Barrow Borough Sports Council

It's the play-offs.  It's sure to be a big crowd so get there early.

FHC Stadium, Craven Park

Sunday 5th September, 3pm Kick-off

Download a poster here

Go Raiders!

It's the end of the bowling season

Give yourself a head start for next season by practicising on Barrow's only all-weather bowling green at Abbots Vale.

It's just £1 for a 2 hour session or you can book the green for a game for only £8.50.

To book a  session or for more details contact Karen Dodding by email or ring 830900

Tuesdays at Hindpool Community Centre

Time: 1:30 - 2:30pm
Cost: £2.00

An hour of fun and frolics for the over 50's.  No experience necessary - just a good sense of humour!
Salsa, Line-dancing,Tai Chi & Egyptian

For more information contact Amanda at DARE Dance on 01229 833228

Fun football training sessions designed for children 3-5 yrs and 6-7 yrs.

Starting on Saturday 11th September 2010 for 12 weeks.

Click this link to download more information and the booking form.

Courtesy of Salthouse Bowling Club and Central and Hindpool Neighbourhood Management ...

Friday 3rd September. It's 2pm to 4pm  and it's free.  Come along and have some fun.

Try out a new sport if you’ve never had a go at bowling before – parents welcome too!   Click here for more information.

Get some fresh air and have a break from your desk.  Join one of the lunch time walks.  12.30pm every Tuesday and Thursday from Che Vita at Schneider Square.

Tuesday 7 September - Marine Haven
Thursday 9 September - Barrow Island

Tuesday 14 September - Heart of Barrow
Thursday 16 September - Lower Channelside

Tuesday 21 September - St George's Walk
Thursday 23 September - Barrow Park

Tuesday 28 September - Hindpool and the Business Parks
Thursday 30 September - Barrow Island and Cavendish Dock

Tuesday 5 October  - Barrow Island and Ramsden Dock
Thursday 7 October  - Marine Haven

Tuesday 12 Ocotber  - Barrow Island
Thursday 14 October - Heart of Barrow

Healthy walks from a station near you. 

Cark        Wed 6th Oct  2010
Grange        Wed 3rd Nov 2010
Ulverston       Wed 1st Dec 2010
Millom       Wed 5th Jan 2011
Barrow       Wed 3rd Feb 2011
Ulverston       Wed 3rd Mar 2011
Kents Bank   Wed 6th Apr 2011

Each location will have an approx. 2 hr walk, on easy ground

All at 10.30am from the railway stations listed. Click here for more details.

Saturday 11 September 10am - 4pm at DASH@ Dowdales

Lindal Netball Club invite players of all capabilities to join them in raising money for the Furness Oncology Unit. 

Its just £2 a player for the tournament with lots of other attractions for all the family - games, BBQ, cake stall, face painting, refreshments etc

Enter by email or ring 07727100337

You can download a poster here

 Barrow Sports Council's Free Club Development Evening will be taking place on Thursday 23rd September at Abbey House Hotel.

Thank you for those who booked early so we could confirm the event.  

We are still taking bookings up to the 17th September.

The event will be invaluable to local clubs.  We will have people on hand to help your club with funding, volunteers, workforce development, marketing and many other areas.

The event will start promptly at 6.30 so please get there by 6.15 to register and get a brew. The event will take the form of speed dating with 10 minute sessions on a variety of topics.

For more information, please contact Stuart Meredith, Sports Hub Administrator by email or on 844835

Nominations are now invited for the Barrow Borough Sports Council Annual Sports Awards.  The Awards will be presented on Friday 19th November 2010 at Barrow Town Hall. 

We require nominations for successful clubs, teams and individuals over the past year. There are 6 different categories and they are: 

Service to Sport - This award will be presented to individuals who have contributed long service to sport. These individuals may not necessary be participants, but have given their time to such roles as secretary, treasurer, committee member, groundsperson, etc.

Junior Team - This award will be presented to a successful under 17 team. 

Open Age Team - This award will be presented to a successful over 16 team. This could be a whole club that may include all ages.

Junior Sportsperson - This award will be presented to any sportsperson under the age of 17.  

Adult Sportsperson - This award will be presented to any sportsperson over the age of 16. 

Young Sports Volunteer - This award will be presented to any young person under the age of 20, who has volunteered within sport over the past year.  

If an individual is being nominated, they need to live within Barrow Borough, and if a team, club, group or organisation is being nominated, they need to be located within the Borough.

You can download the nomination form here.  Nominations must be returned to Chris Athersmith by noon on 1st October.

Abbotsmead CDC is attached to Cambridge Primary School, Barrow.
Yoga, Zumba and Aerobics are among just some of the courses starting in September at the Centre. 

Please click here for timetable and further details

Rugga Skool has announced its Diddy Squad Autumn programme for 3 to 5 year olds.

Sessions are 10am to 11am at Hawcoat Park on Saturdays 4th September to 9th October.

Its only £24 for all six sessions.

Book sessions by email, on the website or by ringing 01229 470253.

Cumbria’s only wheelchair basketball team is on the look out for new members for the forthcoming season.

Furness Falcons are inviting people to come and give it a go at their training sessions at Hoops Basketball Centre.  Training sessions are at 6pm on Thursdays and 1pm on Sundays. 

Players don’t have to be regular wheelchair users.  People with a range of disabilities are welcome. 

Contact Paula Johnson for more info on 07719035091.

Below are pictures of the new soft play and sensory room at the Park Leisure Centre.  We don't have an opening date yet.  Although it looks nearly finished, the works have to be checked and signed off and staff need to be trained etc. 

The room has been designed to be suitable for children of all ages and abilities without height restrictions.  Watch this space for up to date details or send us your email address and you can receive our regular project updates.

Walney Adult Education is based within Walney Secondary School and provides a variety of leisure courses for the local and wider community.

Many courses are held at Walney School in the evenings, although a small number take place in outreach venues, which enables us to provide a service during the day.

Yoga, Zumba and Aerobics are among just some of the courses starting in September at the Centre. 

Please click here for timetable and further details.

The Barrow AFC Independent Supporters Club membership form for the 2010/2011 season is now available and can be downloaded from here.

For those of you who don't know already, the Independent Barrow AFC Supporters Club was set up two seasons ago with to run affordable transport to Barrow AFC away fixtures.  For the last two seasons, the club has run coaches to virtually every Barrow away game. Club membership entitles you to priority over non-members when the coach is over subscribed, and members also pay less for their seat than non-members.

For the 2010/2011 season the adult membership fee is £10 for the season whilst under 16s will pay £5 for the season.

New members are always very welcome. 

Upcoming away trips

The Club is taking bookings for the coach to Bath City on Saturday 4 September, leaving Ramsden Square at 7am, ticket prices are £30 for members and £33 for non-members.

Pick-ups are available en-route and to book seats for either bus, call Stuart on 07791268705.  Please note strictly no alcohol allowed.

Every Tuesday at the Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road (meet in Reception)
The Physicality of Culture – Furness Multi-Cultural Forum
Time: 10:00-11:00
Cost: FREE
A weekly dance class incorporating a fusion of dance styles and forms from around the World.

For more information contact Amanda at DARE Dance on 01229 833228

The Nan Tait Centre (Barracudas Studio), Bath Street, Barrow
8th September – 20th October & 3rd November – 1st December
Time: 6:00-8.00
Cost: FREE
Age: 11 years – 14 years
This is a fun dance session where you will learn a variety of dance styles including Jazz, Street and Contemporary and
have the opportunity to create your own dances.

For more information contact Amanda at DARE Dance on 01229 833228

Dalton Leisure Centre, Every Friday
0th September – 22nd October & 5th November – 26th November

DARE Parent & Toddler – Movement Play
Time: 2:00-2:45
Cost: £2.00 per child
Age: 18 months – 4 yrs (pre-school)

DARE Infant Dance – Wriggle ‘n’ Jiggle
Time: 4:00-4:45
Cost: £2.00
Age: School years Reception, 1 & 2

DARE Junior Dance – Jumpstart
Time: 5:00-6:00
Cost: £2.00
Age: School years 3-6

Contact Amanda at DARE Dance on 01229 833228 for further details and to book a place on the above classes.

DARE DANCE Classes for Children & Young People
Forum 28, Every Monday
13th September – 18th October & 1st November – 29th November

DARE Parent & Toddler – Movement Play
Time: 2:00-2:45
Cost: £2.00 & £1.00 additional child
Age: 18 months – 4 yrs (pre-school)
Have fun with your toddler, moving, rolling, shaking, jumping following to a range of funky music from around the world. 
Come along and have the time of your life!
 
DARE Infant Dance – Wriggle ‘n’ Jiggle
Time: 4:00-4:45
Cost: £2.00
Age: School years Reception, 1 & 2
Imaginative movement inspired by a range of themes, props, music and stories. 
A fun, energetic class for infants who love to wriggle and jiggle.
 
DARE Junior Dance – Jumpstart
Time: 5:00-6:00
Cost: £2.00
Age: School years 3-6
Dance yourself dizzy with the chance to learn Streetdance, Jazz and Contemporary dance styles.
You will also have the chance to make your own dances by adding your own ideas and your own style.

DARE Youth Dance
Time: 6:00-8.00
Cost: £3.00
Age: School years 7 – Sixth Form
This is a fun dance session where you will learn a variety of dance styles including Jazz, Street and Contemporary and have the opportunity to create your own dances.

Contact the Forum 28 on 01229 820000 for further details and to book a place on the above classes

Get Involved with 'Football For All’ at Duddon Sports JFC, Askam’s only Junior Football Club at the Old K-Shoe Club, James St, Askam-in-Furness

All 4, 5 and 6 year old boys and girls are welcome
• Fun, Progressive and Friendly sessions
• Sessions led by FA Qualified and registered Experienced Level 2 Coach, Ben Shirley

Begins Sunday 12th September 5pm – 6pm

See David Graham or call Ben on 07972 081 874 for more information and to register your place or visits the club's website.

Barrow Raiders have started training for a touch rugby team for women and girls over 14. 

Training sessions take place at the Academy South fields from 6.30pm to 8pm on Wednesdays. 

It is hoped to stage some matches at half time in Raiders matches against other team's supporters. 

Anyone interested can just turn up, email Al Goodings  or join the Facebook site Calling all Female Raiders.

Barrow Sports Council recently launched an appeal for unwanted sports kits to send to villages and townships in Malawi. 

Since the appeal was launched we have recieved kit from Lancashire F.A., Walney Central junior rugby, Barrow 6th Form College and most recently Glaxo hockey club (below).

The appeal is for any full team strips for any sport - football, rugby, netball, hockey, volleyball.  The only condition is that they need to be for a full team.  What is second hand and in need of replacement to us can be a fantastic strip for people with no money.

The strips go to an organisation called Active Youth Initiative for Social Enhancement (AYISE) who then distribute them to needy areas.

Appeal organiser Barry Doughty with the Chair of the Sports Council Tony Callister

Walney Central Juniors hand over their old kit

Chris Athersmith recieving kit from Kirsten Heckle of the Sixth Form College

Thanks to everyone.  Keep them coming!

If you have a strip to give away, they can be left with Barrow Sports Council at the Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road or ring Emma on 407319 or Derek on 407575.

We need your help.  Whether you are a coach, a public official, a parent or a young person, we want to hear from you.  We are asking for your opinions about sport and physical activity in the area. 

What are the strengths and weaknesses? 

What should we be doing? 

What should our priorities be for 2011-16?

We are asking people people to complete out initial survey. 

This will be open until the end of September.  We will then produce a draft Strategy and ask for your views again.  

Why bother?  Our Strategy will determine our priorities - where we spend our money and where we devote most time.   

If you want to view our current Strategy and see what we are doing to implement it, the relevant documents are here.

hard 2 beat Project

Are you aged 10+?
Do you already breakdance or want to know how?

Come along to our series of free breakdance masterclasses led by Robby Graham from the internationally reowned Bad taste Cru, taking place across Cumbria during 2010/11.
12th April 2011 - Barrow

Places are limited so booking is essential.  To view a poster for the event, please click here
To book, please contact Lynn Fade on 01931 715546 or by email

Walney Central ARLFC Under 12's are holding outdoor training sessions at their Central Drive Ground
Every Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm
Both new and old players are all welcome to come along.
For further details, please contact the coach, Steve Rea on 07841291468.

Get yourself fit and learn how to cook cheap healthy meals.
Every Friday from 9.30am till midday. Cook and Eat session, focusing on cheap healthy food from 10-30am.
Free child care can also be provided if you book in advance

Please call Paul Bibby on 07874 649200 held at Hindpool Annex, Bath Street, Barrow-in-Furness

Furness Rovers Football Club are holding coaching sessions for Boys and Girls aged  6  years upwards 

Sunday Mornings 10am at Furness Rugby Club.  

All Welcome 

For more information contact Steve Liddicott on 01229 812801.

Imagine standing at the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying at 10,000 feet.
Now imagine leaning forward out of that doorway and letting go - falling forward into the clouds, diving down through the air as you start freefalling at over 120mph!

Then imagine the peace and quiet as the canopy opens, steering yourself back down to the centre of the drop zone below.

St Mary’s Hospice in Ulverston would like to recruit 30 people to take up this challenge 

The programme of jumps will take place at the North West Parachute Centre, Flookburgh and each of the brave participants needs to raise a minimum of £130 for the charity.

Please contact Zoe Guest of St Mary Of Furness - on Mobile : 07826 907338
Direct Line: 01229 483773

Be a part of the first Relay Marathon in the South Lakes!

The Ambleside Marafun on Sunday 10th October is your chance to participate in a full marathon without running 26.2 miles!  

Teams of five runners each run one lap of 5.2 miles, through stunning Lake District scenery. 
The route starts in Rothay Park Ambleside, and runs along Rydal Water and back again. 
Team categories are Male, Female, and Mixed – for  both Club and Fun Runners.
Get your application form today from here or the Tourist Information Centres in Ambleside and Windermere
or call 015394 33241 for more information.

Don’t delay – entries are limited to 100 teams – apply early!

The Ambleside Marafun is raising money for the British Heart Foundation and the Westmorland General Hospital Cancer Unit Appeal.

Organised by The Rotary Club of Ambleside Kirkstone
To view a poster for the event, please click here

Barrow Island Juniors Football Club are looking for volunteer coaches for the 2010/11 season. We are looking for people to coach and manage at various age groups or if you’d like to help out but not manage a team then you are also welcome! We are also looking for new players in various age groups. For more information please contact Steve Bailey on 07578558946 or Stuart Meredith on 07749959332.

Are you aged 16-25 and currently volunteering or interested in volunteering in Cumbria? Register with vinvolved to:

gain recognition for voluntary work you are doing through our nationally recognised awards scheme

find new volunteering opportunities to suit you, short term, part time or full time

benefit from rewards for your volunteering such as access to our free summer residential

access free accredited training to increase your capacity to volunteer, for example emergency first aid training

Contact Ruth who will post you out a registration pack:

BTCV vinvolved team Cumbria
Tel: 01539 742612