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SPORT facilities
Find your local leisure centre Sport and leisure facilities Outdoor adventure Outdoor sports pitches Parks and open spaces
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Clubs
Sports clubs
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Activities and classes
Activities for children Women only activities Older people’s activities Walking and cycling Health and wellbeing programmes Classes for people with disabilities
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Competitions and support for talented athletes
Football leagues and tournaments Support for talented athletes
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Volunteering, training and education
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Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Sport and leisure volunteering programme School sports courses Sports coaching courses
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SPORT AND LEISURE FACILITIES Get great value for money by using one of our nine low-cost leisure centres. We have also included details of leisure centres run by our partners to help you access even more sport and leisure on your doorstep. Our centres are pay as you play with some of the lowest prices in London, so there are no joining fees or contracts. For further information contact the venue direct.
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Astroturf/ grass pitches
Jubilee Sports Centre
Caird Street, W10 4RR
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Little Venice Sports Centre
10 Crompton Street, W2 1ND
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Marshall Street Leisure Centre
15 Marshall Street, W1F 7EL
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Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH
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Paddington Recreation Ground
Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD
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Porchester Centre and Spa
Queensway, W2 5HS
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Queen Mother Sports Centre
223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1EL
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Seymour Leisure Centre
Seymour Place, W1H 5TJ
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St. Augustine’s Sports Centre
Rudolph Road, NW6 5SN
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Academy Sport
Torquay Street, W2 5EZ
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Imperial College - ETHOS
7 Prince’s Gardens, SW7 2AZ
Jubilee Hall, Covent Garden
30 The Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E 8BE
St. George’s Sports Centre
Lanark Road, Maida Vale, W9 1RB
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The Hub, Regent’s Park
Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RU
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The Venue @ Pimlico Academy
Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT
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Westminster City School
53-57 Palace Street, SW1E 5HJ
Moberly Sports and Education Centre
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Sports ActiveFacilities Places
Live a healthy and active lifestyle in Westminster.
Facilities available Beach Climbing Community Cricket Exercise/ Fitness Inclusive Martial Parkour Sauna, Sports Squash Swimming Tennis pool courts arts steam and hall gym Fitness wall gym nets dance volleyball treatments Initiative (IFI) studio court accredited
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Outdoor Adventure Academy Sport
Paddington Recreation Ground
Torquay Street (off Harrow Road), W2 5EJ Tel: 020 7121 0642 Email: academysport@westminsteracademy.biz Web: westminsteracademy.net/ Academy-Sport.php
Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD Tel: 020 7641 3642 Email: padrec.enquiries@gll.org Web: better.org.uk
Facilities include: • football pitches • netball courts • sports courts • dance facilities • beach volleyball • L.E.A.P Parkour Park. Contact the centre to find out more. Skate park 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.
Westminster’s largest open space, Paddington Recreation Ground has 28 acres for walking, jogging and play as well as sport and leisure facilities, including: • outdoor gym • cricket nets • 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. Nature trail 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 Tel: 01483 275 541 Email: paddington.rec@sayers-croft.org.uk
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Westminster Boating Base
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. Pensioners’ Playground Improve your strength and flexibility at this free open-air gym for the over 60s. The playground is near the Hyde Park Tennis and Sports Centre. Call Royal Parks on 020 7298 2000 for details.
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Sayers Croft Outdoor Learning Centre Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst, Surrey, GU6 7SS Tel: 01483 275 541 Email: info@sayers-croft.org.uk Web: sayers-croft.org.uk 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. 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 Tel: 0300 061 2323 Email: thehub@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk Web: 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.
Sports ActiveFacilities Places
136 Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JY Tel: 020 7821 7389 Email: enquiries@westminsterboatingbase.co.uk Web: westminsterboatingbase.co.uk
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Outdoor sports pitches 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 Neighbourhoods Sports Programme, see page 16 for details. For further information email sport@westminster.gov.uk or call 020 7641 2012
North Westminster Pitch Kennett House pitch and Church Street ‘underground pitch’ Lisson Green football and basketball pitch Lydford Estate pitch Maida Vale pitch Mozart Estate pitch
Address Church Street Estate, Penfold Street, NW1 Off Rossmore Road, NW8 Lydford Estate, W9 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, NW6 Jubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, W10 4RR
Central Westminster Pitch Amberley Estate pitch Brunel Estate pitch Hallfield Estate pitch John Aird Court pitch Wessex Gardens Estate small pitch Westbourne Skate Park and multi-use games areas
Address Amberley Estate, W9 Brunel Estate, Great Western Road, W2 Hallfield Estate, Bayswater, W2 Howley Street, off Paddington Green, W2 Sandbourne, Wessex Gardens Estate, W11 1DS Torquay Street, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EJ
South Westminster Pitch Abbots Manor kick-about area Churchill Gardens Estate pitches Ebury Bridge Estate pitch Grosvenor & Regency Estate Lillington & Longmore multi use gym area Russell House small pitch Trinity Mews multi-use games area
Address Pimlico, SW1 Pimlico, SW1 Off Pimlico Road, SW1 Vincent Street, SW1 Pimlico, SW1 Cambridge Street, SW1 Bessborough Place, Pimlico, SW1
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Parks and open spaces
Berkeley Square Gardens, W1 5AX Drury Lane Garden, Drury Lane, WC2B 5TB
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Golden Square Garden, W1R 3AD
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Hanover Square Garden, W1
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Marble Arch Green Areas, W1H 7AP
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Westminster has over 80 parks and open spaces with recreational facilities. Take a look at just some of the highlights below, visit westminster.gov.uk/parks for full listings or email parks@westminster.gov.uk for more information.
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Clubs
Basketball
Club Chelsea and Westminster Swimming Club London Pioneers Westminster Warriors
Search for sporting opportunities in Westminster at getactivelondon.com
There are over 100 sports clubs in Westminster offering teams, leagues, tournaments and competitions to get involved in.
The Badabings Basketball Club London Basketball Association Boxing
All Stars Boxing Club
Climbing
High Sports - West 1
Course training provider
Coral Tuition
Cricket
Regent Park Cricket Club Capital Kids Cricket
Dance/cheerleading Dance
Unique Dynamites Ballet for You Hypnotick Union Dance Freshly Squeezed
The ActiveWestminster Mark
Apply for our quality accreditation mark.
Dance Fusion Disability multi-sports
Zodiac Arts
Exercise and fitness (50+)
Open Age
Exercise and fitness (Women)
Green Talent - Fitness For Women
Exercise and fitness
Pimlico Fitness
Fencing
Salle Boston Fencing Club
Football/multi-sports
Arsenal in the Community Chelsea FC Queens Park Rangers FC
By becoming an accredited club you receive:
Football/futsal Football
• a 25% discount on fees (15% for private organisations) • p riority bookings at Westminster facilities for junior provision • a ccess to training and development for your workforce or volunteers • the chance to get involved with initiatives such as the London Youth Games and holiday camps • s upport to help you develop.
Regents Park Rangers Ladies FC Sport London e Benfica FC Aslan FC London Tigers Little Kickers Pro Touch Soccer Academy
Gymnastics
Westminster Gymnastics Club
Martial Arts, cycling and running
Kyu Yo Bu Shin
Martial Arts
Shentie Martial Arts Academy
Martial Arts (karate, freestyle karate and mixed martial arts)
Martial Art Fitness
Martial Arts
Zhen Wei Academy
Multi-sports
SportWestminster The Fourth Feathers Youth Club St Andrews Youth Club
Join one of the ActiveWestminster Mark Clubs opposite. Contact Westminster Sports Unit on 020 7641 2012 or email sport@westminster.gov.uk for further information.
Samba Soccer
The Avenues Youth Project Fit for Sport Kick London Sports Xtra Netball
Poly Netball
Netball League
One Netball
Parkour
Parkour Generations
Sailing/kayaking
Westminster Boating Base
Table tennis
London Moberly Table Tennis Club
Tennis
Paddington Recreation Ground Tennis Club
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Website
office@cwswimming.com
cwswimming.com
07718 096 358
bill2@mac.com
londonpioneers.com
07931 847 114
westminsterwarriors@hotmail.com
westminsterwarriors.co.uk
07958 621 344
badabings@louiseconstad.com
londonwomensbasketball.com
07985 218 998
info@londonbasketballassociation.com
londonbasketballassociation.com
020 8960 7724
allstarsboxinggym@googlemail.com
allstars-gym.co.uk
0845 363 1177
paul.ackland@high-sports.co.uk
high-sports.co.uk
coraltuition@gmail.com daellis@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk
regentspark.play-cricket.com
07903 039 239
info@capitalkids.org.uk
capitalkidscricket.co.uk
07983 677972
chanel@uniquedynamitescheeracademy.co.uk
uniquedynamitescheeracademy.co.uk
07956 260 108Â
mail@balletforyou.co.ukÂ
balletforyou.co.uk
07856 100 307
tekla@activeaspirations.com
activeaspirations.com
020 7836 7837
corrine.bougaard@uniondance.co.uk
uniondance.co.uk
07795 064 116
michelle@freshlysqueezed4d.co.uk
freshlysqueezed4d.co.uk
0788 867 2536
sarah@dancefusionacademy.co.uk
dancefusionacademy.co.uk
020 8960 6461/07714 177 911
lcc@zodiacarts.org.uk
zodiacarts.org.uk
020 8964 1900
hleech@openage.org.uk
openage.co.uk
07939 348 154
fitness4women@hotmail.co.uk chris@pimlicofitness.com
pimlicofitness.com
07710 917 677
tomek.boston@btinternet.com
salleboston.com
020 7704 4140
comdep@arsenal.co.uk
arsenal.co.uk/community
020 7957 8220
gareth.davies@chelseafc.com
chelseafc.com/foundation
020 8740 2509
community@qpr.co.uk
qprcommunitytrust.co.uk
07940 084 695
sambastreetsocceruk05@yahoo.co.uk
07956 918 062
julie.syer@disney.com
07711 956 229
info@sportlondonebenficafc.co.uk
clubwebsite.co.uk/sportlondonebenficafc
07504 895 135
thecoachingteam@aslanfootball.org
aslanfootball.org
020 7289 3395
info@londontigers.org
londontigers.org
020 7348 0121/07956 977 276
rrf@littlekickers.co.uk
littlekickers.co.uk
07500 421 944
mturay@protouchsocceracademy.com
protouchsocceracademy.com
07981 568 442/020 3609 2351
westminstergym@aol.com
07890 301 235
kyu.yobushin@btopenworld.com
kybsmultisports.org.uk
07525 745 723
shentie_martialarts@hotmail.co.uk
shentie-martialarts.com
07587 851 141
hatem.martialartfitness@yahoo.co.uk
martialartfitness.co.uk
07746 324 822
jintouhcc@hotmail.com
0207 8713 042/07891 386 688
ryan.denys@sportwestminster.org andrew.mederick@ feathersassociation.org.uk
feathersassociation.org.uk
020 7222 6481
info@standrewsclub.com
standrewsclub.com
020 8969 9552
carol@avenues.org.uk
avenues.org.uk
020 7471 8840
info@fitforsport.co.uk
fitforsport.co.uk
07813 165 811
chrisevans@kicklondon.org.uk
kicklondon.org.uk
07779 289 456
andrew.franco@sports-xtra.com
sports-xtra.com
lesley@polynetball.co.uk
polynetball.co.uk
020 7828 1034
info@onenetball.com
onenetball.com
07789 742 919
contact@parkourgenerations.com
parkourgenerations.com
0207 8217 389
alan@westminsterboatingbase.co.uk
westminsterboatingbase.co.uk
07545581624/07427651429
lmttc@yahoo.co.uk
londonmoberly.co.uk
020 7641 3642
padrec.sportsdevelopment@gll.org
better.org.uk
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020 7486 7905
Westminster offers plenty of great value activities to help you to take part in the activities you want, including free swimming and over 100 hours of free sports activities every week.
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Venue Queen Mother Sports Centre
Age 0-3
Contact 020 7630 5522
5.30-7.30pm
Football
Medway House
8-19
020 7630 5522
6-8pm
Football (Chelsea Kickz)
11-19
020 7222 0303
6.30-8.30pm
Football
Bramwell House, Churchill Gardens Estate Lydford Estate
8-19
020 7348 0121
6.30-8.30pm
Gym/multi-sports
Stowe Club
8-19
020 7871 7222
9.30-10.30am
Waterbabies
Queen Mother Sports Centre
0-3
020 7630 5522
6.30-8.30pm
Basketball
Mozart Estate Sports Cage
8-19
020 7348 0121
9.30-10.30am
Waterbabies
Queen Mother Sports Centre
0-3
020 7630 5522
3-5pm
Little Kickers football/ rugby
Queen Mother Sports Centre
Call for details
020 7348 0121
4-6pm
Gymnastics
Moberly Sports and Education Centre
5-12
020 7641 4807
5.45-6.45pm
Karate
Porchester Centre
5-17
020 7792 2919
9.30-10.30am
Waterbabies
Queen Mother Sports Centre
0-3
020 7630 5522
2-4pm
Toddler football
Paddington Recreation Ground
2-4
020 7641 3642
3.10-4pm, 4.10-5pm
Little Kickers football
Seymour Leisure Centre
Call for details
020 7348 0121
4-5pm
Junior splash
Marshall Street Leisure Centre
Call for details
020 7871 7222
6-7pm
Karate
Porchester Centre
5-17
020 7792 2919
30-minute sessions from 9.30am-5pm
Toddler tennis classes
Paddington Recreation Ground
2-3
020 7641 3642
10-11am, 11am-12 midday
Movement and music
The Abbey Centre
Under 5s
020 7222 0303
1-2pm
Waterbabies
Queen Mother Sports Centre
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020 7630 5522
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Parent and baby swimming sessions
Marshall Street Leisure Centre
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020 7871 7222
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Little Kickers football
Seymour Leisure Centre
Call for details
020 7348 0121
4-5pm
Toddler football
Academy Sport
4-6
020 7121 0642
4-5.30pm
Junior splash
Queen Mother Sports Centre
Call for details
020 7630 5522
4-7pm
Trampolining
Moberly Sports and Education Centre
7-12
020 7641 4807
8am-5.30pm
Family swim
Queen Mother Sports Centre
All
020 7630 5522
10-11.30am
Junior splash
Marshall Street Leisure Centre
Call for details
020 7871 7222
10am-12 midday
Family parkour
Moberly Sports and Education Centre
Parents and children aged 18 months – 6 years
020 7641 4807
10am-1pm
Junior splash
Queen Mother Sports Centre
Call for details
020 7630 5522
11.30am-1pm
Family swim
Marshall Street Leisure Centre
Call for details
020 7871 7222
8am-5.30pm
Family swim
Queen Mother Sports Centre
All
020 7630 5522
10am-1pm
Junior splash
Queen Mother Sports Centre
Call for details
020 7630 5522
10.10-11am, 11.10am-12 midday
Little Kickers football
Little Venice Sports Centre
Call for details
020 7348 0121
12 midday-1.30pm
Junior splash
Marshall Street Leisure Centre
Call for details
020 7871 7222
1.30-3pm
Family swim
Marshall Street Leisure Centre
All
020 7871 7222
Costs vary so please call ahead to check.
Activities and Classes
Saturday
Friday (continued)
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Neighbourhood Sports Programme
Wednesday
Tuesday
Mondaya
Eight to 19-year-olds can enjoy FREE activities all year round.
Time
Activity
Venue
Age
5.30-7.30pm
Football
Medway House
8-19
6-8pm
Football (Chelsea Kickz)
Bramwell House, Churchill Gardens Estate 11-19
6.15-8.45pm
Fitness
Lillington & Longmore Youth Club
16-24
6.30-8.30pm
Football
Lydford Estate
8-19
6.30-8.30pm
Gym/multi-sports
Stowe Club
8-19
6.30-8.30pm
Basketball
Mozart Estate Sports Cage
8-19
7.30-9.30pm
Girls circuit/cardio
St Andrews Youth Club
16-19
2.30-4.30pm
Football
Moberly Sports Centre
16-25
3.30-5pm
Parkour (term time only)
St Augustines Sports Hall
8-19
4-6pm
Football
Hallfield Estate Sports Cage
8-19
4.30-5.30pm
Multi sports
Elmfield Way
8-13
4.30-6.30pm
Cricket
Lisson Green Esate Sports Pitch
10-13
5.30-7.30pm
Boxing
All Stars Boxing Club
11-14
6-8pm
Street League - football
Moberly Sports Centre
16–24
6.15-8.15pm
Weights and fitness
St Andrews Youth Club
14-19
6.30-8.30pm
Football
Amberly Estate Sports Cage
8-19
6.30-8.30pm
Football
Brunel Estate Sports Cage
8-19
6.30-8.30pm
Boxing
Stowe Club
10-19
4-5.30pm
Football (Arsenal Kickz)
Westminster Academy
12-14
4-6.30pm
Football (Arsenal Kickz)
Westminster Academy
15-18
4.30-6pm
Met Track
Paddington Recreation Ground
11-16
5-7pm
Cricket
Lisson Green Esate Sports Pitch
14-16
5-6pm
Spartan Youths (body weight training)
Paddington Recreation Ground
14-19
6-7.30pm
Boxing
Little Venice Sports Centre
8-19
6.30-8.30pm
Football
Lydford Estate
8-19
6.30-8:30pm
Multi-sports
Mozart Estate Sports Cage
8-19
6.15-8.45pm
Boxing
St Andrews Youth Club
11-14
Contact the Sports Unit at sport@westminster.gov.uk or call 020 7641 2012.
Saturday Sunday
Time
Activity
Venue
Age
3.30-5pm
Parkour (term time only)
Quintin Kynaston School
8-19
4.30-6.30pm
Parkour
Queen Mother Sports Centre
8-19
5.30-7.30pm
Boxing
All Stars Boxing Club
11-14
6-8pm
Football
Lisson Green Estate Sports Pitch
13-15
6-8pm
Football (Chelsea Kickz)
Pimlico Academy
11-19
6-9.30pm
Unity in the Community football league (Oct – Feb )
Academy Sport
10-16
6.15-8.45pm
Boxing
St Andrews Youth Club
15-19
6.15-8.45pm
Fitness (girls only)
Lillington & Longmore Youth Club
14-19
6.30-8.30pm
Boxing
Stowe Club
10-19 11-19
4-5.30pm
Street cricket
Academy Sport
4.30–6pm
Football
Moberly Sports Centre
8-19
4.30-6.30pm
Football
Lisson Green Estate Sports Pitch
10-12
5-6.30pm
Cheerleading
Avenues Youth Club
11-19
6-7.30pm
Dance Leadership Level 1 Course (street dance)
Westminster Academy
13-19 8-19
6.30-8:30pm
Parkour
Westminster Academy
6-9pm
Community football night
Paddington Recreation Ground
8-16
6.30-9pm
Table tennis/gym
Stowe Club
11-19
7-9.30pm
Football (Chelsea Kickz)
Pimlico Academy
11-19
10-11.30am
Football
Queens Park Gardens
8-19
10 -11.30am
Football
Amberly Estate Sports Cage
8-19
10.30-11.30am
Football
Abbotts Manor
8-19
12 midday-2pm
Football
Hallfield Estate Sports Cage
8-19
12 midday-2pm
Football/basketball
Brunel Estate Sports Cage
8-19
12 midday-2pm
Football
Medway House
8-19
2.30-4.30pm
Cheerleading
Avenues Youth Club
11-19 14-19
10.15am-12.45pm Fitness
Lillington & Longmore Youth Club
12 midday-2pm
Boxing
All Stars Boxing Club
12-18
4-6.30pm
Football (Arsenal Kickz)
Academy Sport
12-18
Activities and Classes
Friday
Thursday
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8-19 year olds can join in 100 hours of free sports activities every week.
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Sports activities Swimming lessons We offer an extensive programme of swimming lessons throughout the year to suit all ages and abilities. To find out more, contact these leisure centres with swimming pools: • • • • •
Jubilee Sports Centre: 020 8960 9629 Marshall Street Leisure Centre: 020 7871 7222 Porchester Centre: 020 7792 2919 Queen Mother Sports Centre: 020 7630 5522 Seymour Leisure Centre: 020 7723 8019
Junior sessions Make the most of gym sessions for young people. Costs vary so call the centre to check. Junior gym Venue: Queen Mother Sports Centre When: Weekdays from 4–6pm and Weekends from 12 midday-2pm Age: 14-15
Community gym sessions Venue: Marshall Street Leisure Centre When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5.30pm and Saturdays from 11am-2pm Age: 11-16 Junior circuit Venue: Marshall Street Leisure Centre When: Wednesdays from 4.30-5.30pm Age: 11-16 Junior martial arts Venue: Marshall Street Leisure Centre When: Sundays from 10-11am Age: 11-16 Junior fitness Venue: Moberly Sports and Education Centre When: Tuesdays from 5-6.30pm and Saturdays from 11am-12.30pm Age: 14-15 Sportivate
Junior gym Venue: Seymour Leisure Centre When: Weekdays except Wednesdays from 4-6pm Age: 14-15 Junior gym Venue: Jubilee Sports Centre When: Weekdays from 4-6pm Age: 14-15
Free sports activities for 14 to 24-year-olds across 6-8 weeks. Activities include tennis, basketball, dance, boxing, football, canoeing, sailing, power boating and other multi-sports. To find out more call 020 7641 2012 and select option two from the menu.
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Free weekend of sport and leisure 1st – 2nd December 2012
It’s an ideal time to try out a new activity or sport or visit your centre for the first time to find out what’s on offer. Call 020 7641 2012 for details of what’s on near you or visit westminster.gov.uk/activeweekend Some activities require booking and others you can just turn up to on the day. Supported by the ActiveWestminster Partnership.
Activities and Classes
Head to your local leisure centre on the 1st and 2nd December for a weekend of FREE and discounted activities.
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES EDUTAIN
Holiday sport camps
EDUTAIN meaning to EDUcate and enterTAIN, is a sports and arts activity programme for young people aged 8 to 13.
• C hildren aged 8 to 13 can join in Kids Camp 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 to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve and make a positive contribution to their community. When: 29th October - 2nd Nov 2012 and 18th - 22nd February 2013 North: Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ South: St. Andrews’ Youth Club, Alec Wizard House, 12 Old Pye Street, SW1P 2DG Call: 020 7641 2012 Cost: £1 per day
Winter activities for children and young people
Find out what’s on for children and young people in the school holidays at westminster.gov.uk/ inthecity or call 020 7641 7929.
• J ubilee 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. • H ead 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. • A cademy 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, archery, street dance, multi-sports and more. Call 020 7121 0642 for more information.
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L.E.A.P Parkour Park
Parkour camp
Parkour is a new and innovative sport, where you move your body from one point to another efficiently and effectively, overcoming obstacles around you.
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.
London’s first and only purpose built outdoor managed parkour facility provides the ideal place to practice parkour in a safe and dedicated environment.
29th October–2nd November 2012, 10am–1pm 18th–22nd February 2013, 10am–1pm
The site mimics an urban landscape with walls, rails and bars for people to vault and scale. Over 8s can join regular classes with qualified Parkour UK coaches. Over 14s can use the park unsupervised. The facility is funded by the council and London Marathon Trust.
Parkour camps take place at the L.E.A.P Parkour Park at Academy Sport.
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Call 020 7121 0642 to find out more.
Cost: £5 per day
For more information on parkour or to book, email parkour@westminster. gov.uk or call 020 7641 2012.
Activities and Classes
Academy Sport, Torquay Street, W2 5EZ Facebook.com/LEAPParkourPark
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Women only activities There are a range of activities every week exclusively for girls and women, provided in an environment to suit you.
The Abbey Centre, 020 7222 0303
Porchester Centre, 020 7792 2919
Monday 10-11am Wednesday 10.30-11.30am
Monday Tuesday Thursday
Fitness for women Boot Camp
Academy Sport, 020 7121 0642 Thursday Friday
8-10pm 7.30-8.30pm
Ladies basketball Aerobics
Jubilee Sports Centre, 020 8960 9629 Wednesday 8-9pm Friday 7.30-9pm Sunday 3-4pm
Aqua Swimming Swimming
Little Venice Sports Centre, 020 7641 5111 Tuesday Thursday
7-8pm 9.30-10.30am
Brazilian dance Brazilian dance
Marshall Street Leisure Centre, 020 7871 7222 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2-9pm 10.30-11.30am 2-9pm 7 - 8pm
Spa Swimming Health suite Swimming
Moberly Sports and Education Centre, 020 7641 4807 Wednesday 6-10pm 8-9pm
Gym Brazilian dance
Paddington Recreation Ground, 020 7641 3642 Monday Tuesday Thursday
7.30-8.30pm 6.30-7.30pm 7.30-8.30pm
Yoga Pilates Yoga
6.30-7.30
Bums, tums and thighs
Friday
8-9am 10am-10pm 8–9am 10am-10pm 2.30-3pm
Saturday
7.30-8.30pm 10am-10pm
Swimming Spa Swimming Spa Women and toddler session Swimming Spa
Sunday
10am-3pm
Spa
Queen Mother Sports Centre, 020 7630 5525 Monday
Tuesday Thursday Friday
9.30-11am Gym 9.30–11.30am Health suite and 2.30–4.30pm 6-8pm Gym 6-8pm 9–10.30am 9.30 – 11.30am and 2.30 – 4.30pm
Gym Gym Health suite
Seymour Leisure Centre, 020 7723 8019 Monday
9.30-10.30am 10am-8pm Wednesday 10am-12 midday 10am-8pm Thursday 9-9.45pm Friday 10am-12 midday Saturday 10am-8pm
Swimming Health suite Gym Health suite Swimming Gym Health suite
Sunday
Swimming
7-8pm
For further information please contact the facility direct.
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PARK MAKERS Make the most of Westminster’s award winning parks and open spaces by joining in a FREE Park Makers activity session. You can join parks staff, personal trainers and volunteers as they run activities to help you stay healthy and active in the open air.
• S partan Youths body weight training When: Wednesdays Time: 5-6pm Age: 14-19 Where: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD Tel: 020 7641 2012 • B ootcamp Get fit, tone up, socialise, meet new friends and have fun. When: Saturdays Time: 10am Where: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD. Meet at the pavilion near the track. Tel: 020 7078 4213 Visit: a1fitnessandwellbeing.com
• • • • •
orchester Square Gardens P 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: City of Westminster Park Makers Continuing Personal Development (CPD) Award Age: 16+ When: 18th and 19th February 2013, 9.30am–5pm Venue: Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD Cost: FREE subject to voluntary commitment
Activities and Classes
• A ctive family sessions When: Every Saturday Time: 10.30am-12 midday Age: All ages Where: Westbourne Green open space (Westway and Harrow Road). Meet at the entrance of the park Tel: 07890 301 235
Resident Park Makers are also based at the following Westminster parks:
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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.
Older people’s activities The Abbey Centre, 020 7222 0303
Marshall Street Leisure Centre, 020 7871 7222
Monday
Movement and exercise
Wednesday
Chair based exercises
11am-12 midday 2.45-3.45pm
Tuesday
9.45-10.45am
Yoga
2.45-3.45pm
Tai Chi
Friday
11.20am-12.20pm
Fitness
12.30-1.30pm
Pilates-style exercise
2-3.30pm
Bowls
1-1.45pm
Pilates 50+
3-4pm
Swimming 50+
Thursday
12 midday-4pm
Community gym 50+
Friday
1-2pm
Brazilian dance
Moberly Sports and Education Centre, 020 7641 4807 Monday
10-11am
Pilates
Tuesday
12.30-1.30pm
Aerobics
Wednesday
9am-1pm
50+ morning: aerobics, table tennis, gym and short bowls
Friday
12.30-1.30pm
Aerobics
Academy Sport, 020 7121 0642 Thursday
5-6pm
Multi-sports (badminton, table tennis, boules/ Boccia)
5-6pm Saturday Sunday
Relaxation/fitness/ dance
6.30pm
Pilates
Keep fit/get strong
Tuesday Wednesday
1-3pm
Table tennis
12 midday-1pm
Stretch and relax
Thursday
7.30pm
Yoga
2-4pm
Ballroom and Latin dance
Porchester Centre, 020 7792 2919
11am-12 midday
Jubilee Hall, 020 7836 4007 Monday
Friday
Paddington Recreation Ground, 020 7641 3642
12.30pm
Ballroom dancing
The Abbey Centre
4.30pm
Country line dancing
Jubilee Hall, Covent Garden
4pm
Salsa/Latin
The Abbey Centre
Tuesday
2-3pm
Dance moves
Thursday
1.15-2pm
Aqua aerobics 50+
3-4pm
Swimming 50+
Queen Mother Sports Centre, 020 7630 5522 Tuesday
3-4pm
Aerobics
Wednesday
10.30-11am
Cycling
12 midday-1pm
Swimming
3.15-4pm
Aqua
12 midday-1pm
Swimming
1-4pm
Fitness gym
Jubilee Sports Centre, 020 8960 9629 Monday
11am-12 midday
1-2pm
Aqua workout 50+ Non-swimmers welcome
Friday
Brazilian dance
Seymour Leisure Centre, 020 7723 8019
Little Venice Sports Centre, 020 7641 5111 Monday
1-2pm
Mini Tennis
Tuesday
9.30-11am
Yoga
12 midday-1pm
Pilates
Marshall Street Leisure Centre, 020 7871 7222
Monday
11am-12 midday
Chair exercise
Thursday
10am-12 midday
Gym
Sunday
11am-12 midday
Brazilian dance
St. Augustine’s Sports Centre, 020 7641 3642 Saturday
1-3pm
Saturday social shape up
Monday
10-11am
Aqua aerobics 50+
Westminster Boating Base, 020 7821 7389
Tuesday
10am-12 midday
Community gym 50+
Thursday
1.30 4.30pm
Powerboating, sailing, canoeing and kayaking
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COMMUNITY HUBS The council and NHS fund a network of four community hubs for people over 50. The hubs offer great value activities in Church Street, Regent’s Park, Churchill, Queen’s Park and Harrow Road, and Westbourne wards. Call Open Age on 020 8964 1900 for more information. Community Hubs Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
9.15am 11am 1.30pm 2pm 10am 12.30pm 1pm 2pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 12pm 1pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 2.15pm 10am 11am 11am 11.30am 12.30pm 1pm 1.30pm 2.30pm 5pm 5pm 10.30am 10.30am 11am 12 midday 1pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 3pm 1pm
Meet outside Edward Wilson School Thamesbank Centre Warwick Community Hall Glastonbury House Penfold Community Hub WECH Community Centre Churchill Gardens Youth Club WECH Community Centre Beethoven Centre Beethoven Centre Churchill Gardens Youth Club Portgate Community Hall Amberley Clubroom Paddington Arts Ernest Harriss House WECH Community Centre Churchill Gardens Youth Club WECH Community Centre Hardy House Rayne House Barbara Brosnan Court Moberly Sports Centre Churchill Gardens Youth Club St Stephen’s Church Hall Churchill Gardens Youth Club Academy Sport Academy Sport Paddington Arts Juniper House Churchill Gardens Youth Club Jubilee Sport Centre Churchill Gardens Youth Club Moberly Sport Centre Disabled Living Foundation Juniper House Paddington Arts St. Augustine’s Hall
Activities and Classes
Thursday
Walking to fitness Yoga Gentle chair yoga Steady and stable Steady and stable Exercise to music (women only) Beginners T’ai Chi Chair exercise Yoga Chair exercise Pilates Steady and stable T’ai Chi Salsa dance Chair exercise to music Zumba gold Breathing yoga Chi Gong Chair exercise Chair exercise Chair exercise Pilates Steady and stable Chair exercise Zumba Boules, badminton, table tennis & more Mixed dance & exercise T’ai Chi Chair yoga Gentle exercise from MyAction Water splash Yoga Line dancing Chair exercise to music T’ai Chi Yoga Saturday social shape up
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Walking and cycling Walking
Cycling
Walking can reduce your risk of coronary heart disease and stress. Organised walks in Westminster are a great way to become more physically active, in a friendly and social environment.
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.
There is a variety of different types of walks available.
Adult cycle training
• Power walk – a brisk walk for fitness. • H ealth walk – a brisk walk suitable for those new to walking or exercise. • I nterest walk – a slower guided walk of the local area. To find out about organised walks in Westminster contact Ruth Barber at Ruth.Barber@clch.nhs.uk, call 020 7563 6217 or visit walkingforhealth.org.uk
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 qualifies 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.
You can find out more about walks in Paddington at inpaddington.com/walks
Cycle training in schools
Walk4Life
Pupils from year 5 upwards are offered free training to give them independence and confidence to cycle to school safely.
The Walk4Life website lists thousands of walks, and you can also record your own walks, test your fitness and search for groups to walk with. It also provides hints, tips and advice on making the most of walking for all ages. Visit walk4life.info to get involved.
For further information or to book, visit westminster.gov.uk/cycletraining or call 0207 641 2106.
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Sustrans Bike It
Parking your bike
Sustrans Bike It scheme works with Westminster’s schools, teachers, pupils and parents to give children the skills, encouragement and confidence to cycle to school safely and reap the health and environmental benefits.
To search for cycle stand locations in Westminster visit westminster.gov.uk/cycleparking
Call: 020 7017 2362 Email: lana.simpson@sustrans.org.uk Visit: sustrans.org.uk/bikeit Bike clubs Cycling activities for young people, including bike maintenance sessions and cycle training.
Fourth Feathers Bike Club 12 Rossmore Rd, NW1 6NX Call: 020 7723 8308 Queen’s Park Forum Bike Club Office 1, Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL Call: 020 8964 8024
Barclays Cycle Hire If you don’t own a bike but want to cycle in central London, Barclays Cycle Hire offers great value for money. Simply pick up a bike from one of the 600 cycle hire stations. Then, when you have finished your journey, drop it back at any other station in the network. You can use the scheme without having preregistered if you have a debit or credit card. Or for £3, you can become a member and receive a key which means you don’t have to use the on-street terminals. Visit tfl.gov.uk/cyclehire to find out more. 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
Older and younger Westminster residents get FREE swimming in council pools. See page 2 for details.
Activities and Classes
Westminster Academy Bike Club Westminster Academy, The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ Call: 020 7121 0625
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Health and wellbeing programmes 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 community-based service to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle. It focuses on healthy eating, physical activity, stopping smoking and moderating alcohol intake. To find out more or make an appointment call 020 8964 2727 and press 3 or visit westminsterhealthtrainers.com
Free NHS health checks are available for anyone aged between 40 to 74 in local pharmacies and GP practices. A health professional will check your blood pressure, height, weight and cholesterol levels. You will be given a score to calculate your risk of developing a vascular disease within the next 10 years. You will then be signposted to other health services if needed.
Mini Kickstart and Kickstart Mini Kickstart is a free six-week healthy lifestyle programme for toddlers aged 2 to 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 3060 or email minikickstart@westminster-pct.nhs.uk Kickstart is a free healthy 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 7563 6110 or email healthy.lifestyle@westminster-pct.nhs.uk
For a list of pharmacies offering health checks in Westminster, call NHS Westminster’s Patient Advice and Liaison service (PALS) on 0800 587 8818 or visit westminster.nhs.uk Community gyms The community gym at Queen Mother Sports Centre has a private training space and a programme of activities to introduce first-time gym goers and disabled people to the facilities. Call the centre for more information. Community gyms are also available at Paddington Recreation Ground and Marshall Street Leisure Centre. The Queen Mother Sports Centre is also an option for the Exercise Referral Scheme. For information call 020 7641 5898.
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Exercise Referral Scheme
Health walks
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 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. The health walks include a full route through Regent’s Park providing beautiful scenery and a unique interaction with the environment. Walks occur every Wednesday at 1.30pm.
Programmes take place at: Jubilee Hall Little Venice Sports Centre Moberly Sports and Education Centre Paddington Recreation Ground Queen Mother Sports Centre The Hub, Regents Park The Porchester Centre.
Call 0300 061 2323 or visit royalparks.org.uk/thehub for more information.
Activities and Classes
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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.
NHS Westminster recommends that adults do at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week and that children should take part in at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
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You can get great discounts on sport and leisure if you are a Westminster resident. See page 2 for details.
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Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI)
CLASSES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES There is 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. Exercise type
Venue
Day
Time
Contact
Swimming lessons for people with physical and learning disabilities
Queen Mother Sports Centre
Mon
8-9pm
Natasha Flemming Tel: 07747 690 858
Learning disability/ mental health gym sessions
Paddington Recreation Ground
Tues and Fri
3-5pm
Dimitrios Fragkoudis Tel: 0207 563 6209
Multi-sport Tuesday Club: 18+
Moberly Sports and Education Centre
Tues
6-7.30pm
Westminster Sports Unit Tel: 020 7641 2012
Swimming session for the visually impaired
Porchester Centre
Tues
7-8pm
London Sports Club for the Blind Tel: 07711 659 851
Exercise class for Westminster day service users
Moberly Sports and Education Centre
Wed
11am-1pm
Westminster Sports Unit Tel: 020 7641 2012
DS football (football for people with Down Syndrome)
Little Venice Sports Centre
Wed
5-6pm
QPR FC and Westminster Sports Unit Tel: 020 7641 2012
Learning disabilities exercise class
The Hub, Regent’s Park
Thurs 11.15am – 12 Midday
11.15am – 12 Midday
The Hub 0300 061 2323
Multi-sport Thursday Club: 18+
Little Venice Sports Centre
Thurs
4-5.30pm
Westminster Sports Unit Tel: 020 7641 2012
Pan-disability football for all ages
Paddington Recreation Ground
Thurs
5-6pm
QPR in the Community Matthew Lock Tel: 020 8740 2509
Body management class for people with profound disabilities
Moberly Sports and Education Centre
Fri
11am-12 midday
Zodiac Arts Tel: 07714 177 911
Community gym class for people with learning disabilities
Queen Mother Sports Centre
Fri
11am-12 midday
Daniel Blackmore Tel: 020 7630 5522
Football for deaf people
Academy Sport
Sat
5-6pm (young people) 6-7pm (adults)
Conor McBrearty Tel: 07428 459 633
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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 27th October 2012 Saturday 23rd February 2013 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
• 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. Summer league: April – August Winter league: October – February
An 11-a-side football league for junior teams aged 9 to 15-years-old. Call 020 7641 2012 to find out more. Aslan League Saturdays at Paddington Recreation Ground: • 11-13s from 11am-12.30pm • 14-15s from 12.30-2.30pm • up to 8 teams per age group • 7-a-side • League lasts 6-8 weeks • entry fee is £1 per week • awards night and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places Spring League: March–May Winter League: October–December For more information call 0750 489 5135 or visit aslanfootball.org Asian Premier League • An 11–a–side football league Sundays from 3pm, some morning games kick off at 11:00am • teams nominate a home ground to fulfill their fixtures • 16+ • places will be given on a first come first served basis • starting September 2012 and running until July 2013 For more information call 020 7289 3395 or email raj@londontigers.org
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Competitions
Thursdays from 6-9.30pm at Academy Sport:
Regent’s Park Junior football league
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Competitions AND SUPPORT FOR TALENTED ATHLETES
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Support for talented athletes Champions of the Future If you are a gifted and talented young athlete you may qualify for mentoring and financial support to help with your training and development. Westminster City Council has teamed up with GLL Sports Foundation, London Sports Trust, SportsAid and Jubilee Hall Trust to offer two schemes aimed to develop young sporting potential into champions of the future. Sports Foundation Athlete Bursary If you compete at district, regional, national or international level and live, study or work in Westminster, you could receive: • 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). 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 6-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. Primary school pupils can express their interest to their School P.E. coordinator who can refer eligible athletes to Westminster Sports Unit on 020 7641 2012 or email sport@westminster. gov.uk. Secondary school pupils can express their interest to their Head of P.E. who will then select eligible athletes to train in a Gifted and Talented school squad. Again, the school can express their interest to Westminster Sports Unit.
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Volunteering, training and education 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
Sport and leisure volunteering programme
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: • get fitter or more skilled at a sport • volunteer or qualify as a coach • learn or improve a skill eg referee, admin, planning • take the Expedition Challenge (training course over eight weeks including two camping and trekking trips).
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.
Registration – £20 (financial support may be available)
Please call Stephanie Taylor on 020 7087 4352, or email stephanie.taylor@volunteer.co.uk to find out how to get involved.
Expedition Challenge starts from £120.
The Westminster Sports Unit has teamed up with Volunteer Centre Westminster to help and support people to volunteer in sport.
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Sports organisations looking for volunteers can also benefit from support to recognise and develop new volunteer opportunities.
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. Training and Courses
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School sports courses
Sports coaching courses
There is a range of training opportunities for education professionals, including Continued Professional Development (CPD) and Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) programmes.
Join one of our free or low cost courses to help you get involved in sport.
CPD is provided by the Westminster School Sports Partnership for teachers across Westminster and includes teacher support, conferences, specific whole school INSET training and PE co-ordinator days. Other programmes available are: • INSET/team teaching programme • annual review day • secondary programme.
For further information contact the Westminster School Sports Partnership on 020 7641 5879 or email aemanuel@westminster.gov.uk
There are five council swimming pools in Westminster. Visit westminster.gov.uk/ active or see page 6.
Attendance is required on all dates to complete the course. Priority is given to Westminster residents, clubs and organisations. Call 020 7641 2012 for more information. Parkour UK (ADAPT 1st4Sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Parkour / Freerunning QCF) Age: 16+ When: 23rd (pre-requisite day) - 26th October 2012, 9.30am – 5pm Venue: Moberly Sports and Education Centre Cost: FREE for Westminster residents Sports Leaders (UK Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership QCF) Age: 16+ When: 29th October - 2nd November 2012, 9am – 4pm Venue: Moberly Sports and Education Centre Cost: FREE - £50 depending on eligibility Parkour UK (ADAPT 1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Parkour / Freerunning QCF) Age: 18+ When: 29th - 2nd November 2012, 9.30am – 5pm Venue: L.E.A.P Parkour Park, W2 5EZ Cost: FREE for Westminster residents
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Parkour UK (ADAPT 1st4Sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Parkour / Freerunning QCF) Age: 16+ When: 4th (pre-requisite day) – 7th December 2012, 9.30am – 5pm Venue: Moberly Sports and Education Centre Cost: FREE for Westminster residents City of Westminster Park Makers CPD Award Age: 16+ When: 18th and 19th February 2013, 9.30am – 5pm Venue: Paddington Recreation Ground Cost: Free subject to voluntary commitment Football (Football Association 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Football QCF) Age: 16+ When: 18th - 21st February 2013, 9.30am – 4pm Venue: Moberly Sports and Education Centre Cost: FREE - £50 depending on eligibility
Parkour UK (ADAPT 1st4Sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Parkour / Freerunning QCF) Age: 16+ When: 19th (pre-requisite day) 22nd February 2013, 9.30am – 5pm Venue: Moberly Sports and Education Centre Cost: FREE for Westminster residents The London College of Beauty Therapy also deliver a range of courses such as: • Level 1 Award in Active, Healthy Living • Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing • Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training • Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage • Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity • Apprenticeships. Call 020 7209 1300 or visit www.lcbt.co.uk for more information
For further information call 020 7641 5882 or email rspencer@westminster.gov.uk
Training and Courses
Basketball (England Basketball UKCC 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Basketball QCF) Age: 16+ When: 19th and 20th February 2013, 9am – 5pm Venue: Little Venice Sports Centre Cost: FREE - £35 dependent on eligibility
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For further information Facility
Address
Telephone
Website
Academy Sport
Torquay Street, W2 5EZ
020 7121 0642
westminsteracademy.biz
Imperial College - Ethos Sports Centre 7 Prince’s Gardens, SW7 2AZ
020 7594 6660
imperial.ac.uk/sports
Jubilee Hall, Covent Garden
30 The Piazza, WC2E 8BE
020 7836 4007
jubileehalltrust.org
Jubilee Sports Centre
Caird Street, W10 4RR
020 8960 9629
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
Moberly Sports and Education Centre Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH
020 7641 4807
better.org.uk/westminster
Open Age
1 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL
020 8964 1900
openage.org.uk
Outdoor sports pitches
Various
020 7641 2012
westminster.gov.uk/active
Paddington Recreation Ground
Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD
020 7641 3642
better.org.uk/westminster
Parks and open spaces
Various
020 7641 6000
westminster.gov.uk/sport
Pimlico Academy
Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT
07855 330 000
pimlicoacademythevenue.org
Porchester Centre and Spa
Queensway, W2 5HS
020 7792 2919
better.org.uk/westminster
Queen Mother Sports Centre
223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1EL
020 7630 5522
better.org.uk/westminster
Sayers Croft Outdoor
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 5SN
020 7641 3642
better.org.uk
St George’s (Maida Vale) RC School Lanark Road, W9 1RB
020 7328 0904
stgeorgesrc.org
The Abbey Centre
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 7641 8760
wcsch.com
Westminster Sports Unit
Paddington Recreation Ground Pavilion, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD
020 7641 2012
westminster.gov.uk/sport
Learning Centre
westminster.gov.uk/sport 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.