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Football for the slower players among us

Wednesdays / 11am - 12noon / Outdoor Sports Centre

If you're legs aren't able to move quite as fast as you'd like them to but you still have the mental drive to play a good game of footie, come and try out football at a walking pace! This steady-paced game is a great way to exercise. Individuals and groups welcome.

Call 0300 0200 135 (option 2) or email john.dutton@activenation.org.uk for more info and to book.

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Learn to Swim course for adults

Starts Thursday 8 May (5.30 - 6.30pm) / Bitterne Leisure Centre / £18 only (for Southampton residents)

This is an excellent opportunity for people to improve their stroke technique, stamina and strength, gain confidence and self-esteem. One-to-one or group learning with a qualified instructor is on offer.

For more information or to book please call 02380 444395

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Get Into Golf

Whether you're a beginner golfer or improver, take your pick from these six-week courses and come and join us out on the course.

Beginners' classes start Saturday 5 April, 1.30 - 2.30pm.
Improvers' classes start Saturday 5 April, 12noon - 1pm.
Beginners' classes start Wednesday 9 April, 3 - 4pm.
Improvers' classes start Wednesday 9 April, 5 - 6pm.

The cost of a six-week course is £30 per person. All equipment can be supplied and you don’t need to have any previous experience of golf to take part.

PGA Professional Matt Robbins will be taking these fun and informal classes. The format will be:

Week 1: putting
Week 2: chipping
Week 3: pitching
Week 4: irons
Week 5: woods
Week 6: out on the course

To book or for further information please email Matt Robbins here or call 023 8076 0546.

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Tennis for beginners

£25 for a six-week course / Ages 16+ / 20 May - 1 July / 6 - 7pm every Tuesday / Outdoor Sports Centre (free onsite parking)

Would you like to learn the basics of tennis? Coaches will cover techniques in forehand, backhand, volley, approach shot, positioning, serve and match play and scoring. There will also be an opportunity for competitive play.

Email markmatthews@activenation.org.uk or call 03000200135 for more information or to book.

NEW fliptastic gymnastics for children

Every Wednesday (term-time only) / 23 April - 21 May / 4.30 - 5.30pm / Chamberlayne Leisure Centre / 5 - 12 year olds / Bookable course

FREE trial session available on Wednesday 23 April.

For more information please contact Alison Butcher on 023 8043 7668 or email Alison.Butcher@activenation.org.uk.

Active Sail Week for youngsters this Easter

Just £219 for a five-day course (14 - 18 April) or £175 for a four-day course (27 - 30 May) / 9.30am - 4.30pm / Southampton Water Activities Centre (SWAC)

The course is split into two groups: Junior (ages 8 - 12) and Teen (ages 13 - 16). If you don’t know your port from your starboard, then climb aboard, because here is a good place to start! The Active Sail beginners' course is a fun introduction to sailing.

This course covers the RYA Youth Stage 1 and 2 modules. It’s all about learning the basics and having fun while doing it.