Go4it!

Sign up for Easter activities

(Date of issue: Monday, 4 April 2011)

Time is running out for local youngsters to sign up for some sporty activities this Easter.

Carlisle City Council has joined forces with Carlisle Leisure Limited to provide a packed programme for youngsters aged 16 years old and under.

A wide range of sports schemes, to suit all abilities, will be held between 11 and 22 April at different venues around the city and place are still available.

The programme includes a revamped Go4it! programme. Local Clubmark accredited sports clubs are delivering the coaching and the aim is for local youngsters to carry on playing sport after the holiday programme has finished.

A sample of the events is as follows:

Sands Sports Camp: 11 – 15 April and 18 – 21 April, 9am - 4pm each day at The Sands Centre

For children aged 8+. The cost is £10 per day. Call The Sands Centre on 01228 625222.

Swifts Golf Course Easter Open Day: Easter Monday, 25 April, 10am-3pm

Come and see for yourself how much fun golf can be! Suitable for all the family, come and get a free basket of ball for the range or play the course. For further details, call 01228 625530.

Star:Track Athletics: 13 – 15 April, 10am-1pm at The Sheepmount

For children aged between 7 and 12 years old. All children receive a medal, certificate, t-shirt and goodie bag. The cost is £20 for all three days.

Teen Tennis: Thursday, 21 April, 1pm – 3pm at Bitts Park tennis courts

For young people aged between 13 and 16 years olds. The cost is £4 per child.

Other courses include a crash course in swimming; Taekwondo; tag rugby; squash; netball; hockey; Carlisle United Football in the Community; Gretna and CLL Football Camp and a Tennis Taster day.

All coaches are fully qualified and all bookings can be made by calling The Sheepmount on 01228 625599 or by emailing sheepmount@carlisleleisure.com, unless otherwise stated.

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