activesouthend
"activesouthend" is the local structure for the development of Sport England's Delivery System for Community Sport. Its aim is to develop opportunities for local people to take part in sport and physical activity in Southend-on-Sea
Come and have a go at the different sports and activities shown below which are supported by Southend-on-Sea's Legacy 2012.
Active Seniors ProjectVarious times and various locations Active Seniors is a project that supports older people to stay or become more active. Through an identified Community Agent, people are supported to attend appropriate sessions within their local community. Examples of regular sessions include those held at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre (SLTC), Queensway Club 60, Blues Bodycare Fit for Life and the Walking the Way to Health scheme. Please see the Active 50+ Festivals poster in the related downloads section for more information. Email The Leisure Officer at council@southend.gov.uk or phone 01702 215011. |
ArcheryEvery Sunday 11am - 1pm and every Wednesday 8pm - 10pm at Southend High School for Boys Supervised archery coaching, run by Chase Bowman Archery Club. Email Stirling Harpur at stirlingch@btinternet.com or phone 07769 707238. |
BadmintonEvery Thursday 7:30 - 9pm at Belfairs High School, Leigh-on-Sea. Badminton coaching for those aged 16 and above run by Highlands Badminton Academy. Email Viv Gillard at mandy@fsmail.net or phone 01702 713972 or 07947 280546. |
BocciaVarious times and various locations Boccia is a sport similar to bowls, but designed to be played by people with disabilities. The aim of the game is to throw leather balls, coloured red or blue, as close as you can get to a white target ball, known as the jack. Email Hayley Pegg at hpegg@eastwood.southend.sch.uk or phone 01702 524341. |
Boot CampEvery Saturday 10am - 11am at the grassed area, opposite Westcliff Casino, Western Esplanade. A fun fitness club, for those aged 16 and above. Email Hayley Pegg at HPegg@eastwood.southend.sch.uk or phone 01702 524341 |
CyclingVarious times and various locations Free Bikeability sessions (cycling proficiency) or on and off road biking. Generally aimed at those aged 8 and above, including adults. Email Cycle Southend at council@southend.gov.uk or phone 01702 215011. |
Disability JudoEvery Wednesday 6:30 - 7:40pm for those aged 5-14 and those of a mixed ability, Free supervised judo sessions, aimed at those that are blind or partially sighted. Email John Horrigan, Southend Judo Club, at john.horrigan@btinternet.com or phone 07899 961341. |
Disability Sports ClubEvery Monday 6 - 8pm at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre. This club includes various sports for those aged 9 -19 years old. Email Selina Fox at |
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FootballEvery Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30pm at Shoeburyness High School Supervised football coaching. Email Stuart Long at stuartlong@seh.southend.gov.uk or phone 01702 236116. |
JudoEvery Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30pm at The Focus Youth Centre, Southend Free supervised judo sessions, aimed at teenagers. There will be the opportunity to learn the sport and to be part of a local club. Email John Horrigan, Southend Judo Club, at john.horrigan@btinternet.com or phone 07899 961341. |
Rush HockeyEvery Tuesday 7 - 9pm starting on 20/03/12 and running to 10/04/12 at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre. Rush hockey is the new exciting version of hockey. The sport is played in small teams as an informal way of playing hockey. Email Luke.Greenway@parkwood-communityleisure.co.uk or phone 01702 442902. |
Sport MakersVarious times at various sports facilities across Southend Become one of 40,000 Sport Makers and you will get the skills, knowledge and opportunities you need to get more people playing sport. This is a great volunteering opportunity and a chance to become part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Legacy. Email Hayley Pegg at hpegg@eastwood.southend.sch.uk or phone 01702 524341. |
Swimming - Swim FitEvery Tuesday 7 - 8pm at Southend Swimming and Diving Centre. Allows you to swim based on your motivation for a gym style workout. This is based on poolside structured sessions. Email southendmarketing@parkwood-communityleisure.co.uk or phone 01702 215011. |
Swimming - The Big SplashEvery Tuesday 8 - 8.30pm, until Tuesday 15th May at Southend Swimming and Diving Centre. Free swimming lessons for adults who cannot swim or lack water confidence. Email southendmarketing@parkwood-communityleisure.co.uk or phone 01702 215011. |
Wheelchair TennisVarious times at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre and within special needs schools. Supervised coaching sessions to provide a fun way to develop tennis skills. Email Luke.Greenaway@parkwood-communityleisure.co.uk or phone 01702 442902. |
FencingLast updated: 1st May 2012
Further pages in activesouthend
- You are here activesouthend
- Adizone at Shoebury Park