Activities for Older Adults

It has been well documented in recent years that exercise and physical activity is vital in the fight against heart disease and many more dibilitating illnesses especially in older adults. Shrewsbury Sports Village and all sites operated by Shrewsbury Leisure provide activities for all ages.

In a recent consultation exercise involving members of the local community, existing users and the Shrewsbury Senior Citizens Forum the Sports Village held a coffee morning and taster sessions for people over the age of sixty.

The day proved to be a huge success with over a hundred and fifty people attending. It started with an introduction and tour of the facilities and then free taster sessions where staff were on hand to coach, provide advice or just offer assistance if required.

Activities included Short Mat Bowls, Badminton, Short Tennis, Tennis, Racquetball, Cycling and even Climbing on the Village's 'The Limit' climbing wall. In fact one lady who at the age of 71years wrote that, even attempting to climb the wall was a boost to her confidence, for her to actually get to the top with the aid of our excellent climbing staff was the best thing she had done in years and had dome more for her own self esteem than anything she had done in her life.

What Now

As a result of the feedback from the senior citizens day the Sports Village has introduced a 50+Sports and Fitness Club. The club will run every Wednesday from 11:00am until 1:00pm and offer the same variety of activities as the taster sessions. Unfortunately Nordic Walking will not yet be available as the equipment is extremely expensive. Efforts to identify sources of funding for equipment are already being made and it is hoped that this can be offered later in the year.

Information

Plaese click on the PDF file below for information and details of the 50+ club. No need to book, just turn up on the day.

(pdf document, 213kb)

Other Activities on Offer

You don't have to attend the 50+ Club to take part in sport or physical activity we have lots of pay and play activities on offer all year round, so come along and play.

For more information on any activities whether for a specific age group or not please contact 01743 281550