Your Guide to Sport, Leisure & Wellbeing in Westminster
November 2013 – March 2014
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Welcome Welcome to the Autumn/Winter edition of the ActiveWestminster Guide, packed with information to help you and your family get active. Whether you want to try a new sport, be part of a team or are just looking to get moving more there is something for everyone in your local area. In this guide you will find over 100 hours of free weekly activities for 8-19 year olds, over 100 low cost activities for older people, details of our nine leisure centres, five swimming pools and 80 parks and open spaces. And much, much more.
Discount cards Get great discounts and offers on sport and leisure across Westminster with our two discount cards. Westminster City Save Receive fantastic offers and deals on activities including sports centres, gyms, yoga classes and personal trainers as well as local attractions and businesses. For residents aged over 16.
Whatever your motivation or ability there’s something for everyone.
ActiveWestminster card We’ve combined our concession card and active passport into the new ActiveWestminster card so now you can get excellent discounts at our leisure centres including free swimming. For people aged under 19, over 60, with a disability or seeking employment.
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GET active
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Whether it’s cycling around the park, doing the housework or walking the dog, it all counts towards being active and keeping healthy. By doing something active everyday by the end of the week you will have achieved your recommended 150 active minutes.
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Being active every day has great health benefits, it improves your mood, reduces the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes and helps maintain a healthy weight.
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Get your active minutes Busy social life? Here’s how you could get your active minutes: • Walking briskly for five minutes to and from the Tube station every weekday • Taking a 60 minute dance class after work once a week • Playing a game of rounders in the park with friends for 50 minutes Now you have achieved your weekly active minutes while doing things you enjoy and building activities into part of your day and socialising.
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St. Augustine’s Sports Centre Rudolph Road, NW6 5AW 020 7641 3642
Little Venice Sports Centre 10 Crompton Street, W2 1ND 020 7641 5111
Academy Sport Torquay Street, W2 5EZ 020 7121 0642
Marshall Street Leisure Centre 15 Marshall Street, W1F 7EL 020 7871 7222
Imperial College – Ethos Sports Centre 7 Prince’s Gardens, SW7 2AZ 020 7594 6660
Moberly Sports and Education Centre Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH 020 7641 4807
Jubilee Hall, Covent Garden 30 The Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E 8BE 020 7836 4007
Paddington Recreation Ground Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD 020 7641 3642
St. George’s RC School Lanark Road, Maida Vale, W9 1RB 020 7328 0904
Porchester Centre and Spa Queensway, W2 5HS 020 7792 2919
The Hub, Regent’s Park Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RU 0300 061 2323
Queen Mother Sports Centre 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1EL 020 7630 5522
The Venue @ Pimlico Academy Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT 07985 412344
Seymour Leisure Centre Seymour Place, W1H 5TJ 020 7723 8019
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Get great value for money by using one of our nine low-cost leisure centres. Our centres are pay as you play with some of the lowest prices in London, so there are no joining fees or contracts. We have also included
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Monday • RunDemCrew Youngers, track training 4.30pm. Age 10-17 • RunDemCrewWest, city running, 7pm. Adults Tuesday • Serpentine Junior Athletics Club, track session, 5pm • Serpentine Athletics Club, 7pm. Adults
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Wednesday • Spartanfam Youts, track and body weight training, 5pm • Spartanfam, 6pm, track and body weight training, 6.30pm Saturday • Rec Racers, wheelchair racing, 10am There are sessions for young people and adults including, SpartanFam, Serpentine Athletics Club and wheelchair racing. For full details of athletics clubs visit westminster.gov.uk/active
Outdoor sports pitches
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There are 18 outdoor sports pitches in Westminster for you to use for free on a turn up and play basis. Either enjoy a kick-about with friends or join in club activities and coaching courses which run throughout the year. These pitches are also used for our Doorstep Sports Clubs, see page 18 for details.
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For further information email sport@westminster. gov.uk or call 020 7641 2012.
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Amberley Estate pitch Brunel Estate pitch • Brunel Estate, Great Western Road, W2
Hallfield Estate pitch
Kennett House pitch and Church Street underground pitch
John Aird Court pitch
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Wessex Gardens Estate small pitch
Lisson Green football and basketball pitch
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Lydford Estate pitch • Lydford Estate, W9
Maida Vale pitch • Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, NW6
Mozart Estate pitch • Jubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, W10 4RR
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• Hallfield Estate, Bayswater, W2 • Howley Street, off Paddington Green, W2
Westbourne Skate Park and multi-use games areas • Torquay Street, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EJ
South Westminster Abbots Manor kick-about area • Pimlico, SW1
Churchill Gardens Estate pitches • Pimlico, SW1
Ebury Bridge Estate pitch • Off Pimlico Road, SW1
Grosvenor and Regency Estate • Vincent Street, SW1
Russell House small pitch • Cambridge Street, SW1
Trinity Mews multi-use games area • Bessborough Place, Pimlico, SW1
Lillington and Longmore Estate – Multi Use Games Area COMING SOON • Pimlico, SW1
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Academy Sport Torquay Street (off Harrow Road), W2 5EJ Call: 020 7121 0642 Email: academysport@westminsteracademy.biz Visit: westminsteracademy.net/Academy-Sport.php
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Facilities include: • football pitches • netball courts • sports courts • beach volleyball • LEAP Parkour Park • dance (indoor).
Paddington Recreation Ground
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Visit the skate park next to Academy Sport – it’s FREE. Find it under the Westway on Torquay Street (off the Harrow Road), W2 5EJ.
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Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD Call: 020 7641 3642 Email: padrec.enquiries@gll.org Visit: better.org.uk Westminster’s largest open space, Paddington Recreation Ground has 28 acres for walking, jogging and play as well as sport and leisure facilities, including:
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• gym • dance studio • trim trail • picnic area • cafe • outdoor gym • tennis courts – six synthetic and seven hard court • bowling green and pavilion • table tennis – indoor and outdoor • multi-games court for basketball and netball • full size water-based and ‘Tiger Turf’ synthetic pitches for hockey and football • two five-a-side 3G synthetic pitches • children’s play area • pavilion with changing facilities • environmental area and wetland pond. Environmental area workshops Explore the natural world with hands-on environmental workshops for children aged 7 to 11. Investigate pond and woodland habitats, followed by team building and environmental or sensory games. Cost: £200 per group Call: 01483 275 541 Email: paddington.rec@sayers-croft.org.uk We’ve combined our concession card and active passport into the new ActiveWestminster card so now you can get excellent discounts at our leisure centres including free swimming. For people aged under 19, over 60, with a disability or seeking employment.
8 – 19 year olds can join in 100 hours of free sports activities every week
Westminster Boating Base
Sayers Croft Outdoor Learning
136 Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JY Call: 020 7821 7389 Email: enquiries@westminsterboatingbase.co.uk Visit: westminsterboatingbase.co.uk
Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst, Surrey, GU6 7SS Call: 01483 275 541 Email: info@sayers-croft.org.uk Visit: sayers-croft.org.uk
A children and young person’s charity for ages 10 plus. Take part in sailing, kayaking, canoeing and powerboating at greatly subsidised prices. Also available to adults.
Outdoor learning for young people: • 56-acre site just 30 miles from London • orienteering, wall climbing, adventure courses and a high level zip wire • educational environmental activities • accommodation for 200 people.
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Improve your strength and flexibility at this free openair gym for over 60s. The playground is near the Hyde Park Tennis and Sports Centre. Call Royal Parks on 020 7298 2000 for details.
The centre has achieved a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality badge.
The Hub at Regent’s Park The Hub, Outer Circle Regents Park, NW1 4RU Call: 0300 061 2323 Email: thehub@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk Visit: royalparks.org.uk/thehub The Hub is home to the largest outdoor sports facility in London, offering iconic views over Grade I listed parkland whilst you enjoy the large array of sporting and recreational activities on offer: • tennis courts • netball courts • running track • trim trail • cricket pitches and nets • softball • football and rugby pitches.
A brand new multi use games area is coming soon to Lillington and Longmore Estate.
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Visiting your local park or green space is FREE, and walking is an easy way to get active. Enjoy a walk in one of Westminster’s 80 beautiful parks and open spaces, 26 of which have Green Flag status. For a full list visit westminster.gov.uk/parks
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Park Maker volunteers help you stay healthy and active in the open air by running free activities in Westminster’s parks and open spaces. You can join parks staff, personal trainers and volunteers as they run activities to help you stay healthy and active in the open air. Just turn up and join in for free. Check website for more details westminster.gov.uk/parkmakers Active family sessions
Spartanfam Youts body weight training Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD • Wednesdays • 5.30-6.30pm • Age: 14-19 • 020 7641 2012
Bootcamp Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD • Get fit, tone up, socialise, meet new friends and have fun. • Thursdays • 7.30pm • Meet at the pavilion near the track. • 020 7078 4213 • a1fitnessandwellbeing.com
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Westbourne Green open space (Westway and Harrow Road) • Every Saturday • 10.30am-12 noon • All ages • Meet at the entrance of the park • 07890 301 235
Resident Park Makers are also based at the following Westminster parks: • Porchester Square Gardens • St George’s Square • St. John’s Wood Church Ground Gardens • Victoria Embankment Gardens • Westbourne Green Open Space Look out for our Park Maker posters in these parks, which advertise further timetabled sessions.
Are you interested in becoming a Park Maker? To get involved, call Richard Spencer on 020 7641 5882 to reserve a place on the following course: Parkour UK ADAPT 1st4Sport Level 1 Award in coaching Parkour/Freerunning (QCF) Moberly Sports & Education Centre London W10 4AH • Age: 16+ • 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th December 2013, 9am-5pm • 18th,19th, 20th and 21st February 2014, 9am-5pm
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Activities and classes Westminster offers plenty of great value activities to help you to take part in the activities you want, including over 100 hours of free sports activities every week.
Early Years Introduce your little ones to sport and leisure with these early year activities for you to enjoy together. Classes for children aged 0 and up, costs vary so please call ahead to check.
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Waterbabies
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 12 noon-1pm • Age: 0-3 • 020 7630 5522
Tuesday Queen Mother Sports Centre • 12 noon-1pm • Age: 0-3 • 020 7630 5522
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Seymour Leisure Centre • 5-6pm • Call for details • 020 7723 3290
Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 4-6pm • Age: 5-12 • 020 7641 4807
Paddington Recreation Ground • 3-5pm • Age: 2-4 • 020 7641 3642
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Seymour Leisure Centre • 3.10-4pm, 4.10-5pm • Call for details • 020 7348 0121
Waterbabies Queen Mother Sports Centre • 9.30-10.30am • Age: 0-3 • 020 7630 5522
Little Kickers football/rugby Queen Mother Sports Centre • 3-5pm • Call for details • 020 7348 0121
Porchester Centre • 5.45-6.45pm • Age: 5-17 • 020 7792 2919
Thursday Waterbabies Queen Mother Sports Centre • 9.30-10.30am • Age: 0-3 • 020 7630 5522
Children’s yoga The Abbey Centre • 11am-12 noon • Age: 2-16 • 020 7222 0303
Little Kickers football
Toddlers World Seymour Leisure Centre • 4.15pm-5.45pm • Age 0-4yrs • 020 7723 3290
Taekwondo Seymour Leisure Centre • 5-6pm • Call for details • 020 7723 8019
Karate
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Porchester Centre • 6-7pm • Age: 5-17 • 020 7792 2919
Academy Sport • 4-5pm • Age: 4-6 • 020 7121 0642
Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 10am-12 noon • Parents and children aged 18 months – 6 years • 020 7641 4807
Little Venice Sports Centre • 10.10-11am, 11.10am-12 noon • Call for details • 020 7348 0121
Fun splash
Seymour Leisure Centre • 11am-12pm • Call for details • 020 7723 3290
Friday Toddler tennis classes Paddington Recreation Ground • 30-minute sessions from 9.30am-5pm • Age: 2-3 • 020 7641 3642
Music and movement The Abbey Centre • 10am-12 noon • Age: under 5s • 020 7222 0303
Fun splash Queen Mother Sports Centre • 4-5.30pm • Call for details • 020 7630 5522
Gymnastics Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 5-6pm • Age: 5-7, 8-12 • 020 7641 4807
Saturday Swim for all
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 1-2pm • Age: 0-3 • 020 7630 5522
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 8am-5.30pm • All ages • 020 7630 5522
Little Kickers football
Sunday Swim for all Queen Mother Sports Centre • 8am-5.30pm • All ages • 020 7630 5522
Daily Multi-sensory/soft play Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 9am-6pm • Age: 0-5 • 020 7641 4807
Fun splash Queen Mother Sports Centre • 10am-1pm • Call for details • 020 7630 5522
Activities and Classes
Waterbabies
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 10am-1pm • Call for details • 020 7630 5522
Taekwondo
Seymour Leisure Centre • 3.10-4pm, 4.10-5pm • Call for details • 020 7348 0121
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Eight to 19-year-olds can enjoy FREE activities all year round.
Queens Park Multi-sports Mozart Estate sports cage • Monday 6.30-8.30pm • Age: 8-19
Boxing
Autumn/Winter 2013
All Stars Boxing Club, Harrow Road • Tuesday 5.30-7.30pm • Age: 11-14
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Multi-sports
St Augustine Sports Hall • Tuesday 4-5.30pm (Term Time only) • Age: 11-19 • 15 spaces
Lisson Green Estate sports pitch • Tuesday 5-6.30pm • Age: 13-19
Athletics Paddington Recreation Ground • Tuesday 5-6.30pm • Age: 11-16
Lisson Green Estate sports pitch • Wednesday 5.30-7pm • Age: 11-14
Body weight training
Boxing
Football Queens Park Gardens • Saturday 10-11.30pm • Age: 8-19
Judo
Street League Football Moberly Sports Centre • Tuesday 6-8pm • Age: 16-24
Boxing (women and girls)
Moberly Sports Centre • Tuesday 6-7.30pm (Term time only) • Age: 11-19 referral only
Slacklining Moberly Sports Centre • Wednesday 4.30-6pm • Age: 11-19
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Parkour/Freerunning
Moberly Sports Centre • Friday 4.30-6pm • Age: 8-19
Avenues Youth Club • Saturday 1.30-3.30pm • Age: 11-19
Disability multi-sports
Boxing All Stars Boxing Club, Harrow Road • Thursday 5.30-7.30pm • Age: 11-14
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Football
All Stars Boxing Club, Harrow Road • Sunday 12-2pm • Age: 12-18
Harrow Road Run Dem Crew met track
Paddington Recreation Ground • Wednesday 5-6pm • Age: 14-19
Little Venice Sports Centre • Wednesday 6-7.30pm • Age: 8-19
Football
Football
Lydford Estate • Wednesday 6.30-8.30pm • Age: 8-19
Lisson Green Estate sports pitch • Thursday 6-8pm • Age: 13-15
Community Football Night
Paralympic sports
Paddington Recreation Ground • Friday 6-9pm • Age: 8-16
Little Venice Sports Centre • Thursday 4.30-8pm • Age: 11-16
Football
Paddington Recreation Ground • Monday 4.30-6pm • Age: 11-19
Church Street
Football
City of Westminster College • Monday 4.30-6pm • Age: 9-15
Lydford Estate • Monday 6.30-8.30pm • Age: 8-19
Football
Sports hall athletics
Lisson Green Estate Sports Pitch • Friday 4.30-6.30pm • Age: 10-12
Athletics (April – September) Regents Park • Saturday 9.30-11.30am • Age: 10-17
Westbourne Gym / Multi-sports Stowe Club • Monday 6.30-8.30pm • Age: 8-19
Football Hallfield Estate sports cage • Tuesday 4-6pm • Age: 8-19
Football Brunel Estate sports cage • Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm • Age: 8-19
Boxing Stowe Club • Tuesday 6.30-8.30pm • Age: 10-19
Football (Arsenal Kickz)
Disability football College Park School • Thursday 5-6.30pm • Age: 11-16
UITC football league (October – February) Academy Sport • Thursday 6-9.30pm • Age: 10-16
Boxing Stowe Club • Thursday 6.30-8.30pm • Age: 10-19
Parkour/Freerunning (15 spaces)
Westminster Academy • Friday 6-7.30pm • Age: 13-19
Queen Mother Sports Centre • Thursday 5-6.30pm • Age: 8-19
Parkour/Freerunning
Multi-sports
Westminster Academy • Friday 6.45-8.45pm • Age: 8-19
Moreton Street pitch • Friday 5-7pm • Age: 14-19
Football
Multi-sports
Amberly Estate sports cage • Saturday 10-11.30pm • Age: 8-19
Peabody Avenue sports pitch • Saturday 10-2pm • Age: 8-19
Football Hallfield Estate sports cage • Saturday 12 noon-2pm • Age: 8-19
Football (Arsenal Kickz) Academy Sport • Sunday 4-6.30pm • Age: 10-19
Tachbrook Spartanfam Youts Westminster City School • Tuesday 4.45-5.45pm • Age: 11-15
Weights and fitness St Andrews Youth Club • Tuesday 6.15-8.15pm • Age: 14-19
Boxing St Andrews Youth Club • Wednesday 6.15-8.45pm • Age: 15-19
Churchill GaRDENS
Football (Chelsea Kickz) Pimlico Academy • Friday 7-9.30pm • Age: 11-19
Football Agora – Churchill Gardens • Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm • Age: 8-19
Boxing Churchill Gardens Hall • Saturday 12-2pm • Age: 10-18
Football Churchill Gardens Astro pitch • Saturday 4-6pm • Age: 15-19
Fitness Churchill Gardens Hall • Monday 6.15-8.45pm • Age: 16-24 Activities and Classes
Westminster Academy • Wednesday 4-6.30pm • Age: 10-19
Street dance/ Cheerleading
Boxing Churchill Gardens Hall • Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5-7pm and 6-9pm • Age: 10-18
Girls football (Chelsea Kickz) Bramwell – Churchill Gardens • Wednesday 7-8pm • Age: 12-18
Girls fitness Churchill Gardens Hall • Thursday 6.15-8.45pm • Age: 14-19
Contact the Sports Unit at sport@westminster.gov.uk or call 020 7641 2012.
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Junior sessions Make the most of gym sessions for young people. Costs vary so call the centre to check. Junior gym
Junior gym
Queen Mother Sports Centre • Weekdays from 4-6pm and weekends from 12 noon-2pm • Age: 11-15
Little Venice Sports Centre • Tuesdays from 4-7pm • Age: 11-15
Junior gym Seymour Leisure Centre • Weekdays from 4-6pm • Age: 14-15
Junior gym
Autumn/Winter 2013
Jubilee Sports Centre • Weekdays from 4-6pm • Age: 11-15
Junior gym
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Porchester Centre • Weekdays from 4-6pm • Age: 14-16
Sportivate
Junior circuit Marshall Street Leisure Centre • Wednesdays from 4.30-5.30pm • Age: 11-16
Junior martial arts Marshall Street Leisure Centre • Sundays from 10-11am • Age: 11-16
Junior fitness Moberly Sports and Education Centre • Tuesdays 5-6.30pm and Saturdays 11am-12.30pm • Age: 14-15 FREE
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Giving young people who are not that sporty a chance to try out sports, Sportivate provides free activities for people aged 14-25. Activities include basketball, boxing, canoeing, sailing, football and tennis. To find out more call 020 7641 2012.
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Get your active minutes Busy working parent? • Playing football with the kids for 20 minutes, or until they are worn out • Pushing the pushchair briskly to and from nursery for 10 minutes every weekday • Doing the vacuuming, dusting and hanging out the washing taking 35 minutes Without realising it you have got your 150 active minutes as part of your average week. If you have time you could also add a relaxing swim or try a yoga class once a week.
Get great discounts at our leisure centres with an ActiveWestminster card. See page 2 for details.
Holiday activities EDUTAIN
Holiday sport camps
EDUTAIN meaning to EDUcate and enterTAIN, is a sport and arts activity programme for young people aged 8 to 13.
• Children aged 8 to 13 can join in the Holiday Play Scheme at the Queen Mother Sports Centre during the school holidays. Activities include football, badminton, netball, dancing, rounders, cricket and swimming. Call 020 7630 5522 for more information.
The programme helps young people keep fit, stay safe and have fun whilst making a positive contribution to their community. EDUTAIN
• Head to Paddington Recreation Ground and St. Augustine’s Sports Centre to get involved in tennis, football, basketball, cricket and multi-sport. Call 020 7641 3642 for dates, times and prices.
Activities and Classes
North: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ South: Churchill Gardens Youth Club, The Annexe, Churchill Gardens Road, SW1V 3AL St. Andrews’ Youth Club, Alec Wizard House, 12 Old Pye Street, SW1P 2DG • Weekdays from 17th to 21st February 2014, 10am-3pm. • 020 7641 2012 • Cost: £1 per day • Places limited and are available on a first come first served basis.
• Jubilee Sports Centre offers a half-term Banana Kids Camp run by qualified workers for ages 8 to 15. Your children can get involved in fun activities and games including swimming, football and trips to the zoo, museums and other local attractions. Ask at reception for details. Call 020 8960 9629 for more information.
• Academy Sport offers a range of all-day and two-hour drop-in sessions for children aged 6 to 13. Activities include football and basketball camps, street dance, multi-sports and more. Call 020 7121 0642 for more information. • Moberly Sports and Education Centre and Little Venice Sports Centre offer sports camps during the holidays. Activities include basketball and table tennis, £2-£2.50 a session. Call Moberly on 020 7641 4807, or Little Venice on 020 7641 5111 for more information.
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LEAP Parkour Park
Swimming lessons
London’s first and only purpose built outdoor managed parkour facility provides the ideal place to practice parkour in a safe and dedicated environment.
Enjoy swimming lessons for all ages and abilities, including women only sessions, group or one on one sessions.
Over 8s can join regular classes with qualified Parkour UK coaches. If you are aged 13+ you can simply turn up, pay and use the park.
Jubilee Sports Centre Marshall Street Leisure Centre Porchester Centre Queen Mother Sports Centre Seymour Leisure Centre
Academy Sport, Torquay Street, W2 5EZ For more information on parkour or to book, email parkour@westminster.gov.uk or call 020 7641 2012.
Parkour camp Learn the techniques and moves you need to perfect the art of movement and train to achieve an AQA Unit 1 and/or 2 accreditation.
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Call 020 7121 0642 to find out more.
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Contact the centres to find out more: Age 19 or under? Swim for free with an ActiveWestminster Card. See page 2 for details.
Walking
FREE
Walking can reduce your risk of heart disease and stress. Organised walks in Westminster are a great way to become more physically active, in a friendly and social environment. There is a variety of different types of walks available. To find out more contact hp.group@clch.nhs.uk, call 020 7563 6217 or visit walkingforhealth.org.uk
Sessions for disabled people There are a wide variety of inclusive sport and leisure opportunities for disabled people to take part in sport and physical activity. Contact the venues direct for details and costs.
Monday Swimming lessons for people with physical and learning disabilities Queen Mother Sports Centre • 8-9pm • Natasha Flemming • 07747 690 858
Tuesday
Paddington Recreation Ground • 3-5pm • Dimitrios Fragkoudis • 0207 563 6209
Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 6-7.30pm • Westminster Sports Unit 020 7641 2012
Thursday
Friday
Learning disabilities exercise class
Learning disability/ mental health gym sessions
The Hub, Regent’s Park • 11.15am-12 noon • The Hub • 0300 061 2323
Wednesday
Paralympic sports
Exercise class for Westminster day service users
Little Venice Sports Centre • 4-5.30pm • Westminster Sports Unit • 020 7641 2012
Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 11am-1pm • Westminster Sports Unit • 020 7641 2012
Pan-disability football for all ages Paddington Recreation Ground • 5-6pm • QPR in the Community • Conor McBrearty • 020 8740 2509
Paddington Recreation Ground • 3-5pm • Dimitrios Fragkoudis • 0207 563 6209
Community gym class for people with learning disabilities Queen Mother Sports Centre • 11am-12 noon • Daniel Blackmore • 020 7630 5522
Adults can get up to 60% off swimming with a Westminster City Save Card. Visit westminster.gov.uk/citysave
Activities and Classes
Learning disability/ mental health gym sessions
Multi-sport Tuesday Club: 18+
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Women only activities
Autumn/Winter 2013
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There are a range of activities every week exclusively for girls and women, provided in an environment to suit you.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Swimming
Spa
Gym
Swimming
Porchester Centre • 8-9am and 8-9pm
Marshall Street Leisure Centre • 9am-2pm
Seymour Leisure Centre • 10am-12 noon
Porchester Centre • 8-9am
Gym
Gym
Health suite
Spa
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 9.30-11am
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 9.30-11am
Seymour Leisure Centre • 10am-8pm
Marshall Street Leisure Centre • 9am-2pm
Health suite
Spa
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 9.30-11.30am and 2.30-4.30pm
Boot Camp
Brazilian dance
Porchester Centre • 10am-10pm
The Abbey Centre • 10.30-11.30am
Little Venice Sports Centre • 9.30-10.30am
Swimming
Spa
Marshall Street Leisure Centre • 10.30-11.30am
Porchester Centre • 10am-10pm
Gym
Bums, tums and thighs
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 6.30-8.30pm
Paddington Recreation Ground • 6.30-7.15pm
Aqua
Yoga
Jubilee Sports Centre • 8-9pm
Paddington Recreation Ground • 7.15-8.30pm
Swimming Seymour Leisure Centre • 9.30-10.30am
Health suite
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Seymour Leisure Centre • 10am-8pm
Fitness for women The Abbey Centre • 10-11am
Yoga
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Paddington Recreation Ground • 7.15-8.30pm
Women and toddler session
NEW
Porchester Centre • 12 noon-12.30pm
Pilates Paddington Recreation Ground • 6.30-7.30pm
Brazilian dance Little Venice Sports Centre • 7-8pm
Body conditioning
Ladies basketball Academy Sport • 8-10pm
Gym
Porchester Centre • 8-9pm
NEW
Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 6-10pm
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Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 6.30-7.30pm
Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 8-9pm
Swimming
Seymour Leisure Centre • 9-9.45pm
Friday
Saturday
Gym
Health suite
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 9-10.30am
Seymour Leisure Centre • 10am-8pm
Health suite
Spa
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 9.30-11.30am and 2.30-4.30pm
Porchester Centre • 10am-10pm
Gym
Sunday
Seymour Leisure Centre • 10am-12 noon
Porchester Centre • 12 noon-1pm
Swimming
Jubilee Sports Centre • 3-4pm
Activities and Classes
Women and toddler session
Swimming
Swimming Seymour Leisure Centre • 7-8pm
Marshall Street Leisure Centre • 7-8pm
Aerobics Academy Sport • 7.30-8.30pm
Swimming Jubilee Sports Centre • 7.30-9pm
Swimming Porchester Centre • 7.30-8.30pm
A new £17m state of the art leisure centre is coming to Queens Park in 2015, subject to planning.
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Older residents in Westminster can take part in free and discounted activities, including FREE swimming at any of the council’s five pools.
Monday Pilates Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 10-11am
Movement and exercise The Abbey Centre • 11am-12 noon
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Aqua workout 50+
Jubilee Hall • 2.45-3.30pm
Zivko Firfov Yugoslav folklore dance group NEW
Aerobics
The Abbey Centre • 6.30-9pm
Tuesday
NEW
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 3-4pm
Pilates Paddington Recreation Ground • 6.30pm
Porchester Centre • 1.15-2pm
Powerboating, sailing, canoeing and kayaking
Little Venice Sports Centre • 12 noon-1pm
Ballroom dancing
Aerobics
The Abbey Centre • 12.30pm
Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 12.30-1.30pm
Cycling
Dance moves
Swimming
Porchester Centre • 2-3pm
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 12 noon-1pm
Gym
Table tennis
NEW
Aqua aerobics 50+
50+ morning: aerobics, table tennis, gym and short bowls
Pilates
The Abbey Centre • 2.45-3.45pm
Thursday
Jubilee Hall • 1.30-2.30pm
Seymour Leisure Centre • 11am-12 noon
Chair based exercises
Jubilee Hall • 4-4.45pm
Wednesday
Chair exercise
Seymour Leisure Centre • 10.30-11.15am
• Gentle exercise
Gentle exercise
Water workout
Jubilee Sports Centre • 1-2pm
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Gentle exercise
Jubilee Hall • 4.30pm
Jubilee Sports Centre • 11am-12 noon • Non-swimmers welcome
Brazilian dance
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Country line dancing
Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 9am-1pm
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 10.30-11am
Seymour Leisure Centre • 2-4pm
Paddington Recreation Ground • 1-3pm
Tai Chi
Aqua
The Abbey Centre • 2.45-3.45pm
Queen Mother Sports Centre • 3.15-4pm
Westminster Boating Base • 1.30-4.30pm NEW
Gym Seymour Leisure Centre • 2-4pm
Multi-sports (badminton, table tennis, boules and Boccia) Academy Sport • 5-6pm
Yoga
NEW
Paddington Recreation Ground • 7.15-8.30pm
Friday
Saturday
Gentle exercise
Keep fit/get strong
Jubilee Hall • 10-10.45am
Academy Sport • 11am-12 noon
Fitness easy pace
NEW
Stretch and relax
The Abbey Centre • 10-11am
Academy Sport • 12 noon-1pm
Fitness
Saturday social shape up
The Abbey Centre • 11.20am-12.20pm
St. Augustine’s Sports Centre • 1-3pm
Swimming Queen Mother Sports Centre • 12 noon-1pm
Pilates-style exercise The Abbey Centre • 12.30-1.30pm
Aerobics
Fitness gym Queen Mother Sports Centre • 1-4pm
Brazilian dance Seymour Leisure Centre • 11am-12 noon
Over 65 and not sure where to start? • Join a weekly walking group to socialise whilst walking around your local area for an hour. • Walking 10 minutes each way to the shops three times a week and carrying your shopping home. • Try 30 minutes of chair exercises through a class at your nearest Community Hub or at home. Small changes to your everyday life can help build up the 30 minutes a day. It doesn’t matter what you do to be active, it all counts.
Ballroom and Latin dance Academy Sport • 2-4pm Activities and Classes
Moberly Sports and Education Centre • 12.30-1.30pm
Sunday
Get your active minutes
Swimming 50+ Marshall Street Leisure Centre • 5-6.30pm
Bowls The Abbey Centre • 2-3.30pm
Salsa/Latin The Abbey Centre • 4pm
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Community hubs for people aged 50+ Visit your Community Hub to take part in weekly activities to stay independent and live a healthy and active lifestyle. The Hubs offer a range of activities in Church Street, Regent’s Park, Churchill Gardens, Queen’s Park and Harrow Road, and Westbourne.
Monday
Autumn/Winter 2013
Walking to fitness
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Zumba gold
Churchill Gardens Youth Club • 2pm
WECH Community Centre • 1pm
Belly dance
Breathing yoga
Tuesday
T’ai Chi
Steady and stable
Barbara Brosnan Court • 9.30am
Penfold Community Hub • 10am
Meditation
Walking group and nature walks
Chi Gong WECH Community Centre. • 10am
Steady and stable
T’ai Chi
Beginners T’ai Chi
Portgate Community Hall • 1pm
Amberley Clubroom • 10am
Churchill Gardens Youth Club • 1pm
Keep dancing
Chair exercise
Chair exercise
Paddington Arts • 2pm
Hardy House • 11am
WECH Community Centre • 2pm
Salsa dance
Chair exercise
Yoga
Warwick Community Hall • 2pm
Rayne House • 11am
Beethoven Centre • 2.30pm
Chair exercise to music
Chair exercise
Ernest Harriss House • 2pm
Barbara Brosnan Court • 11.30am
WECH Community Centre • 12.30pm
Churchill Gardens Hub • 12.30pm
Chi Gong WECH Community Centre. • 1.30pm
Steady and stable London Jesus Church • 2pm
Churchill Gardens Youth Club • 4.15pm
Churchill Gardens Youth Club • 12.30pm
T’ai Chi
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Intermediate pilates
Line dance
Pilates
Exercise to music (women only)
Pilates
Wednesday
Glastonbury House • 2.15pm
Thursday
Thamesbank Centre • 11am
Warwick Community Hall • 11am
NEW
Thamesbank Centre • 4.15pm
NEW
Churchill Gardens Hub • 11am and 12.15pm
From Churchill Gardens Hub • 10am
Yoga
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Chair exercise
Glastonbury House • 2pm
Meet outside Edward Wilson School • 9.15am
Thamesbank Centre • 10am
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Steady and stable
Dance for health
Chair yoga
Gentle exercise
WECH Community Centre • 11.30am
Juniper House • 3pm
Eileen Anderson Court • 11am
Chair exercise (women only)
Boules, badminton, table tennis and more
Water splash
WECH Community Centre • 1.30pm 2nd and last Thursday of the month
Academy Sports • 5pm
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Stretch and revive – chair yoga Warwick Community Hall • 1.30pm
Pilates Moberly Sports Centre • 12.30pm
Steady and Stable Churchill Gardens Youth Club • 1pm
Chair exercise
Zumba Churchill Gardens Youth Club • 2.20pm
Pilates Paddington Arts • 3pm
Academy Sports • 5pm
Friday
Keep fit Academy Sport • 11am
Jubilee Sport Centre • 12pm
Stretch and relax
Yoga Churchill Gardens Youth Club • 1pm
Line dancing
Academy Sport Centre • 12 noon
Saturday social shape up St. Augustine Hall • 1pm
Moberly Sport Centre • 2pm
Chair exercise to music
Sunday
Paddington Arts • 10.30am
Disabled Living Foundation • 2pm
Ballroom and Latin dance
Exercise to music women only
T’ai Chi
Academy Sport Centre • 2pm
T’ai Chi
WECH Community Centre • 10am
Gentle exercise Churchill Gardens Youth Club • 10am NEW
Beginners pilates Churchill Gardens Hub • 11am
Juniper House • 2pm
NEW
Yoga Paddington Arts • 3pm
Yogalates Academy Sport Centre • 4pm
Activities and Classes
St Stephen’s Church Hall • 1.30pm
Mixed dance and exercise
Saturday
Exercise to music WECH Community Centre • 3.30pm
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Walking and cycling Walk4Life
Cycling
The Walk4Life website lists thousands of walks, and you can also test your fitness and search for groups to walk with.
Cycling is a great way to get around London – it’s quick, convenient, environmentally friendly and keeps you fit. Many journeys are quicker by bike than by public transport.
It also provides hints, tips and advice on making the most of walking for all ages. Visit walk4life.info to get involved.
Health walks
Autumn/Winter 2013
The Hub at Regent’s Park offers a free health walk for people with mild to moderate health conditions. Outdoor exercise can increase relaxation and decrease stress and anxiety levels whilst improving overall fitness. Walks occur every Wednesday at 1.30pm.
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Call 0300 061 2323 or visit royalparks.org.uk/thehub for more information.
Adult cycle training Free training is available to anyone who lives, works or studies in Westminster, whether you are an absolute novice or an experienced cyclist. Learning in a small group or on a one to one basis from friendly qualified instructors the training will give you confidence to ride safely in traffic, select the most suitable routes and ensure your bicycle is safe to use. For further information or to book, visit westminster.gov.uk/cycletraining or call 020 7641 2016. Cycle training in schools Pupils from Year 5 upwards are offered free training to give them independence and confidence to cycle to school safely. For further information or to book, visit westminster.gov.uk/cycletraining or call 0207 641 2016.
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Planning your journey To help plan your cycle journey, free cycle maps of London are available at tfl.gov.uk/cyclemaps Transport for London’s online journey planner can also help you to plan your route. Visit tfl.gov.uk/journeyplanner
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Health and wellbeing There are lots of dedicated programmes and activities to help you take part in and enjoy physical activity.
Health Trainers
NHS health checks
Funded by the NHS and delivered by the Rain Trust and Living Well, Westminster Health Trainers can help you improve your health and prevent illness by offering a confidential one-to-one advice on healthy eating, physical activity, stopping smoking and moderating alcohol intake.
Free NHS health checks are available for anyone aged between 40 to 74 in local pharmacies and GP practices. Your blood pressure, height, weight and cholesterol levels will be checked. You will then be signposted to other health services if needed.
To find out more or make an appointment call 020 8964 2727 or visit westminsterhealthtrainers.com
Mini Kickstart is a free six-week healthy lifestyle programme for toddlers aged 2-5 and their families, run by a qualified dietician and nutritionist. Sessions include dancing, football, arts and crafts and advice on healthy food choices, reading nutrition labels and coping with fussy eating. Call 020 7313 3015 or email kickstart@clch.nhs.uk Kickstart is a free healthy ten-week lifestyle club for children aged 6 to 12 and their families. Sessions include cooking, games, physical activities, competitions and prizes. It runs after school for 10 weeks in locations across Westminster. Call 020 7641 7471 or email kickstart@clch.nhs.uk
Community gyms The community gym at Queen Mother Sports Centre, Paddington Recreation Ground and Seymour Leisure Centre have a private training space and a programme of activities to introduce first-time gym goers and disabled people to the facilities. For information call 020 7641 2012.
Activities and Classes
Mini Kickstart and Kickstart
Call your GP to book your health check.
Exercise Referral Scheme This is a 10 or 12-week programme for people who have a medical condition. An instructor will support you through a healthy lifestyle programme tailored to suit your fitness levels and medical condition. Your programme can include gym workouts, exercise classes, walking, outdoor activity and swimming. The scheme is referral only. Speak to your doctor or health professional to find out if you are eligible or call the NHS Health Improvement Team on 020 7563 6217.
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ACTIVEWESTMINSTeR Mark Clubs, Competitions and Champions There are over 100 sports and activity clubs for all ages in Westminster which offer teams, tournaments and training sessions to keep you active. The clubs have been accredited by Westminster City Council and whether you want to be part of a team, try a new sport or get better at something you love, there is something for everyone.
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A-Z of Active Westminster Mark clubs in Westminster Aquatics
Basketball
Boxing
Chelsea and Westminster Swimming Club • office@cwswimming.com • cwswimming.com
Westminster Warriors • 07931 847 114 • westminsterwarriors@ hotmail.com • westminsterwarriors.com
All Stars Boxing Club • 020 8960 7724 • anne@ormistontrust.co.uk • allstars-gym.co.uk
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NoTanx • 07956 257 102 • westminster@notanx.com • notanx.com
Badminton
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Black Arrows Badminton Club • 07932 037 173 • henry@blackarrowsbc.com • blackarrowsbc.com
The Badabings Basketball Club • 07958 621 344 • badabings@louise constad.com • londonwomensbasketball. com London Basketball Association • 07985 218 998 • info@londonbasket ballassociation.com • facebook.com/ LondonBasketballAssn
Capital Kids Cricket • 07903 039 239 • info@capitalkids.org.uk • capitalkidscricket.co.uk
Dance/Cheerleading
High Sports – West 1 • 0845 363 1177 • paul.ackland@high-sports. co.uk • high-sports.co.uk
Unique Dynamites • 07983 677 972 • chanel@uniquedynamites cheeracademy.co.uk • uniquedynamites cheeracademy.co.uk
Cricket
Dance
Climbing
Regents Park Cricket club • 0300 061 2306 • daellis@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk • regentspark.play-cricket.com
Hypnotick • 07856 100 307 • tekla@activeaspirations.com • activeaspirations.com
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Union Dance • 020 7836 7837 • corrine.bougaard@union dance.co.uk • uniondance.co.uk
Football/multisports
Freshly Squeezed • 07795 064 116 • michelle@freshly squeezed4d.co.uk • freshlysqueezed4d.co.uk
Chelsea FC • 020 7957 8220 • gareth.davies@chelseafc.com • chelseafc.com/foundation
Dance Fusion • 07888 672 536 • sarah@dancefusion academy.co.uk • dancefusionacademy.co.uk
Disability multisports Zodiac Arts • 020 8960 6461 07714 177 911 • lcc@zodiacarts.org.uk • zodiacarts.org.uk
Exercise and fitness Pimlico Fitness • chris@pimlicofitness.com • pimlicofitness.com Green Talent Fitness For Women • 07939 348 154 • fitness4women@ hotmail.co.uk
Fencing Salle Boston Fencing Club • 07710 917 677 • tomek.boston@btinternet.com • salleboston.com
Queens Park Rangers FC • 020 8740 2509 • community@qpr.co.uk • qprcommunitytrust.co.uk
Football Regents Park Rangers Ladies FC • 07956 918 062 • julie.syer@disney.com CityWest Leisure Limited • 020 3514 3073 • info@citywest-leisure.org • citywest-leisure.org Sport London e Benfica FC • 07711 956 229 • info@sportlondon ebenficafc.co.uk • slbfc.co.uk
Martial arts
Hilal Rangers FC NEW • 07930 696 680 • naiem2000@hotmail.com • facebook.com/HilalRangers-in-London
Shentie Martial Arts Academy • 07525 745 723 • shentie_martialarts@ hotmail.co.uk • shentie-martialarts.com
Samba Soccer NEW • 07940 084 695 • sambastreetsocceruk05@ yahoo.co.uk • sambastreetsoccer.com
Zhen Wei Academy • 07746 324 822 • jintouhcc@hotmail.com
Gymnastics Acorn Gymnastics Club NEW • 07794 785 683 • info@acorngymclub.co.uk • acorngymclub.co.uk Westminster Gymnastics Club • 07981 568 442 020 3609 2351 • westminstergym@aol.com
Kyu Yo Bu Shin • 07890 301 235 • kyu.yobushin@ btopenworld.com • kybsmultisports.org.uk
Martial Art Fitness • 07587 851 141 • hatem.martialartfitness@ yahoo.co.uk • martialartfitness.co.uk Moberly Judo Club NEW • 07949 219 175 • mobstar8@aol.com • moberlyjudo.org.uk
Aslan FC • 07504 895 135 • thecoachingteam@aslan football.org • aslanfootball.org Clubs AND Competitions
Open Age (50+) • 020 8964 1900 • hleech@openage.org.uk • openage.co.uk
Arsenal in the Community • 0207 704 4140 • comdep@arsenal.co.uk • arsenal.co.uk/community
Pro Touch Soccer Academy • 07500 421 944 • mturay@protouchsoccer academy.com • protouchsocceracademy. com
London Tigers • 020 7289 3395 • info@londontigers.org • londontigers.org Little Kickers • 020 7348 0121 07956 977 276 • rrf@littlekickers.co.uk • littlekickers.co.uk
There are over 50 ActiveWestminster Mark accredited sports clubs
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Sailing/Kayaking Westminster Boating Base • 020 7821 7389 • alan@westminster boatingbase.co.uk • westminsterboating base.co.uk
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Table tennis
Multisports
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SportWestminster CIC • 020 7871 3042 07891 386 688 • ryan.denys@sport westminster.org • sportwestminster.org The Fourth Feathers Youth Club • 020 7723 8308 • andrew.mederick@ feathersassociation.org.uk • feathersassociation.org.uk
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St Andrews Youth Club • 020 7222 6481 • info@standrewsclub.com • standrewsclub.com The Avenues Youth Project • 020 8969 9552 • carol@avenues.org.uk • avenues.org.uk 34
Fit for Sport • 020 7471 8840 • info@fitforsport.co.uk • fitforsport.co.uk
Netball
Sports Xtra • 07779 289 456 • andrew.franco@sportsxtra.com • sports-xtra.com
Team Renegades NEW • 020 7641 5879 • renegadesnetball@mail. co.uk
LSSP • 020 7928 5060 • directorlssp@gmail.com • lambethssp.co.uk
Netball league
The Elms (Sport in Schools) • 020 8954 8787 • info@elmssportinschools.co.uk • theelms.co.uk
Poly Netball • lesley@polynetball.co.uk • polynetball.co.uk
One Netball • 020 7828 1034 • info@onenetball.com • onenetball.com
Parkour/Freerunning Parkour Generations • 07789 742 919 • contact@parkour generations.com • parkourgenerations.com
London Moberly Table Tennis Club • 07545 581 624 07427 651 429 • lmttc@yahoo.co.uk • londonmoberly.co.uk
Tennis Paddington Recreation Ground Tennis Club • 020 7641 3642 • padrec.sportsdevelopment@ gll.org • better.org.uk/paddingtonrec
Volleyball Iranian Volleyball Club NEW • 020 7402 4663 • ivavolleyballclub@yahoo. co.uk ozramalek21@gmail. com • facebook.com/IranianVolleyball-Association-IVA/ Polonia Volleyball Club NEW • 07884 307 208 • markonto@yahoo.com • polonia.vc
Competitions There are lots of opportunities to get involved in competitive sport across the city. Call 020 7641 2012 for details Unity in the Community football tournament Paddington Recreation Ground • Saturday 22nd February 2014 • Registration 9.30am – u12 mixed and u14 boys (10am kick off) 1.30pm – u16 and u19 boys (2pm kick off) • seven-a-side (up to 10 players in a squad) • maximum of 10 teams per age group • places are filled on a first come first served basis.
FREE Unity in the Community football league Academy Sport • Thursdays from 6-9.30pm • u14s and u16s • up to 10 teams per age group. Each team will play each other twice over 18 weeks and take part in a cup competition • games will be 12 minutes with two halves • 6-a-side: maximum 10 players in the squad each week • prizes for winners and runners up. • Winter league: October – February • Summer league: April – August
• An 11-a-side football league for junior teams aged 9 to 15-years-old. Call 020 7641 2012 to find out more.
Aslan Community Tournaments Paddington Recreation Ground: • Saturdays, 11-13s from 11am-1pm • Fridays, 16-25s from 6-7.30pm • 7-a-side • entry fee is £1 per week • awards nights, prizes, social events, free snacks and drinks • For more information call 0750 489 5135 or visit aslanfootball.org
Asian Premier League • An 11 a-side football league Sundays with games starting at either at 11am or 1pm • Teams nominate a home ground to fulfil their fixtures • 16+ • Starting September 2013 • Places will be given to clubs who are affiliated with London FA on a first come first serve basis • For more information email info@londontigers.org Clubs AND Competitions
FREE Unity in the Community football league
Regent’s Park Junior football league
Churchill Gardens Astroturf • Wednesdays from 6-8pm • u14s and u16s • up to 10 teams per age group. Each team will play each other twice over 18 weeks and take part in a cup competition • games will be 12 minutes with two halves • 6-a-side: maximum 10 players in the squad each week • prizes for winners and runners up. • Winter league: October – February • Summer league: April – August
Young people can get free training to compete in the London Youth Games. For more information call 020 7641 5892
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Support for talented athletes Champions of the Future If you are a talented young athlete you may qualify for mentoring and financial support to help with your training and development.
Sports Foundation Athlete Bursary If you compete at district, regional, national or international level and live, study or work in Westminster, you could receive:
Autumn/Winter 2013
• cash bursary for travel, equipment and accommodation • free mentoring and training support including athlete and performance workshops, technique enhancement sessions and nutrition, psychology and lifestyle coaching • free entry to council swimming pools, fitness suites and classes (age restrictions apply).
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For more information and to apply visit westminster.gov.uk/champions
Gifted and Talented (support for primary and secondary school children) Schools can refer young athletes to 13-week (primary schools) or six-week (secondary schools) training sessions to develop their sporting skills. Young athletes train together to improve technique and knowledge across all sports incorporating numerous aspects of motorskill development. We can also recommended clubs and activities that will help them to progress in their chosen sport. School pupils can express their interest to their school P.E. coordinator or Head of P.E. who can refer eligible athletes to Westminster Sports Unit on 020 7641 2012 or email sport@westminster.gov.uk.
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We have teamed up with GLL Sports Foundation, London Sports Trust, SportsAid and Jubilee Hall Trust to offer these schemes aimed to develop young sporting potential into Champions of the Future.
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Over 80 young talented athletes benefit from the Champions of the Future programme
Volunteering, training and education COURSES If you want to become more involved in sport in Westminster as a coach or instructor, we’ve got lots of volunteering, coaching, training and employment opportunities.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Westminster Sports Makers
Aged 14 to 25? Why not make all the activities you are doing count towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award? Complete four challenges once a week for three to six months to achieve the award. The challenges are in four different areas:
If you are interested in becoming a coach, referee, administrator or instructor you can receive support in finding a role that matches your skills, interests and availability, along with funding for training courses and Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks.
• get fitter or more skilled at a sport • volunteer or qualify as a coach • learn or improve a skill eg official, admin, planning • take the Expedition Challenge (training course over eight weeks including two camping and trekking trips). Expedition Challenge starts from £120. Registration – £20 (financial support may be available)
The Westminster Sports Unit has teamed up with Volunteer Centre Westminster to help and support people to volunteer in sport. Sports organisations looking for volunteers can also benefit from support to recognise and develop new volunteer opportunities. Please call Stephanie Taylor on 020 7604 8819, or email stephanie@volunteer.co.uk to find out how to get involved.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award is widely recognised by schools, colleges, universities and employers. It will help you to learn new skills, help others and experience adventure. For more information call 020 7641 4030.
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Over 100 people sign up for sports volunteering every year in Westminster
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School sports courses INFORMATION FOR EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS
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There is a range of training opportunities for education professionals, including Continued Professional Development (CPD) and Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) programmes. CPD is provided by the Westminster City Council for teachers across Westminster and includes teacher support, conferences, specific whole school INSET training and PE co-ordinator days.
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Westminster City Council provide generic and sport specific leadership training through all secondary schools in the borough. Using strong links with the PE departments young people in Year 9 and over will be offered the opportunity to gain formal, basic level qualifications which are certificated through various national governing bodies.
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Once the young people have gained their qualifications, they are able to put these into practice at inter-school competitions and festivals and register with the London Youth Games as part of the Games Force Extra team. This programme also links with the Youth Sport Trust Young Ambassadors programme which is a nationally recognised programme offering young people further training opportunities. For further information contact Westminster City Council on 020 7641 5892 or email klongbon@westminster.gov.uk
Sports coaching courses Join one of our free or low cost courses to become a sports coach. Attendance is required on all dates and priority is given to Westminster residents, clubs and organisations. For more information call 020 7641 2012. Parkour UK ADAPT 1st4Sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Parkour/ Freerunning (QCF) Moberly Sports and Education Centre London, W10 4AH • 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th December 2013, 9am-5pm • 18th,19th, 20th and 21st February 2014, 9am-5pm • Age: 16+ • Cost: free for Westminster residents
City of Westminster Park Makers CPD Award Porchester Centre Leisure Centre, W2 5HS • Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th February, 9.30am–5pm • Age: 16+ • Cost: Free and you must be registered with the Volunteer Centre Westminster
Sports Coach UK – Safeguarding and Protecting Children Training The Bowls Pavilion, Paddington Recreation Ground, W9 1PD • Wednesday 19th February, 6-9pm • Age: 16+ • Cost: Free and you must be registered with the Volunteer Centre Westminster.
First Aid Training The Bowls Pavilion, Paddington Recreation Ground, W9 1PD • Wednesday 11th December, 6-9pm • Age: 16+ • Cost: Free and you must be registered with the Volunteer Centre Westminster
Interactive – Be Inclusive and Active (Disability Equity) Training Online • Anytime, online training • Age: 16+ • Cost: free – £13.99 for REPs accredited CPD.
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For further information Academy Sport Torquay Street, W2 5EZ • 020 7121 0642 • westminsteracademy.biz
Imperial College – Ethos Sports Centre
Moberly Sports and Education Centre
Porchester Centre and Spa
St George’s (Maida Vale) RC School
Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH • 020 7641 4807 • better.org.uk/westminster
Queensway, W2 5HS • 020 7792 2919 • better.org.uk/westminster
Lanark Road, W9 1RB • 020 7328 0904 • stgeorgesrc.org
Open Age
Queen Mother Sports Centre
The Abbey Centre
7 Prince’s Gardens, SW7 2AZ • 020 7594 6660 • imperial.ac.uk/sports
1 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL • 020 8964 1900 • openage.org.uk
Jubilee Hall, Covent Garden
Outdoor sports pitches
30 The Piazza, WC2E 8BE • 020 7836 4007 • jubileehalltrust.org
Various • 020 7641 2012 • westminster.gov.uk/active
Jubilee Sports Centre
Paddington Recreation Ground
Caird Street, W10 4RR • 020 8960 9629 • better.org.uk/westminster
Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD • 020 7641 3642 • better.org.uk/westminster
Little Venice Sports Centre 10 Crompton Street, W2 1ND • 020 7641 5111 • better.org.uk/westminster
Marshall Street Leisure Centre 15 Marshall Street, W1F 7EL • 020 7871 7222 • better.org.uk/westminster
Parks and open spaces Various • 020 7641 6000 • westminster.gov.uk/sport
Pimlico Academy Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT • 07985 412 344 • pimlicoacademythevenue.org
223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1EL • 020 7630 5522 • better.org.uk/westminster
Sayers Croft Outdoor Learning Cranleigh Road, Surrey, GU6 7SS • 01483 275 541 • sayers-croft.org.uk
Seymour Leisure Centre Seymour Place, W1H 5TJ • 020 7723 8019 • better.org.uk/westminster
St. Augustine’s Sports Centre Rudolph Road, NW6 5AW • 020 7641 3642 • better.org.uk
34 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU • 020 7222 0303 • theabbeycentre.org.uk
The Hub, Regent’s Park Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RU • 0300 061 2323 • royalparks.org.uk/thehub
Westminster Boating Base 136 Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JY • 020 7821 7389 • westminsterboatingbase.co.uk
Westminster City School 53-57 Palace Street, SW1E 5HJ • 020 7963 6300 • wcsch.com
Westminster City Council Sports Unit Paddington Recreation Ground Pavilion, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD • 020 7641 2012
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Please note that details of activities, programmes and facilities in this publication were correct at the time of print but may be subject to change.
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