Edge Hill University St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4QP T: 01695 584745 F: 01695 584710 E: edgehillsport@edgehill.ac.uk W: edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport
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Welcome Facilities Opening Hours Student Sport and Recreation Health and Fitness Other Services Membership Prices Fitness Classes Junior Activities Swimming Clubs Directions
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Welcome to Edge Hill Sport, Edge Hill University’s sports service that aims to provide a high quality and varied sports and recreation programme for the whole university community whether you are a student, member of staff or a member of the local community. Our dedicated and friendly staff are here to help you get the best out of your visit to Edge Hill whether you are a regular user or are visiting for the first time.
Edge Hill is committed to continually investing in improving the quality of sport facilities on the Ormskirk campus. 2010 saw an extension to the existing sports centre with the addition of a New Gymnasium and new Reception area; and 2012 sees the start of a £25 million investment into new state-of-the art indoor and outdoor facilities including an athletics track, Astroturf and grass pitches, a 25m swimming pool and double sports hall. The University sports service continues to work in partnership with the Students’ Union to deliver student sport and recreation for those wanting to play at high level club competition and those
that just want to play recreationally and socially. This partnership will continue to try to raise the standard of sport and improve the student experience.
For all our members Edge Hill Sport continues to try to provide a range of activities and services that cater for all abilities and fitness levels. 2012 saw the addition of Group Indoor Cycling ( “Spinning� ) to the class programme and various coach-led activities along with the introduction of an online payment facility. In order to improve communication with our customers we will continue to develop our website and communication through social media such as Facebook and Twitter to keep our customers up to date with upcoming events. Whatever your aim, whether you are young or old, or whether you want to play recreational sport or to become an elite athlete, there is something here for everyone.
Paul Greenwood Head of Sport Services
Facilities Sporting Edge is a 25 acre Sports and Leisure complex located to the East of the Edge Hill campus in Ormskirk, offering some of the best sporting facilities in the region and is fully accessible to wheelchair users and others with disabilities.
Bookings can be made from 7.45am onwards and are accepted up to 7 days in advance, for periods greater than this a booking form must be completed and submitted.
Customers must have a membership card to be able to book activities and facilities, which can be obtained free of charge at Reception or online by completing an application form. If you would like to make a block booking or book a one off event please ask for a booking enquiry form from reception or download online.
Sports facilities include: - 4 court Sports Hall - IFI accredited Fitness Suite with 40 stations - Squash Court - Changing Rooms (two adapted for disabled users) - Floodlit Astroturf 5-a-side Pitches - Floodlit Astroturf Multi court area (ideal for 9-a-side football) - Floodlit 3G Football Pitch (due 2013) - Floodlit Astroturf full size Hockey Pitch - Competition standard Floodlit synthetic Athletics Track - Grass Rugby and Football Pitches - 2 x 4 court gymnasiums with sprung floor - Modern dance studio with sprung floor - 18m 5 lane swimming pool - Sports Therapy Unit
Opening hours The sports centre is open at the following times throughout the year Day
Times
Tuesday
7.45am to 10.00pm
Monday
7.45am to 10.00pm
Wednesday
7.45am to 10.00pm
Friday
7.45am to 9.00pm
Thursday Saturday Sunday
7.45am to 10.00pm 9.00am to 6.00pm 9.00am to 6.00pm
last admission 30 mins before closing
Please Note: Sporting Edge will be closed on Bank Holidays
Student Sport and Recreation Edge Hill Sport works in partnership with the Students’ Union to deliver student sport and recreation. This partnership combines the strengths and resources of both parties to raise the standard of competitive sport and offer more opportunities for recreation and social sport. There are a variety of sporting activities ranging from football and rugby to cheerleading and darts. There are opportunities for students to compete and represent the university as part of ‘Team Edge Hill’ or, for those just looking for something new and fun, why not try the variety of activities within our Activities Programme.
Student Team and Individual Sport Athletics Archery Badminton Basketball Boxing Cricket Climbing Fencing Football Futsal Gaelic Football Hockey Martial Arts (various) Netball Pool Rounders Rugby League Rugby Union Snooker Snow Sports Squash Table Tennis Tennis Triathlon Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball
Team Edge Hill
Activities Programme
Contact: Rosa Hussey Sports Development Worker T: 01695 584359 E: husseyr@edgehill.ac.uk
See the Programme on the website at edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/ activities-for-adults
There are opportunities for students to represent Edge Hill University against some of the best universities in the country in the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS) competition. Many of the clubs have professional coaches employed to help improve skills at training sessions and offer match day support at fixtures. This has proved successful over the last two seasons and has seen Edge Hill move up the BUCS rankings to become one of the most improved universities for sport in the country. A selection of the sports clubs and individual sports available are shown on the left but there are others.
No commitment, no pressure, just play The Activities programme offers a range of activities throughout the year for students, staff and the community. The programme has a mix of some traditional sports such as Netball, Badminton and Football and others that you may not have tried before such as Street Dance, Touch Rugby and Rush Hockey. With the idea that there is no commitment to join a team or club or even play every week, you can simply just turn up and play and have fun with your friends. Some sessions are led by instructors offering coaching tips and advice but others are just about taking part and having fun with friends. So whether you want to take part as an individual or with others as part of a team there should be something for everyone.
Health & Fitness Situated in the Sporting Edge building, overlooking the running track, the Fitness Suite offers a high quality value for money fitness experience during all opening times of the centre (see opening times).
We pride ourselves on providing that personal touch to help you get the maximum benefit from your training. Highly qualified, knowledgeable and friendly fitness professionals, who are all registered with the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) are there to help you.
Our customers range from people who are embarking on an exercise programme for the first time, to people who train and compete at a high level. All of our customers mix happily together in a friendly atmosphere.
Edge Hill Sport is a member of the Fitness Industry Association (FIA), and complies with the FIA Code of Practice to ensure a safe and quality facility.
Edge Hill Sport offers several membership packages:
Premier Membership This is our top package and is available at both Peak & Off Peak times. This membership includes: -
Unlimited use of the Fitness Suite Free use of all exercise classes Free use of Squash and Badminton courts Free use of the athletics track Free swimming during public sessions Weekly 1-1 Personal Training session Discounted hire rates on sports facilities Free access to all sessions in the Activity Programme
Standard Membership - Unlimited use of the Fitness Suite - Monthly Fitness Programme reviews - Free swimming during public sessions - Same benefits as Activities membership Activities membership - Free access to all pay-and-play sessions in Activity Programme. - Discount on instructor-led sessions in Activity Programme - Free swimming during public sessions
Active EDGE Membership This membership is aimed at those over the age of 50. The member benefits are the same as an off-peak Premier Membership (excluding evening exercise classes) but with the addition of FREE entrance into any programmed Active Edge session. This is only available at Off Peak times. -
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Peak membership allows access during all opening times. Off Peak membership allows access from opening time to 6.00pm, 7 days a week (last entry to the Fitness Suite is 4.30pm).
Active EDGE Programme There is a specific programme of activities that over 50’s can attend either on a payas-you go basis or FREE as part of the ‘Active Edge’ membership. Wednesdays & Fridays
Gentle Aerobics Class 8.00 - 9.00am Fitness Suite
up to 11.30am
Swimming Pool 9.30 - 11.00am Badminton, Short Tennis, Table Tennis
New members can now join online by going to the the Edge Hill Sport website and following the instructions. This facility is also available to existing members wishing to renew their memberships.
Other Services Induction Before you start your membership with us you will need to complete a short induction course to be able to use the Fitness Suite. The induction gives you the basic information you require to use the equipment in the suite and gives the opportunity to ask any questions you wish regarding the facilities. The appointment usually takes no longer than 1 hour, is free of charge if you take out a membership and can be arranged at a time convenient to you.
Professional Health & Fitness Advice All members are entitled to FREE monthly fitness training programs from our fitness consultants to help you achieve your individual fitness or lifestyle goals, with Premier members also entitled to FREE weekly one-to-one Personal Training. Athlete Support The staff in the academic Department of Sport can offer sports science support services to athletes and teams covering a whole range of physiological and fitness. See
edgehill.ac.uk/sport/research/consultany
for more details.
Sports Therapy Unit The Sports Therapy and injury rehabilitation Centre on the first floor of Sporting Edge is open to all visitors whether student, staff or community. The team of specialised staff offer a quality service in a modern, purpose built and well-equipped sports therapy clinic.
Exercise Referral Scheme (Positive Steps) Edge Hill Sport, in consultation with local GP’s and health professionals, operates a very successful Exercise Referral programme, giving a 10-week course of exercise specifically aimed at improving a broad range of physical, physiological and psychological medical conditions.
Patients can be referred by their GP or health care professional onto the scheme, where our WRIGHT Foundation Qualified Consultants will devise an appropriate exercise 10 week schedule with the option of taking out a discounted membership at the end of the course.
Regular exercise can be fun as well as helping to make you feel better, strengthening joints, reducing the risks of heart disease, reducing the effects of arthritis and probably making you live longer!
Membership Prices If you don’t want to take out a membership you may choose to pay-as-you-go with a sessional charge each visit We offer a range of discounts to staff and students and NHS staff, with Team Edge Hill members also entitled to a further 25% discount off annual memberships. Membership prices are available at Reception or on the website, or scan the code below:
Inclusive Service Edge Hill Sport is committed to offering a fully inclusive service which provides an equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race, religion, ability or disability. Edge Hill Sport has achieved the prestigious Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) Mark which indicates that the whole service has been adapted for the needs of the disabled.
www.efds.co.uk
‘Wheels 4 All’ ‘Wheels 4 All’ aims to get people back into cycling in a totally safe environment and is suitable for people of all ages, abilities, disabilities and differing needs. We offer a number of sessions each week where a range of cycles are available to suit everyone, even wheelchair users, and trained members of staff are on hand to help.
For more information about ‘Wheels 4 All’ go to www.cycling.org.uk/wheels_for_all or contact Reception on 01695 584745 for details of session times.
Fitness Classes A range of fitness classes with fully qualified and experienced instructors are offered by Edge Hill Sport at various times of the day. These range from the more gentle Yoga, Pilates and Toning classes to the more intense Group Cycling, Circuits and Boot Camp. All classes are free to Premier members. Standard & casual members pay a small additional fee per class. All class participants must obtain a ticket at Reception to gain entry to each class. Pick up an up to date class timetable at reception or see our website at :
edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/Fitness_Classes
Classes
Abs Express Aerotone Boot Camp Circuits Core Stability Gentle Aerobics Indoor Group Cycling Legs, Bums, and Tums Pilates Running Club Salsacise Step Total Tone Yoga Zumba
Junior Activities Sports Hall Athletics These sessions are aimed at 8 – 15 year olds and take place in the main Sports Hall. Whether in development towards track and field athletics participation or in pursuit of an active, fun and social atmosphere, it is a great way to introduce young people to athletics and multi-skills competition.
Sessions run on Saturday mornings.
Gymnastics & Trampoline Gymnastics and Trampoline classes are taught by qualified staff in a fun and friendly environment. Classes are designed to allow children to experience and master skills, within the British Gymnastics award scheme. Our Trampolining classes are designed to allow children to experience aerial acrobatics in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere.
Gymnastics and trampolining are aimed at children aged 5 to 15 years with a variety of different experiences and back grounds, with the benefits of developing co-ordination, strength and flexibility. Gymnastics sessions run on Saturdays from 9.30am onwards. Trampoline lessons run on Thursday evenings.
CATS Holiday Club Our holiday club is called the CATS Club (Children Active Through Sport Club). The name reflects the fact that we want to encourage children to become more active whilst having fun. This runs Monday to Friday from 8.30am – 5.30pm for children aged 8 to 12 years. Supervised by qualified staff in the ratio of 1 staff member to a maximum of 10 children, it offers a variety of activities that are specially adapted for the children attending each day.
At Edge Hill Sport we aim to provide the safest, best staffed, best-equipped, most dynamic children’s holiday play scheme. Our Holiday Clubs are affordable and accessible, offering value for money and quality care where your children can build lasting friendships and memories. The CATS Club runs during Easter, Summer Half Term and Summer school holidays.
C.A.T.S Plus + For those that want more of the CATS Club experience, this 2 hour session runs every Friday after school during term time with more of your favourite activities and games.
Course Information All our courses run in blocks of approximately 10 weeks with payment required for the whole block prior to commencing. Pre-booking is essential as places on some courses are limited. Please note that for Gymnastics there is also an additional one-off annual fee that is required for membership of the British Gymnastics Association.
We welcome you to ask any questions relating to our Junior Activity Programme or come along to visit a class to see our sessions in action. For individual class times and further details please contact Reception or look on the website: edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/ Junior_Activities
Other Activities available
Hugh McAuley Football Academy Thursdays 6 – 8pm in the Sports Hall Football coaching for children of all abilities from beginners upwards run by the ex-Liverpool Youth team coach Hugh McAuley and his team of coaches info@hughmcauleyfootball.com
CoachRose Basketball Programme Basketball coaching for novice or experienced players run by International basketball coach Phil Rose and his team. office@coachrose.co.uk
Swimming Edge Hill's swimming pool is open to staff, students and the public through a programme of supervised swimming sessions. The pool is also available for private hire and other events (subject to availability).
Sessions are avaiable at various times through the week including early mornings, lunchtimes, after work and evenings. Pick up a timetable from Reception or see the website for details: edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport/swimming Swimming is FREE with all Edge Hill Sport memberships or you can pay on each visit. Costs Adults: £1.50 Juniors/Staff/Students: £1.00 Under 8’s*: FREE (*must be accompanied by an Adult)
The swimming timetable is occasionally subject to change due to academic demands and as much notice as possible is given in advance of any changes. Changes are regularly posted on the website and at Reception. If you want to join the pool user e-mail group to receive any updates of changes directly then please ensure that we have your e-mail address.
Swimming Lessons Swimming Lessons are available for adults and children aged 4 years and over to cater for all abilities from the non-swimmer to the more advanced. Fully qualified and experienced teachers lead our lessons in a safe and positive environment to build up confidence in the water whilst working towards improving swimming ability and techniques, and offering the chance to earn badges and certificates in the award scheme. Classes are grouped according to ability from beginners to advanced, with normally one teacher for up to ten swimmers, with lessons lasting for 30 minutes. Swimmers are assessed continuously and moved to the most suitable class for their ability. Lessons run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4.30pm onwards and Saturdays from 11.00am onwards.
For those who want a more personal service, private lessons are available.
Clubs There are many local clubs and teams who train and play matches at Edge Hill. Some of these are listed below and all welcome both junior and adult new members:
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West Lancs Fencing Club The West Lancs Fencing Club trains in the Old Gym on Wednesday nights between 8.00pm and 10.00pm. www.westlancsfencing.co.uk
Liverpool Pembroke Athletics The club trains on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.15pm – 8.30pm.
www.lps-athletics.co.uk
Sefton TAGB Tae Kwon Do Club This club trains on Wednesday evenings and offers classes for all ages and abilities.
www.warrenvice.com
Spartac Gymnastics Club This club offers gymnastics for children with disabilities on Wednesdays 6.00pm 8.00pm and Sundays from 9.00am – 4.00pm in the Old Gym Burscough FC 6 junior and senior teams play their home matches at Sporting Edge
www.burscoughfc.co.uk
Town Green FC 5 junior and senior teams play their home matches at Sporting Edge. Southport Hockey Club Play matches on the Hockey pitch on Saturdays. www.sandbsportsclub.co.uk/hockey or email Hockey@SandBSportsClub.co.uk Nerthermoss Archers An Archery club for people of all ages and abilities which trains in the Sports Hall on Saturdays 1-4pm from October to March. www.nethermossarchers.com
Directions Car From the M6 LeavetheM6atJunction26(M58Skelmersdale). Take the M58 towards Liverpool. Exit at Junction 3, taking the A570 towards Southport and Ormskirk. Edge Hill is two miles from Junction 3, on the right hand side.
From Liverpool via the A59 From the end of the M57/M58 at Switch Island follow the A59 to Ormskirk. On reaching the bottom of Holborn Hill, after passing through Aughton, take the third exit at the roundabout into Aughton Street, keeping the Fire Station on your left. At the traffic light controlled T-junction, turn right, go through the pedestrian lights and right at the next set of lights into St Helens Road. Edge Hill is half a mile up St Helens Road on the left.
From Preston via the A59 From the A59 take the B5319 signposted Ormskirk Town Centre. At the traffic light controlled T-junction turn left into the oneway system around Derby Street (keeping to the right hand lane), Stanley Street, Knowsley Road and turning left into St Helens Road. Edge Hill is half a mile up the road on the left.
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Rail The nearest mainline stations to Ormskirk are Liverpool Lime Street and Preston. A local train service is available to Ormskirk from these stations. If you're travelling to Liverpool, please ensure that you change at Lime Street and not at a station called Edge Hill. From Lime Street take the underground or walk to Liverpool Central station, then a Northern Line Merseyrail train to Ormskirk which takes about 25 mins.
Bus Ormskirk is on the national bus network , buses run on a regular basis to and from Southport, St Helens and parts of Liverpool. Many bus services in the region are run by Arriva North West, who offer discounted season tickets to Edge Hill students. Details of student discounts, routes and timetables can be seen at: www.arriva.co.uk/northwest
The Edge Link bus service operates every 15 minutes (08.15 to 17.50) from Ormskirk bus station to the main campus, Monday to Saturday (reduced service during vacations). The Edge Link Express service is a direct morning and evening service from Southport to Edge Hill. For more information see: edgehill.ac.uk/travel
Walking from bus and rail stations From Ormskirk railway station walk up Station Approach, turn left into Derby Street and then a quick right into Stanley Street. Continue through two sets of traffic lights into Knowsley Road and finally turn left into St Helens Road. Edge Hill is half a mile along St Helens Road on your left. The walk takes approximately 15 minutes.
From the bus station, cross Moor Street and walk straight ahead along St Helens Road. Pass Ruff Lane and Knowsley Road on your left. Edge Hill is half a mile along St Helens Road on your left. The walk takes approximately 15 minutes.
St Helens Road, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 4QP
T: 01695 584745 F: 01695 584710
E: edgehillsport@edgehill.ac.uk W: edgehill.ac.uk/edgehillsport