Wildcats prepare to pounce!

THE summer holidays are well and truly over and it's with great enthusiasm that Coleraine Borough Council announces the return of Wildcats Activ8 in October.

The Wildcats programme is specifically designed for boys and girls aged five to 12 years, where they can learn new skills for sport, make new friends, get active and have lots of fun.

Roger Downey, Council’s Sports Development Officer, is looking forward to welcoming new and returning members to this year’s programme.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“In essence, we will be enhancing a child’s running, jumping and throwing; improving their agility, balance, co-ordination; increasing their speed, power, and endurance.

“Wildcats Activ8 also promotes the concept that children and young people should be active for at least sixty minutes per day.

“With Wildcats continuing to grow in popularity we are looking forward to welcoming back current club members and opening up for a new intake of boys and girls joining this child friendly club.

“The appropriately qualified and vetted coaches are trained to progress the fundamental movement skills taught in schools and breakdown the acquisition of basic sporting skills for all abilities; plus the free membership pack is an added bonus.”

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Wildcubs for the five to seven-year-olds meet each Tuesday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and commences on Tuesday, October 5.

Wildcats for the eight to 12-year-olds meet each Friday and commences on Friday, October 8. Both club sections are held at Coleraine Leisure Centre.

Club membership is free; with a charge of 2.50 per week attending payable at centre reception.

To become a Wildcub or Wildcat please complete and return an application form from the Sports Development Notice Board situated in Coleraine Leisure Centre to Joanne Stewart, Administrative Assistant, Leisure Services Department, Coleraine Borough Council, Cloonavin, 66 Portstewart Road, Coleraine, BT52 1EY. For further information please contact Roger Downey, Sports Development Officer on 7034 7234.