Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre brochure 2015

Courses & Events Prices 2015

Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre

www.link4life.org/holwac Lakebank, Littleborough, Rochdale, OL15 0DQ

01706 370499

Looking for an adventurous family day out with a difference?

We offer exciting family experiences at affordable prices in a range of activities.

Start your adventure together while learning new skills and having fun.

Book your adventure in three easy steps 1. Choose your sport 2. Call us to check availability 3. Pay and start your adventure 2

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CO NTENTS PAGES 4

SAILING

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PADDLESPORTS

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WINDSURFING

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POWERBOATING

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MOUNTAIN BIKING

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CLIMBING

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ARCHERY

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KIDS CLUBS

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BIRTHDAYS

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SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

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EDUCATION, YOUTH GROUPS & CHARITIES

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ACCESS FOR GROUPS WITH DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS

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OTHER SERVICES

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PRICES

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

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SAILING Our 120 acre lake, situated at the foot of the Pennines, offers spectacular views and reliable winds – an ideal sailing venue for all ability levels. The Activity Centre offers a complete range of courses for all ages, from beginners to more advanced sailors and instructors. All of our courses are run to the guidelines and recommendations of the Royal Yachting Association, the governing body for sailing in Great Britain.

TASTERS

These sessions are for beginners who want a taste of sailing and for those working towards a qualification.

RYA COURSES

The Beginner course covers skills such as sailing upwind and downwind, tacking and gybing, sail setting, rigging and wind awareness.

The Intermediate course gives people the opportunity to develop their existing skills and knowledge and introduces the 5 essentials, man overboard and coming alongside.

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IMPROVERS These sessions are for sailors with a qualification who want to continue to gain instruction each week to improve their skills.

CLINICS

During these sessions you will learn to analyse your own performance, develop your understanding and become much more independent sailor. This programme is designed to build confidence, skills, knowledge and equip you to take part in club racing.

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SAILING

Dates and Prices (APRIL-October 2015) Tasters Kids Weekend Club 7-14yrs

Saturday

1pm – 2.30pm

£10

Kids After School Club 7-14yrs

Wednesday

4pm – 5.30pm

£10

Adult Taster Session

Sunday

10am – 11.30am

£11.25

Sessions Youth Activity Club

Tuesday

6pm – 8pm

£7 (member) £12 (non-member)

Adult Improvers

Saturday

10am – 12pm

£10

Sailing Clinics

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various prices

ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION COURSES Youth 2 day Courses

Weekdays

10am – 3pm

£95

Adult 2 day Courses

Saturday & Sunday

Saturday 1pm – 5pm Sunday 9.30am – 4pm

£130

SAILING COURSE DATES RYA Youth Stage 2

RYA Youth Stage 3

RYA Level 1 Sailing

RYA Level 2 Sailing

13 & 14 April

9 & 10 April

7 & 8 March

28 & 29 March

26 & 27 May

24 & 25 August

11 & 12 April

22 & 23 August

27 & 28 July

26 & 27 October

9 & 10 May

24 & 25 October

3 & 4 August

6 & 7 June

10 & 11 August

8 & 9 August

17 & 18 August

12 & 13 September

1 & 2 September

10 & 11 October

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PADDLESPORTS Using our lake and various off-site locations, the Centre offers a range of kayak and canoe courses form basic introductory flat water courses to exciting river trips and moving water training. All of our Paddlesport courses and activities are run in line with the guidelines of British Canoeing , the governing body for paddlepsorts in Great Britain.

TASTERS These sessions are for beginners who want a taste of kayaking and canoeing and for those working towards a qualification.

COURSES

Using both kayaks and canoes the beginner course covers skills such as launching, paddling forwards and backwards, turning and steering. The Intermediate course gives people the opportunity to develop their existing skills and knowledge and introduces efficient paddling techniques, ruddering, moving sideways and deep water rescues.

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IMPROVERS These sessions are for paddlers with a qualification who want to continue to gain instruction each week to improve their skills.

RIVER SKILLS

River skills sessions are for intermediate paddlers and a great way to experience the thrill of white water paddling on local rivers.

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PADDLESPORTS

Dates and Prices (APRIL-October 2015) Tasters Kids Weekend Club 7-14yrs

Saturday

1pm – 2.30pm

£10

Kids After School Club 7-14yrs

Wednesday

4pm – 5.30pm

£10

Adult Taster Session

Sunday

10am – 11.30am

£11.25

Youth Activity Tuesday Club

Tuesday

6pm-8pm

£7 (member) £12 (non-member)

Adult Improvers

Saturday

10am-12pm

£10

Sessions

British Canoeing Courses (2 Days) Youth 2 day Courses

Weekdays

10am-3pm

£71.25

Adult 2 day Courses

Saturday & Sunday

Saturday 1pm – 5pm Sunday 9.30am – 4pm

£95

PADDLESPORT COURSE DATES Paddlepower Passport

Paddlepower Discovery

1 Star Kayak & Canoe 2 Star Kayak & Canoe

13 & 14 April

9 & 10 April

18 & 19 April

25 & 26 April

26 & 27 May

24 & 25 August

23 & 24 May

12 & 13 September

27 & 28 July

26 & 27 October

18 & 19 July

24 & 25 October

3 & 4 August

15 & 16 August

10 & 11 August

26 & 27 September

17 & 18 August

17 & 18 October

1 & 2 September

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WINDSURFING Hollingworth Lake is a popular venue for windsurfing due to the good clean winds and a large water area. We have a wide variety of boards and rigs to meet the requirements of all windsurfers from beginners to those working towards instructional qualifications. All of our windsurfing activities are run to the guidelines and recommendations of the Royal Yachting Association, the governing body for windsurfing in Great Britain.

IMPROVERS

TASTERS These sessions are for beginners who want a taste of windsurfing and for those working towards a qualification.

These sessions are for windsurfers with a qualification who want to continue to gain instruction each week to improve their skills.

RYA COURSES

The beginner course covers basic skills such as windsurfing upwind and downwind, tacking and gybing, up hauling, rigging and wind awareness.

The Intermediate course gives people the opportunity to develop their existing skills and knowledge and follows the up to date RYA syllabus including using a harness and beach starts.

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WINDSURFING

Dates and Prices (APRIL-October 2015) Tasters Kids Weekend Club 7-14yrs

Saturday

1pm – 2.30pm

£10

Kids After School Club 7-14yrs

Wednesday

4pm – 5.30pm

£10

Adult Taster Session

Sunday

10am – 11.30am

£11.25

Sessions Youth Activity Club

Tuesday

6pm – 8pm

£7 (member) £12 (non-member)

Adult Improvers

Saturday

10am – 12pm

£10

ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION COURSES Youth 2 day Courses

Weekdays

10am – 3pm

£95

Adult 2 day Courses

Saturday & Sunday

Saturday 1pm – 5pm Sunday 9.30am – 4pm

£130

WINDSURFING COURSE DATES RYA Youth Stage 2

RYA Youth Stage 3

RYA Level 1 Windsurfing

RYA Level 2 Windsurfing

26 & 27 May

24 & 25 August

4 & 5 April

21 & 22 March

27 & 28 July

26 & 27 October

2 & 3 May

25 & 26 July

3 & 4 August

30 & 31 May

10 & 11 October

10 & 11 August

27 & 28 June

17 & 18 August

1 & 2 August

1 & 2 September

29 & 30 August 3 & 4 October

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POWERBOATING Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre has a long record of Powerboat tuition. Whether you need a qualification for professional use, an introductory course in powerboating or you are looking to buy your own boat, we have the ideal course for you. All of our powerboating courses are run to the guidelines and recommendations of the Royal Yachting Association, the governing body for powerboating in Great Britain.

RYA Safety RYA Powerboat Boat Course Level 2 Course This course will teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats with an emphasis on safety.

The course will be run in our range of planing Rigid Inflatable-hulled Boats (RIBs). The course covers leaving and coming alongside, man overboard recovery, anchoring and background theory.

The Safety Boat Course will cover rescuing other water users and provides skills and techniques for those escorting race or training fleets. The course also covers dinghy rescue and windsurfer rescue.

ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION POWERBOATING COURSES RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course Saturday & Sunday

9.30am – 5pm

£156

RYA Safety Boat Course

9.30am – 5pm

£156

Saturday & Sunday

POWERBOATING COURSE DATES RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course

RYA Safety Boat Course

18 & 19 April

15 & 16 August

7 & 8 November

20 & 21 June

19 & 20 September

18 & 19 July

17 & 18 October

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MOUNTAIN BIKING The centre is situated in an ideal location to offer a wide range of mountain biking activities ranging from introductory sessions through to advanced rides. With locations such as the Pennine Bridleway, Lee Quarry and Rochdale canal on our doorstep we have rides suitable for everyone. All of our sessions run in line with the CTC guidelines and are delivered by fully qualified coaches.

MOUNTAIN BIKING Introduction to trail riding

Exploring moorland bridleways

Skills Development

GO MTB Youth Course

Adults and children 10+ (children must be with adult)

Adults

Adults

Youth 10+

1pm – 4pm (Sunday)

1pm – 4pm (Sunday)

1pm – 4pm (Sunday)

10am – 3pm (Tuesday)

£8.50 Four person ticket £29.50

£10

£14

£45

12 April 26 April 24 May 21 June 19 July 16 August 30 August 13 September 27 September 25 October

10 May 7 June 5 July 2 August 11 October

7 April 26 May 4 August 1 September 27 October

5 April 19 April 3 May 31 May 14 June 28 June 12 July 26 July

9 August 23 August 6 September 20 September 4 October 18 October 1 November

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CLiMBING The centre manages the climbing wall at Littleborough Sports Centre a five minute drive from the lake. The wall has various routes to suit children and adults of all abilities and has an accessible hoist. Hollingworth Lake is also situated amongst the dramatic grit stone crags of the South Pennines with something for everyone. All of our climbing activities are provided by qualified coaches.

Junior Indoor Climbing

Monday 3.30pm-4.30pm & 4.45pm-5.45pm ÂŁ3.50

NICAS Courses for youths The scheme is fun and informative and will teach essential skills including belaying and climbing techniques and involves working through the scheme and gaining certificates. Contact the centre for course dates and prices.

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Adult Indoor Climbing

Monday 6pm-7pm ÂŁ4

Outdoor Climbing

We also offer outdoor climbing, get in touch to book a session!

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ARCHERY We are pleased to introduce Archery to our activity list this year. Archery is a great sport for children and adults of all abilities. Indoor sessions are run at Littleborough Sports Centre and participants can enjoy the challenge of hitting the target whilst improving their focus and flexibility and coordination. Sessions are delivered by our qualified instructors.

Junior Indoor Archery

Adult Indoor Archery

Tuesday 3.30pm-4.30pm& 4.45pm-5.45pm ÂŁ3.50

from April to September Tuesday 6.30pm-7.30pm ÂŁ4

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KIDS CLUBS Over recent years the centre has developed a range of different kids clubs to cater for the vast range of ages, abilities and needs of our younger customers. These kids clubs are run by our qualified and experienced staff and can act as anything from a first introductory session to a specialised training session.

After school sessions

Weekends

These sessions are for children aged 7 and over and are a great introduction to sailing, kayaking and windsurfing and the first step to gaining a certificate. Sessions run on Saturday 1pm - 2.30pm only £10 choose either: Sailing, Windsurfing or Kayaking

Run during the week and are a great way to get into our sports.

Monday Climbing (Age: 6+) at Littleborough Sport Centre only £3.50 Tuesday Archery (Age: 7+) at Littleborough Sport Centre only £3.50

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Wednesday Watersports (Age: 7+) 4pm5.30pm at the lake only £10 choose either • Sailing • Windsurfing • Kayaking Thursday Mini Canoe 4pm-5pm (Age: 4-6) at the lake only £8.75

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FREE MEMBERSHIP of the club when you complete an RYA Stage 2 or BCU Passport Course with us (usually £35)

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES Give your child a party to remember Enjoy an adventurous party Mini Zone (4-6 year olds)

1 hour of activity and party room for half an hour £8.75 per child minimum 6 per booking • Mini Splash • Mini Canoe

Activity Zone (7 years and older)

hour and a half of activity and party room for half an hour £10.50 per child minimum 6 per booking • Sail • Kayak • Windsurf • Mountain Bike • Raft Building

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School Holidays Dates and Prices (april-October 2015)

Throughout the school holiday periods we offer a range of activities for 4-14 year olds to introduce young people to the exciting world of outdoor pursuits. Our activities range from single hour taster sessions for younger children to 2 day courses and activity programmes designed to teach the skills and techniques required for National Governing Body qualifications. All of the junior activities and course are run in line with National Governing Body guidelines with emphasis on having fun and learning in a safe environment.

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Mini Splash

All Ability Adventure Multi Activity

First Step Course

Youth Courses

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Monday & Tuesday

Weekdays

10am – 11am

11.15am – 12.15pm 12.45pm – 2.45pm

10am -12pm

3.30pm – 5.30pm

10am – 3pm

£8.75

£8.75

£17.50 per session £91.80 for all six sessions

£25.50

Various prices

22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 of July

22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 of July

15, 16, 17 April

13 & 14 April

See courses pages for dates and prices

27, 28, 29 May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 22, 23, 24 July 20, 21 of August 29, 30, 31, July

26 & 27 May

5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 of August

27 & 28 July 3 & 4 August

5, 6, 7 August 12, 13, 14 August 19, 20, 21 August 26, 27, 28 August 28, 29, 30 October

10 & 11 August 17 & 18 August 24 & 25 August 1 & 2 September

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Mini splash for 4-6 year olds

These sessions are an ideal introduction to watersports and a great way for younger children to build water confidence.

Multi Activity for 7-14 year olds Running during the school holidays over three days Multi Activity sessions are an ideal introduction to outdoor pursuits. Activities include sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, raft building, mountain biking and climbing.

These activities are subject to weather conditions and the time of year.

COURSES

First Step Course for 7-10 year olds A course designed as an introduction to either Sailing or Kayaking.

Youth Qualification Courses for 10-14 year olds These National Governing Body courses offer training in the basic skills and theory of your chosen sport, working towards the relevant qualifications.

Advanced Courses for 10 – 14 year olds The next step for children who have a keen interest in their chosen sport. These courses cover the more intermediate skills of sailing, windsurfing and kayaking.

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GROUPS Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre offers safe, enjoyable learning opportunities that link into to the National Curriculum and the learning outside the classroom manifesto. We offer a variety of packages that cater for pupils at Key stage 1 to 4 and beyond. The centre holds an Adventure Activities Licence allowing it to provide adventurous activities for people under the age of 18. This ensures standards of safety provision, suitability and condition of equipment and qualifications of instructional and safety staff.

National Curriculum Our activity sessions and programmes support schools in delivering the PE curriculum and ensure that children ‘take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a team’ (National Curriculum). Our activities also cover other elements of the curriculum such as Science, Mathematics, Geography and History. Adventurous activities support the teaching of the following National Curriculum requirements:

Outreach Adventure Service We can bring Adventure to your school with our Outreach Adventure Service. We can offer archery, mountain biking shore trax (purpose built off road course) and problem solving all at your venue, cutting out any transportation costs and saving your time.

• Provides opportunities to improve health and fitness • Develops fundamental movement skills • Develops balance, agility and coordination • Introduces Adventure challenges and competitive games • Introduces water based environments • Develops understanding of weather patterns and the water cycle • Air resistance, water resistance and friction • Introduces geographical vocabulary, map reading and use of compass • Local and world history studies – Rochdale canal, industrial revolution, history of transport (canoes / ships)

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Multi Activity Packages

Mini Splash Sessions

(Key Stage 2-3) We can accommodate large groups of pupils and provide a wide range of activities for full days or even a week.

(Key Stage 1) These one hour sessions are designed to build confidence in children from 4 years old in open water, swimming ability is not essential.

All Ability Adventure

GCSE Programmes

(Key Stage 4) Our termly programmes compliment school, college and university courses such as GCSE PE, National Diploma in Public Services and Sport & Outdoor Development Degrees.

We are very proactive about providing accessible activities for people with disabilities.

There are a wide range of activities available including sailing, canoeing and kayaking together with climbing and access bikes.

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ALL ABILITY ADVENTURE Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre is very proactive about providing accessible activities for people with disabilities or special needs. Staff at the Centre have received an extensive amount of training and work closely with the Link4Life Disability Development Officer. There are a wide range of activities available including sailing, canoeing and kayaking together with climbing. Activities can be developed to be suitable for people who just want to “come and try”, through to people wanting to do personal performance awards.

Examples of watersport activities are the Canadian Canoe rafts which provide a very safe and serene way to enjoy the water and lake, through to the dynamic Dart 16 catamaran which can zip along at great speed. In addition to the activities we also have equipment for supporting people.

This includes a hoist to get people from their wheelchairs onto the activities and specialist seats for assisting people to sit up on the activities. If you haven’t done any watersports before, come along to our ‘Taster Day’ or give us a call for a chat about what you would like to try. Contact the Centre for details.

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OTHER SERVICES

Team Building Outdoor and adventurous activities are highly effective as a staff development tool and have become increasingly popular with today’s forward -thinking businesses. We design and deliver tailor-made solutions to your training needs, offering a range of activities covering all aspects of mental, physical and team building skills. Our friendly, helpful team pride themselves on being able to meet the needs and aspirations of any company, workforce or team. Please contact us for further information.

Instructor Training and First Aid Courses

Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre has been one of the leading providers of instructor training in the North West of England for many years.

We provide instructor training in the following sports (subject to demand) – Sailing, Powerboating, Windsurfing, Paddlesports and Mountain Biking Trail Leader. We also run the Royal Yachting Association 8 hour first Aid Course.

Please call us for further details and up to date information.

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prices permits Permit Prices

DAILY

DAILY

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Activity

Adult

Youth

Adult

Youth

Sailing

£10

£7.50

£60

£45

Windsurfing

£9

£6.75

£45

£33.75

Kayaking

£7.50

£5.75

£40

£30

Canoeing

£7.50

£5.75

£40

£30

Other boat (max 5hp)

N/A

N/A

£72

N/A

(for own equipment, proof of own insurance will be required)

EQUIPMENT HIRE (per 1 ½session (unless otherwise stated). Assessment for hire available if no qualification Equipment Price

Pre requisites / qualification Adult

Youth

Laser Pico

£10

£7.50

Level 1 / Junior Stage 2

Laser

£15

£11.25

Level 1 with relevant experience

Oppie

£9

Junior Stage 2

Mirror

£16

£12

Level 1 / Junior Stage 2

Wayferer

£20

£15

Level 1 / Junior Stage 2

RS Feva

£20

£15

Level 1 with relevant experience or Level 2

Laser 2000

£20

£15

Level 1 with relevant experience or Level 2

Laser Stratos

£20

£15

Level 1 with relevant experience or Level 2

Laser Vago

£20

£15

Level 2 with relevant experience

Drascombe Lugger

£20

£15

Level 1 with relevant experience

Dart 16 Catamaran

£20

£15

Level 1 with relevant experience

Challenger triamaran

£20

£15

Level 1 with relevant experience

Windsurf board & rig

£11

£8.25

Start windsurfing (entry level equipment) or intermediate Non planning (intermediate equipment)

Windsurf board or rig

£7

£7

Start windsurfing (entry level equipment) or intermediate Non planning (intermediate equipment)

Kayak

£10

£7.50

1 Star/Junior Discovery and paddle with partner

Canoe

£14

£10.50

1 Star/Junior Discovery and paddle with partner

Rowing Boat half day

£16

£12

Rowing Boat full day

£25

£18.75

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WATERSPORTS AND MOUNTAIN BIKING GROUP SESSIONS PRICE One off 2 hour session for a group of 6

£84

Plus £14 per additional person

Four weekly 2 hour sessions or more for a group of 6

£72

Plus £12 per additional person

One off 2 hour session for a group of 30

£375

Plus £12.50 per additional person

CLIMBING GROUP SESSIONS PRICE One off Indoor Climbing 2 hour session at Littleborough Climbing Wall for a group of 8

£68

Plus £8.50 per additional person

One off Outdoor Climbing 2 hour session for a group of 6

£84

Plus £14 per additional person

Four weekly Outdoor Climbing 2 hour sessions for a group of 6

£72

Plus £12 per additional person

Four weekly Indoor Climbing 2 hour sessions at Littleborough Climbing Wall for a group of 8

£64

Plus £8 per additional person

£10

L4L Card £9

Adult

Youth

1:1 per hour

£25

£19.25

2:1 per hour

£35

£26.75

3:1 per hour

£46

£35

4 plus

See group prices

ROWING BOATS Rowing Boat – per 45 minutes

PRIVATE TUITION

Disclaimer Terms and Conditions See page 24 for Terms and Conditions. All information was correct at the time of going to print.

However, we are continually updating and improving our services, so please visit our website at www.link4life.org/holwac for all up-to-date information.

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Booking TERMS & CONDITIONS Booking Conditions and Payment

All course fees are non-transferable within the 14 day period of the start date of your course or activity.

Individual bookings Payment can be made by credit/debit card, cheque or cash. In order to confirm your booking, individual booking forms must be accompanied by full payment.

Any booked places without payment 14 days before the start date, will be deemed as unrequired.

Group bookings Group booking forms, to be invoiced, must be signed and fully paid, prior to the start date of any course or session.

When signing the booking form you are agreeing that all information supplied is correct at time of booking.

If an amendment is required to any invoice, a £25.00 administration fee will be charged for invoice cancellation and re-issue. Any cheques should be made payable to ‘Link4Life’.

Cancellation by the Client Cancellations more than 28 days before the start of your course or activity will be subject to a 10% fee. Cancellations more than 7 days before the start of your course or activity will forfeit 50% of the course/activity fee. Cancellations within 7 days of the start of your activity will forfeit the full course fee.

Any applications for redress on cancellation fees owed must be made in writing to the Community Facility Manager.

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Cancellation by the Centre Although we will make every attempt to ensure that your course runs as scheduled, the Centre reserves the right to cancel any activity if booking numbers fail to reach a workable minimum, adverse weather conditions prevail, unforeseen circumstances occur or any other condition deemed by the management to have a substantially adverse effect on the quality of the activity or safety of those involved arises.

Should the Centre cancel any activity, we will offer the following options: to rearrange the course for a suitable date and time, a place on an alternative course, a full refund of the course fee.

What is included in the course fee?

All protective and safety equipment (helmet, buoyancy aid, harness etc) is included, together with instruction and use of onsite facilities. Where required we will also provide hire of wetsuits and/ or waterproofs and transport from the Centre to your activity, and return journey.

Certificates and logbooks for full NGB qualification courses will be provided, other than BCU adult courses. Course fees do not include footwear, towels, meals and drinks

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Clothing and Personal Items

Arrival times and Car Parking

It is recommended that you consider the prevailing weather conditions and time of year of your activity when selecting clothing and equipment to bring with you to your course/session. This includes suitable soft-soled footwear, swimwear, towel, shorts and waterproofs plus extras like, food or drink, any medication you require, sunblock, hat and gloves! Specific information can be provided at time of booking.

Please ensure that you arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your activity or course.

The on-site car park is pay and display.

Please ensure that you bring enough change with you to pay for the duration of your stay with us.

Health Declaration Please note that our activities take place outdoors and can be strenuous.

When making a booking please advise the centre of any medical issues and/ or special needs e.g. asthma, epilepsy, heart conditions etc for all participants by making sure that you complete and sign the Health Declaration on the booking form. Such conditions will not preclude involvement in the activities although it may be worth consulting your GP beforehand.

Our instructors need to be made aware of these conditions prior to the start of your activity. Swimming ability is not a pre-requisite, although water confidence is required to take part in any of our water based activities.

Use of Photographs, Video or Digital Images The activities on offer at the Centre are often recorded by use of photographs (film and digital) and/or video. These images are often used in internal reports, displays and presentation.

Some images may be used for external publicity and may be viewed by the general public. If you do not wish your image or images of your group to be used for such purposes, please tick the box on the Participation/consent form.

Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers can be purchased for any specific activity, course or session available at the Centre.

These can be purchased for any value, to allow the recipient, to choose their activity. These vouchers make an ideal gift and can be purchased at reception.

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£10 for 45 minutes Our rowing boat fleet is available for hire

on weekends from Easter – October and on weekday afternoons throughout the school holidays, depending upon the weather conditions (please call the centre regarding availability to avoid disappointment).

Rowing boats are for 45 minutes and cost £10.

Please note that under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Phone for Information and bookings

01706 370499

the markers, nd fi h, at p ke la e th re Explo d have fun together. an e ng le al ch e th te comple ol children and primary and pre-scho at ed aim ge en all ch ational challenge Xplorer is a fun family It is an outdoor navig s. ian ard gu d an nts are ical activity and their parents, grandp a healthy mix of phys es olv inv d an joy en for the whole family to decision making. s marked on the map aim is to find the point the rk pa or the of p ma rn an interesting fact Using a simple secret animal and lea the of me na the wn and write do on the course. e question depending answer a multiple choic rfect for children ary, and Xplorer is pe ss ce ne is g din rea p will have a great No experience of ma ndly environment and frie d an fe sa a in d un uraged to join in the as they can run aro rkers. Parents are enco ma t cre se the for g adventure searchin ate family teams! fun and could even cre

orth Events start at Hollingw ntre Lake Water Activity Ce ays. from 10.30am on Sund cost £1.

Maps and score card

2015 event dates:

• April 5, 12, 19, 26 • May 3, 10, 24, 31 • June 7, 14, 21, 28 • July 5, 12, 19, 26 • August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 , 27 • September 6, 13, 20 • October 4, 11, 18, 25 Visit our website

www.link4life.org/holwac

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Archery Sailing Windsurfing Kayaking Canoeing Powerboating Rock Climbing Mountain Biking Schools and Groups Youth Activities Team Building Instructor Training

Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre Lakebank, Littleborough, Rochdale, OL15 0DQ

01706 370499 Booking Office Open: 9am-5pm Email: holwac@link4life.org

Where to find us

Todmorden, Burnley

Halifax A6033 A58

Whitworth, Bacup, Rawtenstall

Littleborough Littleborough Station

A58

Blackburn, Preston

A671

Smithy Bridge Station

Hollingworth Lake

A680

Leeds, Huddersfield M1

Smithy Bridge

M62 B6225

Rochdale A644

Milnrow

J21

A644

M62

A58

Bury

A627(M)

Heywood

Newhey

A640

A633

J20

Denshaw

A671

M62 Manchester, Liverpool, M60, M66, M6

Oldham

Oldham

For more information about sport, leisure and culture in the borough of Rochdale visit

www.link4life.org

Link4Life is the trading name of Rochdale Boroughwide Cultural Trust. Registered Charity No: 1118610