Latest News From South Staffordshire Council’s Leisure Centres
New Year New You:
South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres are encouraging people to get on track after Christmas and sign up early to make the biggest savings.
Join any 1 of the 4 council run facilities in the New year, and if you join before 5th January, you’ll get the first month for just £10!
There are no long-term contracts or joining fees and with access all areas starting from as little as £5 per week, it really is an affordable luxury.
You can also use all 4 leisure centres for 1 great price and with a good range of facilities to suit all ages and abilities, you really can’t go wrong with South Staffordshire’s facilities. There are a huge range of exercise classes, studio cycling, swimming, gyms and toning suites.
To find out more about what’s on offer visit www.sstaffs.gov.uk/leisure or call your nearest South Staffordshire Council leisure centre:
Cheslyn Hay: 01922 417790
Codsall: 01902 844032
Penkridge: 01785 714152
Wombourne: 01902 898202
Encourage your children to continue their swimming journey:
South Staffordshire’s Swim Academy is passionate about the importance of all children learning to swim for fun and ensuring they are safe in and around water. This means being able to swim more than 25 metres. Many people believe that once a child can swim 25 metres, they are competent enough to be safe around water, however the truth is that children should be encouraged to continue with their swimming journey far beyond this point.
Around 85% of accidental drownings occur at open water sites. Many of these drownings occur due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of water safety. The basic principles of water safety, combined with the knowledge and understanding of the hazards, can significantly reduce the number of incidents that occur each year.
Did you know that swimming is part of the National Curriculum? By the time your child leaves primary school, they should be able to swim, know how to get out of trouble if they fall into water and understand the dangers. If you want your child to be confident and competent in water, and have the ability and knowledge to survive and self-rescue, they need to progress beyond the minimum requirement of 25 metres.
South Staffordshire’s Swim Academy will not only give your child the skills they need to stay safe, but it will open avenues to other water-based activities such as Lifesaving clubs, Junior Lifeguard Academy, competitive swimming clubs, kayaking, and more.
Why Choose South Staffordshire Swim Academy?
- Lessons run all year round to ensure continual progression
- Monthly direct debit scheme making learning to swim more affordable
- Members receive access to free public swimming
- Badges at every level to reward progress
- Online portal allowing parents to monitor their child’s progress
- Good teacher/child ratios
- One to one lessons available on request
To find out more and to book visit www.sstaffs.gov.uk/leisure or call your nearest South Staffordshire Council leisure centre:
Cheslyn Hay: 01922 417790
Codsall: 01902 844032
Penkridge: 01785 714152
Wombourne: 01902 898202
Christmas Fit for Sport Camps
Wombourne and Codsall Leisure Centres are providing Christmas ‘Fit for Sport’ activity camps for children aged 5-12 years which will be on offer this December.
From Wednesday 20th – Friday 22nd December parents can bring their children to one of the centres half-day or full-day camps.
The camps consist of a range of activities including arts, crafts, fun and games, plus a chance to try different sports and learn new skills. The camps are a great way to engage children in physical activity but also help to build their confidence and make new friends along the way,
Camps are already filling up and if parent book early, there are discounts on offer.
To find out more and to book visit www.fitforsport.co.uk or call 0845 456 3233.