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New futsal indoor football course for youngsters at The Voyager Academy

Published on 07-02-2012

A NEW programme of football sessions, based on one of the fastest growing indoor sports in the world, is to be launched in Peterborough.

Sports and physical activities provider Sports Xtra is to run the Saturday morning futsal courses at The Voyager Academy, in Mountsteven Avenue, Walton.

Sports Xtra director Sara Strid-Coughlan said: "I am so excited about bringing futsal to the young children in Peterborough.

"Futsal, which is immensely popular in other parts of the world such as South America, Spain and Portugal, where many great football players come from, is now growing in the UK.

"This indoor, small-sided football game is played with a slightly different football.

"It's slower and doesn't bounce as much, which makes the game more interactive and gives the children opportunities to develop their skills quicker.

"Our futsal courses are about having fun, learning new skills and encouraging children to fulfil their potential."

The first course starts on Saturday, February 25, for six weeks. Follow-on courses will start on April 21 and June 16.

A session for three to four-year-olds runs from 10am to 10.50am, while the session for five to seven-year-olds runs from 11am to 11.50am.

The cost of the course is £30 for six sessions and parents are encouraged to stay and watch and even take part in the game.

For more information about the courses or to book a place contact Sports Xtra by calling 07703 030711, emailing sara.strid-coughlan@sports-xtra.com or visiting www.sports-xtra.com.

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Bookings now being taken for half-term kids' activities

Published on 12-01-2012

FROM sport and dance to the world of crime scene investigation and espionage, a diverse range of workshops will be aiming to keep children entertained at a Peterborough leisure centre this half-term.

Bookings are now being taken for the Sports Xtra sessions due to be held at Werrington Leisure Centre, in Staniland Way, Werrington, between Monday, February 13, and Wednesday, February 15.

On both days, new sessions of Detective Xperience will be held, where children will have the chance to try finger printing, analyse ink and play chief inspector.

Also on the Monday, youngsters have an opportunity to learn some new dance moves ahead of a performance in front of parents as part of Dance Xperience.

The following day, Sport Xperience will include such activities as dodgeball, parachute games, rock-it ball and fencing.

On the Wednesday, budding James Bonds will be able to try out gadget making, code breaking and obstacle challenges at Spy Xperience.

It is open for children aged 5-11.

All the programmes run from 9.30am to 4pm.

Extended hours are available from 8.30am to 9.30am and 4pm to 5pm for an extra fee.

Children will need to bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, trainers and suitable clothing. Some activities may take place outdoors, if the weather permits, so warm clothrs should also be brought.

To book your place visit www.sports-xtra.com or for more information call Sara Strid-Coughlan from Sports Xtra on 07703 030711, or email sara.strid-coughlan@sports-xtra.com

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