Newsletter – Summer 2014 Issue 6 – May 2014
A-Star Sports, Chester & surrounding areas
Hello and welcome to our Summer 2014 newsletter for families! Welcome to Issue 6 and our latest news and practical information. If there’s anything you’d like to hear more about, please ask us! Key dates for 2014 Last classes before the Summer holidays will be on Saturday 19th July 2014.
In this issue:
Classes start again after the holidays from Monday 8th September 2014. Moving up a class in September
Key dates for 2014 Moving up a class in September 2013/14 round-up – national recognition, a growing team and Coach of the Year Support through Sport UK Venues update
Our general principle for the weekly classes is that the children move up to the next class from September, which is one hour later at the same venue. For example, if your son(s) / daughter(s) is/are currently in the Reception class we will automatically reserve them a place in the new Year 1 class (one hour later). We would really appreciate confirmation from you (on the separate slip attached) that you will be taking up the place(s) so that any spare ones can be offered to children currently on our waiting lists. Where there are exceptions to the general principle above i.e. different times or days, we will attach a separate note to explain. If you are also looking to switch days, please let us know on this slip. Thank you! Holiday Club – Summer 2014 – childcare vouchers accepted
Holiday Club – Summer 2014 Franchise opportunities
See overleaf for more details of this summer’s holiday club with prices from £12 per half day session. Due to our voluntary Ofsted registration we’re also able to accept childcare vouchers (for holiday club only). Have a great summer break!
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Thank you for your continued support,
Gary & Sharon 2013/2014 round-up – national recognition, a growing team and Coach of the Year
A-Star Sports partner Given that our long term aim is for children to proactively choose sport as a positive part of their lives through individual pursuits, junior clubs and beyond, we have joined forces with Support through Sport UK in order to help families make the transition from the A-Star Sports programme into local clubs.
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Well, what a year it’s been so far! On the awards front, Gary was crowned Cheshire West & Chester’s Coach of the Year, Sharon ensured we were a double finalist nationally in the Franchise Marketing Awards (Best PR Campaign & Best Online Marketing Campaign) and we had the privilege of being Ingenious Britain’s business of the month at the start of the year. We’ve also welcomed new faces to the team – Alastair Ross, Helen Harris and Ben Whiteside, our very own Kyle Taylor is about to bring A-Star Sports to the Northwich, Knutsford & Runcorn areas alongside continuing with his coaching in the Chester area and Sharon has been working Mark so hard on additional admin responsibilities that he came to holiday club in his slippers!
Best of all over the last year, we’ve coached over 600 children every week, enjoyed 250+ parties with you and delivered 3,000+ holiday club sessions. Thank you so much for your support, participation, ideas and feedback, which we value greatly.
Gary with Mark Colbourne MBE, gold medalwinning cyclist from Paralympics 2012.
THANK YOU!!
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Venues update
Holiday Club – Summer 2014
Regular classes: Mondays Waverton Village Hall Gresford Memorial Hall Upton HA Church Hall
Tuesdays Upton HA Church Hall Thornton Hough Village Hall Heswall URC
Wednesdays Upton HA Church Hall Tarporley Community Centre
Thursdays Hope Farm Centre Sychdyn Memorial Hall
Fridays Upton HA Church Hall Kelsall Community Centre Hoole All Saints Penyffordd & Penymynydd WMI
Saturdays Hope Farm Centre Plus weekly morning sessions at: Headstart Nursery Upton Pre-school Tarvin Pre-school Sandy Bears Nursery
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Summer 2014
The Cheshire County Sports Club / Childcare vouchers accepted Our summer long holiday club at The Cheshire County Sports Club (CH2 1PR – www.cheshirecountysports.co.uk) begins on Wednesday 23rd July and ends on Friday 29th August (weekdays with the exception of Monday 25th August for the Bank Holiday). Children can be registered for half and full days (3 & 4 year olds = half days only), plus options for early drop-off / late pick-up: £15 per half day (09.00-12.30 or 13.30-17.00) £30 per full day (09.00-17.00 – must bring own packed lunch, no nuts!) £33 per full extended day (08.00-18.00 i.e. £1.50 per extension 08.00-09.00 and 17.00-18.00) 20% discount - for a booking of 10+ sessions per family (1 session = ½ day) there is a 20% discount (see booking form). Drop us a line for full terms and conditions and a booking form or download all the information you need from our local page at: http://www.a-starsports.co.uk/local-classes/chester-surrounding-area
We’ve delivered over 3,000 holiday club sessions in the last year!
Franchise opportunities Are you A-Star? We’re expanding and looking for new franchise owners in neighbouring territories, the North West and beyond. If you’ve experienced the all-round benefits of sport for yourself and are passionate about sharing with children the same fun, positive outlook and life-long
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commitment to being active, then we’d love to talk to you. For an initial chat and a copy of our prospectus, contact Gary on: T: 07796 190169 E: gary.bassett@a-starsports.co.uk Join our award-winning team! Or find out more about our franchise opportunities here: www.a-starsports.co.uk/ opportunities/become-afranchise-owner/
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A-Star Sports parties – discounted rate For children attending our weekly classes we offer a discounted rate for parties - £95 (usually £110). Due to busy coaching schedules the majority of parties are held at weekends.
To help you organise your party we also have a downloadable parents’ guide: http://www.a-starsports.co.uk/ our-programme/free-resources/
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