Summer Sports Train

until Friday 26'" August

Sports Train is a programme of sporting activities, games, competitions,fitness and fun that runs at the Victoria Stadium Mondays to Fridays from 10am to 12 noon. Activities are free of charge. Young people over the age of 7 years are welcome to attend. Organised by the Sports Development Unit, Sports Train is run by a team of Sports Leaders who are normally students studying in the UK for Sports related degrees.

as youngsters can just turn up. All equipment unless stated will be pro vided. Children and young people need to wear loose comfortable clothing, trainers and protection against the sun(a hat may be a good idea).Children should eat breakfast before attending and bring along a drink. All children and young peo ple taking part on the programme must bring along a signed copy of the parental consent form to their first session.

Badminton Coaching Clinics will be available during the summer programme at the Victoria Stadium, please telephone Ivan De Hero on Tel 44045 for further information

Basketball- Mini, Junior, Cadets & Passarelle basketball training will continue through the summer months with Gibraltar National coaches Adam Casaglia, Monica Brown and Randy Haefner. New players welcome to join in. For info on training times etc. Cadet's and juniors contact Adam and Monica 79137, Mini and Passarelle contact Randy 40727. The final week of the summer programme will see Randy Haefner introduce slam-dunk ball skills. Don't miss Tues&Thurs 22"'' & 24"" August 10am to 12noon at the Victoria Stadium.

Canoeing - Water safety, basic paddling,fun games for 12years and over with qualified BCD coaches. Men,Tues & Wed 15* to 17* August 10am- 12.30pm. Meeting point Westview park. Participants must be able to swim 100 metres and will need to bring with them swimmers, refreshments and towel.(Wetsuit if they possess one). Ring Arthur Asquez on 43896 or Nigel Jeffries on 52917(evenings only)to book a place and for info on fees etc.

Football - Soccer coaching week with Jeff Wood CPA football Devel opment Officer and qualified coaches. Skills, drills, tactics and competitions are all part of the week's activities. Mon to Fri 8*12* August 9.30 to 12.30am at the Victoria Stadium. All players must be ready to play by 9.30am. Tel Jeff Wood on 0034 600 707877 or 76522 for further information on fees etc.

Street Football - Fun games and mini tournaments - on Wednesday 17* and 24* August 10am to 12noon at the Victoria Stadium. No need to book just turn up.

Petanque - Learn & play this ex cellent target bowl game. Petanque sessions at Giralda Gardens, Smith Dorrien Avenue on Wednesday mornings 10am to 12noon - 10* to 24* August. Bring a cold drink. For info Tel: Manolo Baglietto 75297.

Rhythmic gymnastics - Expert coaching for beginners with Sally

Holmes and Kaisa Bear. Coaching weeks will run from the 15* August to the 2"'' September at the Victoria Stadium. Beginners and intermedi ates in two age groups will run,cul minating in a display for parents. Minimum age 4 years. Ring Rich ard Bear on 70320(H)or 78409(W) to book and for further info.

Rowing - The Calpe and the Mediterranean Rowing Clubs both have excellent junior rowing devel opment programmes with training continuing throughout the summer months. For further information please contact the Club Captains. Calpe Rowing Club 72605 Mediterranean Rowing Club 73157.

Rugby - introduction to rugby skills and tag rugby. Tues & Thurs 16* & 18* and 23'" & 25* August, 10am to 12 noon for young people aged 10 and over. Tasters to be held at the Victoria Stadium small pitch (CEPSA entrance),boys & girls wel come. No need to book just turn up.

Sailing - Learn to sail and com pete with qualified sailing instruc tors at the Royal Gibraltar Yacht Club. Summer School Mon 15* to Fri 19* August.All courses run from 9.30am - 12.30pm at the Club on Queensway. Participants must be able to swim 200m and will require bathers, towel, sunscreen, a cold drink and a change of clothing. Tel:

Sydney Pilcher at the RGYC on 48847 to book and for further info.

Skating - Roller Hockey— Roller Hockey training for youngsters will continue throughout the summer months at the Coaling Island Skate Park. Newcomers welcome. For info on training times contact the Skate Park on 70710 or look on the notice board outside the facility.

Squash -Junior Coaching Clinic with highly qualified coaches to be held in September shortly after Na tional day. The coaching clinic will be aimed at complete beginners over the age ofsix and intermediates who would like to develop their skills. Great way to start the junior squash season. Tel Barry Brindle 732^ for further info.

Taekwondo tasters - Try this martial art with top coaches from the Gibraltar Taekwondo Association. Fridays 12''' & 19"' August - 10am to 12 noon at the Victoria Stadium. No need to book,just turn up. Tel Mari Carmen on 44142 for information.

Tennis - Coaching clinics for 5 years of age and over during the summer holidays with qualified coaches. Beginners(mornings)and intermediates (mornings and eve nings)at Queensway tennis courts, times to be arranged on booking. Courses run Monday - Friday. To book places or for info Tel: Bianca Taylor 76703 or mobile 54007007;or Joe at Sandpits 77035 for info only. Beach Volleyball CompetitionsJuniors(3 v 3)Saturday 20''' August and ScniorsSunday 21'"'August. Pre competidon coaching availablefrom GVA Nadonal Coach Joe Enriles on Thurs and Fri 18''' & 19''' August10am to 12noon at the Victoria Sta dium.Tel Joe Enrile on 40321for info on fees etc for coaching sessions or Tony Avellano on 40478 for info on the GVA Annual Beach Tournament.

The Royal Gibraltar Police Force's Communitv Policing Unit will be running the Cycle Proficiency Award Scheme that is part of the Royal Society of Prevention of Acci dents drive towards safety aware ness. The course will take place at Hargraves multi sports area from Monday 1" to Friday 5"' August 9.30am to 11.30am. Children 10 years and over are invited to partici pate. Youngsters will need their own bike, a drink and are encour aged to wear safety gear and hel mets. Places are limited to 20 so book early. To book or for informa tion call PC Dennis Fa on 48573. Young Lifesaver Award First Aid courses sponsored by Barclays Bank. First Aid,Resuscitation, CPR, Incident & casualty management, Top to toe surveys and much more for 8 years and over. Two courses to be held at St John House Coaling Island Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Course 1: Mon day to Friday 8''' to 12''' August. Course 2: Monday to Friday 15''' to 18''' August. Places are limited so contact the Summer Sports Hotline on 76522 to book a place.

There was another good turnout for the latest Med Golf tournament held at the San Roque new course on Sunday 10th July. Nearly 60 golfers contested the Cruz & Co. Trophy on a very tight course with windy conditions and the winner was Tim Mitchell who has been an ardent supporter of Med Golf for many years and thoroughly de served his success.Gareth Vincent came in second place and Paul Sin gleton was again in the prizes for third place. Top senior was Joan Maxwell and Tracy Daldy took the honours for top lady as well the "Star Quality" prize.

Tim has now earned his place with all the other previous com petition winners for the SG Hambros Med Golf Masters, to be held at Valderrama in November. After the latest competition at the end of July, members will still have four more chances to book their place, starling with the August Bank Holiday competition on Sun day 28th for the Renson Manage ment Trophy at Dehesa Montenmedio.Anyone wishing to play should book their tee time on www.teetimespain.com or ring Johnathan on 0034-639741886,You can also get the full tournament schedule and how tojoin Med Golf from the website or Johnathan.

Gibraltar Rotary President's Night

The GibraltarRotary Clubheld its annual President's night in mid-July in the gardens of the Rock Hotel. The dinner was wellattended with the total number of Rotarians and guests numbering 78. Honoured guests included HE, The Governor and Lady Richards, the Chief of Staff for British Forces Gibraltar, Colonel Croft and his wife Mrs Croft. The Rotary Club were also proud to welcome Mr Mahmoud El Jedidi ofthe RotaryClub in Tangierand Sr Jose Antonio Fernandez the President of the Rotary Club in Algeciras, Mr Louis Neish Presi dent of the Lions Club and Mr Karl Tonna President of the Round Table.

The Rock Hotel provided a de licious spread and TheRookeVol