Get Sportivated

A chance for 14-25 year olds to try something new

Listed below are the 6-8 week introductory courses running across Surrey. The courses are free to attend or at a low cost. The courses are for beginners with little or no sporting experience. Pre-book before your first session.

Sportivate Dorking Racketball

> From: May 2012 > Sport: Racketball > Day: Tuesday > Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm

Racketball is the UK's fastest growing sport. Similar to squash however the ball is extra bouncy and the racket design means it is easier to hit the ball and keep up long rallies. Held at Dorking Lawn Tennis Club.

> Contact: Jeremy Colton

> Tel: 07967 39495

> Email: j.colton@sky.com

Sportivate Get into Golf

> From: May 2012 > Sport: Golf > Day: Saturday > Time: 11:00am-12:00pm

This is a great opportunity to learn how to play golf the right way. By then end of the course you will progress to playing on a 9 hole golf course. Held near Epsom at Horton Park Golf Course.

> Contact: Brendan Howell

> Tel: 07968 132970

> Email: brendanhowellpga@yahoo.co.uk

Sportivate Martial Arts for Young People

> From: May 2012 > Sport: Martial Arts > Day: Thursday > Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm

This course blends together a variety of martial arts disciplines including Shaolin Kung Fu, Chinese Kickboxing and Self Defence. Held at the Nam Yang Martial Arts Centre in Epsom.

> Contact: Maria Wanless

> Tel: 01372 725918

> Email: info@namyang.co.uk

Sportivate Cranleigh Cricket Academy

> From: May 2012 > Sport: Cricket > Day: Friday > Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm

Enjoy the summer by playing cricket with your friends. Learn from coaches how to bat, field and bowl. Session also take place on a Saturday moring and Wednesday evening. Held at Cranleigh Cricket Club.

> Contact: Rick Johnson

> Tel: 07790 906654

> Email: rickjohnson@cranleigh.org

Sportivate Parkour

> From: May 2012 > Sport: Parkour > Day: Thursday > Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm

Learn how to flip and leap into parkour. Equipment avaliable includes air tracks, scaffolding and various platforms of different heights. Held at the Pheonix Youth Centre in Tadworth with qualified coaches.

> Contact: Catherine Gibson

> Tel: 07974 325066

> Email: catherine.gibson@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

Sportivate Make a Splash

> From: May 2012 > Sport: Sub Aqua > Day: Thursday > Time: 7:45pm-10:30pm

Take the first step on learning how to scuba dive. Get a feel for the equipment and learn diving techniques. Snorkling is also included. Held at the Herons Leisure Cenre in Haslemere. Minimum age of 17.

> Contact: Paul Williams

> Tel: 07818 063172

> Email: paul_a_williams@talk21.com