Get Active Q-Z Events

Queen Marys College

Web: http://www.qmc.ac.uk

QMC PE Department and the QMC Sports Centre are running activities across this week and we are trying to find out which tutor group is the most active. Each time you get involved with any of the activities you will gain a GET ACTIVE point for your tutor group. Most lunch time activities are taster sessions and if there is enough interest in a specific activity we will run another competition session.

Queen Marys Sports Centre

Web: http://www.qmc.ac.uk/sports-centre.htm

During the 'Get Active' week we are hoping to meet those of you who are often intimidated by the very thought of going to a sports centre! QM Sports Centre is based at Queen Mary's College. We are a small and friendly centre with not a poser in sight! We pride ourselves on the friendly and welcoming atmosphere we offer. We have members of all shapes, sizes and ages and promise that you will not be intimidated. Come and try us out for free during 'Get Active' week and see for yourself! See below for services available. Free gym inductions - Please call 01256 418301 to book your free, no obligation gym induction. Vouchers must be presented to reception upon arrival for your induction. Free badminton court - Please call 01256 418301 to book your badminton court. These will be issued on a first come, first served basis for new customers only. Please remember to mention 'Get Active week' when booking and present your voucher upon arrival. Free swim - Please see attached timetable for details of times available. Just turn up and present your voucher to reception. We look forward to welcoming you to QM Sports Centre! Monday: Casual Swim 07:30 - 09:00 + 12:15 - 13:45 Lane Swimming 17:30 - 19:00 Aqua Aerobics 20:30 - 21:30 (Available at a charge of £4 per class) Tuesday: Casual Swim 07:30 - 09:00, 12:15 - 13:45 + 21:00 - 21:45 Lane Swimming 18:00 - 19:00 Wednesday: Casual Swim 07:30 - 09:00 + 12:15 - 13:45 Lane Swimming 17:30 - 19:00 Thursday: Casual Swim 07:30 - 09:00, 12:15 - 13:45 + 21:00 - 21:45 Family Swim 17.30 - 18.30 Lane Swimming 18:30 - 20:00 Aqua Aerobics 20:00 - 21:00 (Available at a charge of £4 per class) Friday: Casual Swim 07:30 - 09:00 + 12:15 - 13:45 Saturday: Lane Swimming 13:00 - 14:00 Family Swim 14:00 - 16:50 Sunday: Lane Swimming 12:30 - 14:00 Family Swim 14:00 - 16:50

Rugby Club

Web: http://www.basingstokerfc.com

Successful local club caters for all ages with Junior teams starting at Under 7 and the team also has various adult sides plus Girls and Ladies squads. Full details of the club are available on their comprehensive website with new playing members and volunteers always welcome. The club has a great club spirit with excellent facilities at the Down Grange Sports Complex and next season 2008-09 is the Club's Diamond Jubilee year.

Schools

The following secondary schools are holding multi skills festivals for their cluster of infants. Key stage 1 children will be taking part in the fun skills stations. The festivals will be organised by the School Sports Co ordinator and a range of young leaders from the secondary school. Brighton Hill Community College will be travelling with a roadshow to their cluster schools during the whole week 7 - 11th July. Brighton Hill sports day is a major event and will be held on Wednesday 9th July. The Hurst, Bishop Challoner and Aldworth Science College will be holding their multi skills festivals on Monday 7th July. Cranbourne, The Clere, Fort Hill and Testbourne will be holding their festivals on Tuesday 8th July.The Hurst are also holding a rounders festival on this date. Costello will be holding their festival on Wednesday 9th July. Everest and the Vyne are holding their festivals on Thursday 10th

Squash Club

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

Bounty Squash is based at the May's Bounty Cricket Club in Basingstoke. Its members are able to compete at all levels, using the three excellent courts, and to then enjoy a drink (or two) at competitive prices within a really social atmosphere. New members are made very welcome and players of all abilities are encouraged to join. Bounty Squash is the place to get fit and improve your social life. Bounty Squash is committed to encouraging squash amongst Junior players. Every Saturday morning during term time they hold junior squash coaching sessions from 9.00 - 12.00, and also mini squash for the younger players (6-9 yrs old). The junior section have two teams in the Hampshire Leagues, and also have players that represent the county in various age categories. For more information see the club website. The easiest way to join is to visit the club during opening hours simply turn up on club night to have a friendly game and to judge whether Bounty is the club for you.

Swimming Club - Taster Session

Web: http://www.swimbluefins.org

With more than 700 members, Basingstoke Bluefins is the largest Swimming club in Hampshire with full details of activities on its clubsite. The club is ASA SWIM 21 accredited, adopting the best practices in swimming including a full programme of swimming lessons in line with the ASA National Plan for Teaching Swimming plus Long Term Athlete Development for competitive swimmers. Basingstoke Bluefins is the proud winner of the Basingstoke Gazette Club of the Year award for 2006 and aims to promote community participation in healthy recreation by providing facilities for the teaching and practice of swimming and other associated aquatic activities. The club aims to provide everyone within the Basingstoke area with an equal opportunity to learn to swim and to offer long-term swimming development for all levels of swimmers to maximise their potential." As part of the 'Get Active' initiative the club are holding an "Open Night" on Monday 7th July from 17.15- 22.00. Academy 17.15-18.00 / Young Achievers 18.00-18.45 / Competition Squad 18.45-20.15 / Performance  19.00-20.00 ( Land Training) Club Squad 20.15-21.00 / Masters 21.00-22.00 If interested people turn up on the Monday night and they will be able to see what the swimmers do and arrange to come to a "taster session" on Saturday 12th July between 9.00-9.30am.

Table Tennis League

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

There are a number of teams within the Basingstoke area who play in the local league with full details of contacts on the league website. As well as local leagues and tournaments the team has twinning links with our German and French twin towns plus has a very successful coaching scheme at Aldworth Science College on Saturday mornings (term time only) 10am - 12 noon - In the sports hall. Juniors/Youths (under 18) - £2.50 per session, Adults (over 18) - £3.50 per session. Pay and Play sessions - no need to book in advance with Coaching available for all standards of players, beginners are welcome! All ages welcome, but priority to developing our younger players with qualified coaches on hand to give you expert advice. Your game will improve and it's great fun....give it a try!

Taekwondo - Taster Session

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

Overton and Basingstoke Taekwondo Club has enthusiastic instructors dedicated to teaching Taekwondo rather than their personal gain and the club provides - a fully fitted facility in Basingstoke with classes also available in Overton and Whitchurch high quality World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) / Kukkiwon Taekwondo training at affordable fees a challenging training syllabus covering Traditional Taekwondo, Self-defence and the Olympic style of Sport Taekwondo an enthusiastic and friendly atmosphere varied and interesting classes available 6 days a week opportunity to participate in regular seminars, tournaments, and social events Why not contact the club for information or better still, come along to the 'Get Active' taster sessions on Wednesday 9th July at 35-41 Essex Road, Basingstoke, RG21 7TB - 6pm - 7pm Juniors (ages 7 - 13) & 7pm - 8pm Adults (Minimum age 14)

Tai Chi	E-Mail: jane.wilding@basingstoke.gov.uk
As part of Get Active Week Come and try a fun new activity... FREE SESSION tai chi (outdoors) Thursday 10 July 2008 at THE WALLED GARDEN, DOWN GRANGE, OFF PACK LANE at 12.30pm (weather permitting) for further details please contact Jane Wilding on 01256 845574 or e-mail jane.wilding@basingstoke.gov.uk

Totally Tennis - Taster Session

Web: http://www.totallytennis.co.uk/bas/

At Totally Tennis we love playing tennis so much we have made a career of it, and now we want you to enjoy it as much as we do! We have created a buzzing tennis programme to welcome anybody who wants to get on court. Whether you can barely hit a ball, or are a world-ranked player, we can offer you something that is affordable, accessible, progressive and FUN. In 1991 we started with just a handful of players and have grown to coach a thousand a week. Our coaches are qualified and licensed with the Lawn Tennis Association and we are also inspected and approved by OFSTED. The Lawn Tennis Association has accredited us as a National Mini Tennis Centre and as a National Performance Centre - one of just three in Hampshire. We can also boast (but we try not to) about our BTCA Young Tennis Coach Of The Year, LTA School Of The Year and Basingstoke Sports Council Club Of The Year awards. Our 16 years of developing tennis in Basingstoke have been a huge success, so if you fancy a piece of the action, we'd love to see you! 'Bring a Buddy Week' - All development squad players can bring a friend along to their normal squad session. This includes all Pirates, Indians, Dodgers and Giants. Friends can be anyone of a similar age; it doesn't matter if they have not played much tennis before just as long as you think they will enjoy joining in with you. A friend can play tennis with you in one session during this week and it will be absolutely free! Monday 7th July - 10.00am - 11.30am - LADIES TURN TO TENNIS SESSION Free session for ladies who have never played tennis before or not in a long time! Wednesday 9th July - 7.30pm - 8.30pm - ADULT CARDIO DRILLS Fun, energetic session for adults of all abilities - even if you are a complete beginner Friday 11th July - 1.00pm - 3.00pm - PRIMARY SCHOOLS TENNIS FESTIVAL All schools (Years 4 and 5) are invited to participate in an afternoon of tennis fun and games. If you cannot make any of the above times then see the website for full club details or contact either Jo Brett or Emily Clark 01256 358816

Volleyball Club

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

We're an easy going, friendly volleyball club that encourages novices right through to skilled players. We take our social scene as seriously as having a good laugh on the volleyball court whilst getting a decent work out. We have enough members of all ages, shapes and sizes to run three teams, (Men's A, Men's B, and Ladies) in the area league, so there's room to grow and move on up! League matches are normally held on a Sunday from October until April. The summer season is now just starting and continues until September when our indoor season starts. This is when we recover from the summer (!!) and get back into training to prepare for playing matches in the area volleyball leagues, getting fitter, as well as honing up on our volleyball skills. We have club nights every Wednesday between 7pm and 9pm, (from 3rd September) at Everest College where we welcome players of all abilities including beginners to the game. We're training in a brand new gym so we're looking forward to that. Every session is run by a qualified EVA coach and we're going to be starting with the basics, so you'll get a good foundation. If you're a beginner and play other ball / racquet sports you should pick up the basics of volleyball easily, as its all about timing. It will get you fitter too, we promise! Friday is team training at QMC from 6.45pm to 9pm, are for our local league team squads to improve on their teamwork and game-play so we can be a competitive against other clubs - Newbury, Farnborough, Maidenhead and Reading, to name but a few. If you have any questions please contact us via the website, or better still, come and find out for yourself.  Hopefully we'll be seeing you on court very soon!

Walking

Walking - the perfect way to "Get Active" Enjoy your local parks and open spaces, and improve your fitness, by joining the Walking for Health Scheme in Basingstoke during "Get Active" week. Led by Volunteer Leaders, the walks vary each week and are non competitive. Everybody is welcome and all walks are free of charge. For all walks please wear clothes and shoes suitable for the weather, bring a drink of water and arrive 15 minutes early for registration. Please feel free to just turn up on the day and make yourself known to the walk leader (in the florescent yellow tabard) the first time you come along. Monday 7 July at 11am meet at the Boathouse in Eastrop Park, Town Centre at 11am. Two walks are available: Car parking and toilets available. The Leisure walk is a fairly fast pace and generally about 3.5 miles and takes around 75 minutes. The Health Walk is between 50 -60 minutes at a more leisurely pace, ideal for any one wishing to improve their health. Wednesday 9 July at 11am meet Jenny in the café area (just inside the main doors) at the Aquadrome, Basingstoke, 11am (please arrive a little early to register) for a walk of about an hour. Reduced rate refreshments available in the café afterwards. Car parking and toilets available. Wednesday 9 July at 7pm - meet at the junction of Eastrop Park and Eastrop Lane by the water fountains for a brisk walk of about 1 - 1.5 hours. Thursday 10 July The Walled Garden, Down Grange - Meet leaders Keith and David at the Walled Garden car park, Down Grange, Pack Lane, Kempshott, at 11am. This walk takes between 60 - 75 minutes and refreshments are available after the walk in The Bothy. Car parking and toilets available. There will also be a Tai Chi session in the Walled Garden after the walk - at 12.30pm. Friday 11 July meet at Popley Fields Community Centre at 11am for a walk of approximately 1 hour - led by Millie or Evadne. Regular walking gives you more energy and staying power, better health and lower stress. It also helps prevent thinning bones (osteoporosis), heart disease and certain cancers. And you'll be doing your bit for the environment by leaving your car at home. It doesn't matter whether you do your 30 minutes all in one go, or as two or three chunks throughout the day. And, did you know - walking a mile uses up just as many calories as running a mile? And that's between 70 and 100 calories, depending on your weight. Build walking into your life Try these ideas to clock up 30 minutes of walking a day - you'll be amazed how easily the weight drops off and your fitness levels increase: Walk to the shops instead of taking the bus. Take the stairs instead of the lift. Pick the kids up from school on foot rather than by car. Walk all or part-way to work - you'll save money and feel bright and positive when you get in. (Wear comfy shoes, and you can carry some others in your bag). Instead of a tea break, take a walking break at work. At work, take your lunch out with you to the park instead of eating it in the canteen. If you're at the laundrette, go for a stroll while your clothes are drying. Set your alarm for 20-30 minutes earlier in the morning so you can walk before breakfast. Stretch your legs at the station while waiting for your train to depart. Park your car at the far end of the car park from where you're going, so you get a few strides in on the way. Going shopping? Amble around the shopping centre once or twice before you go in. Keeping it interesting Buy a pedometer to measure progress. The idea is to clock up 10,000 steps per day to protect yourself from obesity, heart disease and high blood pressure/cholesterol, diabetes and various cancers Take the scenic routes - through the park or via quiet side roads. But at night stick to well-lit streets and it's better to walk in company. Try varying your pace - alternate between walking five minutes fast and five minutes at medium speed. Set yourself some targets - in week 1 you might walk from home to the next bus stop, then pick up your bus in week 2 you might head for the bus stop after that, and so on until you're walking all the way to work. Count up how many minutes you have spent walking and log it in a diary. Striding ahead Once you've been walking for a few months you'll be rearing to go. Here are some ideas for branching out: There are many footpaths running through the beautiful Hampshire countryside surrounding Basingstoke and the villages in the Borough. Walking guides can be bought from the Tourist Information Centre which range from family walks around the villages to National Trail Guides. You can also pick up a free leaflet on the Basingstoke Canal Heritage Footpath. The Wayfarer's walk runs 70 miles across Hampshire, passing through Ashmansworth, Kingsclere, Oakley, Dummer and The Candovers Health walks http://www.whi.org.uk Enjoy your local parks and open spaces, and improve your fitness, by joining the walking for Health Scheme in Basingstoke and Deane. Led by volunteer leaders, the walks vary each week. They are non-competitive, everybody is welcome and all walks are FREE of charge. Please click here for information about the weekly walks programme in the borough. Self Guided Walks Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council have devised some self guided walks for you to try out. Useful Links: Please click below for other links to walking routes in and around the Basingstoke area: Walking in Hampshire Walking World Wessex Walks Basingstoke Canal Towpath Trail Ramblers Clubs: The following Ramblers Clubs run affordable days out to the countryside, and shorter walks in towns and cities. Basingstoke Ramblers Club Basingstoke Ramblers Club is a group of some 200 people of all ages and fitness levels. They walk three times a week and occasionally go away for a weekend or holiday excursion. Most walks are about six to eight miles but some are a little further and include a pub stop. Whitchurch Rambling Club The Whitchurch Rambling Club meets on a regular basis throughout the year. If you are interested in seeing the beautiful Hampshire countryside, keeping fit, and meeting people, why not come and join us? For the more adventurous, why not join the ramblers association, visit http://www.ramblers.org.uk

Waterpolo Club - Taster Session

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

We are a relatively small but growing club, consisting of over 30 members and five squads with full details and contacts available via their website. National League squad:- Open to ANY players who wishes to play at a National Standard. Currently we compete in Division 3 of the National League. This squad is currently self funded by the players whilst we seek sponsorship. Training is on nominated Sunday Pool time: 20:30-21:30. Senior Mens 'A' squad:- Open to club members who wish to compete with our top players, without committing to the expectations of the National League. We compete in Div 1 of Hampshire League and Div 2 of London League, with the aim of developing into the National League squad. Training times: Tuesdays 20:15- 21:15 and Sundays 20:30-21:30. Senior Ladies Squad:- Open to any female player who wishes to play water polo. Currently, we compete in the London League and friendlies. Training times: Thursday 20:15- 21:15 Junior Squads:- Open to any club member aged from 9-15 yrs. The aim of this squad is to introduce the skills of water polo and to develop into various competitive age group teams. Currently playing friendlies against local teams. Training times: Fridays 17:15-18:05 As part of the 'Get Active' initiative, taster sessions to encourage new people to come along and try out are being held at the pool. Age 14 and over on Thursday 10th July 20:15-21:15 and for those 13 and under on Friday 11th July 17:15-18:00