Families in the Shildon area are being encouraged to try out new sports and leisure activities as part of a new scheme.
The Sporting Chance initiative is aimed at people of all ages, from babies to grandparents, and is offering people the chance to enjoy a range of different activities.
The scheme is being run by Shildon-Sunnydale Leisure Centre and involves a number of local sports clubs. It is also supported by the local police and youth workers from One Point children’s services.
A 12-month membership costs £2 and this will give people access to more than 30 activity sessions each week for just £1 per session.
Activities on offer include:
• parent and child sessions with soft play equipment and bouncy castle;
• football coaching with Newton Aycliffe Juniors;
• athletics coaching with Shildon Running and Athletics Club;
• gymnastic sessions with Athena Gymnastics;
• baseball sessions with Newton Aycliffe Spartans;
• rugby sessions with Durham Tigers;
• roller skating with Durham District Roller Skating Club;
• Fusion youth sessions;
• indoor bowls with Shildon Indoor Bowls Club;
• fitness sessions in the leisure centre’s fitness suite.
The Sporting Chance scheme will start on Monday 22nd July.
To find out more, including how to join, contact Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre on 03000 266 448 or email leisure-shildon-sunnydale@durham.gov.uk.
Shildon & District's local community newspaper.





