s box-office smash about Anna who enlists the help of huntsman Kristoff, his reindeer Sven and a comical snowman to help her in her fight to save the kingdom and be reconciled with her sister.

Friday 17th October 11.00am

BROWSING WITH THE BAIRNS

Callendar House Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm | FREE Our five star rated Historic House offers something for a day out for the whole family this October and is situated in the beautiful park and woodland of Callendar Park. The Museum and Parkland are now even more exciting for children with the addition of our Museum Activity Backpacks for 5-12 year olds, packed with self-led fun-filled activities both inside and outside the House. Try “Browsing with the Bairns” and “John Muir: Explorer!” now. The Georgian Kitchen will also be open daily where you can meet Cook, listen to stories of life below stairs and sample some period recipes. And to round off a visit our Tearoom has now introduced a new children’s menu, making it an ideal stop off for a light bite or hearty lunch.

www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org Falkirk Community Trust gratefully acknowledges the support of Falkirk Council