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Easter Holiday Sports Programme

The Easter Sports Programme activities include: Bowls, Cardio Gym, Climbing, Golf, Multi Sports and Swimming Pool Programme. The courses aim to increase participants' sporting skills, enjoyment of sport and increase levels of physical activity.

Bookings are now being taken.

Easter special offer buy one, get one half price

The buy one, get one half price offer is available when you book two places at the same time for the same course (same course code). The offer does not apply for an alternative activity or alternative course code. Swimming and Golf activities are exempt from this offer.

S/O* indicates courses where special offer is available and the half price place cost.

Sports Programme

Course	Description	Course Reference	Dates	Time	Age	Cost
Bowls (BW)	The Bowls course on the indoor bowls rink will provide participants with the opportunity to develop their bowls skills including coaching, target games and team games.	BW1	Wednesday 4 April	12noon-2pm	7-13	£3.00 £1.50 S/O*
Bowls (BW)		BW2	Friday 13 April	12noon-2pm	7-13	£3.00 £1.50 S/O*
Cardio Gym Sessions (CGS)	The Cardio Gym sessions offer young people between the ages of 11-16 the opportunity to try and tone up in the Fitness Suite under the guidance of a qualified gym instructor.	CGS1	Thursday 5 April	11am-12noon	11-16	£3.00 £1.50 S/O*
		CGS2	Tuesday 10 April
		CGS3	Thursday 12 April
Climbing (CL)	Come and try the excellent climbing facilities located at the Penrith Leisure Centre. Working alongside a qualiﬁed climbing instructor, participants will be given the opportunity to develop their climbing technique, understand climbing safety and traverse different climbing routes.	CL1	Tuesday 3 April	10am-3pm	8-14	£15.00 £7.50 S/O*
		CL2	Thursday 5 April
		CL3	Tuesday 10 April
		CL4	Thursday 12 April
Golf (GF)	The Golf coaching classes are delivered at the Penrith Driving Range, Redhills by their Golf professional. Each session will include skills and stroke development on the driving range.	GLF1	Tuesday 3 April	1pm-3pm	7-16	£12.00 £6 S/O*
		GLF2	Tuesday 10 April
		GLF3	Friday 13 April
Multisports (MS)	The Multi Sport 2 day course aims to develop participant's skills in a fun environment, which will include a programme of skills development and small sided games. Participants can expect to take part in a range of activities including Football, Cricket, Netball, Badminton, Tennis, Basketball, Table Tennis and more. The course is held in the main sports hall at Penrith Leisure Centre.	MS1	Wednesday 4 / Thursday 5 April	10am-3pm	7-11	£25.00 £12.50 S/O*
Multisports (MS)		MS2	Wednesday 11 / Thursday 12 April	10am-3pm	7-11	£25.00 £12.50 S/O*

Swimming Pool Programme

All bookings for swimming based activities should be made direct with Penrith Leisure Centre or Appleby Swimming Pool.

Penrith Swimming Pool Activities

To book telephone: 01768 863450

Junior Crash Course Lessons (Crash Courses)

The Junior Crash Courses provides an opportunity to learn to swim or improve your stroke. The courses are instructed by qualified swimming teachers.

Activity	Dates	Time	Age	Cost
Beginners (Learner Pool)	Monday 2 to Saturday 7 April	9am-9.30am	4+	£23.90 or £21.55 with Eden Leisure Card
Beginners (Learner Pool)	Monday 9 to Saturday 14 April	9am-9.30am	4+	£23.90 or £21.55 with Eden Leisure Card
Intermediates (Shallow End Main Pool)	Monday 2 to Saturday 7 April	9am-9.30am	4+	£23.90 or £21.55 with Eden Leisure Card
Intermediates (Shallow End Main Pool)	Monday 9 to Saturday 14 April	9am-9.30am	4+	£23.90 or £21.55 with Eden Leisure Card
Improvers (Deep End Main Pool)	Monday 13 to Saturday 18 February	9.30am-10am	4+	£23.90 or £21.55 with Eden Leisure Card
Water Skills / Diving/ Personal Survival (Stage 5 Upwards)	Monday 9 to Saturday 14 February	9.30am-10am	4+	£23.90 or £21.55 with Eden Leisure Card
Fun Sessions The Fun Sessions enable swimming pool users to take part in play in the pool, including the use of the inflatables and play mats.	Monday 2 April	2.15pm-5.45pm	One to all	£2
	Wednesday 4 April	10.15am-11.45am	One to all
	Saturday 7 April	2.45pm-3.55pm	Families with Children under 12
	Saturday 7 April	4.05pm-5.15pm	Families with Children over 12
	Saturday 14 April	2.45pm-3.55pm	Families with Children under 12
	Saturday 14 April	4.05pm-5.15pm	Families with Children over 12

Lunch and Refreshments

Participants booked on courses at Penrith Leisure Centre are required to provide their own refreshments for drinks breaks and a packed lunch where appropriate. Participants have the option to order a healthy meal. The healthy meal will consist of a sandwich from a menu selection, fruit, a snack and a soft drink. Participants will order their choice of sandwich on the morning of the activity at registration. There is an additional cost of £3 per person.

Appleby Swimming Pool Activities

To book telephone 017683 51212

Junior Crash Course Lessons (Crash Courses)

The Junior Crash Courses provide an opportunity to learn to swim or improve your stroke. The courses are instructed by qualified swimming teachers.

Activity	Dates	Time	Age	Cost
Water Confidence (Learner Pool) This course will take place in the Small pool and is suitable for children 3+. The course aims to develop confidence in the water and introduce children to the 'lesson structure' through play and supervised activities.	Monday 2 to Saturday 7 April	9am-9.30am Saturday 10am	3+	£23.90 or £21.55 with Eden Leisure Card
	Monday 2 to Saturday 7 April	9.30am-10am Saturday 10:30am
	Monday 9 to Saturday 14 April	9am-9.30am Saturday 10am
	Monday 9 to Saturday 14 April	9.30am-10am Saturday 10:30am
Beginners (Main Pool Shallow End) This course is for children who have previous experience of swimming. Participants will be taught the front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke. The aim is to encourage children to be swimming independently by the end of the course.	Monday 2 to Saturday 7 April	9am-9.30am Saturday 10am	4+	£23.90 or £21.55 with Eden Leisure Card
	Monday 2 to Saturday 7 April	9.30am-10am Saturday 10:30am
	Monday 9 to Saturday 13 April	9am-9.30am Saturday 10am
	Monday 9 to Saturday 13 April	9.30am-10am Saturday 10:30am
Advanced This course will instruct participants to improve their stroke development, diving technique and tumble turns.	Monday 2 to Saturday 7 April	9am-9.30am Saturday 10am	4+	£23.90 or £21.55 with Eden Leisure Card
	Monday 2 to Saturday 7 April	9:30am-10am Saturday 10.30am
	Monday 9 to Saturday 13 April	9am-9.30am Saturday 10am
	Monday 9 to Saturday 13 April	9.30am-10am Saturday 10.30am

What you need to wear and bring with you

You should wear training shoes and have a jumper and waterproof jacket depending on the course you choose. All sports and activity equipment is provided.

To book and pay for a course place

To book and pay for a place telephone 01768 817817 or call in at the Mansion House or Penrith Town Hall between 8.45am and 5.15pm Monday to Thursday or Friday 8.45am and 4.45pm. You can pay by debit and credit cards, cash or cheque. Cheques to be made payable to 'Eden District Council'

However you must confirm the booking by sending us a completed signed booking form, which must be reach us within 5 days of reserving a place. To: Eden District Council, Town Hall, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7QF