Get Active A-H Events

Active Life Centre

Web: http://www.activelifecentre.co.uk

FREE taster Classes 7th-11th July 2008! Pilates : Tuesday 8th July 09.45-10.45hrs Are you looking to improve and develop your balance, co-ordination and posture, whilst toning, strengthening and lengthening? Then come along to this non-impact mind and body class to see if it's for you, suitable for all ages, no experience necessary. Tai Chi : Wednesday 9th July 10.00-11.00hrs This soft martial art gives the mastery to control and enhance the flow of Chi for healing or self-defence, builds strength, improves balance, develops stamina, concentrates the mind and relieves stress. No previous experience necessary, Suitable for all ages and levels. Evergreen Over 50s Exercise Class : Monday 7th 11.00-12.00hrs & Thursday 10th July 10.30-11.30hrs Exercise to music focusing on low impact aerobic exercises, using dynabands & resistance balls. Incorporating chair and floor-based exercises, to develop and improve co-ordination, balance & fitness levels. All welcome, no experience necessary, suitable for all levels. Run in conjunction with Age Concern. Tums, Bums & Thighs : Monday 7th & Friday 11th July 12.10-12.50hrs Aerobic exercise class to develop fitness levels and tone, whilst strengthening and developing co-ordination. Suitable for all ages, no experience necessary. For further information or to reserve your place in a taster session please contact us on 01256 352858

Athletics Club - Taster Session

Web: http://www.bmhac.co.uk

Basingstoke and Mid-Hants Athletic club is administered by a committee which meets on a monthly basis and has a good cross section of skills and abilities which cover a diverse range of club functions and each member has a clear designated role The club has a number of Athletes competing at international level which demonstrates the quality of the Coaching and the support offered by the Club. Coaching, individual and group is offered to all club members. A network of coaches and interested parties provide coaching and instruction at all club training nights. The majority of coaches are BAF qualified. The club recognises the importance of the coaching structure whereby all athletes are able to progress smoothly by having well qualified coaches at all age levels. The club is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee this year and on July 6th have celebrations at Down Grange alongside a 60 Mile fundraising relay. Potential new members are welcome to visit and try some events plus chat with coaches on that day. Also, see the club website for details of activities and full information on the club. Note that the club always welcomes new members from a wide range of ages plus new volunteers and officials so either contact someone from the club or drop down on one of the training evenings.

Aquadrome	Web: http://www.aquadrome.org/events.html

Badminton League

Web: http://www.bdbl.freeserve.co.uk

Basingstoke & District Badminton League has members from all around the area including Andover, Winchester, Newbury and Tadley. If you wish to play Badminton in the Basingstoke area, then check out the website for information to see what clubs are available and who the contacts are. The league are also looking for volunteer coaches or enthusiastic parents to assist with the development of junior players so perhaps this may interest you ?

Basingstoke Sports Centre

Web: http://www.sportscentre.org.uk

The Sports Centre in Basingstoke are looking forward to the “Get Active Week”, and hoping to see more of our local community visiting our fantastic facilities. All week we will be offering FREE activities for adults (16 years plus), which will allow you to try us out. These include Badminton, Swimming, Line Dancing, Pilates, Yoga, Swimming, Aquafit, racket sports and gym workouts. The benefits of keeping active are well documented: Regular exercise can reduce high blood pressure, aid weight loss, increase mobility and strength all of which can improve quality of life, Brian Rolfe is one of our members who at 66 years of age joined our gym and has lost over a stone and a half, as well as reducing his blood pressure. "Coming to the Sports Centre has changed my life, I feel supported by the staff who are so helpful and approachable. My health has improved and as a result of that I can enjoy my retirement with my wife, who is also now a member, so we train together four times a week" Another of our members Gordon James took up rowing when he retired and is now 81 years old and comes to the gym 3 – 4 times a week. Remarkably he won a gold medal last year at the Indoor World Concept 2 Rowing challenge. "You have got to keep fit. I never really had the time until I retired and came to the Sports Centre"

Canoeing

Web: http://www.badpaddlers.org

The Basingstoke and Deane Canoe Club was formed in 1987 as an initiative by the Borough Council to provide canoe based recreational activities and amenities for the young people of Basingstoke & Deane. The Club quickly developed into a fully constituted organisation in its own right and is affiliated to the British Canoe Union and currently have around 100 members of all ages. Members come from all walks of life, are always welcome and include many people from youth organisations including the Scouts and Guides. The club has fully qualified BCU Coaches and can organise courses and activities to cater for a wide range of abilities. The Club encourages family membership and many non-canoeing family members and friends take part in our trips and social activities. There are always attractive walks and sight-seeing opportunities in the areas where we paddle. So if you want to find out more, have a look at the club website and then contact the identified person.

Cricket Club - Taster Session

Web: http://www.basingstoke-sports-club.co.uk

Based at Mays Bounty in Basingstoke, the club is home to Basingstoke and North Hants Cricket Club, Basingstoke Hockey Club and Bounty Squash. The club has plenty of other things here for our more, or less, sporty members to do. A very comfortable bar, where you can come and relax and enjoy one of our many guest beers or maybe you would like to join one of our darts teams, and there are also various social events that regularly take place, including themed evenings, live music, race nights, casino nights & discos. There is also a football club with teams in the league. So why not come along, have a drink at the bar and see for yourself or have a look at the club website to see what's available. Basingstoke Sports & Social Club in conjunction with Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council and the Local Sports Council and the 'Get Active' initiative will be hosting open evenings at May's Bounty on Wednesday 9th & Thursday 10th July. This is an opportunity for those of you who are not familiar with the Club to come along and see what we have to offer. As well as running 'taster' junior cricket coaching sessions each evening from 6pm for girls and boys (school years 3&4/9&10 on Wednesday, school years 5&6/7&8 on Thursday) led by qualified ECB coaches there will also be a variety of Club Members on hand to explain what our Sports & Social Club has to offer both young and old alike, be it actively participating in one of the sports we host or to discuss the purely social side of our activities. Additionally, we are continually looking for enthusiasts of all ages to become involved in coaching or coach support in our junior setup so if you are keen to work with young people we may have the opportunities for you. If you are getting close to retirement or simply looking to find a pastime that exercises both mind and body then again we would be interested in talking to you. We are always on the lookout for new Umpires & Scorers to join our junior and senior teams as they travel locally around Hampshire visiting some scenic & tranquil cricket grounds. Don't be put off just because you have no Cricketing or Sporting background. Anyone who enjoys numbers can learn the basics and then it's just a matter of how in depth you want to take it. We are also looking for volunteers with general admin skills to help manage our junior and senior teams so if you are just looking to combine a relaxing few hours in a friendly atmosphere with an hour a week on the computer helping to organise matches, meetings & social events then come along and see what we can mutually arrange. If you are a junior and want to join in the coaching sessions please contact Jon Bennett by email at bnhcc_coaching@btinternet.com. And if you simply want to chat about becoming a member or getting involved in some of the roles described above just come along to the main Clubhouse at May's Bounty from 5:30pm on the 9th & 10th of July and ask about 'Get Active' at the Bar.

Cycling

Web: http://www.nhrc.co.uk

North Hampshire RC is a well established cycle club with a friendly atmosphere based around the Basingstoke and Tadley area. For those that wish to race the club is affiliated to Cycling Time Trials (CTT) and British Cycling. Currently the club has around 70 members including several ladies and juniors that participate in a wide range of cycling events and social gatherings. We cater for those who wish to partake in Time Trialling, Road Racing, Sportives, Cyclo Cross plus Long Distance riding. The club has training Rides on Sunday mornings in Winter/Spring, Monday nights in Summer/Autumn plus Social events including weekly Monday meetings at Monk Sherborne Village Hall 7.30pm. They can also help with Tri-athletes of affiliated clubs in the area wishing to improve their cycling fitness or Cyclists looking to prepare to ride for the annual Big Wheel charity ride supporting St Michael's Hospice. New members are always welcome, email our membership secretary for more details - maggie.smith@nhrc.co.uk or have a look at the club website for more information.

Football (Men's)

Web: http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/basleague

The Basingstoke & District Football League was formed in 1903 with its first Saturday league and added the Sunday League in 1965. The League has regular league tables etc published in the Gazette newspaper and details also available via its website. If anyone wishes to enquire regarding a team in their area then contact either June Balcombe (01256 470944) General Secretary, Saturday League secretary - Pat Charman (01256 882501) or Sunday League Alan Blenkarn (01256 332691).

Football (Referees)

Web: http://www.hampshirefa.com

All local football is in need of referees so why not consider getting qualified and then officiating at either Junior Boys or Girls or perhaps Saturday or Sunday Senior football? Full details are available via the Hampshire FA website or contact James.Lisher@HampshireFA.com with the latest Basic Referee course scheduled to run from 2nd July 2008 to 16th July 2008. This course is scheduled to run at Hampshire FA, Winklebury Football Complex, and has spaces still available. Basic courses are open to all male and female candidates aged 14 or over. The tuition time inclusive of examinations is 21 hours after which candidates will then be required to complete 6 matches as a referee during which time there will be support and advice of a Mentor/Coach. Currently courses are run over a 3 week period consisting of 3 Wednesdays and 2 Saturdays. The third Wednesday being the examinations evening which consists of the Football Association Written and Theory Examinations. On completion of the 6 games candidates will be invited back for an In Service Training Workshop and on completion will be presented with the Football Association Referees' Certificate and will then be qualified as a Level 8 (14-15 year old) or Level 7 (16 years and upwards)

Football (Youth)

Web: http://www.phyl.co.uk

This local league has been in existence since the late 60's and now caters for boys and girls teams over an area including Basingstoke, Tadley Andover and Newbury. Teams are always looking for new players and most appreciate volunteers. Full details of all the clubs are on the website if anyone is interested in getting involved. Senior and Junior leagues are always in need of referees so perhaps consider qualification as a referee.

Gymnastic Club - Taster Session

Web: http://www.basingstokegym.co.uk

Basingstoke Gymnastic Club was formed in 1971 with the initial membership of just 20 gymnasts. We're in a brand new purpose built premises known as 'The Active Life Centre'. We are one of the largest Clubs in the South with international standard equipment ranging from foam filled pits, a sunken trampoline, carbon fibre tumble track, a fast track, one and a half floors and even have 2 large multi-sports studios as part of The Active Life Centre with wooden sprung floors, a meeting room, along with excellent wet and dry changing facility areas. We offer Gymnastics and Trampolining classes to children and adults of all ages and abilities with an exciting awards scheme and excellent school and community links with full details and relevant contacts available via the club website. FREE Trials session 7 th 12th July! Pre-School Playgym : Monday - Friday 7th - 11th July children from 8 weeks to school age Come and explore our exciting apparatus and have fun whilst developing confidence, balance, co-ordination, flexibility and strength. Mini beams to balance on, large soft barrels to roll in and much more, come and test it out.... Cheerleading Sessions : Thursday 10th July 19.00 - 21.00hrs age 8 - 17yrs. Put your pom-pom, dance and chanting skills to the test in our NEW cheerleading sessions! All you need is plenty of energy and enthusiasm. Freestyle Gymnastics Beginners: Thursday 10th July 18.30-20.30hrs age 12 - 16yrs Calling all budding stuntmen! Do you want vault, climb ropes, tumble and somersault? Then come along to join this beginner session to find out from our qualified coaches how it`s done. Recreational Gymnastic Classes: Saturday 12th July from 09.30hrs Check out fundamental gymnastic skills on a wide choice of apparatus including beams, pommel, parallel bars, rings, ropes, vault, trampette, trampoline and floor. All sessions run by British Gymnastic Association qualified coaches, who have been CRB checked. Contact the development team for further details or to make sure you reserve your place Tel 01256 352858 Open morning Saturday 12th July come and visit the club and see all the activities going on in the gym - squad training, trampoline and gymnastic classes.