No more excuses!
If you’re aged from 17-24 and not as active as you you’d like to be then Active Futures is for you! This great new programme is all about helping you to get active, get fit and stay healthy.
But instead of us telling you what to do, we want you to tell us… yes, it’s entirely up to you! You can choose from a whole range of exciting and challenging activities such as trampolining, golf, climbing, biking, martial arts, dancing, watersports, yoga…and more!
All you have to do is get in touch!
What's in it for you?
- Aside from the health benefits, what will you get out of Active Futures… a lot!
- Ten weeks of activities – absolutely FREE! An Edinburgh Leisure Card, giving you
- 6 months discounted access to our facilities
- Volunteering opportunities
- The chance to gain Sports Leader Awards and the Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Support workers available for anyone with additional support needs
This is an inclusive programme and we have staff available to support disabled young people into mainstream physical activities.
Please contact us for more information.
Why get in shape?
As you probably already know it’s important to be physically active in order to stay healthy but don’t worry you don’t have to be sporty to do this...
A little really does go a long way… just 30 minutes of physical activity on most days of the week is enough to keep you healthy.
There are many long-term health benefits of staying active, such as reducing the risk of heart disease or diabetes, but there are short-term benefits too, such as helping you to…
- Have more energy
- Meet new friends
- Feel much better about yourself
How to get involved:
The first step is to get in contact with our Project Co-ordinator, Claire Ferry, who’ll be delighted to chat the programme through with you and to discuss your preferences.
To get in touch you can…
- Give Claire a call on 0131 652 4356
- Email claireferry@edinburghleisure.co.uk
- Text your contact details to 07935919347
Links:
http://www.theaward.org/
http://www.capability-scotland.org.uk/
http://www.outdooredinburgh.org.uk/
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