- Free sporting activities for February half term
- Book now to avoid disappointment, limited free spaces
- Fully funded by Tamworth Borough Council
Tamworth Borough Council have announced free February half-term holiday activities taking place from Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February.
The one-week activity programme will run Monday-Friday, offering a wide range of activities for children 12 years and under and the great news is that all activities are completely free of charge. Though all sessions must be booked in advance.
The varied programme, funded by Tamworth Borough Council, guarantees to offer something for all abilities and interests, including roller skating, trampoline sessions, football and cycling lessons.
Activities take place at Jump Xtreme, Statfold Barn, Tamworth Enterprise College and Anker Valley.
Football camp at Tamworth Enterprise College, Belgrave - Monday 17 February – Thursday 20 February, 10am-12pm
Get your football fix by joining our football camp this February half term. These sessions will keep your budding Daly, Duran, Mead and Diaz on their Toes!
Not only will they learn more about the beautiful game, but children will also have more fun, develop their skills, fitness and confidence. Book a fun packed four days of soccer school by emailing: Sports-pitches@tamworth.gov.uk.
Please note that all participates must be wearing mould studded football boots, shinpads, a waterproof jacket in case of inclement weather and a drink.
Statfold Roller Disco - Monday 17 February, 2pm-4.30pm and Friday 21 February, 4.30pm-7pm.
One of the biggest indoor arenas in the Midlands, with its groovy lights and retro tunes you will have fun and get fit!
Book your free place now: Sports-pitches@tamworth.gov.uk. Please note spaces are limited.
Skates and Helmets are supplied.
Every child participating in this activity will need to be supervised by their parent/guardian.
That Fun Place - Tuesday 18 February, 10am-12pm
Offering fun and exciting entertainment for all the family, That Fun Place is a fantastic facility which includes three levels of soft play with over 30 individual activities such as spiral slides, ball pools, racing slides, swing donuts, nest climb, as well as a dedicated tot’s zone.
All children need to be supervised at all times by a responsible adult, appropriate clothing and socks must be worn at all times.
These activities are free for one accompanying parent or guardian, additional parents/guardians will be charged extra when checking in.
To book please contact: 01827 290007 for your booking code.
Jump Xtreme - Thursday 20 February 5pm-6pm
Experience the West Midlands premier trampoline park for FREE this half term.
Jump Xtreme has over 115 interlinked trampolines and is on a mission to make sure you have bags of fun and get fit without even noticing it.
Please note: a responsible adult must stay on site during the activity and sign a waiver before the start of the session: https://jumpxtreme.co.uk/waiver-2/.
To secure your free place and unique reference number (this number must be redeemed on the day of the activity). Call: 01827 290007. Please note spaces are limited.
Every child participating will need to wear the specific Jump Xtreme socks, these are not provided.
Bikeability level 1 & 2, Anker Valley Sports Complex - Thursday 20 February, 9.30am & 1pm and Friday 21 February, 9.30am & 1pm:
Level 1 and 2 of the government national cycle training programme, is aimed at children aged nine and above who can already ride unaided.
The training starts off the road and then those that are capable and safe are taken out onto quiet local roads.
To book your child onto the training please use the links below:
Morning sessions: BikeRight - Bikeability level 1 and 2
Afternoon sessions: BikeRight - child group cycle training
Councillor Lewis Smith, portfolio holder for people services, engagement and leisure for Tamworth Borough Council, said: “These activities are always a huge success and are very popular, so I would encourage people to sign up as soon as possible so that they don’t miss out.
“We work in partnership with sports clubs and companies from across the borough to put together our school holiday programmes, which means we can offer a wide range of events for children for free during half term.
“We hope that the range on offer give children from across Tamworth opportunity to try something they may not have tried before.”
More details are available at: What's On | Tamworth Arts and Events and on the castle website here: www.tamworthcastle.co.uk.