Step into February Half Term

P E ST INTO

FEBRUARY HALF TERM

14TH-20TH FEBRUARY 2015 IN THE FEBRUARY HOLIDAY www.staffordbc.gov.uk/stepinto SCAN ME! /sbcstepinto

MULTI MIX

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A fun filled day 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. Each day has a different time table of varied activities. For those regular to this activity please note the earlier start time. This is something that is being trialled for this holiday programme.

Don’t forget your packed lunch and swimming kit.

Venue: Stafford Leisure Centre, Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Times: 8.30am-4pm Ages: 8-13 Dates: Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th February

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Dates: Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th February

FOOTIE FEST

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MULTI MIX MINI’S

Have a go at a mix of everything and learn new skills in this fun session, providing a great introduction to sport. Certificates Awarded!

Venue: Stafford Leisure Centre, Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Times: 9am-12pm Ages: 5-7 Date: Monday 16th February Venue: Alleyne’s Sports Centre, Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Times: 9am-12pm Ages: 5-7

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Date: Wednesday 18th February

FREE

DISABILITY FOOTBALL INDOOR

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Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Times: 8.30am-4pm Ages: 8-13

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Footie Fest is a day filled with a variety of fun football games and challenges. Qualified coaches will help participants develop their skills as well as lead exciting team games and activities throughout the day. This session will be taking place indoors so please wear trainers. Shin pads and a packed lunch are also required.

Venue: Stafford College (sports hall) Earl Street, Stafford, ST16 2QR K Times: 9am-4pm Ages: 8-13 BOONE ONLI 0178 Date: Thursday 19th February

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Staffordshire FA, in partnership with Aiming High and Stafford Borough Council Sports Development Team are providing opportunities for people with a range of disabilities / impairments to take part in coaching and competitive football. Specifically for players with: cerebral palsy, visual impairment, deaf / hearing impairment, amputee (leg & arm) and learning disabilities.

Venue: Stafford Sports College, Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, ST17 9DJ Times: 10.30am-2.30pm Ages: 5-16

Date: Wednesday 18th February Email: mark.knight@staffordshirefa.com or call: 07816 536446 PLACES ARE LIMITED SO BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

ULTIMATE FRISBEE INDOOR

£3

Ultimate Frisbee is a fun and fast paced team game. This session will introduce participants to the skills and techniques involved through a variety of fun challenges, activities and games.

Venue: Stafford Leisure Centre, Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Times: 1pm – 3pm Ages: 9-13 Date: Monday 16th February

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CYCLING BIKEABILITY LEVEL 1

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Level 1 aims to increase confidence on a bike and covers the basic skills of riding. It is ideal for children who are beginning to ride, with or without stabilizers. This course is away from traffic as is totally off road and led by National Standard Instructors from Staffordshire County Council.

FREE Venue: Sir Graham Balfour High School, North Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1NR Times: 10am-12pm or 1-3pm Ages: 5-7

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Pedal progression is a follow on from the level 1 course and will include fun games, bike maintenance and support for parents. Parents / guardians are encouraged to participate and help your child improve to ride as well as how to maintain their bike. Please note that children are required to have completed the bikeability level 1 course to do this session. Please bring your own bike (not required for parents / guardians) and helmets are strongly recommended.

Venue: Sir Graham Balfour High School, North Avenue, Stafford, ST16 1NR Times: 1pm-3pm Ages: 5-11 Date: Thursday 19th February

Birches Valley Forest Centre is an excellent starting £8 point for an exhilarating day out on Cannock Chase. per Participants must be competent riders and if possible session bring your own mountain bike. Limited numbers of bikes are available to borrow but please check availability before booking. The session will consist of mountain bike skills, improving confidence and a ride over the chase all led by qualified instructors. Helmets must be worn.

Venue: Birches Valley Forest Centre Birches Valley, Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 2UQ Times: 8.45am–12pm for Ages: 9-12 Times: 12.45pm–4.30pm for Ages: 13-16

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Date: Friday 20th February

PLAYGROUND SKILLS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH MOTOR COORDINATION / LEARNING DISABILITIES

These sessions are aimed at young people with motor coordination difficulties or learning disabilities. Coaches will introduce participants to games and skills typically played in the school playground such as hula hooping, skipping and ball skills in a fun and calm environment.

Participants are encouraged to attend both days.

FREE

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Venue: Stafford Leisure Centre, Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Times: 11am – 12pm Ages: 6-10

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TRI-ACTIVE

PLACES ARE LIMITED

OUTDOOR FREE BIKING TAIN MOUN D CES ARE LIMITE

For 5-11 year olds who have previously attended a bikeability level 1 session (parent / guardian participation is recommended too)

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Date: Tuesday 17th February

Cycle helmets are strongly recommended! Please bring your own bike.

CYCLING PEDAL PROGRESSION

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£5

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Dates: Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th February

Have a go at this indoor triathlon – swimming, rowing and running. Coaching on the different techniques will be given followed by a fun competition with all three events being timed to get your overall time. Medals awarded to first three boys and girls in each age group. Please bring your swimming kit.

Venue: Alleyne’s Sports Centre, Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Times: 1pm-4pm Ages: 8-13 Date: Wednesday 18th February

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RLSS NPLQ LIFEGUARD COURSE

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Learn lifesaving skills, basic first aid and aquatic rescue techniques with ONLINE 01785 both theory and practical asessments, resulting in a nationally reconised qualification. Please note you must be able to swim 100m and dive to a depth of 3m. 61950

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Venue: Stafford Leisure Centre, Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Times: 8.30am-4.30pm Ages: 16+

£5

Date: Saturday 14th – Friday 20th February PRE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

DODGEBALL COMPETITIONS

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A fun afternoon of action based around this fast paced sport. Participants will be put into teams and take part in a variety of fun competitive games.

Venue: Alleyne’s Sports Centre, Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR Times: 1pm-4pm Ages: 8-13

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Date: Friday 20th February

JUNIOR JUMBLE

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£5

This session is a step on from the Multi Mix Mini programme and will give participants the chance to play a variety of specific sports such as cricket, dodgeball, badminton, basketball and more.

Venue: Stafford Leisure Centre, Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Times: 9am-12pm Ages: 6-8

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Date: Thursday 19th February

£14

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE HALF DAY

Tackle the climbing wall, take aim at archery and try your hand at bushcraft where you will create small fires (under strict supervision). Marshmallows/squash cordial may be given to participants, please notify us if this will be a problem.

Venue: Shugborough Outdoor Education Centre, Shugborough Estate, Stafford, ST17 0XB BOONKE Times: 9am-1pm Ages: 8-13 ONLI

Date: Wednesday 18th February

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

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BOOK ONLINE Use the online booking system where you can book multiple activities for mulitple participants in ONE simple transaction.

£220

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ssion Enjoy interactive dance mats to show off your best dance moves! You can also try our interactive game zone with exciting games such as smash ball, force field, dodgeball and jump rope.

Venue: Stafford Leisure Centre, Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Ages: 6-14

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Date: Wednesday 18th February

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Time: 10:30am-11:30am or 1:30pm-2:30pm

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H-ZONE TODDLER TIME Toddler time is aimed at children between the ages of 2-5 years old. It is an interactive play session designed to increase children’s communication and learning through music, light shows and games.

Venue: Stafford Leisure Centre, Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA Times: 10am-10.30am Ages: 2-5 Date: Wednesday 18th February per se s

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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.

For terms and conditions please visit www.staffordbc.gov.uk/booking-terms-and-conditions For pool activities at Stafford Leisure Centre and Alleyne’s Sports Centre visit www.staffordbc.gov.uk/stepinto