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Activity Programme
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Cookstown Leisure Centre
Swimming Lessons - Fitness Classes - Courses - Evolve Weekly Activities - Aquatic Courses - Pool Timetables
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evolve FITNESS at Cookstown Leisure Centre - Mid Ulster’s premier fitness club. evolve with us!! Join Evolve Fitness, a modern fitness facility from as little as 72p per day and enjoy the benefits of a fitness programme tailored to your needs. Work out in friendly air conditioned surroundings for health, fitness and vitality. Want to rev things up a little? Our membership offer classes to help take your fitness to the next level offering the ultimate in exercise versatility with our extensive range of instructor lead exercise classes. Perhaps you prefer things at a more sedate pace. We can help with the ultimate treat so allow yourself to unwind in our health suite, complete with authentic Swedish wooden Sauna, steam room with modern mood lighting, spa pool, heated relaxation beds and the very latest in ‘experience’ showers
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Swimming Pools Complex This area comprises of three main features; Learner/children’s pool - This is a free form pool which ranges from 10cm to 1 metre in depth. Ideal for those younger swimmers. It also facilitates our Public Swim Programme, the Baby Water Confidence Swimming Courses, Youth Levels 1, 2 & 3 Swimming Courses, Adult Beginner Swimming Courses and Aqua Fit Classes. Main pool - This 25 X 12.5 meter rectangular pool which ranges from 1 metre to 1.9 metres in depth. Ideal for those length swimmers. It also facilitates our Public Swim Programme, the Youth Levels 1 to 8 Swimming Courses, Adult Swimming Courses, R.L.S.S. Courses, School Swimming Programme, Aqua Fit Classes, Public run Swimming Club and Galas. Please Note Our Pools are available for many water based activities and where viable can be booked out to public groups or clubs, as a result the pool programme changes regularly to meet the demand of the public. It is recommended that if unsure of the availability of the pool for your chosen activity you contact reception for an update prior to arrival. Twister Flume - This flume type slide will take you through twists and turns before splash down in the flumes own splash pool. The splash pool is 1.2meters deep and as a result users of the flume must be over 1.4 metres tall or capable of swimming 50metres (2lengths of our main pool) Flume Opening hours:Friday 7.00pm-8.30pm Saturday 2.00pm-4.00pm Sunday 2.30-4.30pm
Friday Fun Night…
Every Friday night from 7.00pm – 8.30pm. What a way to end the school week, a night set aside for family fun in the pools with music, toys, games & flume. Come and join the fun and get your weekend off to a great start!
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Swimming Lessons & Wet Courses Programme We run a comprehensive range of water based classes and courses including: Baby Water Confidence Swimming Lessons These courses are divided into two age groups, 4-18months and 18months -3years. All children must be accompanied by a guardian (Age 16 or over). The class aims to improve the child’s confidence in the water through play. Youth Swimming Lessons These courses are for children from 4 years of age. They start at level one for beginners and progress with the children up to level 8 were the children will be accomplished swimmers in a range of swimming strokes and water based skills. Adult Swimming Lessons These courses for adults offer tuition in Front Crawl or Breast Stroke at both beginner and Improver levels.
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Swimming
The R.L.S.S. Rookie Lifeguard Programme All applicants must be between 8 - 11 years old, Level 6 swimmer in Cookstown Swim Academy or be able to swim 50m of 3 recognised strokes. The R.L.S.S. Survive and save Programme Ideal prep for the NPLQ course or for GCSE PE! All applicants must be between 12 - 15 years old, completion of a swim test will be required prior to commencement of the course. The R.L.S.S. National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Applicants must be over 16 years old and prior to the commencement of the course undergo a test on your ability to: · Jump / dive into deep water · Swim 50 metres in less than 60 seconds · Swim 100 metres continuously on front and back in deep water · Tread water for 60 seconds · Surface dive to the floor of the pool · Climb out unaided without ladder / steps and where the pool design permits. Please refer to our ‘Term time supplement programme’ for further details of the current or upcoming courses on offer and their specific enrolment dates and details.
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Swimming Pool Child Admissions Policy
All children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible person over the age of 16. The following table outlines the child / parent responsible person ratio: Learner Pool 3 children aged 4 - 7 : 1 adult / responsible person 2 Children under 4 : 1 adult / responsible person Main Pool 1 child under 4 : 1 adult / responsible person 2 children aged 4 - 7 : 1 adult / responsible person
User Safety
It is recommended that children under the age of 8 who are not swimmers should wear armbands or alternative buoyancy aids which comply with BSI Standard EN13138.
Swim Membership
A three month or 1 year swim membership is now available. This entitles members to unlimited use of the pools for the duration of their membership. 1 Year: Youth / Senior £135.00 Adult £175.00 3 Month Youth / Senior £35.00 Adult £45.00 Please be advised that due to swimming lessons or club use there may be restrictions in place or the pools may not be available. Please ask Reception for further details. www.midulstercouncil.org/leisure
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Health
Health Suite
Relax, Unwind, Take time to yourself! You deserve it! Enjoy the benefits of our Health Suite. Revive those aching muscles in the bubbling warmth of our spa pool, relax and feel great in our steam room which has a modern twist with mood lighting. It helps to open up your airways and improve breathing. The mood lighting theme is also carried through to the Sauna. Also included are heated relaxation beds, ice machine, water fountain and the very latest Experience Showers. Feel life’s stress literally ooze from every pore.
GP Referral Programme This is a 12 week Physical Activity Programme tailored specifically to the patient’s needs, to improve their health and quality of life. * A referral from your GP or other health practitioner is necessary. Do you have any of these conditions? ¨ Diabetes ¨ High Blood Pressure ¨ Weight Issues ¨ Heart Disease ¨ Depression, stress, anxiety If YES, you may be eligible to be referred to the Health Matters Physical Activity referral scheme!
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Exercise
Drop In Exercise Classes
With a wide variety of styles of exercise classes to drop in to, there is something for everyone. Check out our ‘Term time supplement programme’ for the latest classes on offer. Ask at reception for a ‘Drop-in’ Loyalty Card. Attend any of our Drop-in Classes and bank yourself a free swim via use of the Drop-in Loyalty Card. On completion of 6 Drop-in Classes treat yourself to your next Drop-in Class free or alternatively enjoy a complimentary session in the Health Suite. Note: All our drop in classes are subject to demand and the programme may be changed accordingly, contact reception for further details.
Courses
We offer a range of Dry courses including; Recreational Gymnastics This Course is for children aged 7-14 years. Hatha Yoga Hatha yoga can be done by people of all ages. It helps to develop balance, coordination, stretches, tones muscles and claims to heal the body of any ills.
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Annual Events
Children’s Activity Schemes Kids can’t wait for our Easter, Summer and Halloween Schemes which run every year. They cater for children from 8 to 11 years old and run from 10.30am to 1.00pm and 1.30pm to 4.00pm during the scheme dates. Check out our ‘Term time supplement programme’ for dates and further details.
Schools Swim Gala All local schools who participate in the Centres school swimming programme come together on this special event to celebrate their endeavours throughout their schools programme.
C.L.C. 5X5 Football Tournament This November tournament sees teams return year after year to try to claim the title of C.L.C. 5X5 Champions. Lots of the teams are regular participants in the 5x5 weekly bookings throughout the year with the odd surprise team throwing themselves into the mix.
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Parties
From £7.50 per ch ild
Six fun filled parties to choose from at Cookstown Leisure Centre
Birthday Party Packages
Give your child a birthday party to remember with a fantastic fun filled day! Monday - Thursday
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Party 4.00pm 4.00pm 12 noon 2.00pm Times 5.00pm 6.00pm 2.00pm 4.00pm 4.00pm Other times available during school holidays please contact us on 028 867 63853
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Funtastic 60 minutes - Playshack 60 minutes - Private Room Party Food
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Play Fusion 30 minutes - Ten Pin Bowling or Dance Mats 30 minutes - Playshack 60 minutes - Private Room Party Food
No party co-ordinator (minimum 10 children)
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Soccer Mania 30 minutes Soccer 30 minutes Playshack or Bowling 60 minutes Private Room Party Food
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A member of staff to co-ordinate activities. 60 minutes Playshack 60 minutes Party Room 30 mins of Party Games & 30 mins Party Food
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A member of staff to co-ordinate activities. 60 mins x 2 lanes of bowling 30 minutes organised games Party Food £8.90 per ch
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Dance Krazy A member of staff to co-ordinate activities. 45 minutes Dance Mats 75 minutes Party Room 45 mins games & 30 mins Party Food Party Food £8.90 per ch
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Party Food - choose from; Sausages / Chicken Nuggets with Chips served with juice. Special dietary requirements can also be catered for. Party Game Extra - Pass the Parcel £5.00 (payable at time of booking) Funtastic, Play Fusion and Soccer Mania Parties - will be set up with tables and chairs. No music is provided however you are welcome to bring your own.
Mid Week Party Special Book your party in from Monday to Thursday and receive a voucher for either 1hour ten pin bowling, 10 youth swims or 5 playshack sessions! (Excludes Public Holidays)
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Have Fun
Playshack Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
3.00pm to 6.00pm 10.00am to 1.00pm 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Hourly sessions Hourly sessions
£3.0 60 m 0 ins
Dance Machine
Simple to learn / exciting to play! The element of fun while exercising greatly increases the motivation for physical exercise. As well as a workout, repeated exercise on a dance machine can also improve. • • •
Brain / body coordination Flexibility & cardio function Concentration & focus
Dance Studio
Like to Dance? Why not try out our mirrored Studio. Perfect for all your dance practice, with sound system, wooden floor and air conditioning for that perfect dance environment.
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Have Fun
Come and join the fun and get your weekend off to a great start!
Ten Pin Bowling
Fun for all‌. A sure hit or should we say strike! 4 lanes of action that will have you bowled over in no time at all. Monday - Friday 9.00am to 10.00pm Saturday 10.00am to 6.00pm Sunday 2.00pm to 6.00pm
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Climbing Wall
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Mobile climbing wall - available for hire for schools, youth clubs, events and fetes
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Rock‘n’Go - Climbing Wall Our Rock ‘n’ Go mobile tower features 4 climbing lines with multiple routes set on every line meaning your climbers will want to climb again and again on this 6 metre wall. Adventurous activities and outdoor pursuits are always at the top of young peoples’ wish lists. Climbing is a very fulfilling activity that involves concentration, courage, trust and teamwork. It adds excitement, adventure and sizzle to any event or public venue. Available for hire for Schools, Youth Clubs, Events and Fetes. Can be transported to the venue, operated by our qualified instructors and great fun to use!!
Interested in hiring the Climbing wall? Contact us at Cookstown Leisure Centre on 028 867 63853 or Moneymore Recreation Centre on 028 8674 7974
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Squash & Racquetball/Handball Courts We have two glass backed Squash courts and a Racquetball/Handball court. The Squash courts see regular play from our local Squash Club who play their club matches at these facilities.
Conference Facilities!! The facility for all your Conference needs!! A Central Location, Convenient Parking, Disabled Access, Multiple Rooms, Digital Projectors, Wi-Fi Access, T.V. & DVD, Flip Charts, Flexible Seating Plans and Onsite Catering.
Defibrillator Training ATTENTION ALL SPORTS CLUBS, YOUTH GROUPS, COMMUNITY GROUPS OR BUSINESSES!! Do you have access to a defibrillator? You need people trained and ready when it’s needed! We can provide the Certified Training for you. We can come and train you at your facility or provide training based at the Leisure Centre.
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Block Bookings
4 Block Booking Terms:
January - March / April - June / July - August / September - December Please contact reception or refer to our ‘Term time supplement programme’ for Application Submission dates for block bookings for the hire of the Main Hall, Squash Courts, and Swimming Pools etc. Application forms are available at the Leisure Centre Reception or via e-mail request on leisure@midulstercouncil.org.
Weekly activities
There’s lots going on at Cookstown Leisure Centre during the week! From Exercise classes, Swimming Courses, Martial Arts, Sports Clubs and activity sessions. Most of our activities run on a term long basis. For more information on the current programme and bookings refer to our ‘Term time supplement programme’ or contact us on 028 8676 3853
General Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 7.30am to 10.00pm Saturday 9.00am to 6.00pm Sunday 2.00pm to 6.00pm Evolve Fitness (Monday - Friday) 6.30am to 10.00pm Pool (Monday - Friday) 6.45am to 10.00pm Thursday 10.00am to 10.00pm Health Suite (Monday-Friday) 10.00am-9.45pm (Tuesday: spa pool closed until 12.00noon) (Saturday) 10.00am-5.45pm (Sunday) 2.00pm-5.45pm
Visit our new Café From teas, coffees, biscuits and scones to buffet lunches. Refreshments can be arranged in advance and served in the café, at your party, meeting or conference! Mid Week party specials: Party packages booked between Mondays and Thursdays receive ½ price teas and coffees for the adults in attendance. Leisure Mid Ulster
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