Junior Triathlon Sessions for kids aged 8-14 Following a successful summer of sport Absolute Triathlon Club based at Southglade Leisure Centre in Bestwood are now holding weekly training sessions for children aged 8 – 14 years. The triathlon sessions take place every Thursday evening from 5pm until 7.15 pm and cover swim, bike and run training. All children, including beginners, are welcome to come for a free trial however they must be able to swim a minimum of 100 mtrs without stopping and ride a bike. Head Coach Steve Lloyd commented “Triathlon has seen a surge in popularity over the last few years and took centre stage at the London 2012 Olympics where British brothers Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee took Gold and Bronze respectively. The sport is great for kids as the fun bit is training across the 3 different sports of swimming, biking and running.” The sessions form part of Nottingham’s successful Absolute Triathlon Club launched in 2009 and has subsequently raft of awards including the Nottingham Club of the Year.
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The club will cater for all abilities with three different training squads; Foundation, Development and Performance which will involve beginners to the sport as well as really push those showing talent in the sport. Leading the coaching will be Steve Lloyd who is the current British Triathlon Federation (BTF) Performance-Development Coach of the Year and is also the regional head coach for the BTF West Midlands Regional Academy. Children can trial for the club during the year that they turn eight, however they need to be able to swim 100 mtrs without stopping and ride a bike. The new club runs from 5 pm to 7.15 pm every Thursday evening at Southglade Leisure Centre throughout the year and the session covers all 3 disciplines. Sessions cost around £5.25 with a discount for siblings. For further information please contact the Club Secretary Jayne Lloyd on 0115 9607912 or e-mail jayne@ absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk
Girls Showcase Their Football Talent Girls aged six to eight years are being invited to showcase their football skills by joining weekly football sessions at Eastwood Community Sports Centre. The indoor sessions will be led by a qualified coach every Tuesday between 5pm to 6pm at the centre, on Mansfield Road. Each week, girls will have the chance to take part in a variety of fun games, drills and activities with others their own age in a non-competitive environment, as well as learning footballing techniques such as passing, dribbling and turning. The sessions are a great opportunity to get young girls active and all abilities are welcome, whether they play regularly or have never kicked a ball before. Each session costs £2 and participants should wear suitable clothing, footwear and shinpads. Advanced booking is recommended. For more information and to book your child’s place, please contact Eastwood Community Sports Centre on 0115 917 3573 or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/ecsc4kids
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