University of Worcester Seniors Prog.
2019 UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER SENIORS GAMES
Now in its fourth successful year the 2019 University of Worcester Seniors Games will take place from Tuesday 7 to Thursday 9 May. As in previous years the Games will include badminton, short mat bowls and walking basketball, cricket, football and netball. Also, for the first time this year, there will be a day of outdoor activities based at the University’s Lakeside Campus at Top Barn near Hallow on 9 May, when teams of 6 will compete in a variety of events such as archery, walking orienteering, sparred canoeing and team initiative events, followed by a barbecue with music provided by the U3A’s very own Ukestars.
All ability levels are welcome and contestants can take part in as many activities as they wish for an entry fee of £5.
Further details and application forms are available from Tom Howard or Odette Fielding. Closing date for applications is Monday 29 April.
Power Walking
Spring is here and the weather should be improving so why not combine keeping fit with getting some fresh air by POWER WALKING each Wednesday morning. Sessions last an hour starting at 9.30 am from the McClelland Centre in the University’s City Campus, usually moving on to Pitchcroft, Gheluvelt Park or the Diglis Basin. Activities include strength building exercises as well as power walking at a pace to suit individual participants, all under professional supervision and direction. For more information email Richard Dilworth
2018/19 Programme
The following activities are offered each week by the University of Worcester as part of its Seniors Programme for 2018/19. Some activities are available all year round including during university vacation periods. To check details and availability email the contacts shown. All activities are open to both men and women unless shown otherwise.
You do not need to be a U3A member to take part in the University's Seniors Programme. A pay as you play charge is made for each activity as shown below. However, if you prefer, you may buy Senior Membership from £18 to £25 per month depending on the range of activities taken. Application forms and further details are available from the University’s St. John’s Campus Sports Centre, The Riverside Centre or The McClelland Centre in the City Campus.
Getting Started
For further details or to enquire about vacancies on any of the following activities click on the name of the contact shown. You will normally be asked to complete a pre-activity questionnaire before joining a group.
| Subject | Day (weekly) | Time | Location | Charge per session | Contact |
| Badminton (beginners) | Monday | 1315-1615 | University Arena | £3.00 | Roger Keeling |
| Badminton (senior open) | Wednesday | 1400-1700 | Riverside | £3.00 | Roger Keeling |
| Badminton (senior open) | Thursday | 0915-1115 | University Arena | £3.00 | Roger Keeling |
| Dance | Details of times and location available on request | £3.00 | Tom Howard | ||
| Gym-supervised | Monday (all year) | 1000-1100 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Gym-circuit training | Monday (all year) | 1100-1200 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Gym-circuit training | Wednesday (all year) | 1030-1130 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Keep Fit (ladies) | Wednesday (all year) | 0915-1015 | Riverside | £2.00 | Maggie Holland |
| Keep Fit (men) | Friday (all year) | 1000-1100 | University Arena | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Keep Fit (men) | Friday (all year) | 1100-1200 | University Arena | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Pilates (improvers,) | Tuesday (all year) | 1730-1830 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Pilates (beginners,) | Thursday (all year) | 1845-1945 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Pilates (beginners,) | Friday (all year) | 0900-1000 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Pilates (improvers,) | Friday (all year) | 1015-1115 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Power Walking | Wednesday | 0930-1030 | McClelland Centre | £3.00 | Richard Dilworth |
| Seated Exercises | Wednesday | 0915-1015 | Riverside | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Walk and Talk | Details of times and location available on request | £2.50 | Tom Howard | ||
| Walking Basketball | Details of times and location available on request | £3.00 | Tom Howard | ||
| Walking Cricket | Thursday | 1415-1515 | Sports Hall, St. John's campus | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Walking Football | Monday | 1400-1515 | 3G pitch, St. John's campus | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
| Walking Hockey | Details of times and location available on request | £3.00 | Tom Howard | ||
| Walking Netball (ladies) | Details of times and location available on request | £3.00 | Tom Howard |
Cancellations and Timetable Changes
Occasionally the University may need to vary the time, day and location of sessions due to teaching and assessment requirements, university vacations and the availability of staff or accommodation. Where details of changes are known in advance they will be shown here. Changes will normally be announced during sessions but if in doubt you should email the contacts for each activity as shown above. Just click on the name shown.
Men's Keep Fit (Friday)
Due to the demand for places the university operates a book-ahead system for the weekly Men’s Keep Fit at the University Arena on Fridays at 10.00 am and 11.00 am. Participants must book their place and pay the normal £3 charge per session in advance. Bookings can be made at the University Arena reception desk. Booked places may be cancelled at any time during the week but anyone booking a place who then fails to attend on the booked day and time without cancelling will lose their fee. Members of the University’s Fitness Centre must show their membership card when booking a place and will be charged £3 for failure to attend a booked session.
OTHER ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE
In addition to its Seniors' Programme the University offers a number of other activities open to all-comers, including seniors. For more information email wellbeing@worc.ac.uk or telephone 01905 542001.
Last up-dated 13 March 2019
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