2019 Golden Games Programme

5-14 June

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Golden Games

Aberdeen’s FREE Sports & Activities Festival for older adults

@GoldenGamesAberdeen @GoldenGamesAbdn www.activeaberdeenpartnership.co.uk

Introduction Welcome to the 9th Year of Aberdeen’s Golden Games!

This free festival of sport and activity is the perfect opportunity for the older adults of Aberdeen to explore a range of sports and activities across an assortment of venues around the City.

The opportunities to stay active as we age are ever increasing, with something for everyone, from gentle seated exercise through to more physically demanding activities.

The Golden Games provides an environment for you to try something new in a safe and welcoming environment with no commitment and no cost to you.

The Active Aberdeen Partnership want to “Activate the City” and encourage the people of Aberdeen to pledge that they will be more active more often.

Come and join us.

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WEDNESDAY 5 JUNE 2019 Event

Description

Venue

Time

Intensity

Multi Activity Day

Join us for a variety of activities to launch the Golden Games! Try activities including walking hockey, touch rugby, pilates and set yourself a walking challenge as part of the Big Fit Walk!

Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre, Linksfield Road AB24 5RU

13.00 - 15.00

All

THURSDAY 6 JUNE 2019 Event

Description

Venue

Time

Intensity

Racketball

Introduction to racketball, learning the basics of the game.

Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre, Linksfield Road AB24 5RU

10.00 - 11.00

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Table Tennis

Table tennis session (singles / doubles)

RGU SPORT Garthdee Road, AB10 7GE

10.00 - 11.00

M

Walking Football

Same rules as football but no running.

Torry Youth & Leisure Centre Oscar Road, Torry AB11 8ER

10.00 - 11.00

M

Footgolf

Footgolf is a fun game which combines the sports of golf & football. Hazlehead Golf Complex Players kick the ball, aiming to get it into the hole in as few shots Hazlehead Avenue, AB15 8DB as possible.

10.00 - 11.30

L/M

Care Home Pentathlon

The Team Pentathlon host 5 different physical activity challenges and is specifically for older people from care facilities, sheltered and very sheltered housing complexes, and third sector organisations.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

11.00 - 13.00 14.00 - 16.00

V/L

Walking Netball

An adaption of the well-loved game with no running or jogging.

Get Active @ Jesmond Jesmond Drive, Bridge of Don AB22 8UR

12.00 - 13.00

M

Techno Gym

Easy-going gym equipment designed to help people increase strength, balance and flexibility.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

12.00 -13.00

M

Target Shooting An introductory session to target shooting suitable both for beginners and anyone who may wish to return to the sport.

Denwood Shooting Range 13.00 -14.15 Countesswells Road, AB15 8AQ 14.20 -15.35 15.40 -17.00

L/M

Boccia

Indoor version of bowls, played seated.

Alzheimer Scotland 13-19 King Street, AB24 5AA

13.30 - 15.00

L

Quicksilver Dance

Creative dance session with members of Citymoves elders company.

Citymoves’ Elders Company showcases maturity and depth of experience, creating new pieces for performance on-stage, across the city and beyond.

Citymoves Dance Agency Triple Kirks Studio Schoolhill/Belmont Street AB10 1JQ

13.30 - 15.00

M

INTENSITY LEVELS VL A session which is mainly seated and very low impact. Suitable for frailer older adults or those with physical/cognitive restrictions. Using low impact movements/equipment e.g chair based exercise class L A session with a mix of standing/seated activities - low impact and suitable for a wide range of people e.g. boccia, confidence in the water M A session involving standing, movement or higher impact activities e.g. dance, walking football H A session involving a higher level of impact/skills e.g. wall climbing

FRIDAY 7 JUNE 2019 Event

Description

Venue

Time

Intensity

Nordic Walking Nordic walking uses sticks or poles. It is a great all round dynamic strength exercise involving the upper body more than regular walking.

Hazlehead Park Hazlehead Avenue, AB15 8BE

10.00 - 11.00

M

Fitsteps Fab

A lighter class than the regular FitSteps workout, based on Latin and ballroom moves.

Citymoves Dance Agency Triple Kirks Studio Schoolhill/Belmont Street AB10 1JQ

10.00 - 11.00

M

Learn to Lift

Introduction to free weight resistance training exercises.

RGU SPORT Garthdee Road, AB10 7GE

10.30 - 11.30

M/H

Table Tennis

A coached table tennis session suitable for beginners or those who have played before.

Kincorth Sports Centre Corthan Crescent, AB12 5BB

11.30 - 13.00

M

Open swim

An open swim session in our 25m pool.

Aberdeen Sports Village Aquatics Centre, Regent Walk AB24 1SX

12.00 - 13.00

L

Tennis

A coached tennis session suitable for beginners or those who have played before.

Aberdeen Tennis Centre Westburn Road, AB25 3DE

12.30 - 13.30

M/H

Steady Steps

A circuit style class focussing on stretching, strength and mobility.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Park Road Westburn Road, AB25 3DE

12.30 - 13.30

L/M

Pickleball

A racket sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis.

Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre, Linksfield Road AB24 5RU

13.00 - 14.00

M

Putting and Bowling

A relaxed session where you can try both putting and outdoor bowling, no experience necessary.

Albury Outdoor Centre Albury Road, Ferryhill AB11 6TN

13.00 - 15.00

L/M

Outdoor Bowling

A coached bowling session suitable for beginners or those with some experience.

Cults Bowling Club 293 N Deeside Rd, Cults AB15 9PA

14.00 - 16.00

M

Live Well Gym

Introduces you to all aspects of exercising in a gym, in a supportive and fun session.

Get Active @ Sheddocksley, Springhill Rd, AB16 6QJ

14.30 - 15.30

M

Steady Steps Plus

A collection of your favourite exercises from the original Steady Steps class just stepped up a gear, think bigger more challenging movements with a diverse range of equipment.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Park Road Westburn Road, AB25 3DE

15.00 - 16.00

M/H

Venue

Time

Intensity

Hazlehead Park Hazlehead Avenue, AB15 8BE

10.00 - 11.00

L/M

SATURDAY 8 JUNE 2019 Event

Description

Nordic Walking Nordic walking uses sticks or poles. It is a great all round dynamic strength exercise involving the upper body more than regular walking. Lower level session.

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

If you have any questions about the sessions you can call 01224 438900 and speak to the staff at Aberdeen Sports Village. All bookings must be made via the Box Office.

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MONDAY 10 JUNE 2019 Event

Description

Venue

Time

Intensity

First Steps

First Steps offers a mix of strength and balance exercises followed by a short, flat walk. Exercises can be done from a seated position, and the walk will be on a route with opportunities to rest, or to use walking aids.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Park Road Westburn Road, AB25 3DE

10.00 - 11.00

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Beginners Skiing

An instructor led introductory session on our slopes for anyone new Aberdeen Snowsports Centre to the sport of skiing. Equipment provided.

Garthdee Road, AB10 7BA *All ski equipment will be provided but participants will be required to wear gloves and clothing with long sleeves and trousers (joggers or waterproofs recommended), we also recommend wearing long socks for comfort.

10.00 - 11.00

H

Walking Football

Same rules as football but no running.

Outdoor pitches Middlefield Community Hub Manor Avenue, AB16 7UR

10.00 - 11.00 11.00 - 12.00

M

Seated Yoga

Gentle seated yoga modifies yoga poses so that they can be done while seated in a chair or, in some cases, a wheelchair.

St Peters Court 191 Victoria Road Torry, AB11 9NW

10.30 - 11.30

L

Table Tennis

Table tennis session (singles / doubles)

RGU SPORT Garthdee Road, AB10 7GE

11.00 - 12.00

M

Refresher Skiing

An instructor led refresher session on our slopes for those with Aberdeen Snowsports Centre previous experience looking to dust off their skis!

Garthdee Road, AB10 7BA *All ski equipment will be provided but participants will be required to wear gloves and clothing with long sleeves and trousers (joggers or waterproofs recommended), we also recommend wearing long socks for comfort.

11.15 - 12.15

H

Table Tennis

A coached Table Tennis session suitable for beginners or those who have played before.

Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre, Linksfield Road AB24 5RU

13.00 - 14.00

M

Pilates (floor based)

Exercise that focuses on balance, posture, strength and flexibility.

Floor based with a mat.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Park Road Westburn Road, AB25 3DE

13.00 - 14.00

L/M

Walking Football (Women Only)

Same rules as football but no running.

Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre, Linksfield Road AB24 5RU

14.00 - 15.00

M

Ballroom Dancing

An introduction to social ballroom dancing, everyone welcome, no experience needed.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Road, AB25 3DE

14.00 - 15.00

M

Walking Netball

An adaptation of the well loved game with no running or jogging.

Danestone Community Centre Fairview Street AB22 8ZP

14.30 - 16.00

M

Fit to Dance

A ballroom-inspired dance fitness class with a mixture of dance moves and strengthening exercises.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB25 3DE

15.00 - 16.00

M

INTENSITY LEVELS VL A session which is mainly seated and very low impact. Suitable for frailer older adults or those with physical/cognitive restrictions. Using low impact movements/equipment e.g chair based exercise class L A session with a mix of standing/seated activities - low impact and suitable for a wide range of people e.g. boccia, confidence in the water Intensity VL - Verystanding, Low movement L - Low or higher M - Medium H - High M A session involving impact activities e.g. dance, walking football H A session involving a higher level of impact/skills e.g. wall climbing

Use the following maps to help plan your journey to the Golden Games venues:

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GOLDEN GAMES BUS ROUTES Location

Bus route

Location

Bus route

Aberdeen Bowling Club

11, 13

Hazlehead Park

11

Aberdeen Snowsports

1, 1A, 2

Kincorth Community Centre

17, 17A, 18A

Aberdeen Sports Village

1, 1A, 1B, 2, 40

Kincorth Sports Centre

17A, 18, 18A

Aberdeen Tennis Centre

8, 117

Linx Ice Arena

15

Albury Outdoor Centre

17, 17A

Mannofield Church

19

Alzheimer Scotland

City centre

Middlefield Community Hub

12, 23

Beach Leisure Centre

15

Pittodrie Stadium

13, 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 40

Citymoves Dance Agency

City centre

RGU SPORT

1, 1A, 2

Codonas

15

Seaton Learning Centre

13, 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 40

Cults Bowling Club

19

St Peters Court

12

Danestone Community

1

City centre

Denwood Shooting Range Get Active @ Beacon

Not on public transport route 17, 17A, 18A

Start: Mercat Cross Finish: Music Hall�

Start: Rubislaw Gardens Finish: Westburn Outdoor Centre Torry Youth & Leisure Centre

Get Active @ Jesmond

2, 8

Tullos Pool

20

Get Active @ Sheddocksley

3, 11

Westburn Outdoor Centre

8, 117

Start: 11, 13 Finish: 8, 117 12

More information can be found on the First Bus website: www.firstgroup.com/aberdeen

TUESDAY 11 JUNE 2019 Event

Description

Venue

Time

Intensity

Learn to Lift

Introduction to free weight resistance training exercises.

RGU SPORT Garthdee Road, AB10 7GE

10.00 - 11.00

M/H

Memorials to Women Walk

In association with Aberdeen Women’s Alliance, a slightly longer walk exploring memorials to women in Aberdeen.

Start: Rubislaw Gardens (end nearest Holburn Junction) Finish: Westburn Outdoor Centre

10.00 - 11.30

M

Pittodrie Health Low intensity health walk followed by refreshments at Pittodrie.

Walk

Pittodrie Stadium Richard Donald Stand Gate 9

10.00 - 12.00

L

Beginners Golf

A session for beginners or players who are very new to the sport offering the chance to learn the basic fundamental skills of putting, chipping and full-swing shots followed by a few holes around our 9 hole Hazlehead course.

Hazlehead Pines 9 Hole Golf Course, Hazlehead Avenue, AB15 8DB

10.00 - 12.00 11.00 - 13.00 13.00 - 15.00

M

Seated Zumba

Low impact, high fun and easy to follow Zumba choreography that focusses on balance, range of motion and co-ordination.

Opportunity to take part seated or standing.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Park Road Westburn Road, AB25 3DE

10.00 - 11.00

VL / L

Outdoor Bowling

Lawn bowling - group activity.

Aberdeen Bowling Club 50 Carlton Place, AB15 4BQ

10.00 - 12.00

L

Adapted Tai Chi Gentle introduction to Tai Chi session with modified exercises, ideal Westburn Outdoor Centre for people living with dementia and their supporters or carers.

Westburn Park Road Westburn Road, AB25 3DE

11.00 - 12.00

L/M

Bellydancing

Come and try this fascinating ancient dance in a fun relaxed environment.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Park Road Westburn Road, AB25 3DE

11.15 - 12.15

L/M

Badminton

Coached badminton sessions for beginnners or experienced players. Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

12.30 - 13.30

M

Walking Football

Same rules as football but no running.

Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

12.30 - 13.30

M

Silver Steps

A class to music focussing on stretching, strength and mobility.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Park Road Westburn Road, AB25 3DE

12.30 - 13.30

M

Croquet

A coached Croquet session with Crathes Croquet Club. Suitable for beginners or those who have played before.

Albury Outdoor Centre Albury Road, Ferryhill AB11 6TN

14.00 - 15.00 15.00 - 16.00

L/M

Beach Leisure Centre Beach Esplanade, AB24 5NR

14.00 - 15.00

M/H

Seated Exercise Chair Based Exercise is a fun aerobic workout done to music. It aims Kincorth Community Centre to improve strength, mobility and balance in older adults.

Provost Watt Drive, AB12 5NA

14.00 - 15.00

L

Learn to Swim

Improve your water confidence, and provide the basic principles behind effective swimming.

Aberdeen Sports Village Aquatics Centre Regent Walk, AB24 1SX

14.45 - 15.45

L

Confidence in Water

Led by an experienced swimming teacher this is a great starting point for adults wishing to over-come fear or anxiety surrounding swimming and the water. A small group setting and you’ll receive advice on regular opportunities.

Tullos Pool 179 Girdleness Road, Tullos AB11 8FJ

15.00 - 15.45

L/M

Friskis & A Swedish Exercise class for active older adults.

Svettes (Special Senior)

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WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 2019 Event

Description

Venue

Time

Intensity

Qi Gong

A powerful system of healing and energy medicine from China. It is the art and science of using breathing techniques, gentle movement, and meditation to cleanse, strengthen, and circulate the life energy.

Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

10.00 - 11.00

L

Intro to The Gym

General induction to The Gym and advice on how to use the equipment.

Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre, Linksfield Road AB24 5RU

10.00 - 12.00

L

Indoor Cycling

Studio Indoor Cycling Class.

RGU SPORT Garthdee Road, AB10 7GE

11.00 - 11.45

M/H

Walking Netball

An adaptation of the well loved game with no running or jogging.

Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

11.00 - 12.00

M

Learn to Lift

Minimal experience preferred. All levels welcome.

Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

11.00 - 12.00

L

Walking Football

A slower version of the beautiful game - same rules just no running! Get Active @ Sheddocksley Springhill Rd, Aberdeen AB16 6QJ

11.00 - 12.00

M

Exercise to music

Gentle exercise to music class.

Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

14.00 - 15.00

M

Retro Rhythms

Upbeat but low impact exercise to music class giving a great full body work out.

Get Active @ Beacon Kepplehills Road, AB21 9DG

14.00 - 14.45

M

Seated Exercise Seated exercise class aimed at improving general health, strength and mobility which directly carries over into everyday tasks.

Middlefield Community Hub Manor Avenue, AB16 7UR

14.00 - 15.00

L

Qigong

Qigong (Chi Kung) - comprises relaxed breathing techniques, gentle stretching, posture-work, balance and simple meditation. Regular practice can improve one’s awareness of energy or Qi in the body to help balance the Mind and Body.

Mannofield Church 14.00 - 14.45 Great Western Road, AB10 6UZ

L

Tai Chi

Tai Chi (Taijiquan) - offers a perfect balance of strength and flexibility, grace and agility. It’s smooth and fluid movements help the body improve muscle-memory and is a form of stress reduction.

Harvard Medical school recognise Tai Chi as one of the very best exercises and list 500 benefits to regular practice.

Mannofield Church 15.00 - 15.45 Great Western Road, AB10 6UZ

L

Chair Based Exercise

Chair Based Exercise is a fun workout aiming to improve strength, mobility and balance in older adults.

Aberdeen Sports Village Sports Centre Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

VL

15.15 - 16.00

INTENSITY LEVELS VL A session which is mainly seated and very low impact. Suitable for frailer older adults or those with physical/cognitive restrictions. Using low impact movements/equipment e.g chair based exercise class L A session with a mix of standing/seated activities - low impact and suitable for a wide range of people e.g. boccia, confidence in the water M A session involving standing, movement or higher impact activities e.g. dance, walking football H A session involving a higher level of impact/skills e.g. wall climbing

THURSDAY 13 JUNE 2019 Event

Description

Venue

Time

Intensity

Walking Football

Same rules as football but no running.

Torry Sports Centre, Oscar Road, AB11 8ER

10.00 - 11.00

M

Outdoor Bowling

A bowling session suitable for beginners or those with some experience. With Rosemount Veterans Bowling Club.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Park Road Westburn Road, AB25 3DE

10.00 - 11.30

M

Ice Skating

A coached Ice Skating session suitable for beginners or those who have skated before.

Linx Ice Arena Beach Esplanade, AB24 5NR

10.00 - 11.30

M/H

Ten Pin Bowling Ten Pin Bowling- Group Activity.

Codonas Beach Boulevard, AB24 5ED

10.30 - 12.30

L

RGU SPORT Campus Walk

Relaxed walk around around RGU Campus before returning to RGU SPORT for tea / coffee.

RGU SPORT Garthdee Road, AB10 7GE

11.30 - 12.15

L

Techno Gym

Easy-going gym equipment designed to help people increase strength, balance& flexibility.

Westburn Outdoor Centre Westburn Park Road Westburn Road, AB25 3DE

12.00 - 13.00

M

Chair Based Exercise

Light exercises all done seated.

Seaton Learning Centre Seaton Place East, AB24 1XE

13.30 - 15.00

VL / L

Quicksilver Dance

Creative dance sessions with members of Citymoves elders company.

Citymoves Dance Agency Triple Kirks Studio Schoolhill/Belmont Street AB10 1JQ

13.30 - 15.00

M

Learn to Dive

In our world class diving facilities try diving and develop skills in an encouraging and motivating environment.

Must be able to swim 10-15m in deep water.

Aberdeen Sports Village Aquatics Centre Regent Walk, AB24 1SX

14.00 - 15.30

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Suffragette Walk

A low impact walk visiting six City Centre points connected to the suffragetes movement in Aberdeen as they faught to win the vote for Women.

Start: Mercat Cross Finish: Music Hall

14.00 - 14.45

L/M

Scottish Country Dancing

A social session of Scottish Country Dancing, suitable for beginners or those who have danced before.

Beach Leisure Centre Beach Esplanade Aberdeen, AB24 5NR

14.00 - 15.30

M

Chair Based Exercise

The class is a low impact mix of seated and standing exercises using resistance bands suitable for all abilities.

Danestone Community Centre Fairview Street, AB22 8ZP

15.15 - 16.00

L

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 2019 Event

Description

Venue

Time

Intensity

Social Event

Come and celebrate the end of the 2019 Games at the Northern Hotel, light lunch and refreshments provided.

Northern Hotel, 1 Great Northern Road, Aberdeen, AB24 3PS

13.00 - 15.00

All

GENERAL ENQUIRIES

If you have any questions about the sessions you can call 01224 438900 and speak to the staff at Aberdeen Sports Village. All bookings must be made via the Box Office.

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BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

To book your place at the Golden Games please visit www.aberdeenperformingarts.com or call Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641122.

You can also book in person by visiting: His Majesty’s Theatre: Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GL The Lemon Tree: 5 West North Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT Music Hall: Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1QS Bookings will close on the 31 May 2019

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING Please note that certain activities may be photographed and/ or filmed. These images will be used to promote active ageing activities. If you do not want to be photographed or be filmed, please let the organiser or photographer know at the start of the activity.

This year’s Golden Games are delivered by the Active Aberdeen Partnership.

The partnership consists of: Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership, Aberdeen Sports Village, Aberdeen Snowsports Centre, Aberdeen FC Community Trust, Robert Gordon University, Sport Aberdeen, sportscotland, Transition Extreme and University of Aberdeen.