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TRY RUGBYTOTSOur dynamic weekly play sessions enable boys and girls aged 2–7 to develop their social and physical skills in a fun, positive environment.

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RugbytotsRugbytots, the world’s leading rugby play programme for 2 to 7 year olds, is currently running classes in Witham and Chelmsford and soon to open in Braintree. They bring high energy, positive learning environments, encouraging learning through play and exploration. The programmes are designed to encourage children to develop in a fun way: discovering new skills, understanding, teamwork, respect and patience, aiming to build their confidence. They strongly encourage parental play, learning new ways to challenge everyone and just spend time with their little ones. All the

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With the longer days and warmer weather now here, it’s a good time to think about getting active. Whether it’s learning a new sport, joining a class at your local leisure centre or enrolling your child onto a holiday activity camp, now’s the time to get booking. With eight pages packed full of ideas, we’re sure you’ll find something to inspire you!

Spring into Sport!

Fellowship Afloat Charitable TrustThe centre is a unique place to connect, challenge and inspire. Based on the converted light vessel Trinity moored on the Essex Coast, it’s an ideal activity venue for groups or individuals who want to enjoy the great outdoors. Young people especially love the ship – which floats on every tide and is cut off from the shore at spring tides.

As an RYA training centre they offer a range of sailing and power-boating courses. They have an indoor traversing wall, archery and a high ropes course. There’s a variety of opportunities to go outdoors and get active from individual days to residential possibilities. It’s a great place to experience something different. Visit www.fact.org.uk for more information or call 01621 868 113.

Spring into action at Leisure WorldLeisure World is the largest leisure centre in Colchester, offering a wide range of activities for the whole family. Fly down the flumes and ride the rapids at Leisure World Colchester, take a dip in the fitness or teaching pools or book a school holiday activity. Climb the ‘Big Red’ climbing wall at Leisure World Tiptree or join a club that meets at Leisure World Highwoods, including football, indoor cricket, bowls and martial arts. All the centres offer fantastic facilities including a gym and fitness classes. You can hire courts and pitches for badminton, squash, short tennis, basketball and football. There’s always a big rush of keen tennis players after Wimbledon, so beat the crowds and bring your family to Leisure World Tennis. Take a course or pay and play by hiring equipment.

The best thing is that by taking part in activities at Leisure World you’ll be helping to keep the whole family healthy. Visit www.colchesterleisureworld.co.uk

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Gosfield Lake Resort So much fun,So close to home!

Camping Excellent camping facilities, lake-side tent field and separate caravan field with electric hook-ups. Purpose-built toilets and showers. All bookable online!Water Activities Skiing - Lessons for all, come along and try it out. Banana - Rides and parties available. Triathalon - Swim sessions.AnnexeDouble suites with lake-views, along with your private patio area to relax on.Days Out Bring the family for a picnic. Alternatively, you canenjoy a meal at our on-site Café, or, at the IndianRestaurant. Enjoy watching the skiing, play ball or just relax in the beautiful surroundings.

Church Road • Gosfield • Essex • CO9 1UD01787 475043 • www.gosfieldlake.co.uk

Braintree Rugby Club Beckers Green Road, Braintree CM7 3PR

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT CORINNE Telephone: 01376 323296 Email: corinneaw@aol.com

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DID YOU KNOW…. ☺ Rugby is a non-contact sport until Under 9s?

☺ Boys and girls play together up to Under 12s?

☺ We take players from age 4 to 6 years in our Bumbles group on a Sunday morning, and run sides from Under 7s to Under 16s plus our Rugby Academy for 17 and 18 year olds, training on Wednesdays and playing Sundays?

☺ All our coaches are qualified and DBS checked?

☺ We were the 1st rugby club in Essex to hold the RFU Club Accreditation along with Club Mark and ClubSX?

☺ Our rugby club follows Core Values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship?

☺ We have 3 senior sides plus Social Vets and welcome players of all abilities?

☺ We run a ‘Turn-up-and-play’ scheme for adults wanting to get back into the game?

☺ We hire out our facilities with licensed bar for private parties for as little as £150 for a Saturday night?

☺ We offer family and social membership, so you can come along and enjoy our facilities when you like?

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Spring into Sport!Angela’s Swim SchoolAngela has been running her own swim schools and franchises across the river in her home county of Kent since 2002. Now her expertise is coming to Essex and learners couldn’t ask for a better teacher. Angela swam internationally for Great Britain representing us in the European, World and Commonwealth Games and was selected for the Olympic team for Barcelona in 1992. She has since personally taught thousands of people of all ages how to swim.

With her eyes now firmly fixed on Essex, Angela’s Swim Schools will be opening at the Basildon Lower Academy and the James Hornsby High School in Laindon, as well as the Mayflower High School in Billericay. Colchester too will have its own Angela Wilson Swim School by September. The business is literally going swimmingly – so much so that Angela was recently recognized for her entrepreneurial efforts with a national business award from Lloyd’s Bank.Angela told Primary Times, “I’m really excited about my swim

schools opening in Essex.” She added, “We offer lessons to everyone who wants to learn, from babies to pensioners, and will also be focusing on holding groups for triathletes who want to improve their swimming times and skills.” Visit www.angelasswimschool.co.uk for more information.

Gosfield Lake ResortGo and enjoy the family activities on site including the thrill of banana boat rides for those just wishing to get wet and have fun, to water skiing with Gosfield Lake Water Ski Club who follow the BWSW ‘On the Edge’ Water-ski Participation Programme. Offering coaching to all standards of skier ages 8 years

and above, day courses or individual lessons are arranged by appointment

to enhance individuals’ capabilities. The natural, sheltered and shallow lake provides

perfect water-skiing and swim conditions and this feature together with a full international slalom

course and jump make the facilities ideal for the serious skier or the complete novice. Only the best equipment is used. With two boats, top class National Champion coaches are on hand to assist at all times. They also offer Open Water Swim sessions on Tuesday 6-8pm and Sunday 7-8.30am, children welcome, so go for training or just for the thrill of swimming in open water. Camping and accommodation available.

For more information visit the website: www.gosfieldlake.co.uk or call 01787 475043. Wifi is available throughout the park.

Chelmsfordians Tennis ClubChelmsfordians Tennis Club, Roxwell Road, Chelmsford will be holding a 2 day tennis course in half-term on Thurs 2nd and Fri 3rd June. They are coaching 5-7 year olds from 9am to 11am, 8-11 year olds from 11am to 1pm and 12-17 year olds from 1.30 to 3.30pm.

To book please contact Derek Rogers, LTA Licensed Club Coach, on 07885 874031 or derektennis@toucansurf.com or for more information on this and after-school coaching groups, ladies mornings and summer holiday courses look on the coaching page of the website – www.chelmsfordianstennis.co.uk

Braintree Rugby ClubBraintree Rugby Club has been working hard for over 50 years to provide rugby for local families. They have teams catering for children from as young as 4 up to 18 in the Junior Section, as well as senior teams. Training takes place on Wednesday evenings with games Sunday mornings for the Juniors, and Tuesday/Thursday evenings for Seniors, with games on Saturday. Players of all abilities are welcomed. The clubhouse, with two bars, one newly refurbished, is a popular venue for wedding breakfasts and parties, and the Grand Fireworks Display has been one of the most popular events in the district for many years. In addition, the club hosts many charity events throughout the year, from fashion shows to dog shows, family fun days to quiz nights. They are justly proud of their club and would love to be able to welcome you there sometime. For further information, visit www.braintree rugbyclub.co.uk

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Chelmsford City Leisure CentresHelp keep your children healthy by encouraging them to try new experiences, develop new skills and keep active, all whilst having lots of fun! At Chelmsford City Council’s four leisure centres (Riverside Ice & Leisure, Chelmsford Sport & Athletics Centre, Dovedale Sports Centre and South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre) there’s an extensive programme of sporting activities for all ages. This includes ice-skating, swimming, athletics, trampolining, dance, gymnastics, badminton, fencing, parkour and free running, archery, table tennis, karate and much more! Why not book your child in for one of the whole day holiday Get In! City Camps (for 4 to 12 year olds), try an intensive short course designed to give a foundation in a sport with a Get In! Skills Clinics or let them work off some energy at Get In! Active Fun sessions. There’s also ice disco sessions, after school and school holiday skate, Popsicles family ice party and public ice skating sessions as well as Musical Splash, Family and Inflatable Fun and public swimming sessions! Visit www.chelmsford. gov.uk/sports or www.chelmsford. gov.uk/getin for more information.

Little Scrummers Tag RugbyThere are many advantages for joining Little Scrummers Rugby. At the weekly 45-60 minute sessions, the children gain confidence, improve their gross motor skills, communication and behaviour at these fun filled sessions lead by fully qualified

coaches. Learning sport at an early age is essential and it is proven that there is a positive educational impact as the children learn to work as a team. So if you have little ones who have loads of energy, sign up for a free trial session!

Locations across Hertfordshire, Essex and Cambridgeshire. Check out www.littlescrummers.com

Jump Street ColchesterSince opening last summer, Jump Street trampoline park in Colchester has proved to be a hit with parents and kids. With over 20,000 square feet of interconnected trampolines to play on, there’s plenty of crazy fun to be had at Jump Street. There is also a slam-dunk area and a giant inflatable bag which jumpers can safely practice flips and tricks on. Plus, it’s indoors, so no need to worry about classic British summertime weather. Trampolining is classed as low impact exercise so it’s kinder on joints as well as being fun and exciting. It’s a great way to burn off excess energy, build stamina and improve core strength and balance. Feeling envious? The inner child wanting to break free? During term-time, there’s a whole host

of fitness sessions for those over 16 years, from Jump Camp for those wanting to burn calories, to the yoga-based Jump Mind and Body. There’s even a parent-toddler session, Jump Tots, where the under-fours get the opportunity to have a go on the trampolines.

So, if you’re looking to give the kids something fun and healthy to do, or try a new form of exercise yourself, then Jump Street is the perfect place to start. Visit jumpstreet.co.uk to book a place or call 01206 911 035.

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Thriftwood Activity CentreSet in a beautiful woodland environment, Thriftwood is the ideal venue for an adventurous activity party or to meet friends on the Chillout Holiday Club. Suitable for children from 8 to 16yrs, parties are tailor made to suit your needs and budget. If heights are your thing, try the Sky Hi Walk, build a crate tower into the trees or climb to the stars on the new climbing tower. Be the king or queen of the Demolition Zone or ride the Inflata-Bull like a cowboy. Whatever the weather Thriftwood has an activity for you. With over 15 activities to choose from, is Thriftwood your next adventure? For further details visit www.thriftwood.org.uk, email birthdays@thriftwood.org.uk or call 01277 212784

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The countdown has already started to the 2016 UEFA European Championship (EURO 2016) which takes place in France this summer and includes teams from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and England.

According to FIFA (the international football association) 265 million people worldwide play football. It’s famously a game of “two halves” but there is much more to football than that. Players need to be able to run as the ball moves from one end of the pitch to the other and repeatedly doing this builds up stamina and endurance. Possession of the ball promotes agility while shooting develops coordination – quite a lot to pack into two halves!

The physical side effects of regular football playing are numerous and include strengthening the heart, greatly improved flexibility, stronger bones and muscles and decreasing the chance of weight gain and all health issues that ensues. As far as physical exercise goes football is one of the best ways (if not the best) to exercise because of the variety of skills and dexterity deployed on the field.

Most communities offer some sort of local Amateur Football Club (AFC) or football club where youngsters can take part in regular training sessions and matches. These clubs don’t just cater to future superstars but to children of various ages and abilities. Football is a team sport so any child taking part in it regularly will have to learn to cooperate with their peers. Similarly, the team coach will give direction. Players are given positions and each role is equally important for the team. One of the benefits of playing football for a local team or group is that it widens your child’s horizons. They get to meet people outside of their school and their immediate friendship group. Ultimately this will improve their social skills. Similarly, when playing away children get to travel to other areas and perhaps meet people they wouldn’t normally come into contact with. For many children away games are the first steps

to independence as they can travel with coaches and other team members and not necessarily their parents.

Playing on a football team requires regular training. Having to show up, in all weathers, for both training and games, helps your child develop self-discipline. While parents may worry about the time spent on training, travelling and playing, taking time away from school work, studies have shown that children who play competitive sports perform better in the classroom.

Really when you break down what is happening on the football field you realise that both body and brain have to be fairly agile. Anyone playing football has to keep their eye on the ball, defend themselves against opponents, watch their team members and captain for communication. Split second decisions are being constantly made during the course of a football game or a practice session. Your child’s brain will be constantly making calculations about distance, time, speed. They will learn how to judge their own strength when tackling or kicking the ball. The more a child plays the better they get. Although football is a team sport a child can also kick a ball around by themselves when there is no one else around, and they can practice the various tricks they’ve learnt. Because there is no emphasis on size or height football can be easily played by both boys and girls (see sidebar for growth in popularity of football as a girls’ sport and pastime.) Most of all, leaving aside all of the physical, mental and emotional benefits, most children who play football do it because it is fun.

FOOTBALL FOR GIRLSWomen’s football is the most popular female team sport in England with approximately 2.89 million players. The sport is generally viewed as a fairly modern invention but women’s football has a long history. Towards the end of the 19th century women’s football was extremely popular in Scotland. Britain’s first recorded international women’s football match was played in Edinburgh in 1881 when Scotland beat England 3:0. After a subsequent match in Glasgow riots occurred and women were banned from playing football in Scotland.

After the ban Helen Graham Matthews moved to England and set up the “Lady Footballers”. In 1894 medical professionals in the UK called for girls and women to be banned from the sport as it was physically damaging for them! The following year Nettie Honeyball founded the British Ladies Football Club. The sport grew in popularity, especially during the First World War but in 1921 the Football Association (FA) barred all women’s teams from playing on FA grounds. The subsequent difficulties in organising training and matches led to the sport petering out.

Following England’s victory in the 1966 World Cup interest in women’s football began to re-emerge. Three years later the Women’s Football Association was founded but it took another two years and an order from UEFA to force the FA to remove the restrictions against women playing on FA grounds.

Since 1971 more and more women have been playing football and last year the FA Girls Football Week attracted more than 16,000 people – triple the original target. Due to the vast numbers the FA planned two events in 2016. The first occurred in April and the second will take place from 10th-16th October.

For more information about the FA Girls Football Week or Women’s Football please visit www.fagirlsfootballweek.com

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