GO Get Out this October Half Term

Leisure and Culture | www.staffordbc.gov.uk

BOOKING INFORMATION

Use the online booking system where you can book multiple activities for more than 5 participants in ONE simple transaction.

Most activities require advance booking and payment. Early booking is advisable as places are issued on a first come first served basis.

Online booking will close at 4pm on the day before the activity [subject to availability].

There will be limited staff available to take telephone payments, especially during the holiday period, so online bookings are preferred.

The following symbols will be displayed next to the activities in this brochure to show the booking methods:

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Step 1 Log onto: staffordbc.gov.uk/GETOUT and click on the link for ‘online bookings’ Step 2 When you have an activated account log in by entering your user name and password. Click ‘My Account’ to make changes to your account and add participants [family and friends] Step 3 Click ‘Home Page’ to view the list of activities available, select the activity to go to the ‘Event Details’ tab Step 4 Select the ‘dates and times’ tab and choose the required date(s) by ‘ticking’ the small box to the left of the required date Step 5 If your participants are a suitable age for the activity they will be visible to select for the dates by ‘ticking’ the small box to the left of a participant name Step 6 Click the ‘Add to Basket’ button at the top of the main screen before you go to book another activity

Step 7 If you have any important information that you think we should know (e.g. medical conditions) select the ‘Info Notes’ tab in the right panel and enter your comment there Step 8 Go to the ‘Home Page’ select other activities and book participants on Step 9 When you are ready to complete your bookings go to the ‘Basket’ tab on the right panel, check the order detail and if your order is correct click on the ‘Buy Now’ button [If you want to remove any activities from the basket please click on the ‘Participant’ tab and click the cross to the right of the activity in the right hand panel, or click the ‘Clear Order Basket’ button] Step 10 The order will be recorded in our database and you will be transferred to the secure PayPal payment system where you can pay for your bookings with a Credit Card or PayPal account. You will be sent a few confirmation emails and any extra information on what participants need to bring with them on the day.

Need help with your booking?

If you have any queries with your online booking please click the ‘help & FAQ’ button at the top right hand side of the online booking system.

You can send a message to us by logging into your account and clicking the ‘My Messages’ button, email events@staffordbc.gov.uk or call the number next to the activity you want to book.

Book over the phone…

Phone the number next to the activity to book and pay by card [subject to availability].

Please note there are limited staff available to take telephone payments, online bookings are preferred where possible.

Book at reception…

Visit the leisure reception before the day of the activity to book and pay for a place.

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CYCLING BIKEABILITY LEVEL 1

FOOTIE FEST

8 – 13 year olds

5 -7 & 8 – 11 year olds

Beaconside Sports Centre Weston Road, Stafford, Staffs, ST18 0AD Learn to ride and get pedal ready with Level 1 Bikeability Cycle Training, covering the basic skills of riding a bike, away from traffic. This session is provided by Staffordshire County Council and run

by National Standard Instructors. time

price note

Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Enjoy a day of football fun and skills with exciting challenges and familiar games! time

9am to 4pm

note

T his session will be taking place indoors in the sports hall, please wear trainers

price £12 per day

10am to 12pm / 5 – 7 year olds 1pm to 3pm / 8 – 11 year olds FREE [places are very limited, please book early]

01785 619 607

Please bring your own bike.

Cycle helmets are strongly recommended!

MULTI MIX

01785 619 607

8 – 14 year olds activity

MULTI MIX Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Enjoy a fun filled day packed with a mix of team games, sports coaching and exciting activities as well as swimming fun in the pool. All led by qualified coaches from the Sports Development Team. Certificates awarded! price

price

9am to 4pm £10 per day

note Don’t forget your packed

lunch and swimming kit 01785 619 607

£10 per day

note Don’t forget your packed lunch and swimming kit

01785 619 607

Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Enjoy a fun filled day packed with a mix of team games, sports coaching and exciting activities as well as swimming fun in the pool.

All led by qualified coaches from the Sports Development Team.

Certificates awarded! time

8 – 14 year olds

time 9am to 4pm

activity

activity activity

ACTIVE 8 8 - 13 year olds

activity

Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Keep active, have fun and make friends this half term with multi-sport coaching.

Enjoy a range of activities and sports including football, cricket, rounders, mini tennis, dance mats, handball, tag-rugby, Wii games and fun in the pool with the giant inflatable. time

9am to 4pm

price

£13

note Don’t forget your packed lunch and swim kit

01785 815 715

FOOTIE FEST

8 – 13 year olds

H-ZONE

Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Enjoy a day of football fun and skills with exciting challenges and familiar games!

TODDLER TIME

time

note

9am to 4pm

price

£12 per day

T his session will be taking place indoors in the sports hall, please wear trainers

Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Enjoy an interactive play session with music, light shows and fun games designed to increase communication and learning. time

01785 619 607

10am to 10.30am

price £2

activity

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2 - 6 year olds

01785 619 500

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activity

H-ZONE DANCE MATS & Game Zone 7 - 14 year olds

Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Come along to the interactive H-Zone with exciting games such as smash ball, force field, dodge ball, jump rope and many more. Show off your best dance moves and challenge your friends to a dance off on the dance mats. time 10.30am to 11.30am

& 1.30pm to 2.30pm

price £3.50 per session

01785 619 500

DISABILITY FOOTBALL 5 – 16 year olds

Stafford Sports College Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 9DJ Free coaching and competitive football opportunities for people with a range of disabilities/impairments provided by Staffordshire FA, in partnership with Aiming High and Stafford Borough Council Sports Development Team. For girls and boys!

Specifically for players with cerebral palsy, visual impairments, deaf/hearing impaired, amputee [leg and arm] and learning disabilities. time price

10.30am to 2.30pm FREE [places are very limited, please book early] Jamie Leaning

07816 536 446

email jamie.leaning@staffordshirefa.com

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FOOTIE FEST 5 – 7 & 8 – 13 year olds

Rowley Park Sports Stadium Averill Rd, Stafford, ST17 9XX Enjoy a day of football fun and skills with exciting challenges and familiar games. time

9am to 12pm 5 – 7 year olds price £6 per day time 9am to 4pm

8 – 13 year olds price £12 per day note These sessions will be taking

place outdoors on the 3G pitch, footwear with metal studs/ blades are not allowed on the pitch as they will damage the playing surface. Please wear trainers that have rubber pimples or rubber studs/blades.

01785 619 607

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CYCLING BIKEABILITY LEVEL 1 5 -7 & 8 - 11 year olds The Barn, Stone Youth and Community Centre, Station Road, Stone, ST15 8ER Learn to ride and get pedal ready with Level 1 Bikeability Cycle Training, covering the basic skills of riding a bike, away from traffic. This session is provided by Staffordshire County Council and run by National Standard Instructors. time

price

10am to 12pm / 5 – 7 year olds 1pm to 3pm / 8 – 11 year olds FREE [places are very limited, please book early]

note This session will take place indoors. Please bring your own bike.

Cycle helmets are strongly recommended!

01785 619 607

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HALLOWE’EN Hands on Horror

MULTI MIX

for Young People with Disabilities 5 – 15 year olds

Castle Spooky Stafford fford, ST16 1DJ Sta , ad Ro ort wp Ne 1 13 01785 619

Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Catering for all disabilities, this session will offer a range of fun games and sports based in the sports hall led by qualified coaches from the Sports Development Team. Participants can be left with the coaching staff at this activity however if they require one-to-one support then a parent/guardian is requested to stay.

Certificates awarded! time

10am to 12.30pm

necessary, ied children must be accompan by an adult

Pre-booking not note

activity

Indoor Triathlon Swim, Row & Run 8 – 10 & 11 - 13 year olds

Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Enjoy a triathlon with a difference with all three events timed to give you a combined time.

Medals awarded to first three boys and girls in each age group.

1pm to 4pm

11am to 4pm [drop-in session]

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time

price £3

01785 619 607

time

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price

£5

BASKETBALL TASTER SESSION 8 – 12 year olds

Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Learn basketball skills and techniques with specially designed practices and small sided games. Fun for boys and girls! time

1.30pm to 3.30pm

price

£ 3

01785 619 607

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01785 619 607

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activity

MUlti Mix MOBILE MINIS SKATE 5 – 7 year olds PARK Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Have a go at a mix of everything and learn new skills in this fun session led by qualified coaches from the Sports Development Team, providing a great introduction to sport.

Certificates awarded! time 9am to 12pm price £5

01785 619 607

for scooters & skateboards, 7 – 14 year olds The Barn, Stone Youth & Community Centre Station Road, Stone, ST15 8ER Impress your mates on the quarter pipe, show off your tricks on the various ramps. The park will be supervised by staff from the Sports Development Team but no coaching will be given. BMX or bikes are not allowed on the skate park. time

10am to 12.45pm 7 - 10 year olds 1.15pm to 4pm 11 - 14 year olds price £4 per session note Helmets must be worn and will

activity

be provided if you haven’t got one 01785 619 607

Dodgeball 8 – 13 year olds Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Have fun with fast moving activities and games all based around this popular sport! time

1pm to 4pm

price

£5

[places are very limited, please book early] 01785 619 607

activity

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TRI - ACTIVE 8 - 14 year olds

Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Enjoy a fun fitness session themed around the activities of the triathlon – cycling, swimming and running – with added extras including dance mats and rowing machines.

Led by qualified coaches in a friendly and safe environment, suitable for all abilities with emphasis on participation, enjoyment and developing skills. time

5pm to 7pm [every Friday!]

price £4 per session [plus £1.50 note

one-off membership fee] Don’t forget your swim kit 01785 815 715

P.S.

activity

NEW Tri - Active +

For 16+ year olds [and mums and dads!] every Friday from 7pm to 9pm, only £6, visit www.staffordbc.gov.uk/alleynes or ask at reception for details.

DOUBLE TROUBLE GIANT INFLATABL E All

ages, must to swim 25m be able Monday, W & Friday ednesday

Make your way through the in obstacle cour flatable se then slide into the pool! time 1.15

pm to 2.45pm / 5 – 15 ye £4.10 / 16 – 60 ar olds, £2 / 60+ year year olds, olds

price £2.50

to will not be admitted under 8 years of age by an adult of 16 years ied pan om acc s e adult to the pool unles child 0 - 3 years, on or over [one adult per rs]. There will be a controlled yea 7 two children 4 admitted per session. number of swimmers

Children note

Mon 28 OCTOBER to Fri 1 NOVEMBER

Mon

Float Fun

PUBLIC Swim KIDS SWIM FREE

GIANT Inflatable

Public Swim

Adults Only

10am - 11am*

11am - 12noon*

1.15pm - 2.45pm

3pm - 4pm

7.15am - 8.15am 12noon - 1pm 9pm - 10pm**

3pm - 8pm*

7.15am - 8.15am 1pm - 2pm 8pm - 10pm*

3pm 3.45pm* 5.30pm 8pm*

7.15am - 8.15am 12noon - 1pm 8pm - 9pm 9pm - 10pm**

1pm 3.45pm* 5.30pm 8pm*

7.15am - 8.15am 12noon - 1pm 8pm - 9pm 9pm - 10pm**

3pm - 3.45pm 4pm - 8pm

7.15am - 8.15am 12noon - 1pm 8pm - 9pm

Tue

2pm - 3pm

Wed

10am - 11am*

11am - 12noon*

Thu

10am - 11am*

11am - 12noon*

Fri

10am - 11am*

11am - 12noon*

1.15pm 2.45pm*

1.15pm 2.45pm*

Part of the pool will be sectioned off for swimming lessons during this session Adults only lane swimming

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KIDS SWIM FREE for 15 years & under

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RLSS NPLQ LIFEGUARD COURSE 16+ ye ar olds S

atURDAY to FriDAY 126 OctOBER NOVEMBER Learn pool

rescue lifesaving skills , first aid, CPR, AED and with both theo assessments ry and practic , resulting in a al nationally recognised qu alification.

price

£200

note You mu

st be able dive to a depth of to swim 100m [front and back] and 3m.

CRASH COU RSE: SNORKELLIN G Must hold A SA Stage

Monday to Friday

2

This is a great intr and the first st oduction to underwater sp ep towards le arning how to orts time 9.30am dive.

to 10am

price £22 fo r

5 da

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CRASH COURSE: SWIMMING LESSONS Beginners / Stage 1 Monday to Friday

Enjoy great value swimming lessons this half term. time

9.30am to 10am price £22 for 5 days note Booking is essential as places are very

limited. Payment is required on booking.

CRASH COURSE: ONE-TO-ONE SWIMMING LESSONS

All Ages MonDAY to FriDAY [excluding Tuesday 29 October] Individual 30 minute personal instruction for all ages and abilities [children and adults] with the opportunity to develop existing strokes or skills or learn new ones. time

price

10am to 12noon [30 minute lessons] £46.80 for 4 days

note Booking is essential as places are very limited.

Payment is required on booking.

INFLATAB LE FUN All

Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA tel 01785 619 500

ages, mus t be able to swim 25m Tuesday & Thursd AY Have fun on the

PUBLIC SWIM and FLOAT FUN PRICES Under 5 year olds FREE, 5 – 15 year olds £2.10, 16 – 60 year olds £4.30, 60+ year olds £2.10, locker keys £1 note Children under 8 years of age will not be admitted to the pool unless accompanied by an adult of 16 years or over [one adult per child 0 - 3 years, one adult to two children 4 - 7 years]. There will be a controlled number of swimmers admitted per session

twin track gi inflatable in ant the pool!

time

2pm to 2.50 pm .50 / 5 – 15 £4.30 / 16 – year olds, 60 year old s

price £2

Mon 28 OCTOBER to Fri 1 NOVEMBER Adults Only

PUBLIC Swim KIDS SWIM FREE

FLOAT FUN

AQUA TOTS

Mon

7.30am - 9am 12noon -1.30pm

10am - 11am

11am 12noon 2pm - 3pm

12noon - 12.45pm 12.45pm - 1.30pm

Tue

7.30am - 9am 12noon -1.30pm 8pm - 9pm

10am - 11am

11am 12noon

12noon - 12.45pm 12.45pm - 1.30pm

Wed

7.30am - 9am 12noon -1.30pm

10am - 11am

11am 12noon 2pm - 3pm

12noon - 12.45pm 12.45pm - 1.30pm

Thu

7.30am - 9am

10am - 11am

11am 12noon

12noon - 12.45pm 12.45pm - 1.30pm

Fri

7.30am - 9am 12noon -1.30pm 8pm - 9pm

10am - 11am

11am 12noon 2pm - 3pm

12noon - 12.45pm 12.45pm - 1.30pm

S mall pool closes at 3.30pm

PUBLIC SWIM 3pm - 3.55pm

2pm - 2.50pm

3pm - 3.55pm* 6pm - 8pm 3pm - 3.55pm 6pm - 8pm

2pm - 2.50pm

KIDS SWIM FREE for 15 years & under

NOTE Small pool closed 10am to 11am on on Friday 1 November

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INFLATABLE FUN

3pm - 3.55pm* 6pm - 8pm 3pm - 3.55pm 6pm - 8pm

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CRASH COURSE: ONE-TO-ONE SWIMMING LESSONS All Ages MonDAY to FRIDAY

Individual 30 minute personal instruction for all ages and abilities [children and adults] with the opportunity to develop existing strokes or skills or learn new ones. time

9am to 12noon [30 minute lessons]

price £62.70 for 5 days

note Booking is essential as places are very limited.

Contact the leisure centre for availability

In conjunction with the ASA Level 1 Teachers Course

CRASH COURSE: HALF PRICE SWIMMING LESSONS All Ages MonDAY to FriDAY

Enjoy great value swimming lessons this summer. time

9am to 9.30am / stage 1 9.30am to 10am / stage 2 9am to 10am /stages 3 to 7 price £9.50 for 5 days / stage 1 & 2

£19 for 5 days / stages 3 to 7

note Booking is essential as places are limited

If you need this information in large print, Braille, other language or on audio cassette please contact: email info@staffordbc.gov.uk tel 01785 619 000 Stafford Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children. All instructors and assistants are police checked via the Criminal Records Bureau. All information contained in this brochure is correct at time of going to print [Sept 2013].

Details, activities and prices may be subject to change.

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