Sport

The Olympics is the biggest sporting event on the planet, and local sports clubs have been planning for 2012 since the day that London's successful bid was announced back in 2005.

The Winchester Sports Stadium has already been completed as our first milestone project for 2012, and there are plenty of other ways to get involved with sports and physical activities of all kinds.

In the lead up to the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games there will be a number of activities and opportunities for people of all ages to get involved in sport and the power of 2012.

Athletics Sessions

Evening Coach Sessions

The sessions will be taking place at the Winchester Sports Stadium and will run from 7 to 9pm on Thursday evenings. Starting on the 8th July and running for 10 weeks through to the 9th September. Free of charge to all participants

American football

Takes place from 7 to 8pm.

Football

Takes place from 8 to 9pm following on after American football.

Stanmore Summer Football

Takes place at Somers Close Recreation Ground on Thursdays 26 August to 28 October - 7 to 10 year-olds 5.30-6.30pm and 11 to 14 year-olds 6.30-7.30pm.

Winchester Boxing Club

Takes place at Bar End playing fields on Tuesdays and Fridays from the 7th September Juniors 6:00pm to 7:00pm entry £1

Girls Football Development

By working closely with Toynbee SSP and Worthys Youth Football Club we have managed to set up 8 weeks of FREE girls football sessions for girls in Years 4 to 6. The sessions will enable young girls who ahve never played football before the chance to take part in a new sport and get some FREE coaching. Why not come along to the sessions and give it a go!

Takes place at Henry Beaufort School from 7 Sept to 7 Dec, Tuesdays, 4:15pm - 5:15pm for 8 - 11 yr olds entry FREE

Evening Street Dance Sessions

Check out street dance group Diversity doing a routine for Change for Life here! (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/breakfast/8483127.stm)

Key Stage 4+ Fitness

Fitness for Girls (PETER SYMONDS COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY)
The course involves a mixture of Circuits, Boxercise and Teen Spin from a qualified instructor!

Peter Symonds College (6 weeks) 1 Term, Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 1:50pm for 16 - 18 yr olds entry FREE
River Park Leisure Centre (2 weeks) 1 Term Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 1:50pm for 16 - 18 yr olds entry FREE

Fitness Sessions (SPARSHOLT COLLEGE STUDENTS ONLY)
Boxercise, Aerobics, Circuits, Spinning and much more! If you fancy trying out new fitness classes come along to these FREE sessions! Sessions start Monday 13th September.

Sparsholt College (6 weeks) 1 Term, Mondays, 2:30pm - 3:30pm for 16 - 19 yr olds, entry FREE
River Park Leisure Centre (2 weeks) 1 Term, Mondays, 2:30pm - 3:30pm for 16 - 19 yr olds, entry FREE

Racquets Club

Intro to Racquet Sports is an 8 week course featuring Badminton, Squash, Tennis and Table Tennis - plus all the sports at a final festival event on 28th October!

Takes place at River Park from 9 Sept to 28 Oct, Thursday 5:00pm - 6:00pm for
11 - 16 yr olds entry £8 for course

Activities/Events for Adults

Beginners Running Groups

Run In England’ is an England Athletics community based running project. It gives everyone an opportunity to get active and begin running for fun and fitness. Supported by Sport England, qualified Leaders are delivering community running groups across the whole of England. Those who take part can enjoy getting fit whilst having fun and making new friends in a safe, friendly environment.

A local ‘Run In England’ beginners running course consists of a proper warm-up and cool-down with walking and running drills in between and is aimed at complete beginners and are led by Winchester City Council’s Active Lifestyle Officer, Lydia Lockhart, the courses will start in local areas across the district very soon!
Activities/Events for Young People

Bishops Waltham Group (Hoe Road Recreation Ground), 26 May, Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:30pm, £2 (First 2 Sessions FREE)
Winchester Sport Stadium, 7 June, Wednesdays, 6:00 to 7:00pm, £2 (First 2 Sessions FREE)
Winchester Guildhall, 3 June, Thursdays, 7:00 to 8:00pm, £2 olus £20 RiE Membership (Free taster session)

• Health Walks - Walking is a great way to keep active and healthy and its now even a social event that can help you to meet new peers and groups of people. The regular Health Walks are a great way to see the beautiful landscapes of Winchester and take in some fresh air at the same time! Explained as 'a purposeful, brisk walk undertaken on a regular basis' these health walks can provide a great starting basis to leading an active and healthy lifestyle in a fun, friendly and relaxed environment!

Winchester (Tourist Information Centre) Mondays 10:30am FREE
Winchester (Friarsgate Surgery, Old Building) Wednesdays 9:30am FREE
Bishops Waltham (The Square) Thursdays 10:15am FREE
Weeke (Costa Coffee) Fridays 10:00am FREE
Sutton Scotney (Coach and Horses pub) Tuesdays 10:45am FREE

• Active Lifestyle Community Classes - developed with you and your local area in mind these classes are put on to be available and accessible for adults of all ages. Offering between 30 minutes and 1 hour of light to moderate activity these classes can really help to benefit your health and well being!

Deep Water Aqua - A totally non impact Aqua class ideal for those suffering from back problems, arthritis or recovering from injury Thursday 11:35 to 12:20 River Park Leisure Centre £3

Stretch and Flex - combines breathing exercises, physical postures and meditation to relax your mind and strengthen your body in a calmed environment, Thursday, 10:30am to 11:30am, Wickham Community Centre, £2.50

Fit Ball - provide a fun, challenging and safe workout. Sessions improve your balance, posture, body awareness & co-ordination by using a stability ball to strengthen your abdominal muscles and core stability, Monday, 6:00pm to 7:00pm, Evolution Health & Fitness, Perins School, Alresford, £2.50

• Later Life Classes - These classes are specifically aimed at the over 55s age group and delivered primarily from our Sheltered Housing Schemes. The classes are now also accessible to members of the public. A typical session will be based around taking part in a number of gentle warm-up body movements to then lead to mixture of soft and easy seated and standing exercises based around improving balance and co-ordination.

Spring House Close, Colden Common Mondays 2:30pm £2.50
Victoria House, Vicotria Road, Winchester Tuesdays 10:00am £2.50
King Harold, Christchurch Road, Winchester Tuesdays 10:30am £2.50
Hospital of St. Cross, Winchester Tuesdays 11:30am £2.50
Danemark Court, Gordon Road, Winchester Tuesdays 3:00pm £2.50
Makins Court, Windsor Road, Arlesford Wednesdays 10:30am £2.50
Whitewings House, Ashling Park Road, Denmead Wednesday 10:30am £2.50
Lisle Court, Cromwell Road, Stanmore, Winchester Wednesday 3:00pm £2.50
Richard Moss House, St Peter Street, Winchester Thursdays 10:30am £2.50
Mildmay Court, Eastgate Street, Winchester Thursdays 11:15am £2.50
Hyde Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester Thursdays 1:45pm £2.50
Eastacre, Beerweeke Road, Weeke, Winchester Thursdays 3:00pm £2.50

Activities/Events at Sports Facilities

• Henry Beaufort School
http://www.beaufort.hants.sch.uk/page_viewer.asp?page=New+All%2DWeather+Pitch&pid=98

• Meadowside Leisure Centre
http://www.winchester.gov.uk/meadowside/

• River Park Leisure Centre
http://www.dcleisurecentres.co.uk/Centres/Hampshire/River+Park+Leisure+Centre/index.html

• Swanmore College
http://www.swanmorecommunity.co.uk/

• Winchester Sports Stadium
http://www.winchester.ac.uk/?page=10047

All of these facilities will have a number of opportunities for young people to get involved in sports activities. More details about specific activities and events will appear here!