A new initiative to get adults back into sport has had an “overwhelming response”, with more than 100 people already taking part in the taster sessions.
Sport 4 Life, run by Thanet District Council, started at the beginning of March, offering free taster sessions in a range of different sports. These include Tai Chi, a beginners’ running group, netball and golf, all of which are now fully booked.
There are still places available for handball and volleyball, where you can enjoy both fun games and professional coaching.
Handball, which is an Olympic sport, has many of the same rules and techniques as netball, basketball and football, with sessions taking place at Dane Court School in Broadstairs on Wednesday nights between 6pm and 7pm.
Volleyball, which is one of the world’s top spectator sports, is a great way to warm up for the beach season, ahead of the annual Margate Masters beach volleyball tournament, due to be held in early July. It also allows you to develop new skills and keep fit. Sessions are held at the Ellington Campus in Ramsgate on Tuesday nights from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Sports Development Manager, Martyn Cassell said, “Since the programme launched, we seen a great take up from local residents eager to make a return to sport. In providing these free taster activities, we aim to provide fun and social activities for these participants and encourage them to continue participating in sport. There are some fantastic clubs in Thanet who provide excellent programmes for adults and it is our aim to help adults find a local club that suits their needs.”
The sessions run for a total of 10 weeks, until the week of 9 May, and those who get the sports bug will then be helped to find a suitable activity after the sessions finish. To book on to either handball or volleyball, contact Colin Rouse on 01843 577032 or e-mail colin.rouse@thanet.gov.uk
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