A Summer of Sport in Medway

The Medway summer of sport was kicked-off in Rochester with the Medway Mile on 19 July and the HSBC UK I National Circuit Championships on 21 July. Both events saw thousands of participants and spectators line the cobble streets to be a part of these events. Take a look at our social media pages to see some of the images we managed to capture throughout the weekend.

We have plenty more activities throughout our centres and the community during the summer to keep you and the family entertained, from mermaiding, diving and synchronised swimming to cricket, football and multi-sports.

 

Synchro fun for all the family

If you enjoy swimming, dancing and gymnastics or simply fancy trying something new, then come a give the Olympic sport of synchronised swimming a go.  Crash courses are being offered at Hoo Sports Centre from Monday, 5 – Friday, 9 August, 2.30-3.30pm. £40 per person for the week.

Any ages are welcome, just confident in deep water.  Pop in to the centre to book or call 01634 333955 or email us.

 

START Diving

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be standing on the edge of the diving boards like Tom Daley, then come along to our FREE diving taster sessions at Medway Park.

Our qualified diving instructor will safely take you through all the steps you need for a tuck, plunge or pike.

Taster sessions run from 10am -12.30pm, Tuesday, 6 and Friday, 9 August (30 min sessions).

Pop into the centre to book, call 01634 336655 or email us

 

Toy Story 4 Disney Inspired family fun sessions

Join us for fun and exciting activities based on core aquatic skills to inspire your children to keep healthy and learn a key life skill.

The sessions will be delivered by our trained activator, featuring the magic of Disney storytelling and endless family fun – for children 3-11 years and suited to all swimming abilities. Parents and / or guardians are required to join in the fun! Splashes, every Wednesday at 12.30pm and Saturday at 10am. Book online or pop into the centre.

 

Cricket League Nights

England are the Cricket World Cup Champions (!!) and you can join in the love of the sport with our friendly cricket league nights. All are welcome every Tuesday at Strood Soccer Centre, Watling Street, Strood.

• 6-8pm 6v6 Adult Competitive league
• 5-7pm 4v4 Family matches
• 6-8pm 4v4 Senior matches

Price £15 per adult entry team, £10 per family and senior team. For more information or to book, pop in to the centre or email us.

 

Race 2 of Summer 5k Series

Love Island is over, the evenings are still light and warm, so what better way to spend your time than joining us for our 2nd 5k at Capstone Country Park, Wednesday 31 July. Weather forecast is currently good and a challenging trail awaits. You can turn up on the night or register online. See you at 7.30pm!

 

Mini Youth Sports Camps and sessions

Keep the children entertained and active for the day with our coach-led fun activities. Our camps at Medway Park run every Tuesday – Friday, 9.30am-4pm with breakfast and twilight options also available. Prices from £15 per day.

Or if you just need a few hours entertainment for the children, our NEW Mini Youth Sports sessions at Strood Sports Centre run every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-1pm, £8 per session.

 

Splashes holiday fun

Join in our aquatic taster sessions for our ever popular mermaiding and aqua-zorbing.

Mermaiding complete with tail and fin

Friday 2 and 16 August, 10am-1.30pm (30 min sessions) £6.50.

Aqua zorbing

Friday 9 and 23 August 4.30-6pm

£2.50 per go.

For more information, please contact the centre 01634 336655.

 

FREE coach-led multi-sport for families and friends.

Parklives with StreetGames

Every Saturday, 1pm Maidstone Road Sports Ground, Chatham.

Community sessions

• Monday 3.30pm, WREC Room, Pentagon, Chatham.
• Tuesday 5.30pm, The Rainbow Room, Hazelmere Drive, Gillingham.
• Wednesday 5pm, Ball Cage, Saunders Street, Gillingham.
• Thursday 1.30pm, Cliffe REC, Cliffe (August only).

Thursday 3.30pm, Ball Cage, Chalk Pit Hill, Chatham

 

Inflatable family fun sessions

Hoo Sports Centre is running a large inflatable obstacle course family fun session every Monday at 11.30am and Thursdays at 4pm. £4.50 per person, under 5s free.

Strood Sports Centre is also offering inflatable pool parties every Monday and Friday, 2-4pm. £4.50 per session.

Please note, free swimming cards can not be used for these sessions.

 

For the football fans

Pay-and-Play

Strood Soccer Centre is offering pay-and-play sessions for £4 per person, no need to book as a team, just come along for a casual kick-about.

Men’s 5-a-side tournament

Enter a team for our friendly tournament at Strood Soccer Centre on Sunday 18 August 9am-4pm. £25 per team. Email us to register or for further information

Football camp

Splashes Sports Officers will be taking to the park for their new mini soccer camps for children age eight and over.  Camps run from 6-9 August and 20-23 August 9.30am-3pm.  £10 per day.  Pop into the centre to book or call 01634 333971 or email us

Soccer Schools 

In addition to our Saturday soccer sessions at Strood Soccer Centre, we have now introduced weekday sessions.

Tiki Taka Tykes 2-4 years, Tuesday 11-11.45am. £3 per child.

Hoo Sports Centre also offer weekday sessions for 2-4 year olds every Wednesday 11.30am-12.15pm and for 5-6 year olds every Thursday 4-5pm. £3 per child.

For more information please visit the centre or email us.

 

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