SPORTS MISC

COACH EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Sports Unit
Balbardie Park Of Peace
Torphichen Road
Bathgate
West Lothian
POST CODE..... EH48 4LA

PHONE......... 01506 776295

With the expansion of our sports programme and partnerships with clubs there is a need to identify and recruit qualified coaches. There is a coach education programme for the following sports: athletics, football, rugby, swimming, hockey, volleyball, basketball, CCPR for sports leaders, table tennis, gymnastics, netball and first aid. The programmes are at various levels and run at various times during the year. Contact for details.

FAMILY MORNINGS - 2 HOUR LEISURE SESSIONS, BROXBURN
Broxburn Sports Centre
Church Street
Broxburn
West Lothian

PHONE......... 01506 775690

These 2 hour leisure sessions allows you to use the whole range of the Centre's facilities at one fixed price. Apart from using the Hi-tech gym and Conditioning room, customers can also take part in badminton, table tennis, pool etc. Aerobics classes are also arranged. Children are supervised and coffee is available during these times so that parents have a chance to relax and keep fit, knowing that their children are in safe hands.

FAMILY MORNINGS - CRAIGSWOOD SPORTS CENTRE
Craigswood Sports Centre
Craigswood
Livingston
West Lothian

PHONE......... 01506 775870

These family mornings allow you to use the whole range of the Centre's facilities at one fixed price. Apart from the hi-tech gym and conditioning room, customers can take part in aerobics or play badminton and squash Best of all, you can leave your children in the play area where they are looked after by the centre's play leaders, whilst you enjoy your chosen activity.

FITNESS CLASSES - BATHGATE SPORTS CENTRE
Bathgate Sports Centre
Balbardie Park of Peace
Bathgate
West Lothian

PHONE......... 01506 776790

Step, aerobics, bikerobics, body pump and boxercise classes organised and instructed by Bathgate Sport Centre Staff. Classes are also available as part of "Leisure AM and Leisure PM" sessions during the day.

FITNESS CLASSES - CRAIGSWOOD SPORTS CENTRE
Craigswood Sports Centre
Craigswood
Livingston
West Lothian

PHONE......... 01506 775870

Classes for beginners and intermediate level.

SPORTS AWARD SCHEME - WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Balbardie Park
Tophichen Road
Bathgate
West Lothian
EH48 4LA

PHONE......... 01506 776295

The scheme provides support to talented individuals to offset additional training and competition costs, or voluntary coaches who wish to attend Governing Body Coach Education Courses.  Application forms are available for athletes between 1-15 September each year and for coaches throughout the year from the address above.

SPORTS GRANTS - WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Balbardie Park
Tophichen Road
Bathgate
West Lothian
EH48 4LA

PHONE......... 01506 776295

Sports development grants are available for clubs and organisations to develop both participation and performance. Areas of grant aid include equipment, new clubs or sections, participation schemes and travel. Guidance notes on the scheme are available from the Sports Unit.

SPORTS OFFICER (PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES)
Balbardie Park
Tophichen Road
Bathgate
West Lothian
EH48 4LA

CONTACT....... Jim McCluskie

PHONE......... 01506 776185

The aim of this service is to improve the number of opportunities available for people with disabilities to take part in sport and recreation.  It is intended that this service is built up in direct response to the needs of the community, so please let the service know if you have any responses/requests (whether you are an individual or an organisation).

SPORTS UNIT - WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Sports Unit
Balbardie Park Of Peace
Torphichen Road
Bathgate
West Lothian
EH48 4LA

PHONE......... Alec Davies - Sports Development Officer on 01506 776295

Service promotes and develops sport in West Lothian by targeting resources into specific sports and groups to encourage participation and improve standards of performance.  Grant aid and advice is available to help local sports groups and individuals to fulfil their sporting ambitions.