SBC HALF TERM

GET OUT! 15 TO 19 FEBRUARY 2010

FEBRUARY HALF TERM Activities, Sports Courses and Events including:

PANCAKE RACE

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SPORTS DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FORM

For Mobile Skatepark and Football Please return completed form to: Sports Development, Stafford Borough Council Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford, ST16 3AQ NAME

Male

Sports Development Courses

Female

SCHOOL DATE OF BIRTH AGE

Leisure and Culture, Stafford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford, ST16 3AQ

HOME ADDRESS

TEL 01785 619 607 FAX 01785 619 419 EMAIL sportsdevelopment@

POSTCODE

MEDICAL CONDITIONS [eg. epilepsy, allergies]

WEB

TELEPHONE [home] TELEPHONE [emergency] Would you like us to keep your details on our Leisure and Culture mailing list to receive information on future courses and activities?

Yes No [Your details will NOT be passed to third parties] Concession - provide photocopied proof of benefit

Have you been on a Sports Development course before?

Yes

No

I the undersigned agree that the above person is physically fit to take part in the activity and am aware that photos may be taken for marketing purposes.* SIGNED [PARENT / GUARDIAN] DATE

* I do not wish my child to be photographed SPORTS DEVELOPMENT COURSE SELECTION Please tick all sessions that you wish to attend:

FOOTBALL MOBILE SKATEPARK

CONCESSIONS POLICY: If you are in receipt of any of the following benefits than your child(ren) can attend the Football Coaching for half of the advertised cost: Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance, Working Tax Credit, Disabled Persons Tax Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit.

Please provide proof of benefit received. For those not on benefit, if three children from the same family attend the same course, the third child attends free of charge.

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FOOTBALL A three day football coaching course with fun games as well as skills and techniques run by F.A. qualified coaches.

Please bring clean trainers and shin pads.

Tuesday 16 to Thursday 18 February TIME 10.00am - 1.00pm AGE 8 - 12 years VENUE Stafford Leisure Centre, Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA PRICE £20.00 for 3 days

Cheques payable to Ian Cranson.

All participants must complete the Sports Development Application Form [opposite].

MOBILE SKATEPARK A FREE mobile skatepark, providing an ideal opportunity to come along and show off your skills on the quarter pipes, drive ways and fly offs!

Monday 15 to Friday 19 February TIME 10.00am - 1.00pm AGE 8 - 11 years TIME 1.00pm - 4.00pm AGE 12 - 16 years PRICE FREE All participants must complete the Sports Development Application Form [opposite] before they are allowed on the skatepark.

Forms can be submitted in advance or handed in at the park on the day. Skates, boards and bikes are all allowed on the park – you can bring your own or use one of the skateboards provided. All participants must wear helmets whilst on the skatepark, these will be provided to those without them.

Monday 15 February Doxey Primary School, Marsland Road, Doxey, ST16 1EG Tuesday 16 February Rowley Park, Averill Road, Stafford, ST17 9XX Wednesday 17 February Flash Ley Primary School, Hawksmoor Road, Stafford, ST17 9DE Thursday 18 February and Friday 19 February The Barn (Youth and Community Centre) Station Road, Stone, ST15 8ER

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Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DR TEL 01785 815 715 EMAIL alleynes@staffordbc.gov.uk WEB www.staffordbc.gov.uk/alleynes

POOL ACTIVITIES

FUN PASSES

The swimming pool may be subject to 1 hour sessions during busy times so a short wait may be required. Children under 8 years of age will not be admitted to the pool unless accompanied by an adult of 16 years or over.

Enjoy a fantastic fun-packed day. Sports, games, arts and crafts, bouncy castle, swim, and much more. Swim kit required.

Monday 15 to Friday 19 February Full Day Packed lunch required.

TIME 9.30am - 4.30pm AGE 8 - 15 years PRICE £10.00

FAMILY SWIM Aquatic fun for all the family.

Monday 15 to Friday 19 February TIME 10.00am - 12.00noon,

1.00pm - 3.55pm,

3.55pm - 8.30pm Tuesday

and 3.55pm - 8.00pm Friday.

PRICE FREE for children 16 years and under, and adults 60 years and over.

17+ years £3.40. Locker keys 50p.

ADULTS ONLY SWIM Monday 15 to Friday 19 February TIME 7.15am - 8.15am, 12.00noon - 1.00pm,

8.00pm - 9.00pm [Wed, Thu, Fri] AGE 17+ years PRICE FREE for adults 60 years and over.

17+ years £3.40. Locker keys 50p.

Half Day TIME 9.30am - 1.00pm or 1.00pm - 4.30pm AGE 8 - 15 years PRICE £5.00

TRAMPOLINE SKILLS Full Day Coaching Packed lunch required.

Tuesday 16 February TIME 9.30am - 3.00pm AGE 8+ years PRICE £16.50

Taster Session Tuesday 16 February TIME 3.15pm - 4.15pm AGE 8+ years PRICE £3.30

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Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA TEL 01785 619 500 EMAIL slc@staffordbc.gov.uk WEB www.staffordleisurecentre.co.uk

POOL ACTIVITIES The swimming pools may be subject to 1 hour sessions during busy times so a short wait may be required. Children under 8 years of age will not be admitted to the pools unless accompanied by an adult of 16 years or over.

FAMILY SWIM Aquatic fun for all the family.

Monday 15 to Friday 19 February TIME 10.00am - 12.00noon

and 2.00pm - 3.55pm AGE All ages PRICE FREE for children 16 years and under, and adults 60 years and over.

17+ years £3.60. Locker keys £1.00.

ASA LEVEL ONE TEACHING AQUATICS COURSE

SWIMMING LESSONS

Leading to a nationally recognised qualification in swimming teaching.

For details and an application form please call 01785 619 500.

Monday 15 to Friday 19 February AGE 16+ years PRICE £370.00

Please book in advance.

Monday 15 to Friday 19 February STAGES 1 to 10 TIME 9.00am - 9.30am

and 9.30am - 10.00am PRICE £8.25 for 5 days

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Stafford Castle

Fun in the Parks with Stafford Borough’s Play Rangers Community Council on 01785 242 525 EMAIL derek.munro@staffs.org.uk WEB www.staffordbc.gov.uk/leisure

Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1DJ

TEL

BOOKING TEL 01785 619 131

Monday 15 to Friday 19 February TIME 10.00am - 2.00pm AGE 8 - 15 years PRICE FREE

Come and go as you please, no registration required.

Monday 15 February Stonefield Park, Field Terrace, Stone, ST15 8HG Tuesday 16 February Rowley Park, Averill Road, Stafford, ST17 9XX Wednesday 17 February Wildwood Park, Wildwood Drive, Stafford, ST17 4NB Thursday 18 February Stonefield Park, Field Terrace, Stone, ST15 8HG Friday 19 February Rowley Park, Averill Road, Stafford, ST17 9XX Please note all sessions are dependant on suitable weather and staffing.

Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 February TIME 10.00pm to 12.00noon AGE 5 - 7 years only 2.00pm - 4.00pm 8 - 12 years only PRICE £3.00 per session

Cheques payable to Stafford Borough Council.

TIME AGE

Join in with the fun activities at Stafford Castle this half term with morning workshops for 5 to 7 year olds and afternoon workshops for 8 to 12 year olds. Refreshments (squash and biscuits) will be provided, unless you have otherwise specified to a member of staff. As most of the activities take place outdoors please ensure children wear suitable clothing for the conditions.

Pre booking essential.

Please complete the Heritage Application Form [opposite].

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HERITAGE APPLICATION FORM For Stafford Castle

Please return completed form to: The Ancient High House Greengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2JA

TREASURE HUNT: FIND THE GRAIL Tuesday 16 February Join the knights of King Arthur and search for the grail. Prove you are loyal and true to the keeper of the castle. Make a map to help others locate the lost treasure.

NAME

Male

DATE OF BIRTH AGE HOME ADDRESS

ARTY ARTISANS: WHOSE SHIELD IS IT ANYWAY? Wednesday 17 February Discover the forgotten world of medieval arts and crafts. Develop calligraphy skills using an authentic quill pen and parchment.

Learn about the ancient art of heraldry and design your own coat of arms.

THE ART OF SURVIVAL Thursday 18 February Construct an all weather shelter made from tarpaulin, rope and branches from the woods.

Learn a few survival techniques along the way.

POSTCODE TEL. Home / Emergency Emergency Contact Name [and relationship to child]

MEDICAL CONDITIONS [eg. epilepsy, allergies]

SPECIAL NEEDS

Would you like us to keep your details on our Leisure and Culture mailing list to receive information on future courses and activities?

Yes

FUN AND GAMES AT THE CASTLE Friday 19 February Enjoy traditional games on the herb garden field. From skittles to welly wanging and lots more in between - great fun!

No

[Your details will NOT be passed to third parties]

I would NOT like my child to receive refreshments

I the undersigned agree that the above person is physically fit to take part in the activity. I agree that photos may be taken of my child participating in these sessions for marketing purposes.* SIGNED [PARENT / GUARDIAN] DATE

If you need this information in large print, Braille, other language or on audio cassette please contact: email customercontactcentre@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 booklet is correct at time of going to print. Details, activities and prices may be subject to change.

Female

* I DO NOT wish my child to be photographed

Booking Fee £3.00 per session per child. This fee is non-refundable. Please make cheques payable to Stafford Borough Council.

STAFFORD CASTLE ACTIVITY SELECTION MORNINGS 5 - 7 years

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AFTERNOONS 8 - 12 years

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Come along and take part or watch the exciting relay race as teams compete for the ‘BEST FLIPPER IN TOWN’ award

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