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Sports Sessions at Gateshead Facilities

Sessions are subject to change, please check with facility reception for details

Athletics

Tiny Champions
Location Day  Age Start Finish
Lord Lawson School Tuesday 5 - 7 Years 4.00pm 4.45pm
Mini Champions
To book call 0191 433 6945
Location Day  Age Start Finish
Chopwell Pioneer Centre Monday 8 - 12 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm
Lord Lawson School Tuesday 8 - 11 Years 4.45pm 5.30pm

Basketball

Weekly sessions for young people at the following venues:
Location Day  Age Start Finish
Elgin Centre Monday 8 - 12 Years 4.00pm 5.30pm
Gateshead Leisure Centre Wednesday 12 - 14 Years 4.00pm 5.30pm
Wednesday 14 - 16 Years 5.30pm 7.00pm
Heworth Grange Comp. School Thursday 14 - 18 Years 6.45pm 8.45pm
Lord Lawson of Beamish Tuesday 8 - 12 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm
Tuesday 12 - 14 Years 5.00pm 6.30pm
Tuesday 14 - 16 Years 6.30pm 8.00pm
Tuesday Mens 8.00pm 10.00pm
Whickham School & Sports College Tuesday 15 - 18 Years 3.15pm 4.15pm
Wednesday Under 12s 4.00pm 6.00pm
Wednesday Under 18s 8.00pm 10.00pm
Thursday Under 14s 4.00pm 6.00pm
Friday Under 16s Girls 6.00pm 8.00pm
Friday Under 15s Boys 6.00pm 8.00pm
Ryton Comp. School Tuesday 14 - 16 Years 5.15pm 6.15pm
Joseph swan school Thursday Under 14s 4.00pm 5.00pm
Thursday Under 16s 5.00pm 6.00pm

Bowling

At Gateshead Indoor Bowling Centre
Day  Start Finish
Monday - Thursday 10.00am 9.00pm
Friday 10.00am 7.00pm
Saturday 10.00am 3.00pm
Sunday 10.00am 1.00pm

Boxing

Location Day  Age Start Finish
Felling Pool Monday Juniors 5.30pm 6.30pm
Monday Adult 6.30pm 7.30pm
Wednesday Juniors 5.30pm 6.30pm
Wednesday Adult 6.30pm 7.30pm
Friday Juniors & Adults 5.30pm 6.30pm
Elgin Centre Thursday 8 - 13 Years 6.30pm 7.30pm
Thursday 14 Years+ 7.30pm 8.30pm
Friday 8 - 13 Years 6.30pm 7.30pm
Friday 14 Years+ 7.30pm 8.30pm

Chair Mobility

Suitable for adults 50+
Location Day  Age Start Finish
Thomas Hepburn School Tuesday Adults 50+ 1.00pm 2.00pm

Cricket

Sessions are mainly linked to the many cricket clubs in Gateshead, although there are opportunities to develop your skills at some nets sessions in the winter months. For information on sessions, please contact Sport & Physical Activity Development Unit on 0191 433 6945.

Disability Sport

Tops Club (multi-activity & swimming)
Please ring and book your first session on 0191 433 6945. For further information, registration details and information on other year round activities and holiday opportunities for children with a disability please contact Sport & Physical Activity Development Unit on 0191 433 6945.
Location Day  Age Start Finish
Gateshead Lesiure Centre Friday Young People 5.00pm 7.15pm

Football Leagues

Location Day  Age Start Finish
Gateshead Leisure Centre Monday 16 Years+ 6.00pm 10.00pm
Gateshead Leisure Centre Wednesday 16 Years+ 6.00pm 10.00pm
Dunston Activity Centre Thursday 16 Years+ 6.00pm 10.10pm
Dunston Activity Centre Friday 16 Years+ 6.00pm 9.15pm

Soccor Skills

You MUST enrol before commencing course. Please contact Robbie Pringle on 07943 862 272
Location Day  Age Start Finish
Birtley Lesiure Centre Monday 5 - 6 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm
Wednesday 7 - 11 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm
Dunston Activity Centre Monday 5 - 7 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm
Wednesday 5 - 7 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm
Thursday TD> 4.00pm 5.00pm
Sunday 5 - 8 Years 9.00am 10.00am
Gateshead Leisure Centre Wednesday 4 - 5 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm
Wednesday 5 - 6 Years 5.00pm 6.00pm
Thursday 7 - 8 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm
Friday 9 - 11 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm
Saturday 5 - 6 Years 9.00am 10.00am
Saturday 7 - 8 Years 10.00am 11.00am
Saturday 4 - 5 Years 11.00am 12.00pm

The FA Tesco Skills

Location Day  Age Start Finish
Soccor Skills Centre, Gateshead Stadium Wednesday 5 - 7 Years 3.30pm 4.30pm
Wednesday 7 - 9 Years 4.30pm 5.30pm
Wednesday 9 - 11 Years 5.30pm 6.30pm
Chopwell Pioneer Centre Tuesday 5 - 7 Years 4.30pm 5.30pm
Tuesday 8 - 9 Years 5.30pm 6.30pm
Tuesday 10 - 11Years 6.30pm 7.30pm

Gymnastics

You must enrol before commencing course. Call 0191 433 6945 to book.
Location Day  Age Start Finish
Chopwell Pioneer Centre Monday Beginners
5 - 8 Years
5.00pm 6.00pm
Monday Beginners
8 - 11 Years
6.00pm 7.00pm
Birtley Leisure Centre Friday Beginners
4 - 6 Years
4.00pm 5.00pm
Friday Intermediate 5.00pm 6.00pm
Friday Intermediate / Advanced 6.00pm 7.00pm
Dunston Activity Centre Tuesday 4 - 7 Years 4.15pm 5.15pm
Tuesday 8 - 16 Years 5.15pm 6.15pm
Saturday
Invitation Only
4 - 16 Years 9.00am 12.00pm
Saturday 4 - 7 Years 1.00pm 2.00pm
Gateshead Leisure Centre Tuesday 4 - 7 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm
Thursday 4 - 7 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm
Thursday 7 - 16 Years 5.00pm 6.00pm

Hockey

Please contact Sport & Physical Activity Development Unit on 0191 433 6945
Location Day  Age Start Finish
Gateshead International Stadium Thursday 8 - 14 Years 5.30pm 6.30pm

Karate

Please contact Sport & Physical Activity Development Unit on 0191 433 6945
Location Day  Age Start Finish
Dunston Activity Centre Monday Advanced 6.00pm 7.00pm
Wednesday - 6.00pm 8.00pm
Sunday - 10.00am 12.00pm
Gateshead Leisure Centre Monday - 6.00pm 8.00pm
Wednesday - 6.00pm 8.00pm
Birtley Leisure Centre Tuesday - 6.00pm 8.00pm
Thursday - 6.00pm 8.00pm

Kick Boxing

Location Day  Age Start Finish
Dunston Activity Centre Tuesday - 6.00pm 7.00pm
Thursday    7.30pm  8.30pm 

Netball

Location Day  Age Start Finish
Gateshead Leisure Centre Sunday 7 - 12 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm
Sunday 13 - 16 Years
Club session open to all
5.00pm 6.00pm
Gateshead International Stadium Monday  Junior, Intermediate and Senior  5.30pm  8.30pm 
Emmanuelle College Monday 10 - 12 Years 6.00pm 7.00pm
Chopwell Pioneer Centre Wednesday 8 - 12 Years 5.00pm 6.00pm

Rugby League

Rugby League is a fast growing sport in Gateshead, home to the professional 'Thunder Club' at Gateshead International Stadium. To find out more about participating in this sport and sessions available, contact the Sport & Physical Activity Development Unit on 0191 433 6945 or the Regional Development Manager on 0191 433 5713.

Rugby Union

There are many opportunities for both young people and adults to participate in rugby union at all levels. Opportunities range from in-school coaching and out of school sessions, 'turn up and play' sessions and a girls development programme. For further details of activities or coach education opportunities please contact the Sport and Physical Activity Development Unit on 0191 433 6945 or Rugby Development Officer on 0191 433 6960.

Squash Development Sessions

Location Day  Age Start Finish
Dunston Pool Saturday - 1.00pm 3.00pm

Tennis

For more information regarding Tennis Development sessions please contact the Sport and Physical Activity Development Unit on 0191 433 6945.

Trampolining

You must enrol before commencing course
Location Day  Age Start Finish
Dunston Activity Centre Tuesday - 3.45pm 4.45pm
Tuesday - 4.45pm 5.45pm
Tuesday - 5.45pm 6.45pm
Elgin Centre Sunday 4 - 8 Years 9.30am 10.30am
Sunday 4 - 8 Years 10.30am 11.30am
Sunday 8 Years+ 11.30am 12.30pm 
Gateshead Leisure Centre Tuesday  4 - 8 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm 
Tuesday 8 Years+ 5.00pm 6.00pm
  Thursday 4 - 8 Years 4.00pm 5.00pm 
  Thursday 8 Years+ 5.00pm 6.00pm

Squash/Racquetball Courts

Location Day  Age Start Finish
Dunston Pool Daily - 8.45am 9.00pm
Gateshead Leisure Centre Monday - Friday - 7.45am 10.00pm
Saturday - 7.45am 6.00pm
Sunday - 7.45am 10.00pm

Tabble Tennis

Location Day  Age Start Finish
Gateshead Lesiure Centre Daily -
Gateshead International Stadium Daily -

Sports Facilities to Book/Hire - Sports Halls/Courts

Available for 5-a-side, basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, tennis

  • Birtley Leisure Centre Contact reception for details
  • Dunston Activity Centre Contact reception for details
  • Chopwell Pioneer Centre Contact 01207 562507 for details
  • Elgin Centre Monday
    Friday 8.30am – 9.30pm
    (floodlit multi-use games area) Saturday & Sunday 9.30am – 4.30pm
  • Gateshead Leisure Centre
    Monday – Friday 8.00am – 10.00pm
    Saturday 8.00am – 6.00pm
    Sunday 8.00am – 10.00pm
  • Gateshead International Stadium has a range of facilities to book/hire including a state of the art indoor athletics training hall. Facilities available as follows:
    Running Track Daily 7.15am – 10.00pm
    Sports Hall Daily 8.30am – 10.00pm
    3G Artificial Turf Pitches Daily 8.30am – 9.30pm
    Indoor Athletics Training Hall – contact reception for availability
    Times may vary on weekends.
 

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