Barrow Borough Sports Council

At the Forum from 10am-2pm
Come along and try out some new activities or get your blood pressure checked.
There will also be money advice and a chance for people to pledge to lose weight, stop smoking, eat more fruit & veg or be more active in 2012.

Anybody want to play competitive tennis?  For information on regular match play days and
other competitions for all juniors up to age 18 contact George Spry either by email or ring 01229 829946
 

Biggar Bank Ladies Bowling, based at the Westshore Bowling Club and Institution, Biggar Bank Road, Walney would like to invite new members to their club. The season starts in March and is every Tuesday [meet socially and enjoy our own competitions], Wednesday is the league games at our own club every other week. The green is available most mornings for practising. Any age and any ability welcome. Out of season trips and social meetings. Come and keep fit and enjoy the company.

For further details call Pat Carr on 01229 471426 or Gladys Johnson on 01229 470494.

The Barrow v Luton Town game originally scheduled for this Saturday has been re-arranged for Tuesday 7th February, kick off 7.45p.m
The original game was postponed due to Luton's involvement in the FA Trophy where they will play Kidderminster this Saturday. As long as their FA Trophy tie with Kidderminster does not end in a draw, the fixture will take place at Furness Building Society Stadium next Tuesday.
Should Luton and Kidderminster Harriers draw on Saturday, then unfortunately the game next Tuesday would be postponed again, and have to be re-arranged for a later date during the season.

We think there’s a better way to get fit and active, burn calories, build muscle tone and have fun with your friends without having to be a member of a gym.
Touch Rugby League is a fast, skilful and action packed team sport played in a fun and social atmosphere, without any of the tackling you see in a traditional game of Rugby League.
Play it your way. If you prefer to play indoors or outdoors, want to mix up the teams with boys and girls, play just for fun or want a more competitive game that’s fine. We run a variety of different sessions so there’s bound to be one that suits you whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned pro
What are you waiting for? Come along as an individual, bring a group of your friends or work mates and join in the fun!
Touch Rugby League sessions are now taking place at Furness Academy South Site on Thursday evenings 6-7pm starting 8th March 2012, Sessions cost £2 per player. The social event will be running for 10 weeks.
For more information on Touch Rugby League visit www.playtouchrugbyleague.co.uk 

A serious cricket course for Secondary School aged Cricketers 11-15 years.
This course will be an intensive days Cricket activity with a variety of soft and hard ball sessions.
Video analysis, Net sessions and Modified games will be carried out.
This will be staffed by our professional coaches and headed by Alastair McDougall, Barrow Cricket Development Officer.
This is an ideal opportunity for all cricketers to get some extra coaching in time for the cricket season
which is fast approaching!
For further details, please contact Alastair McDougall  Please click here for booking form

The Barrow and District Womens Rounders League is now registering teams for the 2012 season!
The League [plays at St Bernards school on Tuesdays from 6.30 to 8.30 from May until July.
Anyone Interested in registering a team please contact the league by email or visit their website

'Get into Golf' are offering all women and girls the chance to get healthy and stay fit through their Ladies Only Golf Programe.
Free 6 weeks Golf Coaching Sessions with a qualified PGA professional during Feb & March.
For more details, please click here or contact Jane Robinson

'Get into Golf' are offering all local employers and employees the chance to get healthy and stay fit through their Healthy Workforce Programe.
Free 6 weeks Golf Coaching Sessions with a qualified PGA professional during Feb & March.
For more details, please click here or contact Jane Robinson

There are still places available for teams/players to take part in the upcoming indoor social touch at Furness Academy South Site sports hall. The event will be starting on Thursday 8th  March and will be running on consecutive weeks from 7-8pm for 10 weeks.

Squads can be made up of a maximum of 10 players. The games will be 5 a side with unlimited substitutions made. Each team will be asked to pay a fee of £2 to cover the hall costs, but it will be open for anyone to turn up and play if they have a team or not. Players must be over 16 but don’t need any past rugby experience.

Touch Rugby League is good for fitness, toning and being active without visiting the gym; it’s also a great social game which you can play with your friends.

It’s simple and easy to learn, and there is no tackling involved like in the full contact game, a simple touch constitutes as a play the ball so there is minimal risk of injury.

This would be an excellent opportunity for clubs to get involved for their pre season training, which would lead nicely into the start of their summer season.

If you are interested in entering the league please confirm with RFL League for All Officer, Matt on 07775022799 or by email.

For more information on Touch Rugby League visit the RL website.

Insideout Soccer - Monday 13th – Friday 17th February @ St Bernards School, Barrow

Booking options – 5 days
Option 1
9am -3pm – 5 days  = £60
Option 2
9am -12pm – 5 days  = £32.50
Option 3
10am -3pm – 5 days = £50
Option 4
10am -12pm – 5 days = £27.50
(Single and half days also available. Please ring the office for further details).

Insideout Dance -  Monday 13th  – Friday 17th February @ St Bernards School, Barrow

Booking options – 5 days
Option 1
9am -3pm – 5 days  = £60
Option 2
9am -12pm – 5 days  = £32.50
Option 3
10am -3pm – 5 days = £50
Option 4
10am -12pm – 5 days = £27.50
(Single and half days available for the dance).

Please be aware that places are limited and places will be allocated are made on a first come first served basis. 
To book your place simply call 430857 or email InsideOut

Please click here for further details

Treat yourself, your children or your team to a Match Day Experience at Barrow AFC.  Enjoy the game in the company of club representatives and take a penalty at half time!   Only £7 per Child and £10 Per Adult.

Click here for more details and a booking form.

Our free February half term activities have now been confirmed.

Our sessions will run from Monday 13th - Friday 17th February.

Furness Academy South, Table Tennis and Dance Mat sessions at The Park Leisure Centre will run from Monday 13th to Friday 17th from 2 to 4pm
Hindpool sessions are from 11am to 12 noon on Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th.
Our Walney session being held at Mill Lane MUGA is on Tuesday 14th from 2 to 4pm and the Dalton session at DASH @ Dowdales is on Thursday 16th from 2 to 4pm, meet at DASH reception. 

For a leaflet with all the dates and times on please click here or for more information contact Dan by email or on 845929.

Kayak Sessions at Park Leisure Centre
Every Saturday in Feb, 4.30-5.30pm [ 4th, 11th, 19th, 25th ]
£20 total + need to be a member of the club (£5)
Run by qualified BCU coaches
 
Caving
Saturday March 3rd - full day
£10 including transport to and from Barrow Town Hall
Run by qualified Caving Instructors from Tower Wood Outdoor Education Centre

Mountain Biking
Sunday March 25th - full day
£10 including transport to and from Barrow Town Hall
Run by qualified Mountain Biking Instructors from Tower Wood Outdoor Education Centre
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Sarah on 480823 / sarah _ outdoors@yahoo.co.uk
 

This year Lancashire County FA’s Young Volunteers camp will be held at the Lancashire Football Association,
The County Ground, Thurston Road, Leyland from 9.45am - 4.45pm on Friday 17th February 2012.
The Young Volunteers Camp will cater for the demand that we experience for young volunteers coming into football
from the School Games Volunteers programme. The Young Leaders camp will provide modules around Refereeing,
Coaching Disabled Footballers and a Skills Coaches module in line with the National Skills Coaches programme.
The modules will be delivered by fully qualified FA Regional and County Staff.
The aim and objective of the event is to provide Young Leaders with an abundance of football knowledge and ideas
which will empower them to make a difference in their football communities.
It will also enable them to progress onto future courses and programmes here at the Lancashire County FA.
Following on from the Volunteers Camp, the young volunteers must commit to further voluntary work in their
local football club and / or school in order to use their new skills and develop their leadership experience further.
Please click here to view the criteria for the LFA Young Leadership Camp:
Lancashire County FA envisage between 40 – 50 young leaders will attended this years camp; so all places will be
given on a first come first serve. Please note the deadline for all young leadership entries is Friday 10th February 2012
If you require any further information for the Lancashire County FA’s Young Volunteers Event
please contact the Lancashire FA’s Development Office on 01772 624000.
Please click here for Nomination Form.

Barrow AFC will once again be running a skill centre course in the February half term from Monday 13th February to Friday 17th February.

The course will run from 10.00a.m to 3.00p.m each day, and the cost will be £10 per day, or £40 for the week.
It is open to to boys and girls of all abilities aged between 7 and 14.

As well as developing footballing skills, the course is also aimed to improve Children's teamworking, self-confidence, and social skills.

To book places contact Sue or Craig by email or ring 823061

Monday 13th  – Wednesday 15th February 2012  Cost £25 (3 days)     
School Years 1 to 7  (age 6 – 12yrs) 10.00am – 3pm daily
If you wish to book a place on this camp please contact Deborah Brown on 01229 897911 ext 208

Booking forms are available here! 

This years Sport Relief weekend will take place from 23rd to 25th March.

Barrow will be doing their part for the cause by holding their 2nd Sport Relief Mile in Barrow Park on Sunday 25th March.

1, 3 and 6 mile events will take place on the day, with the 1 mile event starting at 11.30am and the 3 and 6 miles starting at 1pm. 

If you're intrested in having a stroll round Barrow Park for the 1 mile, or are a more serious runner and want to take part in the 3 or 6 mile events, visit Sport Relief and sign up for the Barrow mile today!!

Cumbria CVS is launching a new local Network for people managing or co-ordinating volunteers in the Barrow and South Lakeland area.

By joining, you will be able to share best practice, highlight new opportunities, discuss the issues that matter to you, make new contacts and meet up with colleagues who manage volunteers from across South Cumbria.

This is an excellent opportunity to meet with your local Development Officers, Lisa Millard Cumbria CVS in Barrow.  Sinead McCann and Jane Johnson, Cumbria CVS Kendal.  Also in attendance will be Senior Development Officer Robin Battersby, Cumbria CVS Barrow & South Lakes.

The first session will be on Wednesday 25 January, Coach House, Ford Park, Ulverston, LA12 7JP
12.30 - 3pm including network lunch 

Topic:  Recruiting, retaining and rewarding volunteers.

To book your place call Julie Sharkey on 01229 825630 or by email 

Do you want to stop smoking?

Free help and support from Cumbria Stop Smoking Service

Available in Barrow Market

Every Wednesday and Friday from 10.00 a.m. until 2.00 p.m.

Starting on 18th January 2012

Look out for the information stall

Come and get involved with the UK's fastest growing sport, Walney Terriers are a newly formed American Football Team.
Training will commence in mid February and competitive games will take place in mid April.
The sport is open to both male and females.

For further information, please visit www.walneyterriers.weebly.com

New beginners’ classes starting at the Park Leisure Centre from Wednesday the 4th January.
5 to 12 year olds Monday and Wednesday 6pm
Adults and teens Mondays and Wednesday 7pm
For further details, click here 

Second Wednesday each month except May 2nd to fit in Ulverston Walking Festival

January 11th – Dalton Station - Abbey Greenway-Roose - Barrow Station - Walk starts 10:30am Depart from Barrow Station. 10:16am

February 8th - Askam - Dunnerholme – Kirkby-in-Furness Station.
Walk starts at 10:30am.  Depart. Barrow Station. 10:10am

March 14th – Grange Station. - Eggerslack Wood – Lindale – Grange Station. Walk starts at 10:50am. Departs. Barrow Station at 10:16am

April10th – Millom – Hodbarrow – Millom – Green Road Station
Walk starts 10:45am.  Departs. Barrow Station. 10:10am

May 2nd – Foxfield - Broughton – Old Railway – Foxfield.
Walk starts 10:35. Departs Ulverston 09:42am, Barrow 10:10am

Ulverston Walking Festival 27th April – 6th May

June 13th – Barrow Station – Sandscale – Channelside – Barrow Station.      Walk starts at Barrow Station at 1030am

July 11th  Roose Station – Cavendish Dock – Dock Museum
Walk starts Roose Station at 1030am.  Dep. Barrow 1016am

Barrow Walking Festival all July

August 8th  Cark Stn. – West Plain - Cowpren Point - Cark
Walk starts at Cark Station at 1040am. Dep. Barrow 1016am

Sept 12th Ulverston Stn.– Conishead – Sand Hall – Canal –Ulverst. Stn.   Walk starts at 1030am - Dep. Barrow 1016am

October 10th  Green Road Stn. – Millom – Hodbarrow Point – Millom Stn.  Walk starts at 1040am - Dep. Barrow 1010am

November 14th Kirkby Station – Foxfield – Broughton – Foxfield Stn.   Walk starts at 1025am - Dep. Barrow 1010am

December 12th Kents Bank Station – Middle Fell – Charney Well – Grange promenade and Kents Bank Stn.  
Walk starts at 1050am - Dep. Barrow 1016am
For further information about health walks, please contact Richard Scott at Cumbria CVS on 825630 or by email 
 

D.A.S.H @ Dowdales offers a range of activities which are fun for the whole family.
The top of the range facilities are used by clubs and casual players alike.
So if you want to play a friendly game of badminton or get your friends together for a competitive game of football, then D.A.S.H is the place to be.

Main reception opening times are 5pm - 9pm every weekday evening and 8:30am - 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

For bookings and enquires, please call 01229 469824/897911 or email  

Indoor facilities with seated viewing area

4 Badminton court size sports hall with wooden floor. Markings for badminton, netball, basketball, volleyball, mini tennis, indoor cricket nets, indoor athletics training and 5-a-side football.

Classroom with whiteboard and projector for use as meeting/conference room.

Changing rooms and assisted changing rooms with full facilities.

First Aid room.

Outdoor Facilities

Floodlit outdoor area. Large courtmaster tarmac area with markings for tennis - 4 courts, netball - 3 courts and 5-a-side football - 2 pitches

Raiders Season Tickets are now on sale at the Rugby Shop. Prices are:

Adults - £120
Senior Citizens - £90
Junior Raiders - £30

Please note, you can continue to submit applications for projects starting from April 2012 but there will be no awards made between December 2011 and 31 March 2012.

Please call the Sportsmatch team for more information on 08458 508 508.

Eurocamp will be celebrating it's 15th Birthday in 2012.  Join us for an extra special week of basketball. 

Eurocamp 2012 already has over 40 confirmed bookings for 2012.  That's up by almost 20 campers compared to the same time last year. 

Don't delay your booking.  The 2011 camp was fully booked by April, 2012 looks like it will be full earlier than that.

For more information visit here.

The Club are looking for a volunteer Treasurer. 
If anyone is interested please could they contact David on 01229 822607 or e-mail furnesscc@hotmail.com

Roll on up!!!

Furness Firecrackers - Roller Derby League are looking for women over 18 to help build a bout-tastic team! Roller Derby is the world's fastest growing contact sport and offers everything in terms of fitness and fun!

We train three times a week - twice on skates (quad skates) and once off-skates.

Want to know more?  Check out our Website  or drop us an email 

Tuesdays 10.30am to 11.30am at the Dare Dance, Cooks Studio, 104 Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness

Please don't miss the Multicultural Women's Dance Classes it is free and everyone is welcome.  Lauren from Dare Dance is the teacher and we learn lots of new moves.

What can Community Health Champions offer you?

You may want to give up smoking, get fit and improve your health or want advice on healthy eating but don’t know where to start.

Community Health Champions can

• provide you with information
• point you in the right direction for services to support you
• work with you to come up with a plan of action that will help you achieve your health goals, however small they may be.

Community Health Champions work with individuals and groups and have knowledge and experience of the local area.

For further details please download the Health Champions lealfet here or contact

Marie Blackburn
Project Co-ordinator
Tel 01228 512513

The worldwide Parkrun programme of FREE, organised and timed 5k events began in London, back in 2004. Now there are over 90 live events that run every single Saturday, where 190,000 registered runners take part across England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Denmark, Australia and even at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan.

On Saturday 24th September, then every Saturday thereafter, Parkrun comes to Barrow. The FREE run begins at 9am at Barrow Park, meeting at the Park Pavilion at 8.45am. The Barrow Parkrun is open to runners aged 8 and above, and is for club runners, occasional athletes and total beginners looking to get fit.

The fact that the run, which takes place entirely within the boundaries of Barrow Park, ends near to the café, is also a reflection of the organisers’ eagerness to try and establish a community and social atmosphere amongst the runners.

The event is not only looking for participants, it is also looking for volunteers, so the event can run smoothly and professionally. 

The event is part funded by the South Cumbria and North Lancashire Athletics Network and part of their remit is to try and get more people feeding into local athletics clubs, in Barrow’s case, Barrow and Furness Striders Athletics Club.

If you would like any further information relating to participating or volunteering, please contact Andy Young by email or ring 07753308133.

Run by Ruth McDonald - Parish Nurse, Ida Ferguson - Physiotherapist and Helen Wallace - Physiotherapist who are all chair exercise leaders with an approved Level 2 qualification. 
   
Children's Centre, Greengate Street
Tuesdays 1.30 -3pm (free of charge, inc. tea/coffee)

Askam Methodist Church
Fortnightly Fridays 1 -2.30 PM (£1.50, inc. tea/coffee)

This type of exercise programme is recommended for people with limited mobility or who are chair bound  themselves.
The aims of the exercise sessions are to :
Improve posture                  
Strengthen important muscle groups
Improve performance of daily activities ( getting in/out of bath)
Promote circulation     
Promote sense of rhythm
Improve coordination and balance   
Increase daily activity level
Increase interaction with others (have fun)
 
Ring 07796645247 for more information

Swimathon, the world’s biggest fundraising swim is about to get even bigger.  Swimathon is joining forces with British Swimming and BBC’s Big Splash, Marie Curie Cancer Care and Sport Relief to promote what is hoped will be the biggest Swimathon Weekend ever.
 
The Swimathon Weekend 2012, 27-29 April 2012, will give thousands of swimmers the opportunity to raise vital funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care and Sport Relief through Swimathon’s established distance challenges and the new ‘Big Splash Mile for Sport Relief’. 
 
The event will be hosted in 600 pools across the UK, including Barrow's Park Leisure Centre.  It will provide swimmers with a personal challenge, a goal to train for and great causes to support. The Swimathon Weekend 2012 also marks Swimathon’s 25th anniversary.
 
For further information, visit the  Swimathon or the Big Splash Mile for Sport Relief website    

 
 
Swimfit
 
Need a bit of help to get yourself ready for the Big Splash?
 
Register free at Swimfit for

Free online coaching tools
Set goals - get results
Tailored swim training programmes online and also on Poolside at The Park Leisure Centre.
Track your progress
20% off Speedos for all members

Fridays from 3pm – 4pm at CADAS, 52 Paradise Street, Barrow.

The Nutrition and Lifestyle Service at CADAS is holding free Tai Chi classes as part of its New Years Resolution initiative, to help people bring in 2011 with a healthy start. Tai Chi is a gentle exercise that can be adapted to all ages and fitness levels.

• Exercise Introduction • Moving meditation • Meet new friends • Find out more about the Nutrition and Lifestyle Service • Build up confidence towards exercising regularly • Find out about the history of tai chi • Get an introduction to Taoist philosophy • Improve balance, co-ordination, posture and flexibility • Learn gentle adapted exercises for your fitness needs or physical requirements.

Further information here

To book, call 811111.

Parish Nurse Ruth McDonald is running a free fitness class every week during term time.  The weekly session includes aerobics to lively and uplifting music.  Ruth is also available to talk about weight loss, diet and healthy living.

Sessions are every Wednesday at 6 - 7pm at Emmanuel Community Church (opposite Morrison’s Supermarket)  during term time. 

For further information contact Ruth McDonald by email or give her a call on 07796645247.