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Walsall's New Deal Sports Development

Shelfield Sports & Community College The Football Association

Walsall's New Deal Sports Development

Walsall's New Deal Sports Development

Walsall's New Deal Sports Development

Walsall's New Deal Sports Development

New Deals Sports...
meet the Team


Neil Harding - UEFA/FA Hat-Trick Officer (Football)

Neil manages our football development programmes as part of New Deal for Communities on-going partnership with the Football Association. With a background including coaching and development for championship team West Bromwich Albion FC and an FA Level 3 (UEFA B) coach, Neil is well equipped to develop some future stars from our area!

Leary Johnson - Football & Gateway to Sport Community Coach

Leary is able to coach a range of sports (not just football!). He holds a level 2 football coaching qualification and is also qualified to deliver a wide range of other sports and physical activities including; Athletics, Volleyball, Basketball, Multi-Skills and the primary Tops programme of sports.

Martin Foxall - Outdoor Pursuits Community Coach

Martin (AKA Crocodile Dundee), joined the team last year and comes with a wealth of experience in Outdoor Pursuits. He currently delivers a number of canoeing courses and our healthy walks programme (Qualified Walkers Leader - Ground Miles Programme), but future delivery will include climbing (Mobile Climbing Wall), Mountain Biking and Orienteering.

Michelle Langston - Dance Community Coach

Michelle is currently completing her BA (Hons) in Dance at Wolverhampton University (Walsall Campus), which she not only combines with her community dance development but also her own dance performances. She has a number of year's experience of developing dance programmes within schools and community projects.

Marie Halls - Health and Fitness Development Officer

Marie is a new addition to our team having served in the British Army for over 20 years. Having completed her Premier Diploma in Fitness Training and Sports Therapy, developed her own personal training company and gained experience with a range of 'special' populations, you could say Marie is somewhat of an expert in her field. Welcome to the team Marie!

Rachel Law & Katie Deeley - Fitness Coach

Rachel and Katie (our local success stories!), have both progressed through our volunteers development programme to gain employment with Shelfield Sports College. Having completed their BTEC National Diploma (Level 3) in Sports and Exercise Science (Including Gym instructors award - YMCA) and Level 2 in Sports and Fitness Therapy at Walsall college, they have both now gained a huge amount of experience in a short period of time and look well on their way to developing successful sport / fitness careers. They currently deliver our Girls and Women's fitness programme and our 50+ fitness programme in addition to fitness and aerobics classes for our primary schools network.


News
  • Are there any sports activities you would like to see in the area? Please give the Sports Development Team a call on 07725 702936 to suggest ideas.
  • Healthy Walks scheme now running from Blakenall Village Centre, Thames Road, Blakenall on Thursdays. Meet at 11.15am and be guided on a walk around the area. Routes will include the canal towpath and local parks, it is a great way to keep fit and meet new people.
  • Judo is running in the Blakenall Community Association on a Monday evening 4.30 - 6.30pm. Come along if you are 8 - 14years to learn and develop judo moves. Ian the coach can cater for complete beginners to the advanced. Your first two sessions are free and it is then £1 each time.
For more information of activities in the area please visit

Walsall Councils Sports Development Page at
www.walsall.gov.uk/index/leisure_and_culture/sports_leisure_development.htm

Shelfield Sports and Community College
www.shelfield.walsall.sch.uk


Young Persons Activities

Activity Time Venue Age Group Cost
Judo Monday
4.30 - 6.30pm
Blakenall Community
Association
7-11 years
12- 15 years
2 sessions free
then £1
Aerobics Monday
6.30 - 7.30pm
Blakenall Community
Association

16 + years

2 sessions free
then £1.50
Football Tuesday
5.00 - 6.30pm
Leamore Park,
Blakenall Lane
7 - 14 years Free
Rounders Wednesday
5.00 - 6.00pm
Leamore Park,
Blakenall Lane
7 - 12 years Free
Aerobics Wednesday
6.30 - 7.30pm
Blakenall Community
Association
16+ years 2 sessions free
then £1.50
Dance Thursday
5.00 - 7.00pm
Shelfield Sports College 7-11 years
12+ years
Free
Netball Thursday
6.15 - 7.45pm
Leamore Park,
Blakenall Lane
16+ years 2 sessions free
then £1.50
Badminton Tuesday
6.00 - 7.00pm
Bloxwich Leisure Centre,
Bloxwich Road
8 - 16 years 2 sessions free
then £2.00
Football Monday
6.00 - 7.00pm
Sneyd School 7 - 16 years  
Tennis Sunday
10.00 - 12.00noon
Leamore Park,
Blakenall Lane
5 - 12 years 2 sessions free
then £1.50

For these sessions you can turn up and join in. A consent form will need to be signed if you are under 18 by a parent or guardian, you can get these from the coach on the first session you attend.

All our activities are free for two sessions to check that you enjoy them; you then pay each time you turn up.

If you want any more information please text or phone Beth on 07725 702936



Adult Activities

Activity Time Venue Age Group Cost
Pedometer
Challenge
Monday
1.30pm - 2.30pm
Blakenall Community
Association,
Blakenall Row
16+ years 2 sessions free
then £1.50
plus free pedometer
Aerobics Monday
6.30 - 7.30pm
Blakenall Community
Centre,
Blakenall Row
16 + years 2 sessions free
then £1.50
50+ Activity Wednesday
10.00am - 11.00am
Blakenall Community
Centre,
Blakenall Row
50+ years 2 sessions free
then £1.50
Aerobics Wednesday
6.30 - 7.30pm
Blakenall Community
Centre,
Blakenall Row
16+ years 2 sessions free
then £1.50
50+ Activity Thursday
10.00am - 11.00am
Blakenall Community
Centre,
Blakenall Row
50+ years 2 sessions free
then £1.50
Healthy Walks Thursday
11.15am meet
Blakenall Village
Centre,
Thames Road
Any, if
accompanied
by an adult
Free
Netball Thursday
6.15 - 7.45pm
Leamore Park,
Blakenall Lane
16+ years 2 sessions free
then £1.50

For these sessions you can turn up and join in. A form will need to be signed if you are under 18 by a parent or guardian, you can get these from the coach on the first session.

All our activities are free for two sessions to check that you enjoy them; you then pay each time you turn up.

If you want any more information please text or phone Beth on 07725 702936



New Deal Sport Clubs Forum

Clubs listed here are part of the New Deal clubs forum

Football

Shelfield F.C for more information contact Jon Checkley on 01543 452657

F.C. Strollers for more information contact Pete Fletcher on 07810 481354

Blakenall Harriers for more information contact Paul Harries on 07838 372936

Rugby

Bloxwich Rugby Club for more information contact Jim Rudge

Cricket

Bloxwich Cricket Club for more information contact Mark Allcock on 01922 405697

Canoeing

Brownhills Canoe and Outdoor Centre for more information contact Martin Foxhall on 07729 301415


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