A wide variety of activities take place at West Park Leisure Centre, including: swimming, badminton, netball, football, squash, aerobics, martial arts, and much more.
You can now download our Activity Guide which includes details of all the classes and sessions that take place at the centre.
West Park Leisure Centre Activity Guide Autumn/Winter 2008/09 includes Pool Programme (4.25 MB)
Alternatively, you can take a look at the activities on offer below.
Just for Kids
Fun Tots
Wednesday & Thursday (Derbyshire term time only), 10am – 11.30am, £3
This is a pre-school activity session designed to develop balance, co-ordination and social skills. All children must be supervised at all times by parents/carers. If you have more than one child it is advisable to bring a friend or relative. Age 0 (toddling) - 5th birthday.
Soccer Stars
Indoor football coaching courses for girls and boys from 5 years – 11 years. Courses consist of a 1 hour session, once a week for 10 weeks. £30 per course
Beginner/Intermediate – Includes basic skills and match protocol
Thursday, 4.30pm – 5.30pm & 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Friday, 5pm – 6pm
Intermediate/Advanced – Teaches specific skills, techniques and rules and regulations
Friday, 4pm – 5pm
Soccer Skills
Suitable for 2.5 - 5 years. This is a 10 week course aimed at developing motor skills and basic football skills. This course must be pre-booked at the centre.
Wednesday, 3.30pm - 4.15pm & 4.30 - 5.15pm £30 per course.
Trampolining
Saturday, 9am – 2pm
Sunday, 3pm – 6pm
Courses are for girls and boys from 5 years – 16 years. Courses consist of 1 hour sessions, once a week for 10 weeks. The course starts off by teaching basic skills, and then progresses to routines and more advanced moves. £30 per course.
M.A.C.C.A
Mission: Active Children, Creative Adventure
During the Derbyshire school holidays we provide a variety of activities for children between the ages of 5 - 14 yrs. Activities will include: arts & crafts, sports, games and dance sessions. For further information or to book onto the activity days please contact the centre directly.
Crèche
The crèche is available for children aged 6 weeks until their 5th birthday. The centre’s crèche offers modern care provision of the highest standard in a safe, homely and secure environment, allowing you to participate in activities with your mind at ease. £2.40 per child.
Monday 9.30am – 11.35am
Tuesday 1pm – 2.55pm
Thursday 9.40am – 11.35am
Friday 1pm – 2.55pm
Children's Parties
Why not let us take the stress out of organising your children’s birthday party. We offer four fun and exciting party themes for you to choose from:
Adventure
For children aged 2 - 8 years.
Includes soft play with bouncy castle, climbing frames with slides, hoops and soft shapes.
Sporting Adventures
For children aged 5+
Includes basketball, unihoc, football and netball. We provide all the equipment.
Swimming
For children aged 5+
Hire the pool exclusively on a Saturday evening. Normal pool regulations apply during all parties.
Happy Hour
For children aged 5+
Hire one of our function rooms for 2 hours. Either bring your own disco/entertainer or use the centre’s CD player.
Party Prices
Adventure - £45
Sporting Adventures – £28
Swimming – Teaching Pool: £50, Main Pool: £110
Happy Hour - £45
All parties last 2 hours – 1 hour activity and 1 hour for party food. Flumes are included with any main pool party. All relevant equipment is provided. It is the responsibility of the hirers to provide adequate supervision by parents and helpers at all parties. A deposit of £20 is required to secure your booking. Bookings are taken up to 3 months in advance.
Workout Classes
MONDAY
Circuit Mania All Levels
6pm - 7pm, £4.15
TUESDAY
Stability Ball All Levels
7pm - 8pm, £4.15
Aqua Aerobics Level 1
8.40pm - 9.30pm, £3.40
WEDNESDAY
Triple Challenge
6pm - 7pm, £4.15
Aerobics Levels 1 & 2
7pm - 8pm, £4.15
Circuit Training Levels 3 & 4
8.10pm - 9.10pm, £4.15
Yoga*
1.30pm - 2.30pm, £4.45
THURSDAY
Combo Tone Levels 2 & 4
6.15pm - 7pm, £4.15
Aqua Aerobics Level 1
8.40pm - 9.30pm, £3.40
Low Impact Aerobics and Tone
7pm - 7.50pm, £4.15
FRIDAY
Aqua Aerobics
1.30pm - 2.30pm, £3.40
Aqua Natal
3pm - 4pm, £3.40
Fitness Friday
A session for both men & women to start the weekend off the right way! Take part in any of the following classes for only £3.60 all inclusive:
Casual Swim, 11.30am – 1.30pm
Sauna, 11.30am - 12.30pm Men only, 12.30pm - 1.30pm Mixed
Gym, 1pm - 2.30pm
Step Aerobics Levels 1 & 2, 1.05pm - 1.50pm
Tone Levels 1 & 2, 1.50pm – 2.20pm
SATURDAY
Yoga*
9.30am - 10.30am & 10.45am - 11.45am, £4.45 per session
SUNDAY
Boxercise Levels 1 & 2
4.30pm - 5.30pm, £4.15
Pilates*
5.30pm - 6.15pm, £4.15
*These classes must be booked and paid for in advance
Please be aware that all classes are subject to change
Workout Class Descriptions
Aqua Aerobics
The ultimate water workout. Water adds resistance to exercise but also helps support the body. This kind of workout is good for people with joint problems.
Aqua Natal
A gentle keep fit session in the water for mums to be. This session is delivered by a qualified midwife.
Boxercise
This fitness class incorporates a number of boxing moves and techniques to music. It focuses on upper body conditioning, working the arms, abs, chest and shoulders. It also includes some lower body exercises and increases your fitness levels.
Circuit Training
Generally for those people with a high degree of fitness. All forms of fitness combined with equipment to make a class with a difference.
Fit Spin & Tone
Part of this session involves an aerobic workout on static exercise bikes; the rest of the class concentrates on weights and toning.
Pilates
A class for strength building to give you longer and leaner muscles, creating good core stability and helping to maintain the body's correct posture.
Spin Bike
An aerobic workout to music on a static adapted exercise bike. Improves circulation, burns fat, tones muscle and exercises the heart.
Stability Balls
Tone your body using a combination of aerobic moves and exercise using stability balls for control and balance.
Triple Challenge
3 different kinds of exercise class rolled into 1. Exercises will include a combination of 3 of the following: aerobics, circuit, tone or boxercise.
Toning
Floor work classes to shape and tone all major muscle groups. Designed to sculpt the body and flatten the stomach.
Yoga
A set of physical and mental exercises, which is intended to give control over the body and mind.
Level Guide
Level 1 – Suitable for a beginner who has never attended an aerobic class before or who has not exercised for a long time.
Level 2 – Suitable for a higher level of beginner who has attended aerobics before and feels level 1 is too easy.
Level 3 – Suitable for those who are at ease with fitness classes and of an average fitness level.
Level 4 – Suitable for those with a high level of fitness.
If you are unsure about your ability to exercise please consult your doctor before you attend classes. Please arrive 5 minutes before class commences. If you arrive in the middle or at the end of a warm up, the instructor reserves the right to refuse you participation in the class.
Adult Activities
Tea Dance
Thursday, 2pm - 4pm, £1.55
Ballroom & Latin Dancing
Thursday - Dance class 7pm - 7.30pm (beginners only)7.30pm -8pm, 8pm - 8.30pm £4 per half hour, Social Dance 8.30pm - 10.30pm £3.30
Both sessions £4.50
Exercise for the Heart
Wednesday, 9.30am – 10.30am, 11am - 12pm & 12pm - 1.30pm, Friday, 9.30am - 10.30am & 11am - 12pm, £3.10
Chair-based Exercise
Tuesday, 11am - 12pm, Friday, 11am - 12pm, £3.10 per session.
Heart Circuits
Friday, 12.30pm - 1.30pm, 2pm - 3pm, £3.10
Pay & Play
The main sports hall is available to hire for: badminton, table tennis, 5-a-side football and a variety of other sports. Please contact the centre for bookings or further information.
Prices
Badminton Court per hour £7.40
Table Tennis per hour £7.40
5-a-side football per hour £29.60
Racquet/bat hire £1.20 (plus a refundable deposit of £2)
Sports ball refundable deposit £10
Fitness Suite pay as you go £5.15
Booking Passport
Entitles you to pre-book facilities seven days in advance, from 10am. £9.60 per year.
Over 50's
Badminton
Monday, 12.30pm – 3pm, £1.85
Swimming
Monday & Tuesday, 3pm - 4pm (Derbyshire term time only)
On Tuesday morning & Thursday afternoon we offer a variety of activities for people over the age of 50. You can take part in as many sessions as you like for an all inclusive price of £3.
Tuesday
Aerobics – Low Impact
9.30am – 10.30am
Aerobics
10.30am – 11.30am
Badminton
9.30am – 12.30pm
Fitness Suite
9am – 12.30pm
Sauna & Steam Suite
9.30am – 12.30pm
Swimming
12pm - 12.30pm
Table Tennis
9.30am – 12.30pm
Thursday
Badminton
1pm – 4pm
Fitness Suite
1pm – 4pm
Sauna & Steam Suite
1pm – 4pm
Swimming
1pm - 4pm
Table Tennis
1pm – 4pm
Yoga
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Ladies Fit & Fun
The Ladies Fit & Fun sessions are available on Monday and Thursday mornings, and Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. All of the activities listed in one of the morning or afternoon sessions are included in one price - £3.60.
Monday Morning
High Energy Aerobics, 9.30am – 10.15am
For energetic ladies with an average to good fitness level
Body Sculpture, 10.20am – 11am
A toning class to shape and stretch all the muscle groups
Low Impact Aerobics, 9.35am – 10.15am
A basic, easy to follow class designed for beginners
Tums, Bums & Thighs, 10.20am – 11am
A toning class aimed at hitting this problem area
Multi Spin, 11am – 11.30am
A combined fitness level class that is fat and calorie burning but not weight bearing
Fitness Suite, 9am – 12.30pm (10.30am Inductions)
New customer inductions are required before using the gym. These can be booked at the gym reception.
Sauna/Steam, 9am - 10am Mixed, 10am – 12.30pm Women only
A place to relax before returning to the hustle & bustle of life
Swimming, 12pm – 12.30pm
During casual swim time
Trampolining, 10am – 12.15pm
A coached session for all ability levels.
Team Games, 11am – 11.30am
A fun session for all where the only rule is to have fun!
Court Hire, 9am – 12pm
Available for 30 minute bookings. Bookings are taken at reception for anything including badminton, table tennis, and volley ball.
Tuesday Afternoon
High Energy Aerobics, 1.10pm – 1.45pm
For energetic ladies with an average to good fitness level
Maxtone, 1.45pm – 2.15pm
A toning class to shape and stretch all the body. Hand weights used.
Fitness Suite, 1pm – 3.30pm
New customer inductions are required before using the gym. These can be booked at the gym reception.
Sauna/Steam, 1pm – 3pm
A place to relax before turning to the hustle & bustle of life. This is a mixed session.
Swimming, 1pm – 3pm
During casual time
Court Hire, 1pm – 3pm
Available for 30 minute bookings. Bookings are taken at reception for anything including badminton, table tennis and volley ball.
Thursday Morning
High Energy Aerobics, 9.45am – 10.30am
For energetic ladies with an average to good fitness level
Body Sculpture, 10.30am – 11.30am
A toning class to shape and stretch all the muscle groups
Low Impact Aerobics, 9.45am – 10.30am
A basic, easy to follow class designed for beginners
Tums, Bums & Thighs, 10.30am – 11.20am
A toning class aimed at hitting this problem area
Multi Spin, 11.30am – 12m
A combined fitness level class that is fat and calorie burning but not weight bearing
Fitness Suite, 9am – 12.30pm (10.30am – Inductions)
New customer inductions are required before using the gym. These can be booked at the gym reception.
Sauna/Steam, 9am – 10am (mixed) & 10am – 12.30pm (women only)
A place to relax before returning to the hustle & bustle of life
Swimming, 12pm – 12.30pm
During casual swim time.
Trampolining, 10am – 12pm
A coached session for all ability levels.
Team Games, 11am – 11.30am
A fun session for all where the only rule is to have fun!
Court Hire, 9am – 12pm
Available for 30 minute bookings. Bookings are taken at reception for anything including badminton, table tennis, and volley ball.
Swimming Lessons
Learn to swim safely and confidently with our friendly team of qualified instructors. Swimming lessons are for children of 5 months through to adults of all ages. Please contact us directly for more information.
Clubs
Lots of clubs meet at the centre, if you are interested in taking part please contact the club organiser listed below.
Brookside Badminton Club
Monday 7.30pm- 10.30pm
Extreme Trampoline Club
Monday 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Tuesday 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday 6pm - 9pm
Sunday 12.30pm - 3pm
Karate
Monday 8.30pm - 9.30pm
Contact: Long Eaton ECKA
Web: http://www.ecka.co.uk/
Kick Boxing
Wednesday 7pm - 8pm - Beginners
Wednesday 8pm - 9.30pm - Advanced
Sunday 11am - 12pm
Contact: PKA,
Adam Bagshaw - Tel: 0797 149 4937
Kung Fu
Monday 8.30pm - 9.30pm
Contact: Long Eaton Lau Gar Kung Fu
Jean Shaw - Tel: 01332 661420
Long Eaton Running Club
Meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30pm, run starts at 7pm.
Web: http://www.longeatonrunningclub.co.uk/
Long Eaton Sub Aqua Club
Monday, 8.30pm - 9.30pm
Contact: Barbara Bostock - Tel: 0115 972 9692
Email:bbostock@brownejacobson.com
Web: http://www.lesac.org.uk/
Nook Badminton Club
Wednesday
7.30pm- 9.30pm
Contact: John Holloway
Tel: 01332 792860
Email: holloway.john@virgin.net
Phoenix Trampoline Club
Monday 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Contact: Monica White
Tel: 0115 849 9308
Email: phoenixtramp@ntlworld.com
Tae Kwon Do
Friday 7pm- 8pm & 8pm- 9pm
Sunday 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Contact: Junior Fight Back & Tae Kwon Do
Tom Latham - Tel: 0115 973 0149
Tetsudo
Tuesday 8.45pm - 9.45pm
Contact: Nigel Law
Tel: 0115 972 6771
Long Eaton Swimming Club
Monday
6.15am - 7.30am
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Tuesday
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday
6.15am - 7.30am
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Friday
6.15am - 7.30am
7.30pm - 9.30pm
Saturday
7.30am - 9am
Sunday
5pm - 9pm
For contact details, ask at reception.
Web: http://www.longeatonswimmingclub.org.uk/
Weight Watchers
Monday 4.45pm - 6.15pm
Tuesday 5pm - 6.15pm
Contact:
Weight Watchers
Tel: 0845 712 3000