February Half Term

GET OUT! 21 to 25 February 2011

FEBRUARY HALF TERM Activities, Sports Courses and Events

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SPORTS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FORM

Please return completed form to: Sports Development, Stafford Borough Council Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford, ST16 3AQ NAME

Male

Sports Development Courses

Female

SCHOOL DATE OF BIRTH AGE

Leisure and Culture, Stafford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford, ST16 3AQ

HOME ADDRESS

TEL 01785 619 607 FAX 01785 619 419 EMAIL sportsdevelopment@

POSTCODE

MEDICAL CONDITIONS [eg. epilepsy, allergies]

WEB

TELEPHONE [home]

staffordbc.gov.uk www.staffordbc.gov.uk/ sportsdevelopment

TELEPHONE [emergency]

DISABILITY GOLF COACHING

EMAIL

Fun one to one golf coaching sessions

Would you like us to keep your details on our Leisure catering for participants with a range of and Culture mailing list to receive information on future impairments from learning disabilities to courses and activities? wheelchair users. Learn the basics of the game through a variety of fun drills and Yes No [Your details will NOT be passed to third parties] Concession - provide photocopied proof of benefit

Have you been on a Sports Development course before?

Yes

No

I the undersigned agree that the above person is physically fit to take part in the activity and am aware that photos may be taken for marketing purposes.**

games, led by fully qualified coaches.

Participants are asked to sign up for a half hour slot on each of the 3 days. Siblings are also able to join in at the same time slot if they wish to do so - please submit payment and an application form for each child.

Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 February TIME Half hour slots available between DATE

10.00am and 1.00pm each day.

A member of the Sports Development Team SIGNED [PARENT / GUARDIAN]

will contact you on receipt of your application to book you in for a slot.

** I do not wish my child to be photographed SPORTS DEVELOPMENT COURSE SELECTION Please tick all sessions that you wish to attend: DISABILITY GOLF COACHING TENNIS COACHING Half Day Full Day

AGE 8 - 16 years VENUE Sir Graham Balfour High School,

North Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1NR

PRICE £10 for 3 days Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri NOTE Cheques payable to Stafford Borough Council.

SPORTS OF ALL SORTS

Tue Wed

FOOTBALL KICKERS

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All courses marked with this symbol must complete the Sports Development Application Form.

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NEW

TENNIS COACHING CAMP Enjoy fun games and activities with an introduction to basic techniques and game play led by the Extreme Tennis Academy. Sign up for individual days or the full week. The camp will be indoors if the weather is bad.

Monday 21 to Friday 25 February TIME 9.00am - 12.00noon AGE 5 - 8 years VENUE Stafford Sports College, Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 9DJ PRICE 1 day £10, 2 days £18, 3 days £27, 4 days £36, 5 days £45 NOTE Cheques payable to Extreme Tennis.

FOR 2011 All Day Sports Club SPORTS OF ALL SORTS If you enjoy having a go at lots of different sports then this is the day for you! This new all-day sports club, lead by qualified coaches, will give you the chance to play all of your favourite sports as well as having a go at some new ones. Whether it’s specialist sessions in golf or trying out the H-Zone dance mats, with a new selection of activities each hour you will never be short of something to do.

‘Try it, we think you’ll love it!’

Monday 21 to Friday 25 February TIME 9.00am - 3.00pm

Sessions will include ‘tennis time off’ for an hour each afternoon to take part in other activities such as kwik cricket, rounders and football.

AGE 8 - 16 years VENUE Stafford Sports College,

Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 9DJ PRICE 1 day £20, 2 days £36, 3 days £54, 4 days £72, 5 days £90 NOTE Cheques payable to Extreme Tennis.

Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 February TIME 10.00am - 4.00pm AGE 8 - 13 years VENUE Stafford Leisure Centre, Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA PRICE £20 per day NOTE Cheques payable to Stafford Borough Council.

FOOTBALL KICKERS Football coaching course to improve your skills and techniques instructed by FA qualified coaches. Please bring shin pads and clean footwear suitable for Astroturf.

Thursday 24 and Friday 25 February TIME 10.00am - 3.00pm AGE 8 - 12 years VENUE Alleyne’s Sports Centre, Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR PRICE £10 per day NOTE Cheques payable to Ian Cranson.

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Park Life Leisure and Culture, Stafford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford, ST16 3AQ TEL 01785 619 514 EMAIL parks@staffordbc.gov.uk WEB www.staffordbc.gov.uk/leisure

Stafford Borough has a variety of parks and open spaces to enjoy, from the formal Victoria Park in Stafford and Stonefield Park in Stone to smaller local neighbourhood parks scattered across the Borough.

All of our parks are unique and contain a diverse range of facilities, ranging from football pitches, play and skate areas, tennis courts, crazy golf, bowling greens and the occasional aviary!

Victoria Park in Stafford is a four time winner of the prestigious Green Flag Award. One visit to the park and you will see why. Its beautiful location across the River Sow, decorated by pretty flowers, lush bowling green, aviary filled with bright colourful birds, refreshment kiosk and play areas make Victoria Park the perfect spot to get out and enjoy the fresh air.

We are currently redeveloping the Victoria Park Play Area, due to open this Easter.

Look out for the skate bowl, 7 metre high space net, 5 metre high slide, sand play and water play area.

Visit our website: www.staffordbc.gov.uk/victoriapark and follow the link to our page for the latest progress.

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Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 EMAIL slc@staffordbc.gov.uk WEB www.staffordleisurecentre.co.uk

POOL ACTIVITIES

AFTERNOON FAMILY SWIM

The swimming pools may be subject to 1 hour sessions during busy times so a short wait may be required. Children under 8 years of age will not be admitted to the pools unless accompanied by an adult of 16 years or over.

There will be a controlled number of swimmers admitted per session.

Monday 21 to Friday 25 February TIME 3.00pm - 3.55pm

[3.00pm - 3.30pm on Tuesday] AGE All ages PRICE Under 16 years FREE, 17+ years £4.00

FLOAT FUN SESSION

Monday 21 to Friday 25 February TIME 12.00noon -12.45pm, 12.45pm - 1.30pm AGE Adults and under 5s only PRICE Under 5s FREE, Adult £3.00 NOTE This session also runs

during term time

Monday 21 to Thursday 24 February TIME 10.00am - 11.00am AGE All ages PRICE Child £2.00, Adult £4.00

MORNING FAMILY SWIM Monday 21 to Friday 25 February TIME 11.00am - 12.00noon AGE All ages PRICE Under 16 years FREE, 17+ years £4.00

AQUA TOTS

INFLATABLE FUN SESSION Monday 21 to Friday 25 February TIME 2.00pm - 2.50pm AGE All ages [must be able to swim] PRICE Child £2.00, Adult £4.00

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ADULTS ONLY SWIM

RLSS NPQL LIFEGUARD COURSE

Monday 21 to Friday 25 February TIME 12.00noon - 1.30pm AGE 17+ years PRICE Adult £4.00

Learn lifesaving skills, basic first aid and aquatic rescue techniques. Course includes theory and practical assessments, resulting in a nationally recognised qualification.

Monday 21 to Sunday 27 February TIME 8.30am - 4.30pm AGE 16+ years [Must be able to swim 100m and dive to a depth of 3m] PRICE £184.00 payable in full when booking NOTE Limited spaces available. For further details please contact Stafford Leisure Centre

OVER 50’S SWIM Tuesday 22 February TIME 1.00pm - 2.00pm AGE 50+ years PRICE Under 60 £4.00, Over 60 £2.00

AQUA-FIT Friday 25 February TIME 10.00am - 11.00am AGE 17+ years PRICE £4.00

CRASH COURSE SWIMMING LESSONS Monday 21 to Friday 25 February LEVEL 1 to 10 TIME 9.00am - 9.30am or 9.30am - 10.00am PRICE £9.00 NOTE Please book in advance

1-2-1 SWIMMING LESSONS Monday 21 to Thursday 24 February TIME 10.00am - 12.00noon AGE 3+ years PRICE £47.00 NOTE Please book in advance

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H-ZONE Interactive children’s gym

GYMNASTICS AND TRAMPOLINE SESSIONS

Come and have a go at our exergames in the new state-of-the-art fully interactive H-Zone. Play dodgeball, forcefield, memory buster, turbo tag, smash ball, jump rope, musical squares and splat plus loads more!

Why not challenge your friends to a danceoff on the dance mats to find out who has the best moves?

Learn a variety of gymnastics and trampoline skills and movements, all abilities welcome.

Monday 21 to Friday 25 February TIME 10.30am - 11.30am, 1.30pm - 2.30pm AGE All ages PRICE £2.50 per session Wednesday 23 February TIME 10.00am - 10.30am AGE Under 5s PRICE £1.50 per session

Thursday 24 and Friday 25 February AGE 5 - 8 years [an adult must accompany children under 8 years of age at all times] TIME 9.30am - 10.30am PRICE £4.00 per session or £6.00 for 2 days AGE 8+ years TIME 10.30am - 12.30pm PRICE £8.00 per session or £12.00 for 2 days NOTE Limited spaces are available.

To book a place call 01785 619 500

MULTI-SPORT MORNING Enjoy a multi-activity fun packed session with a variety of sports including football, basketball, cricket, table tennis, badminton, rounders and dodgeball.

Monday 21 February TIME 9.00am - 12.00noon AGE All ages [an adult must accompany children under 8 years of age at all times] PRICE £4.00 per session [includes hire of equipment]

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Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR TEL 01785 815 715 EMAIL alleynes@staffordbc.gov.uk WEB www.staffordbc.gov.uk/alleynes

ACTIVE-8 Enjoy a multi-activity, fun-packed day with all your favourite sports, and more! Take part in a structured programme of activities, changing throughout the day. Why not take the Wii Challenge? Prizes to be won! Swim kit required for pool activities.

Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 February

Half Day TIME 9.00am - 1.00pm or 1.00pm - 5.00pm AGE 8 - 14 years PRICE £7.50

Full Day Packed lunch required.

TIME 9.00am - 5.00pm AGE 8 - 14 years PRICE £15.00

TRAMPOLINE SKILLS Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this session offers a full day’s coaching in both basic and more advanced trampoline techniques. Packed lunch required.

Tuesday 22 February TIME 9.30am - 3.00pm AGE 8+ years PRICE £16.50

LEVEL 2 FOOTBALL COACHING COURSE An intensive training course for football coaches, run by Staffordshire FA and hosted by Alleyne’s Sports Centre.

Monday 21 to Saturday 26 February [Additional dates in May and July] TIME 9.00am - 5.00pm AGE 16+ years PRICE £350.00 NOTE For further details and booking please contact Staffordshire Football Association on 01785 279 832 or visit www.staffordshirefa.com

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WATER WALKERZ PUBLIC SWIMMING hildren under 8 years of age will not be C admitted to the pool unless accompanied by an adult of 16 years or over.

Monday 21 February 2.15pm - 3.55pm Tuesday 22 February 2.00pm - 8.30pm* Wednesday 23 February 2.00pm - 3.55pm*, 5.30pm - 8.00pm Thursday 24 February 1.00pm - 3.55pm*, 5.30pm - 8.00pm Friday 25 February 2.00pm - 8.00pm PRICE Under 5s FREE, 5 - 16 and 60+ years £1.90, 16 - 60 years £3.80. Locker keys 50p.

NOTE *Part of the pool will be sectioned off.

Come and experience the latest craze to hit the pool... walking on water! It may look like a giant hamster ball… well it is.

Just get inside and propel yourself across the surface of the pool, it’s one big ball of fun! Advanced booking is essential as places are limited.

FAMILY SWIM SESSION Monday 21 to Friday 25 February TIME 10.00am - 11.00am and 11.00am - 12.00noon AGE All ages PRICE Under 5s FREE, 5 - 16 and 60+ years £1.90, 16 - 60 years £3.80.

Locker keys 50p.

Tuesday 22 February TIME 1.15pm - 2.15pm and 2.15pm - 3.15pm AGE 5+ years [weight limit 15 stone] PRICE £5.00 per session.

Locker keys 50p.

INFLATABLE FUN SESSION Monday 21, Wednesday 23, Friday 25 February TIME 1.15pm - 2.15pm AGE All ages PRICE Under 5s FREE, 5 - 16 and 60+ years £1.90, 16 - 60 years £3.80. Locker keys 50p.

ADULTS ONLY Monday 21 to Friday 25 February TIME 7.15am - 8.15am, 12.00noon 1.00pm*, 8.00pm - 9.00pm [Wed, Thu, Fri] AGE 17+ years PRICE Under 60s £3.80, over 60s £1.90.

Locker keys 50p.

NOTE *Part of the pool will be sectioned off.

RLSS NPQL LIFEGUARD COURSE

Learn lifesaving skills, basic first aid and aquatic rescue techniques. Course includes theory and practical assessments, resulting in a nationally recognised qualification.

Monday 21 to Saturday 26 February TIME 8.00am - 6.00pm [Mon - Fri] and 12.30pm - 6.30pm [Sat] AGE 16+ years [Must be able to swim 100m and dive to a depth of 3m] PRICE £200.00 payable in full when booking.

NOTE For further details please contact: Alleyne’s Sports Centre or visit www.lifesavers.org.uk

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LIFEGUARDING AND LIFESAVING DEMONSTRATION Come along and see our fully qualified and professional staff demonstrating their expertise in and around the pool. The demonstration will include rescue and resuscitation skills, and staged emergency incidents, plus a chance for you to ask any questions you may have about the role of the lifeguard.

Thursday 24 February TIME 1.00pm - 2.00pm PRICE FREE

COMING SOON… WATER FITNESS INSTRUCTORS COURSES

Run by Hydro-Actif. Ltd and hosted by Alleyne’s Sports Centre.

Professional development workshops and training for aquatic fitness instructors at all levels to, providing quality educational experiences to develop their full potential.

Saturday 30 April 2011 Global Dance Solutions Workshop Sunday 1 May 2011 Speedo Shallow Water Certification NOTE For further details and for enrolment, please contact Hydro-Actif Ltd on 01983 840 555 or visit www.hydro-actif.com

NEW

AVAILABLE NOW… AQUA-JOGGING We supply the equipment for you to jog through the water! No matter what your sport, keep yourself in form longer and with fewer injuries. Aqua-Jogging is great therapy when recovering from injury, and can also help improve overall fitness and weight-loss.

Mondays TIME 9.00pm - 10.00pm AGE 16+ years PRICE £4.00

AQUA-AEROBICS Fun and exercise to music, all done in shallow water (so suitable for non-swimmers). A great, safe way to get fit, healthy and toned up!

Thursdays TIME 8.00pm - 8.45pm AGE 16+ years PRICE £5.00

AQUA-CIRCUITS The aquatic equivalent to circuits in the gym! A low impact but high intensity workout moving between stations for fitness, joint mobility and rehabilitation based on a range of activities and movements, with weights and specialised floats to tone specific muscle groups.

NOTE Please call Alleyne’s for details of times and prices of this activity, 01785 815 715

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FREE FAMILY ART ACTIVITY Come along and work with artists from Crescent Sculpture to create artwork celebrating local heritage and community.

This activity will involve art materials such as paints so please wear suitable clothing.

FREE CLIMBING WALL SESSION

Tuesday 22 February TIME 10.00am - 3.00pm AGE All ages VENUE Eccleshall Library PRICE FREE

For more information contact Jessica Wilkes-Mellor at jessica.mellor@staffordshire.gov.uk or call 01785 240 378

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Why not try climbing and abseiling on the fantastic Peak Pursuits mobile climbing wall? Kids (big and small!) love to pit themselves against the challenge of the rock face and are sure to have plenty of fun in the process. Rising to 6 meters in height with four climbing faces, this climbing tower is fully staffed, bringing you a taste of adventure.

Wednesday 23 February TIME 10.30am - 4.00pm AGE All ages VENUE Gnosall [Grosevenor Centre] PRICE FREE Thursday 24 February TIME 10.30am - 4.00pm AGE All ages VENUE Eccleshall [Scout Hut] PRICE FREE

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Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ

BOOKING TEL 01785 619 131

WILDLIFE AND WOODLANDS Tuesday 22 February Create a woodland hide to watch the wonderful wildlife that inhabits the Castle grounds.

Learn how to make your own special bird feeder to take home and hang in the garden.

TREASURE QUEST

Tuesday 22 to Friday 25 February TIME AGE

10.00pm - 12.00noon 5 - 7 years only

2.00pm - 4.00pm 8 - 12 years only PRICE £3.00 per session NOTE Cheques payable to Stafford Borough Council.

TIME AGE

Join in with the fun activities at Stafford Castle this half term with morning workshops for 5 to 7 year olds and afternoon workshops for 8 to 12 year olds.

Refreshments (squash and biscuits) will be provided, unless you have otherwise specified to a member of staff. As most of the activities take place outdoors please ensure children wear suitable clothing for the conditions.

Wednesday 23 February Become a Knight of Stafford Castle and follow the clues on the old map to search for hidden treasure.

Be true and loyal to the keeper of the Castle but beware of the Black Knight.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? Thursday 24 February Your name is important. Find out why when you discover the ancient art of heraldry. Design your own family coat of arms to put onto a shield and brush up on your calligraphy skills using a quill pen and parchment paper.

GAMES GALORE Friday 25 February Enter into the team spirit and have a go at skittles, bowls, wellywanging and much, much, more.

Who will be the winners?

Pre booking essential.

Please complete the Heritage Application Form [opposite].

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HERITAGE APPLICATION FORM For Stafford Castle

Please return completed form to: The Ancient High House Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2JA NAME

Male

Female

DATE OF BIRTH AGE HOME ADDRESS

POSTCODE TEL. Home / Emergency EMAIL Emergency Contact Name [and relationship to child]

Activities, Sports Courses and Events Coming Soon...

MEDICAL CONDITIONS [eg. epilepsy, allergies]

SPECIAL NEEDS

Would you like us to keep your details on our Leisure and Culture mailing list to receive information on future courses and activities?

Yes

If you need this information in large print, Braille, other language or on audio cassette please contact: email customercontactcentre@staffordbc.gov.uk tel 01785 619 000 Stafford Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children. All instructors and assistants are police checked via the Criminal Records Bureau. All information contained in this booklet is correct at time of going to print. Details, activities and prices may be subject to change.

Concessions Policy: If you are in receipt of any of the following benefits than your child(ren) can attend the Football Coaching, Golf Coaching and Sports Of All Sorts Sessions for half of the advertised cost: Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance, Working Tax Credit, Disabled Persons Tax Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit.

Please provide proof of benefit received. For those not on benefit, if three children from the same family attend the same course, the third child attends free of charge.

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No

[Your details will NOT be passed to third parties]

I would NOT like my child to receive refreshments

I the undersigned agree that the above person is physically fit to take part in the activity. I agree that photos may be taken of my child participating in these sessions for marketing purposes.* SIGNED [PARENT / GUARDIAN] DATE

* I do not wish my child to be photographed

Booking Fee £3.00 per session per child. This fee is non-refundable. Please make cheques payable to Stafford Borough Council. Telephone and credit card payment 01785 619 131.

Stafford Castle Activity Selection MORNINGS 5 - 7 year olds

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AFTERNOONS

8 - 12 year olds

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