Leisure and Culture | www.staffordbc.gov.uk

Step 1 Log onto: staffordbc.gov.uk/GETOUT and click on the link for ‘online bookings’Step 2 When you have an activated account log in by entering your user name and password. Click ‘My Account’ to make changes to your account and add participants [family and friends]Step 3 Click ‘Home Page’ to view the list of activities availa-ble, select the activity to go to the ‘Event Details’ tabStep 4 Select the ‘dates and times’ tab and choose the required date(s) by ‘ticking’ the small box to the left of the required dateStep 5 If your participants are a suitable age for the activity they will be visible to select for the dates by ‘ticking’ the small box to the left of a participant nameStep 6 Click the ‘Add to Basket’ button at the top of the main screen before you go to book another activity

Step 7 If you have any important information that you think we should know (e.g. medical condi-tions) select the ‘Info Notes’ tab in the right panel and enter your comment thereStep 8 Go to the ‘Home Page’ select other activities and book participants onStep 9 When you are ready to complete your bookings go to the ‘Basket’ tab on the right panel, check the order detail and if your order is correct click on the ‘Buy Now’ button [If you want to remove any activi-ties from the basket please click on the ‘Participant’ tab and click the cross to the right of the activi-ty in the right hand panel, or click the ‘Clear Order Basket’ button]Step 10 The order will be record-ed in our database and you will be transferred to the secure PayPal payment system where you can pay for your bookings with a Credit Card or PayPal account. You will be sent a few confirmation emails and any extra information on what participants need to bring with them on the day.

BOOk ONlINE…

BOOkING INFORMATIONUse the online booking system where you can book multiple activities for more than 5 participants in ONE simple transaction.Most activities require advance booking and payment. Early booking is advisable as places are issued on a first come first served basis.Online booking will close at 4pm on the day before the activity [subject to availability].There will be limited staff available to take telephone payments, especially during the holiday period, so online bookings are preferred.The following symbols will be displayed next to the activities in this brochure to show the booking methods:

BOOk OvER THE PHONE… Phone the number next to the activity to

book and pay by card [subject to availability]. Please note there are limited staff available to take telephone payments, online bookings are preferred where possible.

BOOk AT REcEPTION… Visit the leisure reception before the day of the activity

to book and pay for a place.

SAT 26 OCT

HALLOWE’EN at the Haunted

High House

Ancient High House

Greengate Street, Stafford,

ST16 2JA 01785 619 131

Drop-in workshop

from 10am to 4pm

price £3 per child

note Pre-booking not necessary, children

must be accompanied by an adult

Need help with your booking?If you have any queries with your online booking please click the ‘help & FAQ’ button at the top right hand side of the online booking system.You can send a message to us by logging into your account and clicking the ‘My Messages’ button, email events@staffordbc.gov.uk or call the number next to the activity you want to book.

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ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY

MULTI MIX 8 – 14 year oldsStafford leisure centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TAEnjoy a fun filled day packed with a mix of team games, sports coaching and exciting activities as well as swimming fun in the pool. All led by qualified coaches from the Sports Development Team. Certificates awarded! time 9am to 4pm price £10 per day note Don’t forget your packed

lunch and swimming kit

01785 619 607

MULTI MIX 8 – 14 year oldsStafford leisure centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TAEnjoy a fun filled day packed with a mix of team games, sports coaching and exciting activities as well as swimming fun in the pool. All led by qualified coaches from the Sports Development Team. Certificates awarded! time 9am to 4pm price £10 per day note Don’t forget your packed lunch and swimming kit

01785 619 607

FOOTIE

FEST 8 – 13 year oldsAlleyne’s Sports centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DREnjoy a day of football fun and skills with exciting challenges and familiar games! time 9am to 4pmprice £12 per daynote This session will be taking place indoors

in the sports hall, please wear trainers

01785 619 607

CYCLING

BIKEABILITY

LEVEL 1 5 -7 & 8 – 11 year oldsBeaconside Sports centre Weston Road, Stafford, Staffs, ST18 0ADLearn to ride and get pedal ready with Level 1 Bikeability Cycle Training, covering the basic skills of riding a bike, away from traffic. This session is provided by Staffordshire County Council and run by National Standard Instructors.time 10am to 12pm / 5 – 7 year olds 1pm to 3pm / 8 – 11 year oldsprice FREE [places are very limited, please book early]note Please bring your own bike. Cycle helmets are strongly recommended!

01785 619 607

ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY

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activity

H-ZONE TODDLER TIME 2 - 6 year oldsStafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, St16 3ta Enjoy an interactive play session with music, light shows and fun games designed to increase communication and learning.time 10am to 10.30amprice £2

01785 619 500

FOOTIE

FEST8 – 13 year oldsStafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, St16 3taEnjoy a day of football fun and skills with exciting challenges and familiar games! time 9am to 4pm price £12 per daynote This session will be taking place indoors in the

sports hall, please wear trainers

01785 619 607

activity

ACTIVE 8 8 - 13 year olds Alleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, St15 8DRKeep active, have fun and make friends this half term with multi-sport coaching. Enjoy a range of activities and sports includ-ing football, cricket, rounders, mini tennis, dance mats, handball, tag-rugby, Wii games and fun in the pool with the giant inflatable.time 9am to 4pm price £13 note Don’t forget your packed lunch and swim kit

01785 815 715

activity

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activity

H-ZONE

DANCE MATS & GAME ZONE 7 - 14 year olds Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, St16 3ta come along to the interactive H-Zone with exciting games such as smash ball, force field, dodge ball, jump rope and many more. Show off your best dance moves and chal-lenge your friends to a dance off on the dance mats.time 10.30am to 11.30am

& 1.30pm to 2.30pmprice £3.50 per session

01785 619 500

activity

DISABILITY

FOOTBALL5 – 16 year oldsStafford Sports College Wolverhampton Road, Stafford, St17 9DJFree coaching and competitive football opportunities for people with a range of disabilities/impairments provided by Staffordshire Fa, in partnership with aiming High and Stafford Borough council Sports Development team. For girls and boys! Specifically for players with cerebral palsy, visual impairments, deaf/hearing impaired, amputee [leg and arm] and learning disabilities.time 10.30am to 2.30pmprice FREE [places are very limited, please book early]

Jamie Leaning 07816 536 446

email jamie.leaning@staffordshirefa.com

HALLOWE’EN HANDS ON HOrrOr

Spooky Stafford Castle Newport Road, Stafford, St16 1DJ

01785 619 131 Get creative at this drop-in pumpkin carving workshop.

time 11am to 4pm [drop-in session]price £3 per childnote Pre-booking not necessary, children

must be accompanied by an adult

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activity

FOOTIE

FEST5 – 7 & 8 – 13 year oldsRowley Park Sports Stadium averill Rd, Stafford, St17 9XXEnjoy a day of football fun and skills with exciting challenges and familiar games. time 9am to 12pm 5 – 7 year olds price £6 per daytime 9am to 4pm 8 – 13 year olds price £12 per daynote These sessions will be taking

place outdoors on the 3G pitch, footwear with metal studs/blades are not allowed on the pitch as they will damage the playing surface. Please wear trainers that have rubber pim-ples or rubber studs/blades.

01785 619 607

activity

CYCLING

BIKEABILITY

LEVEL 1 5 -7 & 8 - 11 year oldsThe Barn, Stone Youth and Community Centre, Station Road, Stone, St15 8ERLearn to ride and get pedal ready with Level 1 Bikeability cycle training, covering the basic skills of riding a bike, away from traffic. this session is provided by Staffordshire county council and run by National Standard instructors.time 10am to 12pm / 5 – 7 year olds 1pm to 3pm / 8 – 11 year oldsprice FREE [places are very limited, please book early]

note This session will take place indoors. Please bring your own bike. Cycle helmets are strongly recommended!

01785 619 607

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activity

BASKETBALL

TASTER SESSION 8 – 12 year oldsStafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, St16 3taLearn basketball skills and techniques with specially designed practices and small sided games. Fun for boys and girls! time 1.30pm to 3.30pm price £3

01785 619 607

INdOOR

TRIAThLON

SwIm, ROw & RuN 8 – 10 & 11 - 13 year oldsAlleyne’s Sports Centre Oulton Road, Stone, St15 8DREnjoy a triathlon with a difference with all three events timed to give you a combined time. Medals awarded to first three boys and girls in each age group.time 1pm to 4pm price £5

01785 619 607

muLTI mIX for Young People with Disabilities 5 – 15 year oldsStafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, St16 3tacatering for all disabilities, this session will offer a range of fun games and sports based in the sports hall led by qualified coaches from the Sports Development team. Participants can be left with the coaching staff at this activity however if they require one-to-one support then a parent/guardian is requested to stay. Certificates awarded! time 10am to 12.30pm price £3

01785 619 607

activity

activity

hALLOwE’EN

hANdS ON

hORROR Spooky Stafford Castle

Newport Road, Stafford, St16 1DJ

01785 619 131

Get creative at this drop-in pumpkin

carving workshop.

time 11am to 4pm [drop-in session]

price £3 per childnote Pre-booking not necessary,

children must be accompanied

by an adult

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ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY

MUlti Mix

MINIS 5 – 7 year oldsStafford leisure centre Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TAHave a go at a mix of everything and learn new skills in this fun session led by qualified coaches from the Sports Development Team, providing a great introduction to sport. Certificates awarded! time 9am to 12pmprice £5

01785 619 607

MOBILE

SKATE

PARK for scooters & skateboards, 7 – 14 year oldsThe Barn, Stone Youth & community centre Station Road, Stone, ST15 8ERImpress your mates on the quarter pipe, show off your tricks on the various ramps. The park will be supervised by staff from the Sports Development Team but no coaching will be given. BMX or bikes are not allowed on the skate park.time 10am to 12.45pm 7 - 10 year olds 1.15pm to 4pm 11 - 14 year oldsprice £4 per sessionnote Helmets must be worn and will

be provided if you haven’t got one

01785 619 607

DODGEBALL 8 – 13 year oldsAlleyne’s Sports centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DRHave fun with fast moving activities and games all based around this popular sport!time 1pm to 4pm price £5 [places are very limited, please book early]

01785 619 607

ACTIVITY

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TRI - ACTIVE 8 - 14 year oldsAlleyne’s Sports centre Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DREnjoy a fun fitness session themed around the activities of the triathlon – cycling, swimming and running – with added extras including dance mats and rowing machines. Led by qualified coaches in a friendly and safe environment, suitable for all abilities with emphasis on participation, enjoyment and developing skills.time 5pm to 7pm [every Friday!] price £4 per session [plus £1.50

one-off membership fee]note Don’t forget your swim kit

01785 815 715

P.S.

NEW

TRI - ACTIVE +For 16+ year olds [and mums and dads!] every Friday from 7pm to 9pm, only £6, visit www.staffordbc.gov.uk/alleynes or ask at reception for details.

ACTIVITY

note Children under 8 years of age will not be admitted to

the pool unless accompanied by an adult of 16 years

or over [one adult per child 0 - 3 years, one adult to

two children 4 - 7 years]. There will be a controlled

number of swimmers admitted per session.

DOUBLE TROUBLE GIANT INFLATABLE All ages, must be able to swim 25m

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAYMake your way through the inflatable obstacle course then slide into the pool! time 1.15pm to 2.45pm price £2.50 / 5 – 15 year olds, £4.10 / 16 – 60 year olds, £2 / 60+ year olds

MON 28 OcTOBER to FRI 1 NOvEMBER

FlOAT FUN

PUBlIc SWIMkIDS SWIM FREE

GIANT INFlATABlE

PUBlIc SWIM

ADUlTS ONlY

MON 10am - 11am* 11am - 12noon* 1.15pm - 2.45pm 3pm - 4pm 7.15am - 8.15am12noon - 1pm9pm - 10pm**

TUE 2pm - 3pm 3pm - 8pm* 7.15am - 8.15am1pm - 2pm

8pm - 10pm*

WED 10am - 11am* 11am - 12noon* 1.15pm - 2.45pm*

3pm - 3.45pm*5.30pm -

8pm*

7.15am - 8.15am12noon - 1pm

8pm - 9pm9pm - 10pm**

THU 10am - 11am* 11am - 12noon* 1pm - 3.45pm* 5.30pm -

8pm*

7.15am - 8.15am12noon - 1pm

8pm - 9pm9pm - 10pm**

FRI 10am - 11am* 11am - 12noon* 1.15pm - 2.45pm*

3pm - 3.45pm 4pm - 8pm

7.15am - 8.15am12noon - 1pm

8pm - 9pm

Part of the pool will be sectioned off for swimming lessons during this session

Adults only lane swimming KIDS SWIM FREE for 15 years & under

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CRASH COURSE:

ONE-TO-ONE

SWIMMING

LESSONS All AgesMONDAY to FRIDAY [excluding Tuesday 29 October]Individual 30 minute personal instruction for all ages and abilities [children and adults] with the opportunity to develop existing strokes or skills or learn new ones. time 10am to 12noon [30 minute lessons] price £46.80 for 4 daysnote Booking is essential as places are very limited.

Payment is required on booking.

CRASH COURSE: SNORKELLING Must hold ASA Stage 2MONDAY TO FRIDAY This is a great introduction to underwater sports and the first step towards learning how to dive. time 9.30am to 10am price £22 for 5 daysnote Booking is essential as places are very limited. Payment is

required on booking. All equipment is provided although you are welcome to bring your own.

RLSS NPLQ LIFEGUARD COURSE 16+ year oldsSATURDAY 26 OcTOBER to FRIDAY 1 NOvEMBER Learn pool rescue, first aid, CPR, AED and lifesaving skills with both theory and practical assessments, resulting in a nationally recognised qualification.

price £200note You must be able to swim 100m [front and back] and dive to a depth of 3m.

CRASH

COURSE:

SWIMMING

LESSONS Beginners / Stage 1MONDAY TO FRIDAY Enjoy great value swimming lessons this half term. time 9.30am to 10am price £22 for 5 daysnote Booking is essential as places are very

limited. Payment is required on booking.

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MON 28 OcTOBER to FRI 1 NOvEMBER

ADUlTS ONlY

PUBlIc SWIMkIDS SWIM

FREE

FlOATFUN

AQUA TOTS

INFlATABlEFUN

PUBlIcSWIM

MON 7.30am - 9am12noon -1.30pm

10am - 11am 11am - 12noon

2pm - 3pm

12noon - 12.45pm12.45pm - 1.30pm

3pm - 3.55pm

TUE 7.30am - 9am12noon -1.30pm

8pm - 9pm

10am - 11am 11am - 12noon

12noon - 12.45pm12.45pm - 1.30pm

2pm - 2.50pm 3pm - 3.55pm*6pm - 8pm

WED 7.30am - 9am 12noon -1.30pm

10am - 11am 11am - 12noon

2pm - 3pm

12noon - 12.45pm12.45pm - 1.30pm

3pm - 3.55pm6pm - 8pm

THU 7.30am - 9am 10am - 11am 11am - 12noon

12noon - 12.45pm12.45pm - 1.30pm

2pm - 2.50pm 3pm - 3.55pm*6pm - 8pm

FRI 7.30am - 9am12noon -1.30pm

8pm - 9pm

10am - 11am 11am - 12noon

2pm - 3pm

12noon - 12.45pm12.45pm - 1.30pm

3pm - 3.55pm6pm - 8pm

Small pool closes at 3.30pm KIDS SWIM FREE for 15 years & under

NOTE Small pool closed 10am to 11am on on Friday 1 November

Lammascote Road, Stafford, ST16 3TA tel 01785 619 500

PUBlIc SWIM and FlOAT FUN PRIcES Under 5 year olds FREE, 5 – 15 year olds £2.10, 16 – 60 year olds £4.30, 60+ year olds £2.10, locker keys £1 note Children under 8 years of age will not be admitted to

the pool unless accompanied by an adult of 16 years or over [one adult per child 0 - 3 years, one adult to two children 4 - 7 years]. There will be a controlled number of swimmers admitted per session

INFLATABLE FUN All ages, must be able to swim 25mTUESDAY & THURSDAYHave fun on the twin track giant inflatable in the pool!

time 2pm to 2.50pm price £2.50 / 5 – 15 year olds, £4.30 / 16 – 60 year olds

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In conjunction with the ASA level 1 Teachers course

CRASH COURSE:

HALF PRICE

SWIMMING

LESSONS All AgesMONDAY to FRIDAY Enjoy great value swimming lessons this summer.time 9am to 9.30am / stage 1 9.30am to 10am / stage 2 9am to 10am /stages 3 to 7 price £9.50 for 5 days / stage 1 & 2 £19 for 5 days / stages 3 to 7note Booking is essential as places are limited

CRASH COURSE:

ONE-TO-ONE

SWIMMING

LESSONS All AgesMONDAY to FRIDAY Individual 30 minute personal instruction for all ages and abilities [children and adults] with the opportunity to develop existing strokes or skills or learn new ones. time 9am to 12noon [30 minute lessons] price £62.70 for 5 daysnote Booking is essential as places are very limited.

Contact the leisure centre for availability

If you need this information in large print, Braille, other language or on audio cassette please contact:

email info@staffordbc.gov.uk tel 01785 619 000

Stafford Borough Council is committed to safeguarding children. All instructors and assistants are police checked via the Criminal Records Bureau. All information contained in this brochure is correct at time of going to print [Sept 2013]. Details, activities and prices may be subject to change.

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