Events

Half Term Tennis Camp

Kids bored over the February Half Term Break?

Why not join in with a Tennis Camp at Birchwood Leisure & Tennis Complex. For more infomation follow this link!

Go Spike Volleyball

Are you a female aged 16+ looking for a new hobby? Why not try Volleyball at Soccer Warrington?

A qualified coach is available to teach you the basics that you need to take part in fun small-sided games.

The first session starts:

 Thursday 26th January 5.30-7.00pm.

Soccer Warrington, Long Lane, Warrington, WA2 8PX.

For more information please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or call him on 01925 444110. Alternatively you can email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Table Tennis For All

Get the whole family involved in an activity together!

Warrington Table Tennis Club and Positive Futures Warrington will be running Table Tennis sessions at Soccer Warrington on Sundays 3.00-4.30pm, starting after christmas on the 8th January. Each session will have national and county coaches in attendance with the aim of getting families to enjoy taking part in positive activity together. There are opportunities for anyone really keen to take part in a coaching award if they sign up to help as a volunteer with the project.

Places are limited so to book please contact Paul on 01925 444069 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information on Positive Futures Warrington or Warrington Table Tennis Club follow the individual links.

50+ Mens Activity Sessions

Get Healthy, Have Fun, Free of Charge to Men 50 and Over.

Activities include; golf, cycling, circuit training, bowling, tennis and badminton.

For more information please look at the following poster:

Mens Health in Warrington (updated 5th Dec 2011)

If you would like to book or want to talk to someone about the sessions please contact the following people:

Age UK Mid Mersey, Latchford. Tel: 01925 639018 / 244645 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Clive Jones, Sports Engagement Team, Warrington Borough Council.  Tel: 01925 444119 / 07730 075930 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Winter Indoor Bowling League

If you like bowls then head to Birchwood Tennis and Leisure Complex and join the ‘Warrington Indoor Long Mat Bowling League!’

The league officially launched on Monday 10th October as an alternative to crown green bowling which takes a weather break over the winter period and is the first long mat club in the town.Cllr Kate Hannon, (Lab, Orford), executive board member for leisure, community and culture at the council opened the league by bowling the first bowl this week.

Cllr Hannon said: “I know that bowlers are passionate about their sport and probably find the winter months frustrating when they can’t play. This new partnership will mean that they can now bowl all year round, keep active and also enjoy the social side at the same time.

Leisure Warrington are making best use of the facilities in Birchwood in delivering another sporting opportunity to a totally different group of users.”Bowling takes place twice a week on a Monday afternoon and a Friday evening but given the immediate demand this may increase in the near future. Both teams and individuals welcome, contact John Kirkham on 01925 764772 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for more information.

Birchwood Beacon

The Tennis Foundation awarded Birchwood Leisure and Tennis Complex beacon status this week for its consistently high quality, affordable community tennis programmes.

On Wednesday 5 October the LTA President, Peter Bretherton travelled to the borough to present a plaque to Cllr Kate Hannon, executive board member for leisure, culture and community services in recognition of the centre’s contribution to tennis in the area.

To become a ‘Beacon’ site, facilities must offer access to inclusive tennis; plus quality, affordable coaching and regular competitions for all ages and abilities.

The courts at the Complex on Benson Road have recently been refurbished to enable play all year round for all members of the community.

For more information on the Tennis Foundation visit www.tennisfoundation.org.uk

For more information on the LTA and British Tennis visit www.lta.org.uk

 

Nordic Walking

Come and Try......  Nordic Walking

The Reach for Health Team are running Nordic Walking sessions from Birchwood Leisure & Tennis Complex. The sessions take place Tuesdays 10am and last for approximately one hour. The sessions cost £2.

Nordic walking use poles in order to add two major benefits to walking:
1: The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs (50% more calories burned)
2: The poles help propel the walker along - this means he/she works harder than usual yet support given by the poles makes it feel easier!

Click here to view the Nordic Walking Poster

For more information please contact the Reach for Health Office on 01925 843714 or Matt on 07918720703

Reach for Health Walks

The Reach for Health team have organised guided walks thoughout the year.

These short walks provide an introduction to walking and are ideal if you haven’t been out and about for a while.  A Healthy Lifestyle Adviser will be at the meeting point whatever the weather and, only in extreme conditions will a decision will be taken at that time about starting the walk. Otherwise, the Lifestyle Advisor will lead the walk offering guidance, support and advise to all their customers. Sturdy footwear is essential and waterproof clothing may be advisable depending on the conditions of the day.

The walks are arranged throughout January to March 2012 around all areas of Warrington from the Nature Reserves of Rixton and Moore to Lymm Dam and Walton Hall. 

To find out more information on the dates and walks available click HERE.

More information please ring the Reach for Health Office on 01925 843714.