The Evening Activity Programme is funded by the Sport Unlimited initiative which aims to provide opportunities to maintain an active interest in a diverse range of activities at a price affordable to all. Each course aims to build enthusiasm for activities and sport over a progressive period of 8-10 weeks.
| Course |
Starting on |
Duration |
Ages |
Price |
Location |
| Golf |
Monday 26 April 4.15pm - 5.15pm |
8 weeks |
14-19 |
£10 |
Penrith Driving Range |
| Lifeguard Award |
Monday 26 April 7.30pm - 9.30pm |
10 weeks |
14-19 |
£10 |
Penrith Leisure Centre |
| Eden Fitness for All |
Tuesday 27 April 4.30pm - 5.30pm |
8 weeks |
14-19 |
£10 |
Eden Room, Penrith Leisure Centre |
| MultiSports |
Wednesday 28 April 4pm - 5pm |
8 weeks |
6-11 |
£10 |
Sports Hall, Penrith Leisure Centre |
| Circuits |
Thursday 29 April 4.15pm - 5.15pm |
8 weeks |
14-19 |
£10 |
Eden Room, Penrith Leisure Centre |
Each activity will run one night a week after school for 8 weeks in succession (except Lifeguard award which runs for 10) with the aim to deliver a series of progressive sessions which will give participants the opportunity to experience a range of different activities and improve their skills, flexibility, strength and cardio vascular fitness.
All courses will have a week off over the Whit Week half term, additionally; courses on a Monday will not run on May Day Bank Holiday and will have an additional week at the end of the course to compensate. Prices are for the whole of the programme, not per session.
The Lifeguard Award course will give participants the opportunity to gain the 'Life Support 3' qualification, an integral part of a full National Pool Lifeguard Qualification in 10 weekly 2 hour sessions. Each session will comprise an hour of land based CPR and First Aid and an hour of water based activities including tows, deep water retrievals and team rescues.
Eden Active Fitness for All is an opportunity for individuals aged 14 - 19 to take part in Spinning, Body Pump, Pilates and Aerobics on a weekly rotation. The course will enable participants to participate in 2 full scale sessions of each class led by REPS qualified instructor Karen Rathbourne.
An 8 week progressive Golf programme led by professional Andrew Sowerby is on offer at Penrith Golf Centre and Driving Range. Each session will focus on a specific area of match play including driving, irons, putting, chipping and rounds of the course.
Circuit sessions led by instructor Julie Veitch will enable participants to improve their core strength, power, endurance and cardiovascular fitness through a variety of activities over the 8 week course.
Children aged 6-11 will have to opportunity to sample an array of different sporting activities including Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Netball, Touch Rugby, Tennis and Rounders in the weekly MultiSports courses held at Penrith Leisure Centre.
Booking a Sports Unlimited Course
Details of courses and booking forms are available to download below or paper copies can be obtained from Penrith Leisure Centre and Appleby Swimming Pool. Bookings can be made either by completing and returning a booking form or by telephone on 01768 817817.
To book swimming and lifeguard sessions telephone:
- Appleby Leisure Centre 01768 351212
- Penrith Leisure Centre 01768 863450
Further Information
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Contact: Assistant Leisure Officer,
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Address: Eden District Council, Leisure Team, Mansion House, Penrith, CA11 7YG
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Telephone: 01768 212474 / 212473
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Email: leisure@eden.gov.uk
