News from SPORT Manchester
11 Jan 2012
2012... The Year of Sport and Fitness * Six-month gym membership offer extended * Zumbathon 2012 * OBE for former students * Bone Density Screening Day
2012... The Year of Sport and Fitness!
Is your new year’s resolution to be more active or get in shape? If so, we have plenty of sport and fitness activities, beginning this month, which can help you to achieve your 2012 fitness goal.
Get in shape with Fitness Manchester and try one of our many health and fitness classes. Classes range from a quick 30 minute blast to a more intensive 1½ hour workout.
Learn new skills or improve your technique with a ‘Coached Sport’ session. These are weekly, one-hour sessions in badminton, squash, handball or softball.
All classes and course are available to book online at:
Learn to swim or improve your stroke with The University of Manchester swimming club. There are weekly classes for all ages and abilities.
For more details, contact:
Offer extended! £10 off six-month gym membership
Buy your six-month peak gym membership online for the Armitage Sports Centre before midnight on 31 January 2012 and get £10 off.
For more details and to book online, please visit:
Six-month memberships are now also available at the Sugden Sports Centre. Prices start from £120 and include unlimited gym and workout classes.
Dig out your leg warmers for Zumbathon 2012!
Zumbathon is back and this time we want you to dig out your finest 80s’ style workout gear (optional). Kick start your post-Christmas fitness regime with this two-hour dance and fitness workout on Saturday 28 January 2012 from 11am to 1pm at the Armitage Sports Centre, Fallowfield.
Tickets are available to purchase:
- Online for £6 from SPORT Manchester: Health and fitness
or - On the door for £7.50
All proceeds go to Teenage Cancer Trust.
Former students awarded OBE for services to sport
Two former students of The University of Manchester have been awarded OBEs in the 2012 New Years honours list. Congratulations to Bev Risman (OBE for services to Rugby League) and Dr Frank Newton (OBE for services to Sailing) who are also members of the University’s XXI Club, which was formed in 1932 to promote sporting excellence.
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Bone Density Screening Day
Bone Matters will be holding bone density screening on Tuesday 28 February in the Wellbeing Rooms, Dover Street Building. Staff will receive a reduced rate of £30, payable on the day by cash or cheque.
For more informatoin or to book an appointment, contact: