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5th August 2019
In Institute of Swimming

TUI First Choice Holidays chooses Institute of Swimming for Instructor Training

The TUI Group has joined forces with the Institute of Swimming for a second year to deliver Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training sessions for its Swimming Instructors, based overseas at 12 First Choice Holiday Villages.   The First Choice Holiday Village Swimming Academies teach learn to swim group sessions and one to one classes in each of the holiday resorts, along with Rookie Lifeguard and Parent and Toddler Sessions.   The Holiday Villages Swim Academies are aimed at all...

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23rd July 2019
In Createability, GLL

Createability’s urban-feel trampoline park constructed from shipping containers opens in Newquay

Work has finished on a unique, urban, £3 million trampoline park and indoor play centre in Newquay, constructed with a series of shipping containers. The 40-week project, which required the erection of a full mile of Herras fencing just to secure the site whilst work was underway, has seen leisure design and build specialist, Createability, in conjunction with Saunders Boston Architects, develop a brand new 1,800 sq m indoor soft play and trampoline park, directly behind...

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10th June 2019
In Trafford Leisure

Trafford Leisure to host disability workshops to make sport and leisure accessible to all

Trafford Leisure is holding a series of workshops to explore how best to deliver more inclusive activities; putting all disabled people and their carers at the heart of its future planning.   The workshops, which will take place at George H Carnall Leisure Centre during June, are part of a strategy review by Trafford Leisure, in conjunction with Trafford Council, to create a more inclusive approach to disability, ensuring access to exercise is available to all.   If you...

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20th May 2019
In Trafford Leisure

Trafford Leisure offers free adult swimming lessons after Mayor of Trafford learns to swim at Sale Leisure Centre

The Mayor of Trafford, Councillor Tom Ross has learnt to swim at Sale Leisure Centre, where he has been taking adult one to one swimming lessons.   With the help of Trafford Leisure’s swimming teacher Steven Taylor, Councillor Ross has gone from being a non-swimmer, nervous and apprehensive around water, to a competent swimmer feeling confident and calm.   The Mayor of Trafford, Councillor Tom Ross says: “It’s been a huge personal achievement for me, and I am so...

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29th April 2019
In Oldham Community Leisure

Triathletes sprint to victory

Hundreds turned out to support 294 competitors, both young and old, as they competed in Oldham Community Leisure’s (OCL) popular Milltown Races Saddleworth Sprint Triathlon and the new Saddleworth Junior GO TRI last weekend. Fifty-eight youngsters aged between 8-14 took part in the Saddleworth Junior GO TRI last Sunday (28th April) at Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre. In race one, youngsters aged 8-10 swam 50m, cycled 800m and ran 400m. Those aged 11-14 swam 200m, cycled...

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Oldham Community Leisure
11th April 2019
In Oldham Community Leisure

OCL recognised nationally for best practice in The Parliamentary Review

Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has been highlighted as a community business that’s leading the way by breaking down barriers to healthy lifestyles in the 2019 Parliamentary Review. The Review, an independent political journal published annually, allows private and public sector organisations to share and promote their best practice, with the goal of raising standards. With a readership upward of 500,000, The Review is an essential read for policy makers, business executives, politicians and stakeholders. The 2019 Review...

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5th April 2019
In Precor

Precor signs pilot contract with Sony to deliver smart gym solution, Advagym

Precor has signed a pilot agreement with Sony to deliver its smart gym solution, Advagym. The agreement means operators of Precor kitted gyms can now offer a complete tracking journey for members’ workout regimes. Sony’s Advagym uses a sensor on strength machines to record reps and sets. Members simply touch their phone to the sensor ‘puck’ to start tracking their workout in real time, with stats automatically uploaded to the Advagym app. Pucks in free weight areas...

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1st April 2019
In Institute of Swimming

Institute of Swimming confirms first of its kind collaborative agreement with Stevenage Leisure

In a first of its kind agreement, Stevenage Leisure Limited (SLL) has partnered with the Institute of Swimming to recruit and train more swimming teachers ahead of the opening of its new pool at The Dunstable Centre later this year.   The partnership will see SLL deliver Swimming Teacher training through its Swim England Qualifications Approved Training Centre, while the Institute of Swimming will work alongside SLL to source new trainees through its recruitment academy. SLL will...

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28th March 2019
In Oldham Community Leisure

OCL announces popular triathlons set to return this spring

After hosting two hugely successful events last year, Oldham Community Leisure (OCL) has revealed its Junior and Sprint Triathlons will both be back in 2019. Such was the popularity of the junior event that a second has been added to this year’s race calendar. The new Saddleworth Junior GO TRI and the Saddleworth Sprint Triathlon will take place on Sunday 28th April at Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre. The Failsworth Junior GO TRI, now in its...

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25th March 2019
In Quest, Right Directions, Sport England

Learning from insight

More than 300 delegates flocked to this year’s packed Quest NBS conference, where Sport England’s Property Director, Charles Johnston gave an update on the Towards An Active Nation strategy. Johnston reminded operators that it’s not about how many participate in physical activity, but the impact that has, and said the 25% of the population still inactive represent a real opportunity to impact agendas far wider than sport and fitness. Going for gold Mark England OBE, Chef de Mission...

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