Sectional Ideas – Physical

Aim: To encourage participation and improvement in physical activity.

Buckinghamshire County Council Duke of Edinburgh’s Award does not approve agencies which may be used for this section of The Award. Participants and parents should satisfy themselves that appropriate safety procedures are followed.

 

Active Places

A search website enabling you to search for sports facilities anywhere in England. Visit: www.activeplaces.org

Active Sports Bucks

Aims to help young people improve their skills and get more involved in sport. Telephone: 01296 585215 or visit www.buckssport.org

Aylesbury Vale District Council

Visit their website: www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk and follow the link for leisure and sports facilities for information on local pools, gyms, skate parks and other sports centres.

Aqua Vale Pool & Fitness Centre, Aylesbury

Leisure pool, fitness studio and classes for young people, contact www.aquavale.com or telephone: 01296 488555.

Bowls

Foxhills Bowling Club, Aylesbury has a thriving junior section which meets on a Saturday morning. For more information, contact Dave Oxley on 01296 748144 or visit the club at Wendover Road, Aylesbury HP21 9NJ or 01296 392808.

Canoeing & Kayaking

At Green Park starting off in the swimming pool and progressing to outside venues. For more information contact 01296 644844 or email: david@lyddiatt.plus.com

Canoeing, Kayaking & Sailing

At Longridge, Quarry Wood Road, Marlow, www.longridge-uk.org or 01628 483252.

Climbing

Learn to Climb at Green Park. Ten week introductory course to learn the basics. Open to ages 13 – 19 years old. For more information contact: Sarah Gill on 01296 633854 or sgill@buckscc.gov.uk

McLeod Academy of Martial Arts

Junior and Senior Mixed Martial Arts classes for all levels and abilities, geared towards a fun mixed martial arts curriculum based in Stocklake, Aylesbury. For more information – www.mcleodacademy.co.uk

Pegasus Kickboxing

Brushwood Junior School, Chesham on Monday and Wednesday evenings. www.pegasus-kickboxing.co.uk

Sports Link

A directory of sports clubs, leagues and associations. Enter the sport you are interested in and it will guide you to your local club. Visit: www.sportslinks.info

Tae Kwondo

Learn basic skills and self defence. Mondays and Thursdays, 5 – 6.45pm at The Roundhouse Youth Centre, St Mary’s Street, High Wycombe. Contact: Lennox Carty on 07944 197878.

Queens Park Arts Centre

Workshops offered in a number of areas including dancing, belly dancing, fencing, flamenco, street dance, yoga and much more. For more information: Queens Park Centre, Aylesbury HP21 7RT, telephone 01296 424332 or visit: www.qpc.org

Winslow Judo

Saturday afternoons, Juniors and Seniors at The Winslow Centre, Winslow. For more information contact Gareth on 01908 520421