What's On: Sporty West End

William Young Swimming School

All ages and stages, one to one, groups, swimming for disabled.
Marriott Hotel, Glasgow Leisure Club, Anderston.
Choice of sessions. Timetable and further information
Telephone: William Young, FIOS, MIOS (TD)
01389 874645 or 07986884556.

Great Scottish Run

Race Day 7th September 2008
10k: 9am
Half Marathon: 10.30am
Open to applicants over 17 - www.runglasgow.org

Junior 3k Race

6th September 10 a.m. through Glasgow Green
Open to applicatns between 9 and 17 years.
www.runglasgow.org

Pedal for Scotland

Cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh in Scotland's biggest bike race14th September
More info

Rollerblading

How can I get fit and have fun at the same time? Go Rollerblading.
Something everybody should try once. It is never too late to learn - why not take a lesson with Don Morton instructor see www.tryskating.com

New Men's Jogging Club Partick

A new men's jogging group in Partick in association with Jog Scotland and Mens Health Forum Scotland. The idea is to promote jogging (and fitness in general) to men that may not currently participate in exercise.
Mens Jogging Group
Start Date-20th May 2008
Weekly - Tuesdays
Time: 6-7pm
Level - Beginners
Meeting: The Annexe Healthy Living Centre, Stewartville Street, Partick.

Alternatively you can enter online at www.cycleglasgow2008.gla.ac.uk

Please note if entering as part of a team, you should nominate a group leader. It is the responsibility of the group leader to distribute entry packs and collect all sponsorship. All sponsorship raised will be directed towards the group leader and when a naming opportunity is appropriate it will be directed though the group team leader.

I hope you will support our fundraising efforts and help us to continue to raise funds for the Paul O'Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre.

Swimming for tots

We teach children from age 3 in the pool at Cleveden Secondary.
Booking opening for the new term from Monday 10th of December.
email:glasgowswimschool

Salle Rollo Fencing Club

Now meeting at High School Of Glasgow, Crow Road(anniesland cross), Glasgow
Wed nights 6.30 - 9.30 p.m.
If you fancy participating in a sport a bit out of the ordinary give fencng a try.

Running Mums/Pushy Parent

Every Wednesday - 10.30am - Kelvingrove Park
Get fit again pushing your prams with these outdoor jogging, stretching & toning classes. book for a 10 week block.  Call 0141 287 3611 for more details.

Park Rangers FREE Health Walks

17th December - 31st March Walking Winter Timetable based in the City Parks No booking necessary

West End walk in Kelvingrove Park  10.30 every day meet at the Ranger Station beside Kelvingrove Art Gallery

More info and other events at

www.connect.glasgow.gov.uk/YourService/LandServices

www.glasgoweggrun.mag-uk.org

YogaWoodside Halls on a Monday night between 6 and 7.30 Suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Very gentle exercise emphasising health and relaxation.

Yoga for slimmers Mondays 7.30-8.45 in SJ Fitness Ruthven Lane
new 8 week Spring Block starts Monday 19th March - 21st May

Beginner's Yoga
Mondays 6.15-7.30 SJ FItness advance (1wk) booking essential  - Mat block and blanket provided

Beginner's Yoga
Tuesdays 7-8.15 Kelvindale Bowling club 9a Baronald Drive - drop in class - Bring your own mat or towel

To book and more info from Carolyn 07984 106413 or carolyndonaldson1@mac.com

Jam at the University of Glasgow

New Children's Sports Programme - starts from January, 2007.

Broomhill Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

Broomhill welcomes new members. Presently they have no waiting list, no joining fee and have a special initial fee for 2 people joining together of £100 They provide a means to keep fit by playing social tennis and squash and by competing in the local leagues. Young people are encouraged to play tennis by the Juniors' tennis coach and squash through their link to West Squash. They have 4 all weather floodlit tennis courts and 2 squash courts
Contact: 0141 334 2519 or secretary@broomhill-tennis-squash.co.uk or http://www.broomhill-tennis-squash.co.uk

Clan Surf School

Clan Skates, 45 Hyndland Street
New Year New Adventure?
Learn to surf at Scotland's premier surf school
in the heart of the WestEnd (the school not the surf!)
More info 0141 339 6523
or visit http://www.clanskates.co.uk

Pilates

The Annexe Healthy Living Centre
Stewartville Street
Sarah Jane has classes at the centre and elsewhere
Contact her on 07891 663521
or email sj aerobic@hotmail .com
for more details
or why not drop into the centre and pick up a leaflet
classes are very reasonable

Penny Withers Studio

9 Newton Place
Plagued by sports injuries? or feel your performance could be better than it is? Penny Withers is a qualified practioner of the Gyrotonic System
Look into the Dance page for more details

Cycle Route Leaflet

for information and guides to cycle routes in Glasgow
tel Glasgow City Council on 0141 287 9171
See cycle events on the 'Weans' Page

Fit For Life

Glasgow City Council Land Services Department has produced a very nice map of the greater Glasgow area marking all the cycle and walking and running paths. On the reverse are more details of all the routes and some healthy advice and contacts. Well worth a look! Your local library should have them.

Glasgow Women's Jogging Network

A new booklet has been issued with events and courses up to December 2005 - a month by month guide to whats going on with plenty of opportunities for beginners
more info from 0141 287 5079
or visit htpp://www.activeglasgow.com

Broomhill Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

Broomhill welcomes new members. Presently we have no waiting list, no joining fee and have a special initial fee for 2 people joining together of £100. We provide a means to keep fit by playing social tennis and squash and by competing in the local leagues. Young people are encouraged to play tennis by our Juniors’ tennis coach and squash through our link to West Squash. We have 4 all weather floodlit tennis courts and 2 squash courts.
Contact: 0141 334 2519; secretary@broomhill-tennis-squash.co.uk or www.broomhill-tennis-squash.co.uk

Glasgow University

Sports and Recreation Service (SRS)
have introduced a new programme
handy for all WestEnders!
Activage - Active Living for 55+
Registration fee £5 then £2 per visit
you can use the Stevenson Building off University Avenue
or the Garscube Sports Complex in Maryhill
swimming badminton and exercise classes
more info from Alan Francis 0141 330 4200
or visit their website at http://www.gla.ac.uk

Taekwondo
classes at Maryhill, Netherton and North Woodside
from age 5 up
Instructor John Haggerty 0141 336 4627
http://www.caledoniantkd.com

Braehead Arena

10 mins from the West End through the tunnel
has regular basketball with competitions, cheerleaders..the works!
resident team the Scottish Rocks
are the reigning British Basketball League Champions
Nail biting excitement right up to the last Goal
A great outing for all the family...they even get to try a shot
at the net in the interval with a chance to win a season ticket!
For more info phone 0141 561 1140 or look into
http://www.scottishrocks.co.uk

Hillhead Cricket Club

Welcomes all new players to the 2006 season. Indoor training commences 30/1/06 at Kelvinside Academy Games Hall (6:30pm to 8pm) . Outdoor season starts mid April. Hillhead CC fields 2 senior teams on Saturdays , a Sunday XI and midweek fixtures. Juniors are represented at U10s, U13s, U15s and U18s.
Contact: hillheadcc@yahoo.co.uk

Falun Gong

FREE exercise classes at Hillhead Library Tuesdays 6-8pm

STAG

St Andrew's Orienteering Club (Glasgow)
have a brochure with orienteering locations throughout Glasgow
WestEnd locations are Victoria Park and Kelvingrove
map packs are available from Scotstoun Leisure Centre for Victoria Park and the Kelvin Hall and the Art galleries for Kelvingrove
more info from http://www.stag-orienteering.co.uk
get moving!

Taoist Tai Chi Class

at Woodside Hall Clarendon Street
improves health, flexibility and strength without strain!
suitable for all ages and levels of fitness
more info email rossusan@btinternet.com or call Susan Ross on 0141 945 1816

Football Development Programme

to see whats near you tel 0141 287 3610 for a programme
3-4 year olds, over 50's, women and all points in between

Hyndland Rugby Club

All ages and standards welcome
2 senior teams
Training is on Tuesday evenings
for more info contact Alex Mack on 0141 579 1745
or email hyndlandrugby@lineone.net
or visit http://www.sru.org.uk/clubs/hyndland-FP-RFC

Girl's Football Team

Players wanted 12-15 years
More info from Sharon Patrick 0141 332 1066
or from Breakthrough Project 304 Maryhill Road

Knightswood Model Boats Club

For more information: http://www.knightswoodboats.co.uk

Knightswood Golf Club

For more information see: http://www.golfguide.com/scotland

The College Of Chinese PhysicalCulture

Life Long Vitality

A system of music and exercise designed for everyone
North Woodside Hall, Glenfarg Street Thursdays 7-8pm
More info from 0113 368 0411 or email: office@ccpc.ac.uk

Yudan Nashi Kan Aikido Club

Overnewton Square, Glasgow, G3 8
Open to all levels
Times: Wednesday 1930-2130, Saturday 1230-1400 (Juniors), Saturday 1400-1600
People should contact me at email or on 07855792130.

Traditional Tae Kwon Do Association

Keep Fit* Self Defence* Confidence*
Partick Burgh Halls Tuesdays at 6pm - 7pm
Instructor Kenneth Lyle Dan
more info 0141 423 3454 or mobile 0771 812 2441

Scotstoun Leisure Centre

Glasgow City Council

The Western Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

at 30 Hyndland Road have drop in and look around sessions
on Thursdays 6.30 - 8.30pm Sundays 5 - 8pm.
Coach Ian Campbell will show you around.
They have 6 all weather floodlit tennis courts
3 squash courts and a bar open 7 days a week!
More info and a leaflet from:0141 339 0065 or email wltsc@hotmail.com They also have a website at http://www.glasgowwestern.co.uk

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