Get Active at Half Term
Active Hastings, supported by both Hastings Borough Council and East Sussex County Council, are offering a range of free drop-in sport sessions running throughout next week, which is half term in all local schools.
On Monday 23 October there’s a Street Tennis session at Quantock Gardens on the Broomgrove Estate between 2pm and 3.30pm, open to children of all abilities aged 8 to 15 (activities will be split into age groups). All equipment will be provided.
On Tuesday 24 October the Active Hastings team move on to Farley Bank for a Street Football session between 4pm and 5.30pm, again for children aged 8 to 15.
On Wednesday 25 October, between 1pm and 3pm, children aged 6 to 16 have the opportunity to be coached in rugby skills in a ‘community taster day’ at Hastings & Bexhill Rugby Club on their ground above Ark Alexandra Academy. Under 8s should be accompanied by an adult. Children in year 4+ are encouraged to bring a gum shield with them, or new players can buy one on the day for £2.50.
On Thursday 26 October the sport is athletics. Children aged 8 to 16 are invited to bring their trainers to the running track at Ark Alexandra to participate in both track and field events from 1pm to 3pm.
For those preferring dance to organised sport, Active Hastings will be joining with DanceHub to offer two free Street Dance classes: on the Wednesday 4.30pm to 5.30pm at Hollington Youth Hub and the Friday, 2.30pm to 3.30pm at Broomgrove Community Centre. Children will be taught new dance moves by a team of young professional choreographers.
Cllr Andy Batsford, portfolio holder for Health and Culture at Hastings Borough Council, said, “I am delighted we are offering a wide range of free activities for local children this October half term. An active lifestyle has many positive effects on children. Not only is it a great way for children to develop their physical and mental wellbeing, but it also encourages teamwork and improves social skills.”
All Active Hastings October half term activities are drop-in, but all children will need to be registered before attending. This can be completed on the door or in advance at: activehastings.org.uk/registration
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