Clubs
New 'No Strings' Badminton session for adults at Sport and Leisure @ Burnside and the Parks sports centre
'No Strings' is a new badminton session for casual players. No need to book a court just turn up.
Come along on your own or with friends and play badminton with others. There is a co-coordinator to give you tips and organise mini games.
Enjoy the benefits of a healthy life style and meet new people. 'No Strings' badminton is fun, sociable and convenient.
Additional Benefits of attending the 'No Strings; session include: Receive a monthly newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest No Strings Badminton news, receive members offers and enter competitions on the 'No Strings' website, search the nearest 'No Strings' location in the member section,
Sessions:
Thursday 12.00-1.30pm (starting 13 May 2010)
Age: Adults (16 years and over - 14 years if accompanied by an adult)
Price: £3.25 with an Ease card. £4.25 without.
Off peak £2 (only at the Parks)
Judo
Judo was developed in Japan at the end of the 19th century and has evolved into the most popular combat sport in the world since it's inclusion in the Olympic games, it is an ideal sport for all ages both male & female and attracts many disability groups. It is a combination of throwing techniques, hold downs arm bars and strangles and competitions are regularly held around the country so that you can "test" yourself against other players. At the Parks we have developed one of the most successful clubs in the North of England producing many National & international medallists all of our coaches are CRB cleared and in many cases have competed at the highest level themselves, if you would like more information you can log onto www.britishjudo.org.uk or our club website www.parksjudo.co.uk
Indoor Bowls
The Parks Sports centre has an indoor bowling green which has eight rinks. These rinks can be booked from September to April and are booked in two hour slots. Pay as you play if you fancy a casual roll up (see casual prices below). If you fancy trying the sport at a more competative level join a team and become a part of the indoor bowling league (please see prices for club member below). All equipment can be hired from the centre at a cost of 60p and a refundable deposit. For further information or to book a rink please contact reception on 0191 2006364.
Casual Prices
Adult, Senior and Junior
- Without an Ease card £4.70
- With an Ease card £3.70
- With a priority Ease card £3.30
Indoor Bowls membership
Adult
- Without an Ease Card £39.90
- With an Ease card £31.00
- With a priority membership £23.00
Senior
- Without an Ease card £32.00
- With an Ease card £24.30
- With a priority Ease card £21.80
Junior
- Without an Ease card £20.50
- With an Ease card £15.60
*Once an indoor membership has been purchased casual roll up prices will be reduced.
Casual prices for a rink with an indoor bowls membership
Adult and Senior
- Without an Ease card £3.30
- With an Ease card £2.60
- With a priority Ease card £1.70
Junior
- Without an Ease card £1.70
- With an Ease card £1.20
Karate
The Parks Shotokai Karate club have been teaching and practising the traditional art for over 12 years. The club has black belt instructors all trained not only in Karate but also in Instructional Techniques and Leadership skills. All those people, male or female, young or old, who are interested in physical fitness, in the development and coordination of mind and body as a means of self defence should try KDS Karate.
- Tuesday (Junior age 6+) 6.30pm - 7.30pm
- Tuesday (Adult) 7.30pm - 9.00pm
- Thursday (Adult) 7.30pm - 9.00pm
- Saturday (Adult) 10.30am - 11.30am
- Saturday (Junior age 6+) 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Prices
- Adult £3.90
- Adult with standard Ease card £3.00
- Adult with priority Ease card £2.00
- Senior £2.60
- Senior with standard Ease card £1.80
- Senior with priority Ease card £1.70
- Junior £2.50
- Junior with an Ease card £1.70
Ju-Jitsu
Ju-Jitsu incorporates a wide range of martial art practice for self defence including hand strikes, kicking, throwing, locks & restraints, ground holds & ground defence and defence against strangles, grabs & holds. Ju-Jitsu was developed by the samurai warrior as a battlefield martial art. Rather than fighting stength against strenth Ju-Jitsu teaches to yield and unbalance and gain victory in an intelligent manner rather than raw aggression.
Children will learn from a specially devised childrens martial art syllabus. Their self confidence will improve, they will make new friends, their balance, co-ordination, speed and reaction will improve as they train from beginner to Black Belt. The class also includes fun challenge games for team building with friends.
The Adult Classes are devised for the complete beginner, male and female. You will learn and practice Ju-Jitsu in a relaxed & positive environment. You will improve your health & fitness, learn self defence skills with rewards of personal achievement as you train and study from beginner to Black Belt.
The Class Coaches are NVQ Qualified, fully insured and have enhanced CRB Clearance.
- Monday (Junior age 6 +) 7.00pm - 8.00pm
- Monday (Adult) 8.00pm - 9.00pm
Chearleading Club
Come along to The Parks Panthers cheerleading club for some exciting games and crazy stunts. Learn some new dance moves and enter competitions. Suitable for all abilities.
- Sunday (age 4 - 7) 3.15pm - 4.00pm
- Sunday (age 8 - 12) 4.00pm - 5.00pm
- Sunday (age 13 - 16) 5.00pm - 6.30pm
Prices
- £3.00 without Ease card
- £1.90 with Ease card
Action Club
Come Along on Tuesday evenings (Term time only) and meet up with other children to enjoy an activity session led by qualified coaches. This fun and exciting club encourages children to take part in a variety of activities including: footlball, trampolining, badminton, bouncy castle and much more.
- Tuesday (Age 8 - 11) 5.00pm - 6.00pm
- Tuesday (Age 12 - 16) 6.15pm - 7.15pm
- Only 25p with an Ease card
- For more information Contact Jodie Norman on 0191 643 7453, or The Parks Sports Centre on 0191 200 6364
Trampolining Club
Come along to our beginners trampolining sessions, have fun bouncing and learning new moves. With the help of our qualified instructor you can progress to club standard, learning more experienced moves and enter competitions.
Juniors have to be aged five and over: must wear socks, no jeans, no jewellery and covered up arms and legs. The Beginners sessions are for non-club members only. Also Club session tickets can only be purchased on Thursday evenings and will enable you to gain access to the club sessions only on Thursday and Friday evening.
- Monday (Beginners) 6.15pm - 7.15pm
- Thursday (Beginners) 6.30pm - 7.30pm
- Thursday (Club) 7.30pm - 9.30pm
- Friday (Beginners) 6.30pm - 7.30pm
- Friday (Club) 7.30pm - 9.30pm Prices
- Adult £3.90
- Adult with Ease card £3.00
- Adult with priority Ease card £2.40
- Junior without Ease Card £3.00
- Junior with Ease Card £1.90
- Club Session without Ease Card £9.70
- Club Session with Ease Card £8.30
Badminton Club
The Parks Badminton Club have a 'healthy club membership' with members of all ages. We welcome a wide variety of players, although a little experience is an advantage. We have a mens and a mixed team in the Northumberland leagues, and a number of our players take part in the local graded tournaments. Two of our members are qualified coaches, and we are able to offer regular coaching sessions before the main club. We have a website http://www.theparksbc.co.nr/ where prospective member can see our activities, members can see the latest news and how our teams are doing in the leagues. It also has our contact email address: theparksbc@hotmail.com
- Sunday 6.30pm - 8.30pm