Centre Brochure

“An outstanding place to enjoy sport and leisure inyour community”

Gilbert RoadCambridge CB4 3NYTel: 01223 [email protected]

From September 2013

www.chestertonsportscentre.org.uk

A WarmWelcomeAwaitsChesterton Sports Centre is acommunity sports facility within thegrounds of Chesterton CommunityCollege and operates on a casual‘pay as you play’ basis as well asoffering a variety of membershippackages. These are a popularoption, especially with regular usersas they represent excellent valuefor money and customers canenjoy unlimited use of many of thefacilities.

We look forward toseeing you soon

Contents Page

Our Facilities 3Membership Options and Prices 4Joining the Gym 5Casual Prices 6Children's Activities

Fitkidz 8Playscheme 8Youth Programme 8

Birthday Parties 9Swimming Lessons 10Other Services

Adult Courses 7Box Café 12

How to Find Us 12Opening Hours 12

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Chesterton Sports Centre From September 2013

Our FacilitiesReceptionYou’ll find our open plan reception light and welcoming. Sign up for a course, membership or pay for your activity orsimply find out more about the centre and the activities youcan get involved in.

Swimming PoolOur 17m indoor swimming pool is ideal for bathing, lanetraining and other water based activities and is attached tospacious locker rooms and showering facilities.

Fitness SuiteOur 50 piece fully air-conditioned fitness suite is equipped withstate of the art Technogym resistance and cardiovascularmachines, as well as a free weights area with kettlebells andKinesis machine. All cardiovascular machines have TVconnections and 12 also have integrated visioweb capabilities.

Sports HallOur 4 badminton court sports hall with its beechwood sprungfloor hosts a variety of activities including badminton, 5-a-side football and basketball. It is available for casual use orblock booking. All bookings are for 55 minutes.

Astroturf 3G pitches for pay and play or block bookings are availablefor 7-a-side or 5-a-side games. It is a perfect opportunity fora friendly kick around or a league match. We offer discountedholiday and weekend rates.

GymnasiumThis 2 badminton court sized gymnasium complements thelarger sports hall allowing for basketball, martial arts andsmaller group activities.

Dance Studio and Function RoomAn ideal space for board meetings, training courses andconferences. Link this area to the catering viewing area forthe ideal venue for birthday parties. This area is also used foraerobics and dance classes.

Tennis CourtsFour top quality outdoor floodlit tennis courts are available allyear round to members and casual players.

The Box Café and Viewing GalleryWhether it is to relax and unwind, a meeting for work or tocatch up with friends, our newly refurbished cafe is perfectfor your every need.


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Platinum Membership � Unlimited gym, swimming, fitness

classes, badminton and tennis

Gold Membership� Unlimited gym� Unlimited swimming � Unlimited fitness classes

Silver Membership� Unlimited gym� Unlimited swimming

Bronze Membership� Unlimited swimming

Joint Membership� Buy one get one half price on Platinum, Gold, Silver or BronzeAvailable only on Direct Debit and Annual memberships, please see reception for further information and prices.

Corporate Platinum (minimum 5 employees per company)

� Unlimited gym, swimming, fitness classes, badminton and tennis

FitKidz Membership (10-16 yrs)

� Unlimited Fitkidz sessions� Unlimited swimming

Family Membership� Two adults: Gold Membership� Up to 3 children: Unlimited swim,

Fitkidz sessions, 15% off Playscheme, Youth Programme and Birthday Parties

Tennis Membership� Unlimited tennis

Membership Options

Adult Senior 60+/Student

Monthly £50.00 £40.00Direct Debit (per month) £43.00 £33.00Annual £430.00 £330.00







Adult

Direct Debit (per employee per month) £30.00Six Months (per employee) £165.00Annual (per employee) £300.00

Kids

Monthly £20.00Direct Debit (per month) £16.00Annual £160.00

Family

Direct Debit (per month) £80.00Annual £800.00

Adult Senior/Student Junior Family

Annual £120.00 £80.00 £60 £160.00

So you have decided you want to join,what do you do next?

InductionsAll new members need to book an induction before theycan use the gym. Inductions are available throughoutthe day and can be booked in advance at reception orover the phone. When you book you will be required topay an admin fee to secure your booking. If you want tojoin with family and friends, up to two people can attendthe induction together.

During the induction you will be shown how theequipment works. You will be required to complete amedical questionnaire prior to the induction.

Fitness Assessments and ProgrammeOnce you have joined you may wish to have a FitnessAssessment. This will create a personal programme foryou that can help you to achieve your goals – whetherthat’s toning, weight loss or simply feeling fitter.

The initial assessment will include BMI, heartmeasurements, lung capacity, and anthropomorphicmeasurements. These will be carried out by one of ourfully qualified Fitness Consultants, who will also provideyou with a programme of structured sessions, suited toyour specific needs. Update assessments and revisedprogramme cards will be available with a follow-upappointment. For more information please contact ourFitness Team.

CorporateMembershipsIf your company has 5or more employeesand/or spouses whowould like to takeadvantage of thefantastic facilities atChesterton SportsCentre, then why nottake out a CorporateMembership?

Our corporate packageoffers fitness suite,swimming, aerobicsclasses, badminton andtennis at a great price –what’s stopping you?

Notes� All memberships are subject to a one-off £20 admin fee/Corporate induction £10� Student and Senior memberships require proof of entitlement.� Joint members must live at the same address and both members must pay either adult or senior/student price

level. Cheapest membership is always half price. Payable from one bank account.� Tennis/badminton booking – members can book one tennis/badminton court at a time for a maximum of 1

hour, subject to availability� Monthly membership. Monthly memberships can be paid up front each month at reception. All Direct Debit

memberships can be cancelled after three months by giving us 28 days notice in writing. It is your responsibilityto notify and cancel with your bank or building society.

� Only one discount can be applied at any one time.

Joining the Gym


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Casual PricesYou can use many of our facilities on a pay and play basis without membership.

Swimming Pool Adult Junior (0-16) Senior (60+)/Student

Swim (under 5’s go free) £3.50 £2.25 £2.5012 Swim Block (valid 3 months) £35.00 £22.50 £25.00Fun Splash £3.80 £2.50 £2.80Fun Splash Block Card £38.00 £25.00 £28.00Aqua Aerobics £5.00 - £4.00

Fitness Adult Junior (0-16) Senior (60+)/Student

Gym and Swim Guest Pass* £8.00 - £6.00Fitness Suite £6.70 - £4.80Fitness Class £5.00 - £4.00Block 12 Fitness Classes (valid 6 months) £50.00 - £40.00Block 12 Fitness Suite (valid 6 months) £65.00 - £45.00Fitkidz - £4.00 -

Sports Activities/Area Adult Junior (0-16) Senior (60+)/Student

Badminton Court £10.00 £7.00 -Table Tennis £10.00 £7.00 -Sports Hall £46.00 £30.00 -Gymnasium £28.00 £18.00 -Dance Studio £28.00 - -Outdoor Tennis £6.00 £4.00 -Outdoor Tennis - floodlit (per hour) £9.00 £7.00 -Outdoor Netball (floodlit + £10/hour) £20.00 £18.00 -Outdoor Grass Pitch (and Changing) £58.00 - -Meeting Room £12.00 Day rate £50.00 (Max 6 hours)

Astroturf 5-a-side £34.00 £28.00 -Astroturf 7-a-side £50.00 £40.00 -Racquet Hire (£5 deposit required) £1.50 - -Ball Hire (£5 deposit required) £2.50 - -

Fitness ClassesOur Fitness Classes include Aqua Zumba, Pump,Bokwa, Circuits and Studio Cycling on our brandnew state of the art spin bikes. All classes areinstructed by our friendly, fully qualifiedinstructors and are open to the general public.

For a full timetable please ask at reception or go towww.chestertonsportscentre.org.uk All classes are to be paid for at the time of booking, no spaces can be reserved without payment. You must cancelyour space with at least 24 hours notice in order to receive a refund, or give at least 2 hours notice in order totransfer your payment to another class. If we are unable to offer the advertised class we will notify all customers whohave booked as soon as possible. Classes can only be booked up to a week in advance.

All casual bookings and Fitness Classes must be paid for at time of booking. Please see separate leaflet for Fitness Class Timetable. Student and Senior usage requires proof of entitlement.Cancellation Policy applies; see Terms and Conditions for further details.

Shop@Chesterton We sell a wide range of pool accessories from goggles to swimming costumes. Our staff will be happy to help you choose the equipment thatsuits your requirements and advise you on your purchase.

Equipment hireDon’t worry if you don't have the equipment you need. We hire out badminton rackets and footballs for a small charge.

For more information about any of these services please ask at reception.

AdultCourses Term time courses in Pottery,Italian, Dress Making, Tennis,Swimming and morePlease find details onwww.chestertonsportscentre.org.uk or ask at Reception (01223 576110)

*Subject to completing relevant paperwork and a medical questionnaire.

BouncyFunDrop In Sessions Our brand new drop in sessions are a great way for little ones who are full of bounce to burn off excess energy. These sessions are for 3-7 year olds who are accompanied by an adult. No need to book, just turn up and pay at reception!

Saturday mornings 9.30-10.30am, £3 per child per session.

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Party InformationAll parties are guaranteeda minimum 50 minutes ofactivity to allow forchangeovers and healthand safety briefing.

For up to 10 children weprovide 1 Activity Leaderand for up to 20 childrenwe provide 2 ActivityLeaders.

Party FoodIf you would like food afteryour activity, then the BoxCafé can fulfil your everyneed. For more detailsplease contact the BoxCafé on 01223 576110 ext.162 or [email protected] note: no food can bebrought into the centre; noexceptions can be made to this.The centre accepts noresponsibility for any foodbookings made with the BoxCafe, your party booked withthe centre includes only the onehour activity ran by our staff.

How to bookTo book a party pleasecontact reception wherewe can tell you aboutavailable dates and times.The full payment of theparty has to be made atthe time of booking.

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From September 2013

Birthday PartiesNo mess, no fuss, leave it to us!

Bouncy Fun Party (recommended for children aged 3 – 7 years)Enjoy an exciting one-hour on the bouncy castle with soft playshapes, hoops and balls. Cost: up to 10 children £60.00, up to 20 children £80.00Includes: Invitations, Activity Leader(s). Times: Sat or Sun, 12.30pm – 1.30pmExtras: Face painting £15.00

Multi Sport Party(recommended for children aged 5 - 12 years)Multi Sport: includes an hour of varied sport including football,basketball and cricket (let us know in advance if you have anypreferences). Cost: up to 10 children £60.00, up to 20 children £80.00Includes: Invitations, Activity Leader(s). Times: Sat or Sun, 12.30pm – 1.30pm or 2pm – 3pm

Astroturf Football Party (recommended for children aged 5 - 16 years)A wonderful fun-packed hour long kick around with your friendson our new 3G Astroturf (if wet the gym will be available).Cost: up to 10 children £60.00, up to 20 children £80.00Includes: Invitations, Activity Leader(s). Times: Sat or Sun, 12.30pm – 1.30pm or 2pm – 3pm

Pool Party (children aged 8+ years)A fun-packed hour in our swimming pool exclusively for yourparty. We supply a range of floats, woggles and balls to keepyou entertained. As an extra you can hire the inflatable slide.Cost: up to 20 children £80.00Includes: Invitations, Lifeguard(s). Times: Sat 2.30pm – 3.30pm or 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Sun 1.30pm – 2.30pm or 2.30pm – 3.30pmExtras: Inflatable and extra lifeguard £20.00Please Note: All under 8’s must be accompanied by a parent or anadult over 18. No more than two children under 8 per adult. Non-swimmers and those with swimming aids cannot use the inflatable.

Rollerskating, Zumba & Trampolining Parties These parties are subject to availability.Please contact Liz Doyle for further information on 01223 576110 or [email protected]

Children’s ActivitiesFitkidzFitkidz sessions are designed to allow 10 - 16 year olds access to the Fitness Suite.All sessions are supervised by a qualified member of staff.

Sessions run Monday to Friday 3.30pm - 4.30pm, and Saturdays from 1pm - 2pm.

Pre-booking is recommended.

PlayschemeOur Playscheme offers maximum flexibility, affordable childcare and,most importantly, fun-packed activity-filled days for your child.

The Playscheme runs from 8.30am - 5.30pm each weekday duringthe holidays and is open to 5 - 12 year olds. You can book yourchild on to a morning session from 8.30am - 1pm or anafternoon session 1pm - 5.30pm.

Each day your child is guaranteed to enjoy a mixture ofsports, games, swimming and crafts. A full programme ofactivities is produced before each holiday and is available fromreception and on our website.

Youth ProgrammeThe youth programme runs during each term and offers a range of sporting activitiesfor children between the ages of 4 and 15 years old. Basketball, tennis, badminton,synchronised swimming, football, judo and trampolining are just a few of the greatactivities on offer, along with our Fitkidz sessions in the fitness suite.

Prices and dates of the programme can be obtained on the Youth Programme Notice Board or in separate leaflets displayed in the Sports Centre.


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Swimming lesson check list1. Your child needs to be ready, in their swimwear promptly for the start of their

lesson, no sooner than 5 minutes before the lesson commences.2. Children must wait quietly in the changing rooms while they are waiting for their

lesson to commence .3. Children or Parents must not enter poolside unless an instructor or lifeguard is

present.4. Entry to and from poolside must be made via the changing rooms.5. Parents are only allowed on poolside to drop off and collect children from the

swimming lesson. You may watch from the balcony.6. Please do not coach your child from this area, it distracts their concentration

from the teacher.7. Please ensure your children are closely supervised at all times in the changing

rooms and spectator area.

Ducklings 5Primarily water

confidence skills.Parent not in

the water.

Stage 1Development of

water skills.Travelling in the water

with the use offloats or suitable

aids.Stage 2

Introduction anddevelopment of a rangeof basic skills. Travelling

5m using a variety ofstroke kicking actions

without aids.

Stage 3Further skills

including jumping intowater and submerging.Introduction of correctbreathing technique

and breaststrokeleg action.

Stage 4Development of

new skills includingsculling and retrieving

objects from the pool floor.Stage 5

New skills includingtreading water and

pushing from the side withcorrect technique.

Development of frontcrawl, breaststroke and

backstroketechnique.

Stage 6New skills includesurface dives and

swimming underwater.Swimming full stroke

front crawl, backstrokeand breaststroke.

Stage 7New skills include

straddle jump entryinto water and forwardsomersault (in water).

Swimming lengthsusing correct

technique.

Stage 8Skills already

learned are furtherdeveloped with

rotation skills beingintroduced.

Swimming LessonsOur swimming lessons have been carefully designed to offer the higheststandards of swimming teaching. Working in partnership with the ASA,swimming lessons adhere to the national plan for teaching swimming.

Professional teachersOur teachers are all ASA qualified and attend required training courses as part ofcontinued professional development to keep them up to date with latestinformation and teaching techniques.

ASA National Swimming AwardsOnce your child has completed their level a badge and certificate can bepurchased at a small cost.

The StagesWe run classes ranging from Ducklings 5 to Stage 9. See opposite for details.

Ducklings 5, Stage 1 & Stage 2: Shallow EndStage 3 – Stage 5: Deep EndStage 6 – Stage 9: LengthsSwim Club: Lanes

How to enrolEach term current participants in swimming lessons have priority to re-enrol on tothe next course. New enrolments take place through an enrolment day wherespaces are allocated on a first-come first-served basis subject to spaces beingavailable at that level required. Ask at reception for the next enrolment day.

If you require any further information about our lesson programme or aboutadult lessons, please ask at reception or view our lessons notice board.

Adult LessonsWe offer beginner and

improver lessons to suitany adult wishing to build

water confidence or improvetheir stroke and stamina.

Lessons run onWednesday evening

during the term.

Swim ClubIf you enjoy

swimming and want to be a part of aprogressive and

enjoyable club, whynot come and

join us.

Stage 9 +Advanced skills and

completion of a circuit.Introduction to

competitive strokes andturns. Preparing pupils for

entry into a swimmingclub or rookie

lifeguard.

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How to find usChesterton Sports CentreChesterton Community CollegeGilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3NYTel: 01223 576110

By car or cycleTurn from Gilbert Road intoChesterton Community College.Once in the school grounds, takethe 1st left into the car park.Parking is free and there is plentyof cycle parking.

By bus/on footThere is a bus stop opposite theschool, served by routes 14 andC1. Enter the college through thegates and turn first left. Take careto avoid cars!

Why not unwind at The Box Café? Relax and enjoy our food and drink,watch activities from our viewing gallery, or simply meet with friends

Menu includes healthy options such as baguettes, panini and jacket potatoes

01223 576110 ext162 www.theboxcafe.co.uk

Now fully licensed, making us an ideal venue for parties or functions!

The Box Café

Opening timesMonday 7 am - 10 pmTuesday 7 am - 10 pmWednesday 7 am - 10 pmThursday 7 am - 10 pmFriday 7 am - 10 pmSaturday 8 am - 6 pmSunday 8 am - 6 pm

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