Barrow Borough Sports Council

Barrow Sports Council's FREE Holidays Sports are on again at half-term 27th to 31st October.  

Sessions are at Parkview (including the Table Tennis Centre) every afternoon from 2pm to 4pm. 

We have a variety of sports.  Just turn up and take yourt pick! 

We also have two sessions at Hindpool MUGA with your friendly Neighbourhood Wardens.  These are on Wednesday 29th and Friday 31st 11am to 12 noon.

Barrow Raiderettes have a few places left on their half-term October Cheer Camp.

Monday 27th – Friday 31st Oct

Venue TBA

9am – 12pm 5 to 11 years

1pm – 4pm 12-16 years

£25 per child

See attached poster or call 07894 751330 to book a place.

Street Soccer Sessions at Greengate Junior School and Hindpool MUGA– FREE

Every Wednesday & Thursday from now until October 30th

Wednesdays 6pm – 7.30pm, 9 -12 years        

Thursdays 6pm – 8pm, 13 – 16 years

No kit is required.  Just turn up and play at either venue.

There are lots of prizes and Barrow AFC tickets to be won!

Plus a free 5-a-side comp

For more information, please telephone Craig Rutherford on 01229 823061    

The benefits of regular participation in sport and physical activity have been widely supported. However, despite the many campaigns promoting the health benefits of sport and physical activity, participation rates remain low in some groups.

Only a fifth of women in the UK are doing enough exercise to be healthy and therefore, there is a need to engage with more women and girls in sport.

A local Steering Group has been established to look at holding a Women’s Sports Development Day next year. The event would provide women and girls with the opportunity to participate in some sports, whilst also promoting opportunities for women and girls. The provisional date for this event is Sunday 14th June 2009.

If you or your organisation or sports club would like to be a part of the day, please come along to the next Steering Group meeting. This meeting will be held on Thursday 6th November 2008 at 6pm at Barrow AFC’s ground on Wilkie Road.

Please confirm your attendance by e-mailing emma.broadbent@cumbriacc.gov.uk or by calling 01229 407319

Do you need sports volunteers?
Furness College Sports Hub has a list of sports volunteers who want to offer their services to local sports clubs!
If your sports club needs volunteers you can please contact Stuart Meredith by email: stuart.meredith@furness.ac.uk  or Telephone on 01229 844766

Furness Football are organising a brand new 5-a-side football tournament for men. Games will be played, indoor on a Monday evening and the tournament will start as soon as we have interest from 8 teams.

For more information or to register your team, visit: www.furnessfootball.co.uk or contact Colin on: 07817 461425

Furness Football is also keen on organising a Women’s 5-a-side league, anyone interested should contact Colin on: 07817 461425 or email: info@furnessfootball.co.uk

GSK South Lakes Hockey Club

Training is every Wednesday night 7.30pm to 9pm at Ulverston Outdoor Leisure Centre

All abilities are welcome

For further information, please contact Margaret Mawdsley on 01229 861618 or Andy Clayton on 01229 861618

Please click here to see the poster for more details.

Get Active!

‘Health of Britain - Perspective on Nutrition 2008’
According to the recent study, ‘Health of Britain’, just 12 per cent of the population eats 5 fruit and vegetables a day.
On average, people in Britain eat two-and-a-half portions a day, but 12 per cent do not eat any fruit and vegetables at all.
Giles Quick, of global market insight group TNS, who conducted the research, said: "While the need for 'five-a-day' seems to be common knowledge, the number of us who actually achieve this is shockingly low."
Our 5ive and 5ive project helps to address this by providing a free Diary to monitor your eating and exercise.  It also includes manay top tips and useful contacts.  Most people who use it say it helps them to keep motivated to make a change.
Why not pick up a copy of our 5ive and 5ive Diary now?  Download it from the 5ive and 5ive page on our website or email lis.stephenson@cumbriacc.gov.uk  and we’ll send you a free copy. 

If anyone is interested in their children playing rugby union in the winter, training is now on a Sunday at 11am till 12.30pm for 6 -11year olds
All the coaches are CRB Checked and Darren Holt has said he will help out at training sessions.
This is an excellent way to get children playing rugby  There is not much difference between union and league at this level so why not give the children a chance to play rugby all year round just like football do?  The first game is the end of next month.
Furness RU also have girls U15’s & u18’s teams, training takes place every week on Mondays from 6.30pm until 7.45pm. Any girls from Year 8 and above are most welcome. They have a number of fixtures for both teams starting from the 5th October If you would like more information please contact Bev While on 01229 871113
 

SPORTSMATCH

It is now easier to apply for SPORTSMATCH.  You can now apply online at   www.sportsmatch.co.uk

Even better, your matched funding does not have to be from a business.  Match funding can now come from charitable trusts and private individuals, as well as companies (the latter being the only way previously).

Sportsmatch  matches £ for £ new funding that will be put towards a new grassroots scheme  i.e. raising participation levels, making it sustainable, paying for coach  education, coach delivery, new kit, hire costs, medals etc.

The minimum amount that can sports-matched is £1,000 (£500 for schools) and the maximum £50,000 i.e. this would double to £100k.

Check out their web site www.sportsmatch.co.uk  or contact the Sport England help line on 08458 508 508.

Hoops Multi Skills Club - every Monday in term-time
Weekly activity sessions for young people with disabilities have started again.
The sessions will run every Monday evening from 5:30 – 6:30pm at the Hoops Basketball Centre behind Thorncliffe School.
We offer the opportunity for coached ball skills sessions and free play sessions with a range of equipment including Boccia, New Age Curling, Badminton etc
The sessions are free of charge, no booking is necessary, but if you would like more information please contact Lis Stephenson on 01229 407310.

St Columbas Table Tennis Club is an open community club.

They have a club night on Wednesdays starting at 6pm in the school hall. This is open to any ages or standards.

Junior school players usually come for the first hour, parents can come and play with their children.

You can join in with games or just play against your own partner.

They have coaches and league players who are willing to help you learn or practice.

Sessions cost just 50p for under 18s and £1 for adults.

They also have league teams and are always looking for new players.

Please contact Matt O'Flynn on 01229 473861 or email year2@stcolumbas.cumbria.sch.uk

Rugby League is starting at Hawcoat Park (Vickers Sports Club)

A whole new ball game is coming to Hawcoat Park Sports Club.  Barrow’s newest Rugby League Club is looking for under 8’s and under 10’s. 

So if your children are in school year 1 to 5 and want to learn to play the game, come along to training sessions on Friday evenings at the club between 5pm and 6.30pm. 

For more information, please call Mark on 07841122020

Want to try a new sport, have fun andmake new friends?  Then why not try rugby?
Barrow Island has started a girls rugby league team. The training will be on Monday / Friday evenings at 6.00 (day to be finalised)  on their Rating Lane pitch. (by the Holy Family Church at the top of Ostley Bank)
All players and ages welcome.
For more details contact John Jefferson (Jeffo) on 829390  or Lisa on 07885498709

CHEEERLEADING & DANCE GROUP

RAIDERETTES CHEEERLEADING & DANCE GROUP

Monday Night Classes are running at DS Fitness, Abbey Road, Barrow

Fully qualified staff and volunteer dancer framework


Raiderettes can also offer a variety of activities in your Community Centre or Village Hall

Session Plans for the following are constructed – we just need somewhere and someone to deliver to!

CHEERFIT (Adult Cheer based exercise sessions)

MOTHER & TODDLER

MINI CHEER 4-7

CHEERETTES 8-11

RAIDERETTES IN TRAINING 12-16

STREET DANCE

STRETCH & FLEXIBILITY

CHAIR! (Sessions for the elderly and/or disabled which are sitting down based movements)


We have a Multi ability format successfully incorporating wheelchair users and carers

School Sessions can also be delivered

If you need any more information, please contact Mark on 07841122020

The Park Leisure Centre’s new state-of-the-art youth and adult gyms are now officially open!

The extended Adult Fitness Suite now boasts the latest range of CV equipment complete with built in TV and audio screens, along with an extensive range of ‘free weights’, cardiovascular and resistance equipment.

The unique youth gym which caters for children aged 8 to 16 provides an interactive exercise and fitness experience.

The new dance mats have started the official new ‘Dance Mat Craze’ in the town and, along with the super instructor–led structured classes available, you can now also book a ‘Dance Mat Party’!  Dance Mat classes are available for both adults and children and take place in the fantastic new sprung floor, air conditioned Dance Studio.

 There is also the interactive sports wall, the first of its kind in Europe. So whether you want a fun family workout or an alternative addictive exercise session visit these new gyms today!
For more information, please contact the Park Leisure Centre on 01229 871146

JUNIOR SQUASH COACHING, Dalton Leisure Centre, for beginners aged 8-14 year olds
Saturday mornings, 9.30a.m-12.30p.m
Balls and Rackets are provided - please wear non-marking trainers
There is a viewing area for parents as they are glass backed Squash Courts
The cost is £1.50 Per Child, so why not come along and give it a go - it's a great way to keep fit once you've mastered it!
There is no need to book just come along to reception or call 01229 463125 for more information.