12/06/09 - Try A Fun New Sport This Sunday

An extra special Community Sports Festival takes place on Sunday 14th June, offering the chance to try a whole range of different sports.

The exciting free event, from 10am till 4pm at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre, Garon Park, Southend, is open to able bodied or disabled participants, and all the sessions are run by qualified coaches.

This activesouthend Community Sports Festival features separate sessions, all 45 minutes long, which start in the morning at 10am, 11am and 12 noon and in the afternoon at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s Executive Councillor for Culture, Councillor Derek Jarvis said:

“This is a tremendous free opportunity – which is supported by Southend’s Legacy 2012 - to have a go at all kinds of different sports. I hope as many people as possible will come along.

There are activities for all ages and all levels of ability. We believe it is likely to be a very popular day, so it is strongly recommended to book in advance on 01702 215612 or 01702 215163.”

SPORT LOCATION AGE RANGE

Find the activities as follows:

· Fencing – in the secondary hall. For children aged seven and above

· Mini tennis – in the tennis hall. For children aged five and above

· Tennis – in the tennis hall. For those aged 18 and above

· Badminton – in the main sports hall. For children aged seven and above

· Table tennis – in the main sports hall. For children aged seven and above

· Judo – in the main sports hall. For children aged five and above

· Fit for Life activities - main sports hall. For all ages

· Goalball – in the function suite. For those aged eight and above

· Football - in the main sports hall. For children aged seven and above

For further information on the sports included as part of the festival, or, to find out where you can continue taking part in sport, please use the contact details shown below:

· Goalball: Steve Snelling. Tel: 01487 843344 Mobile: 07825 506 352

http://www.britishblindsport.org.uk/

· Fencing: Roger Thompson / Joanne Reynolds. Tel: 01702 337608

www.southend-seaxe.org.uk or: info@southend-seaxe.org.uk

· Judo: John Horrigan. Mob: 078999 61341.Tel: 01702 421677 www.southendjudo.co.uk

· Table Tennis: John Andrews .john.andrews@etta.co.uk

· Tennis and Mini Tennis: Luke GreenwayCreating Leisure. 01702 613000

· Badminton: Darryl Hardcastle. 01277 623788

· Football and Fit for Life: Southend United Community and Educational Trust 01702 341351