Sports Courses
Return to Sport provides opportunities for you
to take part in a number of different sports at very little cost.
No experience is needed and the focus is on having fun,
learning or developing your skills and meeting other like minded
people. Get Active and Feel Great!
The 'Return to Sport' courses are for adults
wanting to participate in a fun, social and sporting environment at
a basic or intermediate level. The courses last around 10
weeks after which you will have the opportunity to join a local
sports club.
If you are interested in taking part in a Return to
Sport course then get in contact (see details below). In you
are a sports club in the Borough and you would like to host a
Return to Sport course then contact the Leisure Community Team on
leisure.community@havant.gov.uk
or call 02392 446406
For further information on Return to
Sport >> (external website)
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Courses for 2011
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To book on any of the courses below please download a
booking form (67KB) and
send with your cheque to:
Richard Wood
Sports Development
Officer
Havant Borough
Council
Civic Centre
Offices
Havant
PO9 2AX
* Please check
each course for cost details *
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New courses!
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Rowing for Beginners
In partnership with Langstone Adventure
Rowing
Rowing in fixed seat boats is one of
the fastest growing sports around – from
Solent Galleys to Cornish Gigs -
rowing is one of the genuine ‘sports for all’
because anyone can do it at any age
and it does not take long to learn.
Exercise, get out and about and meet new people with a shared
interest.
6 week course starting on Saturday 21st
January at Langstone
Just £30 for the course and booking is essential - spaces are
limited!
To book on Contact Mike Gilbert on 07767 350512 or email
mike@langstonerowing.co.uk
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On your bike...again!
2 hour cycle rides with instruction.
The short courses will help you become more comfortable and
confident on a cycle in today's conditions.
Afternoon session costs just £5.00 and includes a free taster
bike check by Emsworth Cycle shop.
The next session is at Emsworth recreation ground on
Saturday 13th August
1:00pm - 2:00pm (Bike checks)
2:00pm - 4:00pm (Bike ride)
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Netball course
16s and overs
This course has now finished. To find
out more about Netball at Cowplain School please use the contacts
below:
Cowplain Community School
Hart Plain Avenue
Cowplain
Waterlooville PO8 8RY
Instruction by Level 2 coach
Contact the school on the address above or
by calling 023 92 267083 (leave a message) or email
Geoff.lawton@cowplainschool.co.uk
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Previous courses
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Back to Netball Sessions
This course hosted by Havant Leisure centre (Horizon
Leisure)
Coached by Clair Buckland, a qualified coach from Shooting Stars
Netball Club
8 week course, started on 10th March (please note some breaks
for bank holidays / Easter)
Thursdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm
£3 a week paid at reception
For future opportunities contact Contact Clair
Buckland cbuckland@horizonlc.com
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Return to Basketball
We are working with Havant Basketball Club and are putting on an
8 week course in February 2011.
The course is starting at Oaklands Catholic
School on Tuesday 8th February 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Sessions are just £2 a week or £12 for the course (if paid
up front).
If paying up front please make cheques payable to Havant
Borough
Council
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Return to Running is back!
- - - - - Course now finished - -
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Waterlooville leisure centre
6:30pm - 7:30pm
9 weeks of training with qualified running coaches from
Victory Athletics clubcovering all aspects of running from the
training and nutrition to choosing the right footwear!
If you are interested in running and missed this course contact
Victory AC or your local running
club.
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Return to Hockey
We are also working with Havant Hockey Club organising a 7 week
Adults course starting on Friday 17th September
The course will be held at Havant College 6:00pm -
7:00pm
The cost of the course is £2 a week or £12 for the course (if
paid up front)
If paying up front please make cheques payable to Havant
Hockey Club
Return to Badminton
Organised by Badminton England, this 8 week course will
be starting at Warblington School on Tuesday 14th September
7:30pm - 8:30pm.
Cost just £2 per session or £12 for the course if paid up front
(saving of £4!)
If paying up front please make cheques payable to Hampshire
County Council
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Return to Tchoukball
Course now finished
To find out more about Tchoukball log on to the
Portsmouth Tchoukball
website >> (external link)
FREE 8 week course starting on Wednesday 21st
April 2010
Cowplain Community School, Hart Plain avenue, Waterlooville
If you missed this course but would like to play Tchoukball
contact Alex French on 07711253012 or email alexf@pompey-tchoukball.org.uk
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Return to Netball
8 week beginners / returners Netball course
Crookhorn College of Technology, Waterlooville
Wednesdays - 7pm - 8pm
Starting on 28th April and finishing on 16th June
Cost: Just £2 a week or £10 for the course
See also - 3 week Mum's and Daughters' netball
course in August more information
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Return to Cycling
Are you keen to get back in to cycling but not quite got the
confidence to do it alone? Perhaps you have always wanted to learn
to ride a bicycle?
The 4 week course was held at Staunton Country Park during
April. The course cost just £8 and there was also bike rental
available.
If you would like to be notified of future cycling courses
please contact Sophie Iles on 02392 446570 or email sophie.iles@havant.gov.uk
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Return to Volleyball.
10 week coaching course by South Hants Volleyball club.
The sessions started on the 14th
October 8.15pm to 10.00pm at Purbrook School,
Purbrook.
If you are a beginner or want to start playing
again ring Paul Rodgers of South
Hants Volleyball Club on 07843 582 664 or
email paul.rodgers@microfocus.com.
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Return to Running
Waterlooville leisure centre
Included 9 weeks of training with qualified running coaches
covering all aspects of running from the training and nutrition to
choosing the right footwear!
The cost was £17 for 9 weeks.
If you were unable to take part in the course but would like to
join Victory running club go to http://www.victoryac.co.uk
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Return to Tennis
Havant Borough council teamed up with Advantage
tennic academy and brought you Return to Tennis which was put on
during the summer at Staunton Community Sports college
The course was 7 weeks of coaching by a level 1 qualified tennis
coach. Just £2 a session or £14 for the course
To join a local club there are a few in the borough
including:
Ace Tennis club at Staunton Community Sports College - call
02392 480048
The Avenue Tennis club, Havant - call 02392 482750 or www.avenueltsc.co.uk
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Return to
Badminton
10 week course took part in
May at Staunton Community Sports College.
It was just £2 a session or £18 for
the 10 week course!
If you missed out on this
course and would like to know of the badminton clubs in the Havant
Borough contact Richard Wood, Sport Development Officer on 02392
446255
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