Events & Training
January 2013

Enderby Dodgeball Club Presents Fun but Healthy Way to Start 2013
Date: Thu 3rd January 2013
Venue: Enderby Leisure Centre on Mill Lane
Those looking for a fun way to make a healthy start to 2013 in the Blaby District could try a new sport that is quickly growing in popularity.
4 years old, the award winning Enderby Dodgeball Club are on the look out for both new male and female players for 2013.

New Walking Sports for all Adults 50+
Date: Thu 3rd January 2013 - Thu 31st January 2013
Venue: Various - Leicester
Walking Football, Walking Basketball, Walking Netball
Older people who think their sporting days are behind them don't have to throw in the towel just yet.
The Walking Sports Programme targets adults 50+ in Leicester.
Same rules as the original games except participants are not allowed to run, only walk. Only £1 per session.

Cardio Tennis - Get Fit & Have Fun
Date: Thu 3rd January 2013, 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: Leicester Leys Leisure Centre
Cardio Tennis does not require tennis skills it is all about keeping your heart rate up, burning calories and most importantly, having FUN. Starting in January 20134 at Leicester Leys Leisure Centre!

One Mile Fun Run - Leicester
Date: Sat 5th January 2013 - Sat 30th March 2013
Venue: Western Park, Leicester
Every Saturday at Western Park starting from January.
Meeting at the Pavilion in Western Park at 10.00 am

Free Family Bike Rides for Leicester
Date: Sun 6th January 2013, 10:00 - 17:00
Venue: Hicks Lodge, The National Forest Cycle Centre, Willesley Woodwise, Moria, LE65 3UP
Families across Leicester are invited to take part in Sky Ride Local organised off-road bike rides. Come and enjoy the scrunch of gravel and squelch of mud on some great off road routes that are mostly traffic free.

Leicestershire Legacy Fund Open
Date: Mon 7th January 2013 - Wed 13th February 2013
7th January - 13th February 2013, 4.00pm

What do 'good' Primary Physical Education Lessons look like?
Date: Thu 10th January 2013, 16:15 - 17:30
Venue: New College, Leicester
This theory based course is designed for all those delivering Physical Education in curriculum time for class teachers, PE subject leaders and those who provide and/or deliver PPA time including external Coaches.

Handball Men's World Championships
Date: Fri 11th January 2013 - Sun 27th January 2013
Venue: Spain
23rd Men's Handball World Championships

Leadership in Running Fitness
Date: Sat 12th January 2013
Venue: New Mills Leisure Centre, Derbyshire
Leadership in Running Fitness Course

Cerebral Palsy Sport - Development Swimming Gala
Date: Sun 13th January 2013, 12:30 - 17:00
Venue: Ibstock Leisure Complex, Central Avenue, Ibstock, Leicestershire, LE67 6NE
9 years and over on the day, open to children with physical or visual disabilities.

Tennis - Senior Performance Coach Award
Date: Mon 14th January 2013, 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: Dan Maskell Tennis Centre, Loughborough University
Dan Maskell Tennis Centre, Loughborough University

Lunchtime Health Walk
Date: Mon 14th January 2013, 12:30 - 13:30
Venue: Leicester City Council, New Walk Centre, LE1 6ZG
Start 2013 as you mean to go on, step away from your desk at lunch and join us at our regular lunch time walk for all Leicester City Council staff to freely participate in, starting January 2013.
First session will start on Monday, 14th January 2013 at 12.30 pm, meeting in the A Block Reception at New Walk Centre.

Community Walk - Oadby
Date: Tue 15th January 2013, 12:00 - 13:00
Venue: Brocks Hill Visitor Centre & Country Park, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5JJ
Every Tuesday at 12.00 noon. Community Walk. A short walk around the park of one hour maximum.

Psychology Workshop
Date: Tue 15th January 2013, 19:00 - 21:00
Venue: SportPark, Loughborough
Psychology Workshop - FREE

Leicestershire Dodgeball League
Date: Wed 16th January 2013, 19:45 - 21:30
Venue: New College, Leicester
Adult Dodgeball for over 16's at New College, Leicester. Winter (Jan - April) and Autumn (October - December) Seasons. League Entry Fee £20 per team. Match fees £10 per match/2 matches per week.

Syston Town Cricket Club Inclusive Section
Date: Thu 17th January 2013, 19:00 - 20:00
Venue: Syston Town Cricket Club
A range of fun games and activities to encourage active development of fundamental movement and co-ordination skills.

Free Family Bike Ride - Rothley
Date: Sun 20th January 2013, 10:00 - 17:00
Venue: Brooklea Nursery, 975 Loughborough Road, Rothley, LE7 7NJ
Families across Leicester are invited to take part in Sky Ride Local organised off-road bike rides. Come and enjoy the scrunch of gravel and squelch of mud on some great off road routes that are mostly traffic free.

An Introduction to Seated & Ambulant Throws
Date: Sun 20th January 2013, 10:00 - 16:00
Venue: Loughborough University, LE11 3TU
This introductory workshop will give coaches and understanding of the classifications relevant to ambulant and seated throws and the relevant basic technical model for each.

Move More 4 Less
Date: Mon 21st January 2013 - Sun 27th January 2013
Venue: Various
New Year New You! Physical Activity sessions to help you to get active!
As part of Move More 4 Less Week, Active Together and Active Rutland Leicester Gets Active 4 Life are offering physical activity sessions that either cost £1 or are FREE!

Just Jhoom! Bollywood Dance
Date: Mon 21st January 2013, 18:30 - 19:30
Venue: Dance Studio, Winstanley College, Kingsway North, Braunstone Town, LE3 3BD
Just Jhoom! Means Just Dance! and draws on a range of dance styles from classical Indian to Bhangra with dashes of hip-hop, jive and jazz - it is energetic, loads of fun and very tongue-in-cheek.

Hula Hooping
Date: Mon 21st January 2013, 19:00 - 20:00
Venue: Blaby Mehtodist Church Hall, Winchester Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4HL
This is a fun fitness class for adults that will give you a whole body workout whilst strengthening your core. Increases flexibility of the spine and muscular system, strengthens core, tones waistline, arms and thighs whilst having a great time!

Zumba
Date: Mon 21st January 2013, 20:00 - 21:00
Venue: Blaby Methodist Church Hall, Winchester Road, Blaby, LE8 4HL
Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you're getting fit and your energy levels are soaring! There's no other fitness class like a Zumba fitness party. It's easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating, often building a deep rooted community among returning students.

Moving from Good to Outstanding in Examination PE Theory Lessons
Date: Tue 22nd January 2013, 16:00 - 17:30
Venue: New College, Leicester
This interactive workshop is designed to look at the Ofsted framework but also to get the best results for your pupils whilst teaching theory lessons.

Badminton Sessions (8-13 years)
Date: Tue 22nd January 2013, 17:00 - 18:00
Venue: Market Harborough
Aged 8-13 years? Want to play Badminton?

Badminton Sessions (14-16 years)
Date: Wed 23rd January 2013, 17:00 - 18:00
Venue: Market Harborough
Aged 14-16 years? Want to play Badminton?

Finding & Managing Funding
Date: Wed 23rd January 2013, 17:45 - 20:00
Venue: One Stop Shop Gilmorton Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4DY
Available for voluntary organisations, community groups and registered charities.
This training includes: How to fundraise for a new or existing project, what funders are looking for?, sustainable approaches to fundraising, the role of the Treasurer, what do you need to record and report for your group?

Hula Hooping
Date: Wed 23rd January 2013, 19:30 - 20:30
Venue: Dance Studio at Winstanley Community College, Kingsway North, Braunstone Town, LE3 3DB
This is a fun fitness class for adults that will give you a whole body workout whilst strengthening your core. Increases flexibility of the spine and muscular system, strengthens core, tones waistline, arms and thighs whilst having a great time!

Beginners Running Group
Date: Thu 24th January 2013, 10:30 - 11:15
Venue: Brocks Hill Visitor Centre & Country Park, Oadby, LE2 5JJ
Want to get fitter? Make new friends? Achieve a goal? Or just simply want to give it a go? The new beginners running club could be for you! £1 per person.

Beginners Running Club
Date: Thu 24th January 2013, 13:30 - 14:30
Venue: Ellis Park, Stamford Street, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8DL
A social running club to help achieve your goals, whether that is getting fitter, losing weight or training for a running event, whilst enjoying the support and company of the instructor and other group members.

Volleyball Workplace Challenge Competition
Date: Thu 24th January 2013, 17:30 - 21:00
Venue: Rushey Mead School
The Workplace Challenge: Competition Programme is a series of inter-workplace sporting competitions for you to take part in!

Bokwa
Date: Thu 24th January 2013, 20:00 - 21:00
Venue: The Pavilion, Sportsfield Lane, Huncote, LE9 3BN
BOKWA fitness is energetic, exciting, exuberant and exhilarating and consistently remains challenging, however is tailored for every type of individual to guide and assist with weight loss. BOKWA Fitness will dance you to a healthier, more energetic and happier YOU! If you like Zumba, you'll love BOKWA!!

Indoor Rounders
Date: Fri 25th January 2013, 18:30 - 19:30
Venue: Sports Hall at Winstanley Community College, Kingsway North, Braunstone Town, LE3 3BD
Return2Rounders is a call to all people who either enjoyed playing rounders when they were younger or enjoy playing now. Come and give it a go indoors away from the winter weather and have fun with this programme of fun sessions.

National Youth Dance Company Experience Workshop
Date: Sat 26th January 2013, 11:00 - 16:00
Venue: The Curve Theatre, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB
Are you passionate about dance, love to perform and have the commitment to make the most of this fantastic opportunity?
We are searching for talented and creative young dancers aged 16-18 years that love to dance and have experience in a variety of dance styles.

Guided Walk - Swannington
Date: Sun 27th January 2013, 09:30
Venue: Swannington
A guided walk of the historical Village of Swannington

England Athletics - East Midland Coach Development Day
Date: Sun 27th January 2013, 10:00 - 17:00
Venue: Loughborough University
The Regional Coach Development Days will include a 'Hot Topic' in the morning on 'Sports Psychology for Athletes: Keeping Calm under Pressure' delivered by National Coach Development Manager, Leonie Lightfoot followed by lunch (provided) and then coaches will split into their event groups.

Basketball (Girls) - School Games Super-Series Final
Date: Mon 28th January 2013
Venue: Beauchamp College, Oadby
Winning teams from Level 2 leagues and tournaments will represent their School Sport & Physical Activity Network (SSPAN) area at this Level 3 Super-Series Final.

Basketball (Boys)- School Games Super-Series Final
Date: Tue 29th January 2013
Venue: Beauchamp College, Oadby
Winning teams from Level 2 leagues and tournaments will represent their School Sport & Physical Activity Network (SSPAN) area at this Level 3 Super-Series Final.

Emergency First Aid at Work
Date: Tue 29th January 2013, 09:00 - 15:00
Venue: Coach Unlimited, Main Street, Market Bosworth
Coach Unlimited are running their annual First Aid course for the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification required by staff. The course is open to all school staff, non-teaching as well as teaching.

Go Spike 6 Week Volleyball Beginner Sessions
Date: Tue 29th January 2013, 18:00 - 19:30
Venue: Limehurst Academy, Bridge Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1N
These sessions are suited to anyone aged 16+ who is a beginner to volleyball that has either never played before and wants to have a go at a new sport and anyone who wants to get back into volleyball after playing at school. Sessions will be balanced between learning the fundamental skills to volleyball and lots of fun small sided games, putting into practice what has been learnt each session. The emphasis will be to have fun, learn new skills, meet new people and get fit in the process!

Race Walking
Date: Tue 29th January 2013, 18:00 - 18:30
Venue: Saffron Lane Stadium
Leicester Walking Club is putting on taster sessions at Saffron Lane Stadium.

Back to Netball
Date: Thu 31st January 2013, 19:30 - 20:30
Venue: Countesthorpe Community College, Winchester Road, Countesthorpe, LE8 5PR
Enjoyed playing netball at school? Stopped playing and would love to start again? Looking for a fun, new activity? England Netball's Back to Netball provides a gentle introduction to the sport for female players over 16 years of age. Sessions are coach led and cover basic skill development and court play whilst learning new skills and having fun!