Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) is preparing all of its venues for reopening on Saturday 25th July. Saddleworth Leisure Centre, Oldham Leisure Centre, Royton Leisure Centre, Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, The Radclyffe Athletics Centre and Failsworth Sports Centre will all reopen this Saturday, now that the government’s coronavirus...
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Trafford Leisure, which runs leisure facilities across the borough, is preparing its venues for a phased reopening from the 27th July. move Urmston, Stretford Leisure Centre, Altrincham Leisure Centre and Sale Leisure Centre will be the first to reopen on the 27th July, when pre-booked activities,...
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The Institute of Swimming has developed bespoke online training for its long term partner, Derby City Council, after an aquatic conference day, developed by the Institute of Swimming, was cancelled due to the government’s Covid-19 guidelines. The Institute of Swimming modified the conference day, transforming the...
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Two young brothers have become online stars overnight as the first aid experts for Trafford Leisure’s new online Community Hub. The website, launched to support locals during the Covid-19 lockdown, offers health and wellness advice for all the family, including live exercise classes, fitness challenges, pre-recorded...
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Eight-year-old Catriona Ledger and her school friends were treated to a special day out on Friday 6th March; when they were the first to set foot in the new move Urmston and try out the impressive 12 individual Clip and Climb walls. Catriona, from St Anne’s...
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Active Luton has successfully created opportunities for its BAME community, specifically targeting Muslim women and girls to embrace learning to swim and beyond. In partnership with the Institute of Swimming, Active Luton trained 64 female swimming teachers through their Level One and Two Swim England Qualifications...
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The Institute of Swimming’s partnership delivering Fin2Fit’s Mono-Fin CPD training has gone from strength to strength with the CPD gaining accreditation from CIMSPA. Swimming teachers who have gained their Fin2Fit CPD are able to deliver Mono-Fin Mermaid and Shark lessons and parties, as a new and...
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Urmston Leisure Centre will reopen its doors early in 2020 following a major £7 million investment. The former 1980’s leisure centre has been transformed into a vibrant, modern complex fit for Urmston and wider Trafford community, and is changing its name to reflect its modern...
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Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) has signed a three partnership with the Institute of Swimming to help in its mission to become the world’s leading applied university. The partnership will see the Institute of Swimming enhancing SHU academic programmes through the implementation of Swim England products. The...
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Disney-inspired fun swim sessions will take on a new theme this winter, as the Institute of Swimming trains activators to lead Frozen 2 classes. Training is currently underway with the sessions due to commence in February 2020. Since launching the Swim England and Disney partnership in...
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