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SPORTS DIRECTORY

LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH DIRECTORY OF

2018/2019 CONTENTS Foreword 4 Dundonald International Ice Bowl 40 Chairman’s Remarks 5 Castlereagh Hills Golf Course 42 Sport & Castlereagh 6 Aberdelghy Golf Course 42 Bursaries 8 Laurelhill Sports Zone 44 Elite Athlete Club 10 Maghaberry Community Centre 45 The 2017 Draynes Farm Sports Awards 11 Bridge Community Centre 46 Sporting Achievements of the Month Awards 14 Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum 46 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Annual Outdoor Facilities 47 Sports and Leisure Events 15 Parks 50 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council Clubmark NI 58 - After School Programmes 16 Sports Development Unit 59 Grove Activity Centre 18 Every Body Active 2020 60 Glenmore Activity Centre 20 Irish Association - Grassroots Development Centre 61 Kilmakee Activity Centre 22 Easter Sporting Challenge 62 Hillsborough Village Centre 24 Summer Sports Programme 63 ISLAND Arts Centre 26 After Schools Clubs 63 Lagan Valley LeisurePlex 28 Lisburn Coca-Cola HBC Half Marathon, 10K Road Race Moneyreagh Community Centre 32 and Fun Run 64 Enler Community Centre 34 City of Lisburn Triathlon and Aquathlon 65 Ballyoran Community & Resource Centre 36 Santa Dash 65 Lough Moss Leisure Centre 38 Sports Clubs Directory 66

Acknowledgements: Photographs supplied courtesy of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, and affiliated sports clubs. 2 3 FOREWORD CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS

As Chairman of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Leisure & If you would like your Club or Sports Organisation to be included in the Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh has been providing support and funding A comprehensive range of services are available, including financial Community Development Committee, I take great pleasure in providing next edition of the Lisburn & Castlereagh Directory of Sport or to receive to Lisburn & Castlereagh Sports Clubs and individuals for over thirty assistance and support for clubs and individuals. If you would like the 2018/19 edition of the Lisburn & Castlereagh Directory of Sport. information on funding and coaching opportunities, please contact a years. As part of this support, Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh publishes further details, please email [email protected] member of the Sports Development unit. this biannual Directory of Sport, which provides up-to-date information or [email protected] alternatively visit www. The Council continues to provide and further develop a range of regarding Lisburn & Castlereagh sports clubs and Council leisure sportlisburn&castlereagh.com. inclusive health, physical activity and sporting opportunities across the Finally, I would like to commend Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh for their opportunities. It gives me great pleasure in providing the 2018/2019 City Council area, through our committed Sports Development Unit and ongoing voluntary work across the Council area. I also extend my Directory of Sport as an essential tool in locating sporting information in All of the people involved in Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh give their associated initiatives. sincere thanks for the invaluable financial support that they provide, the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area. time and ‘know how’ on a voluntary basis, and welcome any help that ensuring that Lisburn & Castlereagh’s future sporting champions are may benefit the development of sport in the area. Sport Lisburn & The Sports Development Unit currently collaborate with key supported. I hope everyone will find the contents of this Directory Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council provides a wide spread of ‘top Castlereagh enjoys a very healthy relationship with the Council’s Leisure stakeholders in the Health, Voluntary, Community and Sports sectors to helpful and informative. of the range’ leisure and sporting facilities for an ever increasing & Community Services Department which delivers a first class service. ensure delivery of a comprehensive range of programmes and activities. and demanding population. It is important that these assets are Sport is no longer a luxury; it is important in character formation and Our aim is to ensure local residents have every opportunity to get active continually assessed and reviewed in order to cater for all the needs and has huge social and health benefits. and improve their health and well-being. requirements of those who aspire to compete at a high level in sport.

Alongside our commitment to encourage and increase participation, The area has a long and honourable history of success in sport and the Council also delivers a large portfolio of events, many in partnership continues to provide an outlet for a multitude of disciplines. An easy with local clubs who provide Centres of Excellence across a wide reference guide to what is available can be found in this Directory of range of sports including, , and Badminton. With Alderman James Tinsley Sport. the excellent combination of elite facilities and high quality coaching, Chairman of the Leisure & Community our aim is to ensure that the City continues to provide sportsmen and Development Committee Affiliation to Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh should be an essential Chairman women on a local, national and international stage. Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council requirement for all sport clubs that are based within the area. Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh Mr Jimmy Walker

Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh Executive Committee Committee Members

Chairman: Mr Jimmy Walker (Motorcycling) Councillor Thomas Beckett Mr Jonathan Bethel (Swimming) Vice Chairman: Mr David Edwards () Councillor Janet Gray MBE Mr Philip Doherty (GAA) Honorary Treasurer: Mrs Eileen McKillop (Ladies Hockey) Mr Pat Hughes () Mrs Lisa Nicholson (Taekwondo) Mr Roy Skillen (Golf) Mr Walton Hart (Wrestling) Mrs Alison Slater (Fencing) Mr Paul Trainor (Soccer) Mr Neil Boyd ()

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Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh is funded by, and works closely with, Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh administers two grant award schemes The amount of financial assistance received or applied for in the Any member of Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh must declare his or her Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. Amongst its executive members, (club or individual), along with regular awards to recognise outstanding previous twelve months from other sources, such as Lottery Sports interest in a submission for grant. Normally a club or individual can who are elected annually from representatives of local sporting groups performances achieved by individuals throughout the year (see Sporting Fund, Ulster Sports Trust, National Governing Body, Educational make only one successful application for grant aid in any 12 month within the Council area, are two Councillors nominated by Lisburn & Achievement of the Month). Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh also organises Establishment or sponsorship, must be declared and will be taken into period unless in exceptional circumstances. Castlereagh City Council. Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh strives to assist a many sporting events within the area. Details of the assistance available account when considering grant requests. positive sporting experience, when possible, for all ages within the area. can be found in the pages which follow. Grants must be used for the purpose for which application was initially It also assists and acknowledges those residents who have achieved Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh will not normally consider grant aid in made and in circumstances where this stipulation is not adhered to success in their chosen sport, whether it is at a local or international Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh is administered from: retrospect. satisfactorily Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh will insist on repayment. level. Members meet monthly in order to discuss matters of local sporting concern and interest. Leisure & Community Wellbeing Department, Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh must relate the amount of grant applied for When a of individual applications are received for financial Lagan Valley LeisurePlex, to its financial resources and needs at the time of an application. Sport assistance to travel to the same venue/competition, Sport Lisburn & Objectives 18, Lisburn Leisure Park Lisburn & Castlereagh requires the applying club to submit a current Castlereagh may consider the application as one. Lisburn, constitution and most recent audited accounts. Where these may The objectives of Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh shall be: BT28 1LP. not be available, Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh will seek a satisfactory It is in the interest of the applicant to provide a fully completed 1. To assist in the assessment of sporting needs in the City of Lisburn Tel: 028 9250 9556 explanation before considering grant. application form. Failure to do so will result in the application not being & Castlereagh and to advise on the provision of activities to meet those considered. needs. 2. To provide a forum for local sports and to advise Lisburn & CRITERIA FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Application for grant will only be considered from: The decision of Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh is final. Castlereagh City Council of the collective opinions of local sports interest. 1. Clubs based within the City of Lisburn & Castlereagh. All grants will be subject to audit by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. 3. To compile and maintain an up-to-date record of facilities and Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh offers grants to Sports Clubs that are 2. Individual members of clubs based within Lisburn & Castlereagh affiliated sporting organisations. affiliated, as well as individual participants in sporting activities which who have a permanent home address within the area of 4. To work with appropriate partners to increase participation in sport. are not for profit. Lisburn & Castlereagh. 5. To advise and support the effective use of existing and proposed 3. Individuals not attached to a Lisburn or Castlereagh based club sporting facilities. All requests must be submitted on official application forms. They must must have a permanent home address within the area of 6. To promote sport in co-operation with other interested bodies. be fully completed with appropriate signatures and Lisburn or Castlereagh. 7. To provide financial support to individual residents and affiliated National Governing Body support. sports clubs who meet Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh’s criteria for financial assistance. Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh will acknowledge all requests. Two quotations will normally be required for the purchase of equipment. If this is not possible a brief letter of explanation should accompany one quotation. (INSERT IMAGE OF SPORT LISBURN CASTLEREAGH COMMITTEE) 6 7 SPORT BURSARIES

The following people were awarded Sports Bursaries in 2017:

Bursary Award Winners Bursary Award Winners The Sports Bursaries Award was launched by the Council in 1982, in The awards are First Name Surname Sport First Name Surname Sport recognition of Northern ’s outstanding achievements in the Molly McCormick Archery Matthew Aughey Hockey Soccer World Cup in Spain. The awards are made annually and are administered by Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh. Bursaries are given made annually and Helen McCormick Archery Patrick Hunter Hockey to promising young players (12-18 years) who have proven ability in Alex Massey Archery James Pentland Judo a particular sport and possess the potential to achieve excellence. are administered Orlagh Marley Archery Luke Montgomery Judo Applicants will usually be members of Ulster, or Ireland or GAA age group squads. The award will help offset the by Sport Lisburn & Paige Woods Archery Jack Fleming Swimming cost of training, travel and equipment. Lightbody Athletics Nathan Jennings Swimming Clubs in Lisburn & Castlereagh are circulated with details of the scheme Castlereagh Chloe Woods Badminton Dylan Griffiths Swimming annually in September. There is a set amount of financial aid available Rebecca Woods Badminton Leah Bethel Swimming for the purpose of the awards. The awards are also publicly advertised and application forms are available during September from the Rachael Woods Hockey Rachel Bethel Swimming Leisure & Community Wellbeing Department, Lagan Valley Matthew Halliday Cricket Joshua Reid Taekwondo LeisurePlex, 18, Lisburn Leisure Park, Lisburn, BT28 1LP. Reece Malone Cricket Enzo Laluces Taekwondo Xeno Young Cycling (road & track) Emily McManus Taekwondo Rebecca Geddis Gymnastics Amy Stewart Taekwondo Emily Moorhead Gymnastics James Nicholson Taekwondo Casey Bell Gymnastics Mackenzie Connor Tennis Abbie Marshall Gymnastics Isabella Connor Tennis Michael Carson-Maguire Gymnastics David Martelli Gymnastics

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The Sports Awards are organised by Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh and Elite Athlete Administrative Arrangements Activities are assisted by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. They take place This Scheme aims to give recognition to all sports persons from i) Application forms are available from the Leisure & Community Activity Centre annually and aim to highlight the outstanding sporting individuals the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area who have attained Wellbeing Department, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. and clubs within the city of Lisburn & Castlereagh. Sport Lisburn Swimming Lagan Valley LeisurePlex representative level or are national champions in their chosen sport. ii) All applications will be considered by the Executive Committee of & Castlereagh encourage local clubs to make nominations in all Such sport stars will, on application, be admitted to the Elite Athlete Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh, who will decide on membership of the Various Fitness Suites Lagan Valley LeisurePlex categories. The awards are listed below with the bursaries awarded for Club and will be permitted to use, on an individual basis, certain leisure Elite Athlete Club. Lough Moss Leisure Centre the year, all of which are presented at an evening awards ceremony. facilities owned and managed by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council on iii) All members will receive a membership card, which will be credited Glenmore Activity Centre a complimentary basis in recognition of their achievements. with 30 visits to certain Council facilities. This card will be valid for one Kilmakee Activity Centre year from the date of receipt. Grove Activity Centre The categories are: Criteria iv) Membership cards are non-transferable, and must be used exclusively by the individual to whom they were issued. 1. Senior Sports Personality of the Year i) Sports persons must reside in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City v) Membership cards must be shown on each occasion of use. Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh trust you will make regular use of this 2. Junior Sports Personality of the Year Council area. Replacement cards must be paid for by the individual member. scheme and that you will enjoy the facilities and activities that Lisburn 3. Senior Team of the Year ii) Sports persons must be amateur and involved in an amateur sport vi) One visit permits one session of sport. & Castlereagh City Council have available. 4. Junior Team of the Year - Club that is recognised by Sport Northern Ireland. 5. Junior Team of the Year – School iii) Sports persons must have attained representative level within the For further information, please contact Lisburn & Castlereagh City 6. Coach of the Year preceding 12 months prior to application. Council’s Sports Development Officers, Adrian Baron on 028 9250 7. Junior Merit Award Facilities iv) Sports persons must have represented either Ireland, Ulster, or if 9556 or Faron Morrison on 028 9081 1969. 8. Senior Merit Award their particular sport is administered and organised on a six county Centre Contact Tel No. 9. Club of the Year basis, Northern Ireland. Representation on a Great Britain Team and Lagan Valley LeisurePlex (028) 9267 2121 County GAA team is also acceptable. If national teams are not selected in Nominations are accepted from the public, who are invited to vote for particular sports, then individuals who have attained national champion Glenmore Activity Centre (028) 9266 2830 their favourite sports person or team. A committee of representatives is status will also be considered. responsible for making the final decision of the awards given from Sport Grove Activity Centre (028) 9267 1131 v) Consideration will be given to sports persons who have represented Lisburn & Castlereagh. their county at either schools, junior or senior levels. Kilmakee Activity Centre (028) 9030 1545 vi) Sports persons who are receiving Lottery funding through the Lough Moss Leisure Centre (028) 9081 4884 Development of Talented Individuals Programme or the Goldcard Scheme are not eligible to apply.

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2017 Coach of the Year Senior Merit 2017 Coach of the Year, Junior Sports Team of the Year, School Team of the Year, 1st Mark Spence, iCAN Judo Bob Colhoun Mark Spence from iCan Judo Lisburn Golf Club Laurelhill Community College 2nd Peter Kennedy, Crewe United Manager Tom Best (Fred Daly Team) under 15 Football Team 3rd Andrew Clyde and Paul Millen, Ballymacash Rangers FC Club of the Year Junior Sports Team of the Year 1st Lisburn Taekwondo 1st Lisburn Golf Club (Fred Daly Team) 2nd Jog Lisburn Running Club 2nd City of Lisburn Salto Gymnastics 3rd City of Lisburn Salto Gymnastics Centre 3rd Ballymacash Rangers FC Under 17 team Junior Sports Personality of the Year School Team of the Year 1st Xeno Young, Cycling 1st Laurelhill Community College under 15 Football Team 2nd Ewan McAteer, Gymnastics 2nd Wallace High School Medallion Rugby Team 3rd Rachel Bethel, Swimming 3rd Wallace High School ’ Hockey First XI Senior Team of the Year, Junior Merit, Todd Gowdy, Club of the Year, Lisburn Taekwondo Sports Personality of the Year Crewe United FC Lisburn Racquets Club Senior Team of the Year 1st Jason Smyth, Athletics Senior Merit, Bob Colhoun & Tom Best 1st Crewe United FC 2nd Maurice Hassard, Benchrest Shooter 2nd Crewe United Ladies FC 3rd Kurt Walker, 3rd Lisburn Golf Club (MUSA Team)

Junior Merit 1st Todd Gowdy, Lisburn Racquets Club

Junior Sports Personality of the Year, Sports Personality of the Year Sports Personality of the Year winner, Xeno Young, Powerhouse Sport runners up, Maurice Hassard in 2nd Jason Smyth, World Para-athletics Cycling Club and Kurt Walker in 3rd place Championships 100m & 200m Gold Medalist 12 13 Lisburn Coca Cola HBC Half Marathon, SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE MONTH AWARDS LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL’S 10K and Fun Run ANNUAL SPORTS AND LEISURE EVENTS

The Sporting Achievement Event Date awards are given to those individuals who make a notable Primary School Olympic Blitz at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex April/May 2018 achievement in their sport Lisburn Coca Cola HBC Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run June 2018 within the relevant month. This is in the form of a voucher City of Lisburn Triathlon July 2018 for £100 kindly donated by Festival of Sport at Wallace Park July 2018 our sponsors ‘Decathlon’. Representatives of Sport Lisburn Summer Schemes July & August 2018 & Castlereagh will decide on Roy Skillen, Member of Sport Lisburn Swimmer, Rachel Bethel celebrates Archer, Molly McCormick celebrates Nutty Krust Halloween Camp October 2018 the winners and nominations & Castlereagh Committee and Holly winning Sports Personality of the winning sports personality of the are welcomed by contacting the from Decathlon, congratulates athlete Month with Chairman of Sport month with Chairman of Sport Sports Awards November 2018 Leisure & Community Wellbeing Hannah Cochrane on winning Sports Lisburn & Castlereagh, Mr Jimmy Lisburn & Castlereagh, Mr Jimmy Personality of the Month. Walker and Mr Richard Larmour Walker and Mr Richard Larmour Santa Dash at Wallace Park December 2018 Department on 028 9250 9556. from Decathlon from Decathlon Irish Football Association Championships January 2019

Primary School Sports Hall Athletics at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex January 2019 Sports Conference February/March 2019 Lisburn & Castlereagh Schools Cross Country event at Billy Neill March 2019 MBE Soccer Centre of Excellence NI Special Schools Sports Day at Lagan Valley LeisurePlex March 2019 Sport Relief Event March 2019 Easter Challenge Event March 2019 Tournament March/April 2019 Santa Dash at Wallace Park April 2019 Boxer, Kurt Walker celebrates winning Alex McHenry celebrates winning Amy Stewart celebrates winning James Nicholson celebrates winning sports personality of the month Sports Personality of the Month with Sports Personality of the Month with Sports Personality of the Month with South Eastern Regional Schools Cross Country Final at April 2019 with Chairman of Sport Lisburn & Vice Chairman of Sport Lisburn and Vice Chairman of Sport Lisburn and Vice Chairman of Sport Lisburn and Castlereagh, Mr Jimmy Walker and Castlereagh, Mr David Edwards and Castlereagh, Mr David Edwards and Castlereagh, Mr David Edwards and Billy Neill MBE Soccer Centre of Excellence Mr Richard Larmour from Decathlon Ms Jen McCalmont from Decathlon Ms Jen McCalmont from Decathlon Ms Jen McCalmont from Decathlon ** This is a list of known events to date. All events are subject to change. Dates to be confirmed nearer the time.** 14 15 LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMES LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL - AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

Activ8 Wildcats Club - Skills for Sport Programme Moira Multi Skills Venue Day Time Age Venue Day Time Age Lough Moss Leisure Centre Friday 3.30pm - 4.30pm 4 -11 years Maghaberry Community Centre Thursday 2.15pm - 3.15pm 4 - 8 years

First Kicks for Girls - Football Programme Parkrun & Junior Parkrun Venue Day Time Age Venue Day Time Age Lough Moss Leisure Centre Thursday 6.00pm – 7.00pm 6 -14 years Parkrun at Wallace Park Saturday 9.30am 14+ years Junior Parkrun at Sunday 9.30am 4 -14 years Moira Demesne Venue Day Time Age After School Football Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Friday 6.00pm – 7.00pm 6 -13 years Venue Day Time Age Kilmakee Activity Centre Wednesday 3.30pm – 4.30pm 4 -11 years

Maghaberry Multi Skills Basketball Venue Day Time Age Venue Day Time Age Maghaberry Community Centre Tuesday 4.00pm – 5.00pm 4 -11 years Lough Moss Leisure Centre Monday 7.00pm – 8.00pm 6+ years

ISLAND Arts Centre There are lots of exciting and creative activities for your kids to get involved in at the ISLAND. It is also the perfect venue Venue Day Time Age for families to enjoy a range of programmes and entertainment. Whether you want to come to a weekly Lough Moss Leisure Centre Tuesday 5.00pm – 6.00pm (P5-P7) 6+ years After-School course or perhaps looking for something to do over the school holidays, then the ISLAND is the place to go! & 6.00pm - 7.00pm Did you know you are welcome to the ISLAND any time we are open? You don’t need a ticket to visit. See www.ISLANDArtsCentre.com for more information.

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GROVE ACTIVITY CENTRE Opening Times

Monday-Friday 9.00am -10.30pm 15 Ballinderry Park Lisburn Shotokan Club Saturday 9.00am - 4.30pm Knockmore, Lisburn Monday 7.30pm - 9.00pm Sunday CLOSED BT28 1ST New members welcome

T: 028 9267 1131 Open to male and females. Minimum age is 6 years old and is open E: [email protected] to anyone regardless of experience or ability. Have fun, get fit and try W: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk something new. F: Beactivelisburncastlereagh Little Tigers Cubs Facilities: Tuesday 3.45pm - 4.45pm • Fitness Suite: Includes a wide range of cardiovascular, station resistant machines and weights area. The fun martial arts training system for children aged 3-5 years old. • 3 court multi-purpose sports hall: Ideal for badminton, short/table Develops flexibility, improves balance and co-ordination and teaches tennis, basketball, soccer, exercise classes and parties. basic self-defence. For further information visit www.littletigercubs.com • Other facilities include: 2 astroturf mini pitches, committee room and fully fitted kitchen available for meetings or rock/pop group practice. Grove Friday Club Group Cycling Friday evenings 7.30pm - 9.00pm Every Monday evening 6.00pm - 6.45pm. Limited spaces available. Open £1.50 per child to all various abilities. For children of primary school age. Various activities on offer including Healthwise Scheme football, badminton, short tennis, , arts and crafts plus bouncy This is a physical activity scheme which includes a FREE gym castle sessions. membership for 12 weeks, personalised exercise plan, supervised gym sessions and advice on leading a healthy lifestyle. Birthday Parties Please note: Referral must be from a G.P. Our two hour package consists of one hour in the main hall with bouncy castle, soft play area with slides, seesaws and play equipment, trikes, Grove Community Playgroup soccer and basketball nets. The second hour is in the party room where Grove Community Playgroup for pre-school children runs every Monday children can enjoy their food. Staff will be pleased to organise food or to Friday 9.30am-12.00 noon and Monday to Friday (excluding Tuesday) if you wish, you can arrange your own catering using our fully fitted 12.30pm-2.30pm during term time. kitchen. Party invitations are also included. Contact the centre for further information and availability. Early booking advisable. 18 19 LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL’S LEISURE & ACTIVITY CENTRES

GLENMORE ACTIVITY CENTRE Opening Times

Monday-Friday 9.00am -10.30pm 43 Glenmore Park Healthwise Scheme Saturday 9.00am - 4.30pm Hilden, Lisburn This is a GP referral physical activity scheme which includes a FREE Sunday CLOSED BT27 4RT gym membership for 12 weeks, personalised exercise plan, supervised gym sessions and advice on leading a healthy lifestyle. T: 028 9266 2830/028 9266 2302 E: [email protected] New gym members also get free use of the swimming pool at Lagan W: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Valley LeisurePlex and selected classes. F: Beactivelisburncastlereagh Glenmore Activities & Classes Situated in the heart of Lagan Valley at Hilden’s Glenmore Park, We offer children a wide range of clubs and activities to get involved Glenmore Activity Centre, with its very impressive and well-designed in, including badminton, soccer, gymnastics, , Gillian Doogans facilities offers a wide range of activities all under one roof. School of Dance, indoor cycling, circuits class, Taekwondo Club, over 50’s classes and a Roller Disco once a month (On a Friday evening). Facilities: • Main Sports Hall: Ideal for badminton, table tennis, basketball, soccer, netball, , circuit training, aerobic or dance class. Special events Birthday Parties can also be arranged, e.g. dog shows, concerts, exhibitions, boxing Why not let us take care of all your birthday party entertainment. Our and wrestling. two hour package consists of one hour in the main hall with bouncy • Fitness Suite: Includes a comprehensive range of exercise equipment castle, bikes, scooters, disco, soccer, uni-hockey plus lots more! The including a smith machine, treadmills, rowing machines, exercise bikes, second hour is in the Centre’s party room where children can enjoy cross-trainers, fixed weight resistance machines, steppers and twisters. their food. We can organise the catering for your party or if you wish There is also a free weights area and television. you can arrange your own catering using our fully fitted kitchen. Party • Other facilities include, a committee room, squash court, minor room invitations are also included. Early booking advisable. for weight training and rock group practice, 2 outdoor grass pitches, children’s playground, 3 male changing rooms and 2 female changing For further information on any of our facilities, activities and prices, rooms both with shower facilities. please contact the centre. The Centre also has a social area complete with, television, pool table, confectionery and drinks vending machine, and fully fitted kitchen.

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KILMAKEE ACTIVITY CENTRE Opening Times

Monday-Friday 9.00am -10.30pm 52a Rowan Drive Activities Saturday 9.00am - 4.30pm Seymour Hill, Dunmurry Indoor clubs, group cycle classes three times per week, zumba Sunday CLOSED fitness class, over 55s activities, youth club, yoga class, after school BT17 9QA football, 20-20-20 fitness sessions, warrior circuits class, judo club for both juniors and adults, and much more. T: 02890 301545 E: [email protected] Birthday Parties W: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk Enjoy one and a half hours of fun in the main sports hall with a variety F: Beactivelisburncastlereagh of activities including Bouncy Castle, Slides, Scooters, Bikes, Bar Football, Basketball and Soccer. After all the fun, why not have your Situated just off the main Lisburn to Belfast Road at Seymour Hill, party food in our spacious Minor Hall, which can be set up to suit your Dunmurry, Kilmakee Activity Centre has developed a programme that is requirements. You also have use of our modern kitchen facilities and aimed at providing an enjoyable experience for all. not forgetting the free party invitations.

Facilities: • Two Hi-Tech Fitness Suites: Both with an excellent range of cardio Summer Holiday Scheme and resistance equipment (There is a 1 hour slot reserved for ladies only Every summer the Centre also organises a three week Summer Holiday Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm to 8.00pm). Scheme for children, which includes many sporting activities, games, • Multi-Purpose Main Sports Hall: 22.5m x 16.5m with state of the art arts/crafts and trips. Pulastic sports floor. • Minor Hall Facility - 12metres x 9metres ideal for a host of activities. • Full modern kitchen facilities • Minor Hall and Conference facility: Perfect for that all important meeting, conference or team building event.

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HILLSBOROUGH VILLAGE CENTRE Opening Times

Monday-Friday 9.00am -10.30pm Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm Since being officially opened in December 2005 by Her Majesty The Activities include: Sunday CLOSED Queen, Hillsborough Village Centre has become a hub of activity and a •Full weekly and monthly schedule of community based activities community focal point, which facilitates people of all ages, abilities and including classes, clubs and societies for the arts, sport, education and backgrounds. The whole complex is a non-for-profit charity community more! venture and every penny of income generated over and above running •Casual sports facilities for hire costs is re-invested to maintain and improve the facilities and •Birthday parties equipment available. •The Old Schoolhouse Out Of School Club

Facilities include: For all the up to date information please visit •Multi-purpose Sports Hall (with full modern audio-visual set-up and www.hillsboroughvillagecentre.com staging for non-sporting activities/events) The Centre can only continue to be a success if the local community •Large function room (The Bann Room) supports it, so we carefully plan our activities based on feedback from •Two meeting rooms/class rooms (The Lagan Room and The Bush users and welcome everyone’s input in every possible way. Almost all Room) our activities also run on a pay as you go basis, which, means there is •Outdoor floodlit 5-a-side football pitch no long-term commitment needed when you sign up for something that •Outdoor floodlit 10-a-side football pitch takes your fancy! Our staff are extremely friendly and you are always •Outdoor floodlit tennis courts guaranteed a warm welcome if you want to call in and pay us a visit. •Changing rooms •Kitchen You can also get in via telephone 028 9268 3015 or email: [email protected]. Facebook: Hillsborough Village Centre Twitter: @HVCsince2005

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ISLAND ARTS CENTRE Opening Times

Monday - Friday 9.30am-10.00pm ISLAND Arts Centre Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm The ISLAND, Lisburn BT27 4RL (Closed Sunday, Public and Bank Holidays. Box Office Tel: 028 92 509254 Except for performances.) E: [email protected] Textphone: 028 9250 9508 W: www.ISLANDArtsCentre.com F: ISLANDArtsCentre T: @ISLANDArtsbiz

ISLAND Arts Centre has for 15 years inspired thousands of people of all ages and interests through arts, culture, entertainment and learning.

Enjoy ISLAND Live – great nights out where we select only the best theatre, music and entertainment that’s worthy of your time and attention.

Throw your crafting inhibitions to the wind - share your love of the handmade. Experience ISLAND’s range of sociable and inspiring artist-led workshop across a wide-range of art forms.

Explore our relaxed gallery spaces and Sculpture Trail and enjoy the best new and original art from Northern Ireland and further afield.

Create precious family moments with our jam-packed ISLAND Kids programme designed for the liveliest of imaginations.

With easy access, lots of free parking, excellent bar facilities and a relaxed atmosphere – we look forward to welcoming you to the ISLAND soon.

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LAGAN VALLEY LEISUREPLEX

Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Facilities 18, Lisburn Leisure Park Lisburn Leisure Pool BT28 1LP The Leisure Pool features the longest and fastest water slides around, including the following rides and play area: T: 028 9267 2121 W: www.theleisureplex.com • Lazy River E: [email protected] • The Space Bowl Facebook: LaganValleyLeisurePlexLisburn • The Master Blaster • Falling Rapids Opening Times: Visit www.theleisureplex.com for opening times. Children aged 8 years and under can venture around our interactive water playground, Aqualand, which includes see-saws, water shooting bicycles and much more!

Public Swimming Sessions Competition & Diving Pool Enjoy a leisurely swim or swim to keep fit in our 25m competition pool. You can also venture to the diving pool and take the plunge off the 1m, Home of the longest and fastest 3m or 5m diving boards. Spectator seating is available for up to 300. Vitality Gym & Spa Facility water slides around! Get the most out of your workout with… Make a splash in the Leisure Pool, develop your water wings and learn to • The latest suite of Technogym aerobic and fixed resistance equipment swim in one of our swimming pools or get fit in our fully equipped gym, • A wide range of free weights followed by a visit to our relaxing spa facility. • Over 50 exercise and relaxation classes • Group cycling studio It’s also the perfect venue for conference and corporate events with a range of facilities available, including catering and FREE Wi-Fi.

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Bowling Green LAGAN VALLEY LEISUREPLEX The bowling green is situated beside Lagan Valley LeisurePlex and is the home of Lagan Valley Bowling Club.

The spa facility is open to gym members and visitors. Features include: Performance Development Centre for Elite Athletes – Operated in Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Resident Clubs / Groups partnership with the Sports Institute for Northern Ireland (SINI). The following sports and activities are represented at • Spa Pool Lagan Valley LeisurePlex: • Plunge Pool Conference Facilities & Function Room Hire • Sauna The ideal venue for: Aikido, Archery, , Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, • Steam Room , Cricket, Disability Sports, Exercise / Fitness Classes, Gaelic • Heated Loungers • Conferences and meetings (for up to 400 people) Football, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Karate, Kung–Fu, Netball, Line Dancing, Squash, • Experience Showers • Exhibitions, social events or exercise classes Taekwondo, Volleyball, Yoga and more. • Banquets, parties & private functions (for up to 160 people) Water Based Activities The centre also has an extensive range of other meeting rooms and halls Canoeing, Diving, , Swimming, Swimming Galas, Swimming available. All rooms have disabled access. Free Wi-Fi available, as well Lessons, Sub-Aqua, Water- & Aqua Fit / Aqua Zumba. as audio-visual aids and conference equipment. Additional equipment may be provided upon request. We also offer a range of competitive gym and spa memberships. For further details on what the Lagan Valley LeisurePlex has to offer you, Sinnamon Café give us a call on 028 9267 2121 or email Take a hard earned break in Sinnamon Café. Offering you a wide range [email protected] Other Facilities of snacks, drinks, tea and coffee, as well as hot and cold meals to help you feel re-energised again. Main Sports Hall (32.5m x 36m) Available for hire for a range of sporting activities including football, basketball, netball and pickleball. One off bookings or extended lets Outside Facilities available. We can also accommodate up to 2,300 people for large events. THE FOOTBALL FACTORY – The 3G Experience Squash Courts Kick Off at the Football Factory beside Lagan Valley LeisurePlex! Open 7 Improve your fitness levels on the squash court! One off bookings or days a week. We offer: extended lets available. Glass backed competition court with spectator seating also available. •2 x 7-a-side 3G Football Cages •6 x 5-a-side 3G Football Cages Badminton Courts Enjoy a game of badminton on one of our eight badminton courts. Ideal There are also three grass football pitches available. Ideal for club for a leisurely hit around and club competitions. training and matches. 30 31 LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL’S LEISURE & ACTIVITY CENTRES Opening Times MONEYREAGH COMMUNITY CENTRE Contact the centre for opening times.

36A Church Road can accommodate all types of dance, drama and medium sized Moneyreagh conferences, with approximately 60 people seated in rows. A digital BT23 6BB projector and screen can be provided in all conference rooms. The centre is ideal for small to medium business, training and T: 028 9044 9330 community meetings.

Main Sports Hall The Centre • The main sports hall or conference auditorium caters for Moneyreagh Community Centre is located approximately 6 miles approximately 180 people seated and a further 45 people in the out of Belfast, in the heart of picturesque Moneyreagh village. auditorium. The Community Centre is a new ‘state of the art’, multi-purpose • ‘Quick assemble’ stage for public events. community centre, built with a special focus on community and • Large dance studio also suitable for small to medium sized cultural activities such as drama, music and dance performances. conferences • Meeting room for up to 16 people seated around a conference table Located adjacent to the local primary school, the Community or 40 people seated in rows, with TV, DVD, digital projector Centre has extensive and dramatic views over the • Wide foyer and lobby space for exhibitions and displays countryside and is an ideal venue for community, public and social • Catering kitchen, equipped to cater for 150 people with a mains events. The centre staff pride themselves on making the facility the boiler, cooker/microwave and all utensils central community hub within the village. It has ample parking for • Reception and office areas upwards of 40 cars and 4 buses. Disabled parking is also available. • Full disability access including a lift • Coffee/Tea/Party Room which can be used for ‘hands on’ activities Facilities such as Arts & Crafts The main hall not only can be used for public meetings or • Parking for 40 cars and 4 coaches conferences, but is a fully equipped and versatile sports hall. Typical • An excellent venue for birthday parties (bouncy castle can be users include 5-side football, judo, keep fit classes, volleyball, provided) netball, parent & toddler events, dance, drama and of course birthday parties (with a bouncy castle on request). The main sports Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council wants to continue to develop or conference hall can also comfortably cater for 225 people seated Moneyreagh Community Centre as a vibrant and active community (including a viewing gallery). It has a ‘quick assemble’ stage, with focused venue, for everyone to enjoy, with a full programme lighting and a sound/PA system. Uniquely, the Centre also has a of events and activities. Bookings can be made by contacting dance studio, with a wooden floor and mirrored walls. This room Moneyreagh Community Centre directly on 028 9044 9330.

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ENLER COMMUNITY CENTRE Opening Times

Contact the centre for opening times. UNIT 9 Craigleith Drive Facilities Ballybeen Like all of our community centres, the sports halls not only can Dundonald be used for sports and ‘keep fit’ type classes, but can operate as a BT16 2QP public meeting or conference venue. Typical users include: 5-a-side football, Judo, Keep Fit classes, Gymnastics, Bowling, Trampoline T: 028 9048 0184 Club, Parent & Toddler events, older persons dance classes, drama and of course birthday parties (with a Bouncy Castle on request). Enler Community Centre is welcoming and The Centre vibrant, with an active feel that engages people of all levels. It was Enler Community Centre is situated in the heart of the Ballybeen provided in response to identified local need and requirements and estate and forms a part of the Enler Complex, a mixed community/ is designed for maximum community use with an emphasis on voluntary and retail ‘neighbourhood square’. It’s central location child-friendly facilities. Bookings can be made by contacting the allows it to cater for a large part of Ballybeen and it is an excellent Enler Community Centre directly on 028 9048 0184. example of the community and voluntary sector working in partnership with local government. Built in 2009, the Enler • Main sports hall or conference auditorium seats 130 people (this Community Centre is modern and well equipped. This multi- extends to 160 standing) purpose community centre is an ideal venue for community, public • Minor sports hall caters for 100 seated in a medium sized and social events. It operates as a central hub within Ballybeen and conference has a distinctive and symbiotic relationship with the Enler day care • Small meeting room seats up to 12 people around a conference centre, a co-tenant within the building. It has ample parking for table upwards of 30 cars and 3 buses. Disabled parking is also available. • Wide foyer and lobby spaces for exhibitions and displays • Catering kitchen, equipped to cater for up to 130 people with a mains boiler, cooker/ microwave and all utensils available • Reception and office areas • Disabled parking • Excellent venue for birthday parties (bouncy castle can be provided)

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BALLYORAN COMMUNITY & RESOURCE CENTRE Opening Times

Contact the centre for opening times. 30 Rosneath Gardens older people of the area. Its homely and more traditional setting Ballybeen makes Ballyoran a very welcoming and safe environment for its BT16 0UN users. So whether it’s old time dancing or just sitting and reading the newspaper, the centre provides a safe and secure facility. Our T: 028 9048 2083 experienced staff in the Ballyoran Centre, encourage and often initiate programmes that involve local residents, as a way of bringing them together. A resource centre is also available at the The Centre Ballyoran Centre. Community groups can hire a range of equipment Ballyoran Community and Resource Centre is one of Lisburn & for local community uses, such as festivals and community events. Castlereagh City Council’s smaller and more intimate staffed community centres. Located in Ballybeen, it was built in the early • Main sports hall or conference auditorium seats up to 140 people 1990’s, as part of a voluntary & community sector project, focusing • ‘Quick assemble’ stage for public events on social and economic development within the estate. The centre • Small meeting room for up to 16 people seated around a has a dedicated and local client base, who have an excellent conference table with TV, video, digital projector and screen relationship with our staff. • Smaller meeting room for more one-to-one advice meetings • Catering kitchen, equipped to cater for up to 100 people with a This multi-purpose community and resource centre is available to mains boiler, cooker/microwave and all utensils local groups, sports clubs, exercise and keep fit classes, pensioners’ • State of the art 3G pitch with changing and shower facilities groups and other community based organisations, to hold their available regular activities and meetings. It is also ideal for small to medium • Reception and office areas sized events including fund raising parties, social events, public • 100 car parking spaces on site including disabled parking meetings and a wide range of community and recreational • Excellent venue for birthday parties activities. It has ample parking onsite and disabled parking is also available. Bookings can be made by contacting the Ballyoran Community and Resource Centre directly on 028 9048 2083. Facilities The centre has a number of long term tenants, who provide a range of services to the local community. The centre promotes itself to people of all ages, but has a special relationship with the

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LOUGH MOSS LEISURE CENTRE Opening Times

Monday to Friday - 8.30am - 10.00pm Hillsborough Road Saturday - 8.30am - 6.00pm Carryduff Sunday - 10.00am - 4.45pm BT8 8HR

T: 028 9081 4884 E: [email protected] W: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk F: Beactivelisburncastlereagh •Multi-functional sports hall - available to hire for a wide range Located in the heart of Carryduff, Lough Moss Leisure Centre offers of activities, including: football, handball, basketball, netball, multi an exciting range of indoor and outdoor sport and leisure activities sports and much more! for both adults and children. •Squash courts - the facility holds two squash courts with glass walls. Facilities include: •Dance studio - complete with mirrors and ballet bar. The dance studio hosts a wide range of classes to suit all levels and abilities. •A floodlit AstroTurf pitch - can accommodate training, football, •Boxing studio - a new addition to the facility; the boxing studio is hockey and tennis. Available for individual bookings, training and fully equipped with a boxing ring and equipment. matches throughout the year. •Sauna and steam room - relax and unwind after a tough gym •Outdoor pitches - ideal for football, rugby and Gaelic clubs looking session or class. Children aged 15 and under are not permitted in for a venue to train and play matches. the sauna-steam room/spa area. •Pulse Fitness Gym – state of the art gym facility. Providing a wide •Multi-functional meeting rooms – 5 multi-functional rooms which range of fitness classes. can be hired for meetings, training, public meetings, kids’ activities •Trim Trail and Outdoor Gym - the Trim Trail and Outdoor Gym and birthday parties. Kitchen facilities are also available. is free to use and can be accessed 7 days a week. Six stations are •Outdoor playground - children can enjoy hours of endless fun on situated at 200 metre intervals. Each exercise station is suitable this multi activity unit with energetic climbing walls, raised dens for all ages and abilities. The equipment provides a mixture of and tube slides. The playground is open to the public 7 days a week cardiovascular and toning stations which use your own body weight from 9am - 9pm Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.30pm on Saturdays and as the resistance to your workout, which provides users with a 10am - 5pm on Sundays; however times may vary during public complete body workout. holiday periods and winter months.

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DUNDONALD INTERNATIONAL ICE BOWL

Bowling League Dundonald International Ice Bowl offers a number of single and doubles bowling leagues for adults and children of all abilities. Perfect for 111 Old Dundonald Road bowling enthusiasts! Belfast BT16 1XT All ice skating courses consist of half hour sessions over a period of 6 Bowling Coaching weeks with NISA qualified coaches. Courses cater for beginners and help One to one and group coaching sessions are available with T: 028 9080 9100 / 123 / 129 skaters progress from Grade 1 to Grade 10. a USBC coach. E: [email protected] W: www.theicebowl.com Ice Tots Indiana Land For Under 12’s Young children aged 2-4 years can learn to skate with an Ice Tots Skating Scamper through hidden tunnels, climb over daring rope bridges and F: DundonaldIceBowl course. This course offers the perfect foundation to ice skating, teaching free fall down the giant vertical slide for an exciting adventure. the basic skills and techniques in a small group environment. Opening Times: Visit www.theicebowl.com for opening times. An exclusive toddlers’ area is also available and parents can supervise their children in our seated area with tea and coffee facilities. Enjoy a great day out at Dundonald International Ice Bowl with a host of Tenpin Bowling fantastic activities all under one roof! Teen sessions Bowling Sessions Discover the big kid inside you with teen sessions for 12 – 14 year olds. Ice Skating Become King of the Lanes in the 30 lane tenpin bowling centre with Exclusively available to groups of 15 plus people after 8pm. Pre booking spectacular glow in the dark Xtreme sessions. Ball ramps and bumpers is essential. Public Ice Skating Sessions are available to help those bowling for the first time or for people with Public sessions are available 7 days per week with wicked DJ sessions disabilities. For the ultimate experience come along to an Xtreme tenpin Alaska Sports Diner operating throughout the weekend and selected holidays. Skate hire is bowling session with glow balls, pins, ultra violet lanes and supported DJ Serves a range of hot food and drinks to refuel energy levels between also available. Children under 1.2m can avail of our penguin skating entertainment. Xtreme sessions are available at weekends and selected activities. aids, while those over 1.2m and below 1.5m can skate with our Snowman holidays, please check session times before booking. skating aids. Clubs Your Lane, Your Way There are a number of clubs which operate within the facility. Activities Figure Skating Lessons Choose from a wide selection of fun bowling games from the new BESX include; , ice figure skating, tenpin bowling, yoga, aerobics and Dundonald International Ice Bowl has 30 years of experience delivering system, with fantastic animated and themed backgrounds for an hour of free style dance. ice skating lessons to many championship skaters, including British endless fun. You can play across multiple or single lanes or connect to Figure Skating Champions, Jenna McCorkell and your own Facebook page. Neil Wilson. For details on any of our activities and courses, please contact call 028 9080 9100/ 123/129 or email [email protected].

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CASTLEREAGH HILLS GOLF COURSE

73 Upper Braniel Road, Competitive membership packages are available as well and pay are played along tight, tree lined fairways with challenging water Belfast, and play options. Book online at www.castlereaghhills.com features, moving the emphasis on to accuracy rather than distance. BT5 7TX The Golf Shop on site stocks an extensive range of golfing NB) Dress code: No jeans or collarless shirts on the course. Juveniles equipment and clothes as well as a service and repair centre for all T: 028 9044 8477 are not permitted on the course before 11am on a Sunday. your golfing needs. E: [email protected] W: www.castlereaghhills.com For details, call 028 9044 8477 or email Course Features F: Castlereaghhillsgolfcourse [email protected] Stretching 4,227 metres with a Par of 66, the 18 hole course offers golfers a challenging round of golf across undulating parklands and Opening Times: Visit www.castlereaghhills.com for opening times. testing water features. Significant investment has been made to the ABERDELGHY GOLF COURSE course over the last few years which provides golfers with fantastic Open to club members and visitors, Castlereagh Hills Golf Course all weather playing conditions. has acquired a well-deserved reputation as the hidden gem of municipal golf courses in Northern Ireland. Pay and Play Bells Lane, Whether you are new to golf or just looking to play on a new course, The course offers a challenging 18 hole round of golf to test Lambeg, we offer non-members competitive mid-week and weekend rates. the skills of the most experienced golfer! The facility boasts a Lisburn, Concession rates are also available as well as fantastic twilight and contemporary clubhouse with conference rooms. Private golfing BT27 4QH. dawn breaker promotions. lessons for individuals or groups are available with the PGA Golf T: 028 9266 2738 Professional. The facility can also cater for corporate training and Tickets E: [email protected] society golf days which can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Regular golfers can take advantage of our 7 day and midweek W: www.aberdelghygolfcourse.co.uk season tickets. Enjoy unlimited golf for no extra cost and you can Visit www.aberdelghygolfcourse.co.uk for opening times. also bring a visitor who will receive 25% off their green fee. Course Features; Situated in the heart of Lambeg, Aberdelghy Golf Course is Membership •Challenging 18-hole, par 69 course conveniently located only 5 minutes outside Lisburn City Centre, Lambeg Golf Club is a GUI affiliated golf club who play their •Testing USGA and parkland greens just off the main Lisburn to Belfast Road. competitions at Aberdelghy Golf Course. Membership of Lambeg •Tranquil water features Golf Club will provide you with an official GUI handicap which •Traditional stone bridges The 18 hole parkland course provides an excellent test of golf for allows you to play in GUI competitions. •Magnificent views over Strangford Lough and County Down both novice and experienced golfers. Many spectacular holes For membership enquiries on Lambeg Ladies Golf Club, please email [email protected]

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LAURELHILL SPORTS ZONE MAGHABERRY COMMUNITY CENTRE

22 Laurelhill Road, Lisburn, 18 Maghaberry Road BT28 2UH. Maghaberry, BT67 0JG. T: 028 9267 1131 T: 028 9261 7124 E: [email protected] Laurelhill Sports Zone is located adjacent to Laurelhill College and is operated in partnership with Laurelhill Community College and Lisburn Sports Activities: & Castlereagh City Council. Maghaberry Community Centre was built in 2008 as a facility for the •Football local community. Due to the high number of users and demand for •Taekwondo new bookings the building was extended in 2014. The complex is made up of a floodlit synthetic Astroturf pitch (sand •Judo dressed) suitable for football and and an eight room- •Yoga Facilities: changing pavilion. This facility complements the already impressive •Pilates • Fully flood lit multi-use sports area (MUGA) •Insanity sports provision in the area of Lisburn. • Multi-purpose sports hall •Badminton • Changing rooms with showers and lockers •Zumba Laurelhill Sports Zone provides a quality facility for use by Laurelhill • Meeting rooms Community College and other local schools from 9am- 5pm during the • 2 function rooms school term. • Play Park Early Morning Fitness • Community Garden You can also improve your fitness with our early morning fitness In the evenings and on Saturdays the facility is managed by Lisburn • Spacious car park class starting at 6.00am. & Castlereagh City Council and is available to hire by local clubs and • Spin Suite community groups for hockey and football matches, training, 5-a-side Birthday parties: or coaching sessions. Community Activities: Parties are booked in 2 hour slots with use of sports hall/function •Gardening Club room, function room for dining and use of the kitchen. A bouncy •‘Mega Tots’ Parent and Toddler group castle is available at an additional cost. •‘Friends Together’ Over 50 group For booking information, please contact Grove Activity Centre on •Knit ‘n’ Natter 028 9267 1131 for booking information. If you wish to make inquiries about any of the existing groups or if •Youth Club you are an instructor wanting to start up a new class, please contact •Training Courses i.e.: First Aid, Child Protection Tracey Crothers on 028 9261 7124 or •Scouts email [email protected]

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BRIDGE COMMUNITY CENTRE IRISH LINEN CENTRE Aghalee Playing Fields Barbour Memorial Billy Neill Soccer Cairnshill Playing Field Drumbo Playing Fields & LISBURN MUSEUM Playing Fields Centre of Excellence Lurgan Road, Aghalee, Ballynahinch Road, Comber Road, Dundonald, Beechhill Park, Belfast, Middle Road, Drumbo, Bridge Community Centre 50 Railway Street, Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum BT67 0DD Lisburn, BT16 2AA BT8 6RT BT27 5JZ Lisburn, Market Square BT27 5EY BT28 1XP. Lisburn • 1 Full grass pitch • 9 Full grass pitches • 1 Full grass pitch • Children’s play area BT281AG • Changing, showering • 3 Full grass pitches • Showering, changing • 1 Junior grass pitch • 1 full grass pitch T: 028 9244 7713 and toilet facilities • Changing and toilet and toilet facilities • Pavilion and changing • Changing, showering E: [email protected] T: 02892663377 • Car parking facilities • Pavilion and car parking • Car parking and toilet facilities W: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/communiy E: [email protected] • Children’s play area • Children’s play area • Car parking W: www.Lisburnmuseum.com • Car parking F: IrishLinenCentreAndLisburnMuseum Community Services, including Community Development, Good T: @lisburn_Museum Relations and Community facilities are based at the Bridge Community Centre, Lisburn. The Centre acts as a community hub providing a range Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum Dungoyne Bowling Green Dromara Glenmore Hillsborough Hydebank of support, information, training and advice to community and voluntary Warp back in time and enjoy an unforgettable experience at the Irish Community Centre Activity Centre Village Centre Playing Fields groups in the Lisburn & Castlereagh area. Linen Centre. Visitors can explore Ireland’s industrial heritage in our award-winning exhibition ‘Flax to Fabric: the Story of Irish Linen’. Dungoyne Community Hillsborough Road, Glenmore Park, Hilden Ballynahinch Road, Newtownbreda Road, Competitively priced conference and training rooms are available for Through live spinning and weaving demonstrations, our expert guides Centre, Dundonald Dromara, BT25 2JG (8acres), BT27 4RT Hillsborough, BT26 6AW Belfast, BT8 6AT hire. With a City Centre location convenient to public transport, public tell the rich history of linen production in Ulster, from the earliest times car parking and on street parking the Bridge is an ideal venue for to the present. Irish linen was famous worldwide, and visitors can • 1 Bowling Green • Multi-use • 2 Full grass pitches • 1 Full grass gitch • 6 Full grass pitches business meetings, public meetings, conferences, training sessions, admire fine samples of Coulson’s damask or designs by Sybil Connolly, social and leisure activities. whose dresses were worn by Jackie Kennedy and Queen Elizabeth played on by Dundonald astro-turf pitch: • Children’s play area • 1 MUGA • Also accommodates a II. See a selection of linen christening robes, cloth woven for Queen Bowling Club • 2 Five-a-side • Parkland walks • 1 Junior soccer pitch baseball pitch Lisburn and Castlereagh Citizens Advice is based at the Bridge and is Victoria, and wares from the world-renowned Robinson & Cleaver. soccer pitches • Toilet facilities • Outdoor pitches floodlit • Showering, changing open to the public from 9.00am - 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 5.00pm. An • 1 Netball court • Car parking • Changing, showering and toilet facilities appointment only system is in operation. In the old Market House, home to Lisburn Museum we feature a range • 3 Tennis courts and toilet facilities of temporary and visiting exhibitions on topics such as local history, For more information about the Bridge Community Centre textiles, fashion, art and design. Recent highlights include our popular • Games Wall, including please visit: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/community Lisburn and the First World War (1914-18); Reformation 500; Quaker a basketball net Tapestry; 17th-century Lisburn and an appreciation in honour of the artist Dennis Osborne. • Changing, showering and toilet facilities We offer free guided tours and free workshops covering weaving and • Car parking spinning, or programmes tailored to your group’s needs, as well as • Children’s play area outreach talks and lectures. Researchers and groups can also avail of our research service and specialist library featuring collections on linen and local history. 46 47 OUTDOOR FACILITIES OUTDOOR FACILITIES

Laurelhill Sports Zone Lisburn Leisure Park Lough Moss Moat Park Maghaberry Wallace Park (Next to Lagan Valley Leisure Centre Community Centre LeisurePlex) Belfast Road, Lisburn (25 22 Laurelhill Road, 18 Lisburn Leisure Park, Hillsborough Road, Comber Road, Dundonald, Maghaberry Road, acres), BT27 4AP Lisburn, BT28 2UH Lisburn, BT28 1LP Carryduff, BT8 8HR BT16 2AA BT67 0JG • 3 Full grass pitches • 1 Floodlit astro-turf • 3 Full grass pitches • 3 Full grass pitches • 2 Full grass pitches • Multi-use games area • 3 Tennis courts pitch • Football Factory: • 1 Junior grass pitch • Changing, showering • 2 five-a-side soccer • (dome covered in winter) • 8 room changing 6 x 5-a-side and • 1 Full astro-turf pitch and toilet facilities pitches • 1 MUGA pavilion 2 x 7-a-side pitches • Fitness Suite • Car parking • Changing, showering • 1 Cricket pitch • Car parking with 3G surfaces • Changing, showering and toilet facilities • Outdoor gym • Floodlit pitches and toilet facilities • Car parking • Children’s play area • Changing, showering • Car parking • Parkland walks and toilet facilities • Toilet, changing and • Car parking showering facilities • Bowling Green • Car parking and Pavilion • 5k Parkrun every Satur- • Social area and kitchen day at 9.30 am

Moneyreagh Moira Demesne Queen Elizabeth II Seycon Park Sir Milne Barbour Park Playing Fields Ballymacoss Bowling Green

Moneyreagh Main Street, Moira Knockmore Road, Lisburn, Hornbeam Road, Warren Gardens, Lisburn To make bookings for the pitches in Lisburn & Castlereagh area, Community Centre, (44 acres), BT67 0LX BT28 2XY Seymour Hill, BT17 9DE please contact contact Gina Brabon on 028 9244 7811 or email Church Road, BT23 6BB Bowling Green played on [email protected] • 2 Full grass pitches • 3 Full grass pitches • 1 Full grass pitch by Lisnagarvey Bowling • 1 Junior grass pitch • 1 MUGA • Changing and • Changing facilities Club • Children’s play area showering facilities • Car parking • Parkland walks • Children’s play area • Toilet and changing facilities • Car parking

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Choose between a scenic 6 mile (10k) or 1 mile riverside marked trail, using towpath and paths through parts of the Lagan Valley Regional Park.

Start and finish at Lagan Valley Island Civic Centre, Lisburn or Aberdelghy Golf Club or Lambeg. There are good car parking facilities at PARKS Lagan Valley Island Conference and Arts Centre, which hosts a range of exciting exhibitions, shows and events throughout the year. There are several areas of natural beauty, which are ideal for those who enjoy walking Trail running and also for the more adventurous explorers Trail running is all about freedom, you can simply walk or jog the route. to navigate around Lisburn’s scenic paths. Make sure you go at your own pace and enjoy the scenery and sounds of the riverside trail.

Target times Shown alongside the trail map are some target times, if you wish to assess or improve your fitness. These times relate to males aged between 18-40 years old. If you are a female, under 18 or over 40 please add 1-5 minutes.

If you are not involved in sport/regular activity, it is a good achievement to simply walk the trail, without stopping. For those who are fairly fit, you could run the trail without stopping.

For those who enjoy walking or even rambling and in the countryside, there are several other beautiful areas, which are great to navigate your way round.

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LAGAN VALLEY REGIONAL PARK AND LAGAN TOWPATH HILLSBOROUGH FOREST PARK

Hillsborough Village Park Manager Head Forester Tel: 028 9049 1922 Tel: 028 4377 2240 www.laganvalley.co.uk The forest is set in the picturesque village of Hillsborough and is home The park covers 4000 acres of countryside incorporating 10 miles to Hillsborough Fort. Way marked routes provide a variety of different of riverbanks and beautiful scenery, which follow the River Lagan walks through the forest, which covers an area of almost 500 acres. The towpath between Belfast at Stranmillis and Union Locks in Lisburn, whole of the lake area is a forest wildlife sanctuary and is home to a making this a rambler’s paradise. It is a mosaic of countryside, wide variety of birds and animals. urban parkland, heritage sites, nature reserves and riverside trails.

Guided events are available throughout the year and further information on the cycling routes can be found on www.nationalcyclenetwork.org.uk MOAT PARK

Situated in the heart of Dundonald, the Moat Park offers idyllic walks around the historic Motte relating back to the 12th Century, as well as providing a valuable link to shops in the village. Close by stands the Church of St Elizabeth and its old graveyard which dates from 1306, providing an interesting piece of history when passing the Doric style mausoleums during your walk.

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CASTLE GARDENS MOIRA DEMESNE

Open All Year Moira Village Open All Year Castle Gardens is the most historic open space in Lisburn. It was once Tel: 028 9266 0038 the site of Lisburn castle, a 17th Century fortified manor house first built by the Conways, the landlords of Lisburn, in the 1620’s. In 2008 the Moira Demesne which is located in Moira Village, comprises of over 40 Council completed a major regeneration scheme of the park providing acres of parkland and its layout incorporates beautiful walks and picnic improved access to a number of historic monuments, fountains and sites with a new state-of-the-art children’s play area. Alongside the play newly landscaped gardens. area there is also outdoor gym equipment for the adults. Close by to the play area is an outdoor basketball/kickabout court. The World War II air raid shelter was transformed into a bright new education centre and community space with information displays. A Moira Demesne is a popular landmark situated off Main Street, modern toilet block was built and is accessible during park opening providing a quiet escape from the busy village. Sir Arthur Rawdon, MP hours. Castle Gardens is open from 8am-8pm daily in the summer (1662-1695) laid out Moira Demesne with trees and exotic plants from months and 8am-5pm daily in the winter. Park Rangers are on duty to , thus making it one of the foremost botanical gardens in 17th help the public. Century Europe. He also built the first hot house in Ireland. Comprises of over It is a beautiful area which can be used for short walks or just to The Council completed the refurbishment of the Moira Demesne, relax in and enjoy. Historical guided tours outlining the history and constructing new pathways and walkways, ensuring that the upgraded 40 acres of parkland archaeological finds uncovered during the restoration works are facility remains a popular area for dog-walking, play for children, available to book by contacting the Lisburn Museum on 028 9266 3377. jogging and other recreational use. The regeneration project also included the provision of a new amenity building, with accessible public toilets and a small community room.

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WALLACE PARK, LISBURN BELL’S LANE PARK It is important to remember wherever 1 Respect the people who live and work in Open all year round Bell’s Lane the countryside. Tel: 028 9266 0038 you go in Northern Small park area 2 Know where you are allowed to go. Located in the heart of Lisburn and covering 25 acres of mature Car parking Ireland to follow the parkland, Wallace Park is ideal for families, with an excellent children’s Country code: 3 Keep to paths across farmlands. play area and a variety of gentle walks. The park takes its name from Sir Richard Wallace who left many legacies to the City. 4 Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges DUNCAN’S PARK and walls. In 2011 the £3 million refurbishment works of the Park were completed and included the installation of a state-of-the-art children’s play area 5 Leave gates as you find them. for all ages, a new changing pavilion, refurbishment of the duck pond, Duncan’s Road, bandstand and improved lighting along the avenue to allow users to Lisburn (10 Acres) 6 Do not interfere with livestock, machinery and crops. enjoy the Park in the evening. Children’s play area 7 Keep dogs under control. During the summer the Council arranges a number of free entry family Car parking fun events in Wallace Park with crafts, dance, theatre, music and arts on Walks 8 Keep all water sources clean. offer. Information on this year’s events will be available on the Council website in due course. 9 Protect wildlife plants and trees.

10 Take your litter home

11 Guard against all risk of fire.

12 Make no unnecessary noise.

13 Respect other recreational users.

14 Take special care on country roads.

15 Consider your personal safety.

56 57 CLUBMARK NI SPORTS DEVELOPMENT UNIT

Junior sports clubs can achieve Clubmark NI accredited status by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has a dedicated Sports Development Clubs and community groups within the Lisburn & Castlereagh area can meeting minimum operating standards in the areas of: Unit which works with various partners, community groups, sports avail of the expertise needed to secure funding to help with areas such clubs and representatives in Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area to as equipment, coach education and capital development. • Effective Management provide a wide range of sport and physical activity related opportunities • Quality Coaching and Competitions from coach education to participation at all levels. Throughout the course of the year many physical activity programmes • Safety in Sport are delivered at various locations throughout the Lisburn & Castlereagh Lisburn & Castlereagh’s Sports Development Unit is made up of 2 Sports City Council area. After-schools clubs in hip-hop dance, multi-skills Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh, in conjunction with Lisburn & Castlereagh Development Officers’, a Community Sports Development Officer, a and provide activity for 4 – 11 year olds. Zumba, yoga City Council’s Leisure and Community Wellbeing Department, have For further details contact : Sports Events Coordinator and a Sports Development Assistant. and spin cycle classes are available for both the young and old. We aim recognised the need to identify and develop quality junior clubs in the Adrian Baron, Sports Development Officer:028 9250 9556 to provide opportunities for under-represented groups such as young area of Lisburn & Castlereagh. This is why they are actively promoting or Faron Morrison, Sports Development Officer:028 9081 1969 The Community Sports Development Officer works specifically to females, older people and people with disabilities. The unit organises a Sport Northern Ireland’s Clubmark NI Awards Scheme. address Sports Development issues and promotion at a community very comprehensive summer scheme calendar which gives every club level. The aim is to ensure that as many residents as possible in the or group in the area the opportunity to advertise their schemes Clubmark NI is Northern Ireland’s quality standard for junior sports Lisburn & Castlereagh area have access to facilities, developmental free of charge. clubs. Sport Northern Ireland is working with a range of governing opportunities and coach/administration education courses that are bodies of sport and Local Authorities (Regional Consortia) to deliver this accessible to all and delivered at local level. junior sports club accreditation programme. The Sports Events Coordinator plans and delivers various sports events This programme aims to identify, develop, accredit and recognise high as well as assisting clubs and groups with their own events. The events quality junior sports clubs and the contribution that they make to the range in nature from participation to competitive. Many aim to engage For further information or advice on any issue relating to development of sport in Northern Ireland. those not currently a member of a club or taking part in regular exercise, Sports Development or physical activity please contact: for example, the Santa Dash and Community Fun Runs. Sport Northern Ireland values the essential and significant role that the sports clubs play in the development of sport. Sports clubs make the impact in sports development by providing outlets for participation, Name Contact Tel No. Email while also providing quality environments for talented young athletes to develop. Adrian Baron 028 9250 9556 [email protected] Kevin Madden 028 9250 9567 [email protected] The competitive opportunities offered by clubs are yet another key opportunity for participation and development. Robbie Geary 028 9250 9556 [email protected] Faron Morrison 028 9081 1969 [email protected]

58 59 EVERY BODY ACTIVE 2020 PROGRAMME IRISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

Every Body Active 2020 is an investment programme funded by • Ultimate Over the course of the past few years the IFA, in partnership with Sport NI for 4 years (1st April 2016 - 31st March 2020) employing 4 • Summer Sports Academy Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Sport Development Unit, have Multi-Sport & Physical Activity Leaders. It is an extensive sport and • Ladies Only Fitness Boot Camps offered several programmes under the Grassroots physical activity programme with the aim of getting everybody • Back on your Bike Development Programme. “more active, more often”. The aim of the programme is to offer and promote activities for all The four EBA2020 Multi Sport & Physical Leader posts specialise in the To ensure a successful outcomes based approach by achieving abilities both male and female and to encourage the development of following areas: the programmes Key Performance Indicator targets and to assist football within the Lisburn & Castlereagh area for all. with signposting participants into further programmes, creating a People with Disabilities Children & Young People (10-18yrs) behavioural change of sustained participation in sport and physical Skills Game Centres Women & Girls (14-25yrs) activity EBA2020 works in collaboration with the Community Planning At the Laurelhill Sports Zone we offer a ‘skills’ programme aimed at process to develop and establish partnerships with other sports and encouraging boys and girls aged 6 to 14 years old. These activities Adult’s (particularly men 19-49yrs) physical activity stakeholders and providers i.e. Schools & Education which are fun based, centre on the small-sided games ethos and run Club Development Authority, Public Health Agency, PSNI, NIFRS & PCSP, Sporting in parallel with the “games” programme currently operating out of the Club Development has become an important ingredient in recent The EBA2020 Team organise and coordinate the delivery of numerous Governing Bodies, Health Trusts, Sports Clubs, Outdoor Recreation NI. Hillsborough Village Centre. The “skills” programme runs on Tuesday months and is available only to those clubs involved in the “games” interventions across LCCC, particularly in socially and economically and Wednesday evenings from 5.00pm to 6.00pm at Laurelhill and also development. The programme is sponsored by McDonald’s, and offers deprived areas, to support inactive people in achieving a positive For details on all EBA2020 programmes, call 028 9081 1969. at Ballinderry Primary School on Thursday. an accreditation package including coach mentoring. behavioural change in their sporting and physical activity levels in order for their involvement in sport and physical activity becomes habitual in Coach Education Disability Football their daily lives. As part of the programme we offer courses aimed at developing Throughout the year we offer those with a disability the opportunity to coaches who are both at the beginning or established stages of coach take part in football coaching within the Lisburn City Stars. The club Examples of some of the interventions that have been and will continue development but without formal qualifications. These courses include meets on Thursday evenings from 4.30pm to 6.30pm at the Lagan to be delivered are: the Grassroots Introduction Awards, Level 1 and Level 2 Awards. Valley LeisurePlex and conducts two sessions at junior and senior level. • Couch to 5K The club also takes part in a number of competitions including the IFA • Blitz Seasonal Soccer Schools Disability League and . • Disability Hub Programmes Over a number of years the IFA Soccer Schools have become • Glow Sports synonymous with fun and the onset of summer. During both Easter and • summer holidays we hold a number of soccer schools both in Lisburn For further information or to enrol on any programmes or courses • School Capacity Building Sports Programmes and Moira. Anyone wishing to enrol on these activities is advised to please contact Phil Melville, Grassroots Development Officer I.F.A. on • Pickleball book early. 07967459738 or by email on [email protected]

60 61 EASTER SPORTING CHALLENGE SUMMER SPORTS PROGRAMME

Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh has identified a need to provide sporting For any further information or to get involved, please contact Lisburn Lisburn & Castlereagh Sports Development Unit aims to provide opportunities for young people during the Easter holiday period. In & Castlereagh City Council’s Sports Development Officer children and young people with a number of sporting opportunities recent times we have delivered a challenge style event which involves on 028 9250 9556. during the summer holidays each year. participants getting wet and muddy whilst scrambling over obstacles. This is aimed at children aged 7-13 years and caters for all abilities. In partnership with local facilities, summer schemes are run in various community centres and leisure facilities throughout the area. Many of these consist of both sports and arts and crafts for children aged between 5 to 11 years old.

In addition there are a number of sports specific schemes at various locations throughout Lisburn and Castlereagh which include; Soccer, Gaelic Football, Rugby, Basketball, Dance and many more.

For further information please contact Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Sports Development Officer on 028 9250 9556.

AFTER SCHOOLS CLUBS

Throughout the school year, Lisburn & Castlereagh Sports Development Unit aims to offer participation opportunities to children through their after schools clubs.

A range of sports are offered to children at a number of activity, community and leisure facilities. Some of the sports on offer include, Basketball, Multi-skills, Gaelic, Soccer, Hip Hop Dance and Cheerleading.

To avail of these programmes or to find out more information, please contact Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Sports Development Officer on 028 9250 9556.

62 63 LISBURN COCA-COLA HBC HALF MARATHON, CITY OF LISBURN TRIATHLON AND AQUATHLON 10K ROAD RACE AND FUN RUN

The Lisburn City Triathlon and Aquathlon is organised by Lisburn & The Lisburn Coca-Cola HBC Half Marathon, 10K Road Race and Fun Run, Castlereagh City Council’s Sports Development Unit in conjunction with organised by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s Sports Development Triathlon Ireland. Unit, takes place in June each year and is one of Northern Ireland’s largest sporting participation events, attracting over 6,500 runners The much anticipated triathlon race, which is open to everyone aged each year. 16 and over, will welcome some of Northern Ireland’s top triathletes, demonstrating strength and endurance across the following disciplines; Designated the Northern Ireland and Ulster Half Marathon a 750m pool swim, the new and improved 24km cycle and 5km run. Championship, in 2017 the route is flat and fast, making the Half Marathon and 10K Road Race ideal for competitive runners aiming for The Aquathlon will enable young people, 16 years and under, to shine Personal Bests, and beginners alike. The Fun Run is the perfect race for and put their training into practice across a continuous, two-stage race anyone wishing to run with family and friends and experience a little involving a 200m pool swim and 2km run. fun while getting active! The Triathlon and Aquathlon event regularly attracts over 200 The Half Marathon, 10K Road Race and Fun Run are inclusive events competitors each year, with numbers limited due to the use of the pool. and are also open to wheelchair and hand cycle participants. For further details contact the Sports Development Unit The atmosphere is electric with runners and walkers participating in on 028 9250 9556. fancy dress, raising valuable sponsorship money for the Mayor’s charity as well as a variety of other local charities.

For further information or to register visit SANTA DASH www.lisburnhalfmarathon.com. This annual festive event takes place in December and links with the weekly parkrun event. Caters for all ages and abilities, participants arrive dressed up as Santa and can choose to walk or run 1, 2 or 3 mile.

For further details contact Sports Development Unit on 028 9250 9556.

64 64 65 ANGLING SPORTS CLUBS Name of Club Silver Butchers Angling Club Glenavy Conservation & District Lisburn Anglers Association Angling Club DIRECTORY 2018/2019 Sport Angling / Fly-Fishing Angling Fly Fishing Contact Person George Walker Tony McCormack Susan Brown Welcome to the Lisburn & Castlereagh Directory of Sport. Here you will find the various sports that are played in the area and the details of the Contact Tel No. 07842372864 07922647628 various clubs where you can take part. To join a club, please contact 92664349 the club directly. Details can be found below. Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Venue Lizzie Drakes, Moira Road, Lisburn Glenaidan Youth Centre, Glenavy Boomers Dam, Derriaghy Road, SPORTS CLUBS INDEX Lisburn Meeting Time 9.00am start Committee meet Monthly Angling Martial Arts January to December March - October March - October Archery Sports Season Athletics Multi Sports Level of Competition Junior competition in the new season B.M.X. Racing Netball Junior Club Details Junior members welcome Badminton Olympic Handball Baseball Orienteering No. of Qualified Coaches Coaching available by arrangement Basketball Rifle/Shooting Bowls Rugby Match Day Saturday Boxing Scuba Diving Canoeing / Kayaking Soccer Additional Information Fishing outings monthly to different Day passes available, check our Cricket Squash venues within N.I. including monthly website for more information: Cycling Swimming competitions. www.glenavyriver.co.uk Disability Sport Table Tennis Club meetings twice per year. Equestrian Taekwondo Fencing Tennis Golf Triathlon/Aquathlon Gymnastics Water – Skiing Hockey Ice Skating Wheelchair Football Ice Hockey Wrestling Judo

66 67 ARCHERY ATHLETICS Name of Club Lisburn City Archery Club Name of Club City of Lisburn Athletics Club Jog Lisburn Running Club Jog Moira Sport Archery Sport Athletics Running Running Contact Person Hazel Campbel Contact Person Andrea Anderson Brenda Harris Gillian Dewart Contact Tel No. 07763232529 Contact Tel No. 07717798176 07887878634 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Venue Lagan Valley LeisurePlex (Indoor) and Venue Mary Peters Track Wallace Park Moira Demense Lisnagarvey H.S (Outdoor) Meeting Time Monday 7.00pm Thursday Monday and Wednesday at 6.30pm Monday’s and Wednesday’s at 7.00pm Meeting Time Thursday 8.00pm-10.00pm 6.30pm-7.00pm and Saturday and 6.30pm-9.30pm 10.00am Season All Year Season All Year All Year All Year Level of Competition Club and Leagues Level of Competition NI Championship, Youth Development Compete from 5k to marathon Recreational running League, All Ireland League distance Junior Club Details Junior Club Details No. of Qualified Coaches 3 No. of Qualified Coaches 18 3 2 Coaches (CIRFs) 11 Leaders (LIRFs) Match Day Match Day Additional Information Additional Information Check club website for up-to-date www.joglisburnrunningclub.co.uk Recreational running information www.cityoflisburnac.co.uk

68 69 ATHLETICS B.M.X. RACING Name of Club Lagan Valley Athletics Club Moira Junior Parkrun Name of Club Lisburn B.M.X. Club Sport Athletics Running Sport B.M.X. Racing Contact Person Stephen Edgar (Club Chairperson) Michael Snoddy Contact Person Brian Mallon Contact Tel No. 07402163631/ 02890799470 07743361070 Contact Tel No. Email [email protected] [email protected] Email [email protected] / [email protected] Venue Lough Moss Leisure Centre & Mary Peters Track Moira Demesne Venue Lambeg, Lisburn – Track in working Meeting Time Sunday 10.30am, Tuesday and Thursday 6.30pm and Sunday 9.00am progress Saturday 2.00pm Meeting Time Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Season All year All year Sunday. All year round Level of Competition National/ Ulster/ All - cross country and athletics Season (indoor & outdoor) Level of Competition Junior Club Details Club Mini Juniors (age 8 - 11) and Juniors (age 11 - 15) Junior Club Details No. of Qualified Coaches 8 junior / 6 senior No. of Qualified Coaches 2 Match Day Match Day Additional Information A club called “Firmus 6” meets from April to August for everyone who wants to try athletics Additional Information

70 71 BADMINTON BASEBALL BASKETBALL Name of Club Lisburn 2gether Pan-Disability Alpha Badminton Club Name of Club Ulster Baseball & Club Phoenix Basketball Club Badminton Club Sport Baseball and Softball Basketball Sport Badminton/Para-badminton Badminton Contact Person Mr. Christopher Barr Breda Dick Contact Person Terry Conroy Trevor Woods Contact Tel No. [email protected] 07720289909 Contact Tel No. 07889808462 07718925710 / 02892664340 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] Venue Hydebank Playing Fields Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Venue Lisburn Racquets Club Lisburn Racquets Club, 36 Belfast Road, Lisburn Meeting Time Thursdays 6.30pm Friday 6.00pm-7.00pm Meeting Time Saturday 6.30pm – 8.30pm Various, 6 days of the week. Season March to Early October September to March Season September to April All Year Level of Competition Baseball Ireland B league – Adult League that accepts Development group (5-12 yrs) Level of Competition Ulster Badminton League (Division 7). 4 Nations Adult beginners – level. Children players from the age of 13. All ability levels. Para-badminton Series beginners – International level. Ulster league division 1-7. Junior Club Details U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 Boys and Girls Teams Special Olympics Regional events No. of Qualified Coaches 15 Junior Club Details Runs alongside senior club. Athletes accepted aged 7+. Junior Section. Thursday night (teenage club). Friday evenings, primary school, 7.00pm-8.30pm. Secondary school, 8.30pm-10.00pm. Saturday all day, 9.00am-4.00pm, Match Day Saturday and Sundays through the season (subject depending on standard. to Baseball Ireland Calendar – away games in Dublin, Monaghan and Ashbourne). No. of Qualified Coaches BWF Level 2 x 1; BWF Level 1 x 1; Shuttle time x 4 20 Additional Information Club is open to both male and female. www.phoenixbasketballni.com Academybaseballireland.com Match Day Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday Additional Information Club specifically for players with sensory, physical or Lisburn Racquets offer a 3 week trial to all learning disabilities.

72 73 BOWLING BOWLING Name of Club Lisnagarvey Ladies Bowling Club IIBA Lisburn Zone Hilden Bowling Club Name of Club Rock Indoor Bowling Club Lisnagarvey Bowling Club St. Clares Bowling Club Sport Bowling Short Mat Indoor Bowls Outdoor Bowls and Short Mat Bowls Sport Bowls (Indoor Short Mat) Bowls Indoor Bowls Contact Person Marilyn Kerr Patricia Halliday Colin Montgomery Contact Person Michael Reid Martyn Simpson Betty Brankin / Sinead Mckeag Contact Tel No. 07764677897 / 02892670768 07713257691 / 028926656310 02892669797 Contact Tel No. 07849087730 / 02894452632 07933668178 02894453272 / 02894453972 Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] Venue Sir Milne Barbour Park, Warren Venue St Peters, The Rock, Rock Road, Sir Milne Barbour Park, Warren St Clares Hall, Chapel Road, Glenavy Gardens Stoneyford, Lisburn, BT28 3SU Gardens Meeting Time Monday 2.00pm Various times throughout the year Meeting Time Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm Bowling Green open Monday-Saturday Monday and Wednesday 8.00pm to Season April to September September to March All Year 10.30pm Level of Competition NIWBA Senior League Zone Charity Competition, Zone Section 2 and Section 5 in Private Season Mid September to March April - September October to April Championships, Lisburn and District Greens League and PGL Midweek Level of Competition IIBA Lisburn Zone National Champi- NIBA League & Cup Competitions. Lisburn League and Friendly matches Indoor Bowling League, Churches League onships, Club registered tournaments, IBA Cup. Veterans League & Cup. League. Interzone Competitions (la- IIBA Lisburn, District Indoor Bowling dies/ gents/ juniors), club registered League tournaments. Players also represent Junior Club Details No Junior Club, but junior members in All ages welcome Junior members welcome at national, international and world senior club levels. No. of Qualified Coaches 2 Junior Club Details No junior club, but there are junior members in many of the clubs Match Day Home matches Thursday Monday – Veterans Saturday- Leagues Monday or Wednesday for home No. of Qualified Coaches 2 2 matches Additional Information All bowlers welcome. Coaching New members welcome Match Day Thursday available Additional Information Monday to Saturday, new members www.lisburnzonebowls.org Lisburn Everyone welcome to try Outdoor welcome zone has 40 affiliated clubs which Bowls or Short Mat Bowls are also affiliated to the Irish Indoor Bowling Association. Lisburn zone organises interzone matches for each of the ladies, gents and junior teams.

74 75 BOXING CANOE / KAY Name of Club Lisburn Amateur Boxing Club Canal Boxing Academy Name of Club Lisburn City Paddlers Sport Boxing Boxing Sport Canoe/Kayak/OC1 Contact Person Edward Allen Jim Russell Contact Person Graeme Larmour Contact Tel No. 07707759298 07719697628 Contact Tel No. 07747604804 Email [email protected] [email protected] Email [email protected] Venue 1 Tonagh Dive, Lisburn, BT28 1DJ Lisburn, Gregg Street Venue Glenmore Activity Centre, Hilden, Lisburn Meeting Time Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6.30pm-8.30pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday – Juniors 6.15pm-7.30pm and Seniors 7.30pm -9.00pm Meeting Time Season August - June All Year Season All Year Level of Competition County, Provincial and National Titles are competed for. All Levels Level of Competition Paddle 4 Sport Club League Junior Club Details Junior Club Details Thomas Thompson info@lisburnci- typaddlers.co.uk No. of Qualified Coaches 5 10 No. of Qualified Coaches 10 Match Day Match Day Additional Information Additional Information All beginner sessions are dependent on river levels, therefore regular club meetings cannot be guaranteed. There is an approximate 6 month waiting list for the junior section

76 77 CRICKET CYCLING DISABILITY SPORT Name of Club Derriaghy Cricket Club Lisburn Cricket Club Name of Club Dromara Cycling Club Maryland Wheelers Cycling Club Lisburn 2gether Special Olympic Club Sport Cricket Cricket Sport Cycling Cycling / Football / Swimming / Bad- minton and tenpin bowling Contact Person David Skelton Gary Blair Contact Person Martin Grimley Gerry Lundy Margaret Killough (Club Secretary) Contact Tel No. 07717492360 07876354249 Contact Tel No. 07899913865 07717453217 07813770905 Email [email protected] [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Venue 40 Queensway, on main Belfast to Lisburn Road Cecil Walker Pavilion, Wallace Park Venue Saturday 9.30am at the junction of Lagan Valley LeisurePlex / Lisburn Meeting Time Juniors (7years+) Monday 6.00pm Practice sessions during weeknights, keep in touch with Ballinderry & Knockmore Road and Racquets Club Seniors – Tuesday and Thursday 6.30pm our Twitter account and website Sunday 9.30am at Bow.Street Mall Season End of April to September (front entrance). Level of Competition 4 Senior Leagues and 4 Junior Leagues. 1st X1 play in NCU 4 adult teams playing through the top 4 sections of the Meeting Time Saturdays 10am Ballynahinch, 9.30am Varies Per Sport Northern Cricket Union. U15,13, 11s playing in Northern Sundays 9:30 Dromara Cricket Union leagues Season All year. Club road league All year September-June Junior Club Details Teams at Under 11, 13 and 15 play in league and cup As above April-September competitions. Level of Competition Club road league – time trials, road All levels Local and Regional No. of Qualified Coaches 6 Coaches including 2 at ECB Level 2 10+ races and hill climbs. Club off-road league. Compete in open road racing Match Day Generally Saturdays and Sundays (adult teams) from A4 to A1. Compete in off-road Weeknights for juniors racing – mountain bike cross-country, , cyclo-cross. Additional Information www.derrighycc.co.uk Twitter @officialaghy. Only cricket www.lisburncricketclub.co.uk club in area with Clubmark NI Club Accreditation Scheme Junior Club Details On road from Under 12s, off-road from age 5. Contact club for more details. No. of Qualified Coaches 5 1 12+

Match Day Thursday evenings April – September 6.30pm – 8.30pm Additional Information www.dromaracc.co.uk Maryland wheelers is involved in com- petition and leisure cycling both road mountain biking

78 79 EQUESTRIAN FENCING GAELIC GAMES Name of Club Killultagh Lisburn Gladiators Fencing Club Name of Club St. Patricks GAC CLG Ceathrú Aodha Dhuibh St. Joseph’s Glenavy Carryduff GAC Sport Equestrian Fencing Sport Gaelic Football Gaelic Games (Male Football, Ladies Gaelic Football & Contact Person Noreen Fitzpatrick – Alison Slater Football and ) District Commissioner Contact Person Chris O’Neill Pól MacConmhaoil. Gavin Phillips Contact Tel No. 07834544501 07917028074 / 02892601132 Paul McConville Email [email protected] [email protected] Contact Tel No. 07739813507 07745874905 07745828683 Venue Winter training – Lisburn Danescraft Equestrian Centre. St. Patricks Pastoral Centre, Chapel Hill, Lisburn, BT28 1EP Email secretary.lisburnstpatricks [email protected] secretary.stjosephsglenavy.antrim@ Summer training varies [email protected] gaa.ie /[email protected] Meeting Time 6.00pm-9.00pm Tuesday and Friday 6.00pm -8.00pm See http://branches.pcuk.org/ Venue Kirkwoods Park Páirc Aodha Dhuibh Chapel Road Glenavy (Carryduff GAC Park) killultagh/weekly-training for details Meeting Time Wednesday and Sunday Various (as per Official Fixtures and Monday and Wednesday 8.00pm Season All Year September - June club training timetables) Level of Competition Beginner to advanced. Provincial, National and Season September - August February to November April - September International. U10 to U16 local competitions for beginners Level of Competition Antrim League Division 3 / Senior Football & ACPRFL Football, Under 6 to Senior S.W. Antrim Juvenile Leagues / Senior Hurling, Senior and Junior Junior Club Details 50+ junior club members. New members joining all year Boys and girls 8+ years Ladies Divison 3-LGFA Ladies Football, Underage Competition in 3 Codes round Junior Club Details U-8, U-10, U-12, U-14 Boys and Girls. A Sub-Committee manages all aspects No. of Qualified Coaches Coaches are on a casual basis 4 U-16 and U-18 Boys of competitive fixtures and training for depending on the level of the children and the discipline. juvenile club members in all 3 codes Dressage – Show jumping, Cross Country, No. of Qualified Coaches 20 40+ 14 Polocross, Vaulting Match Day Competitions mostly Saturdays. July/August - various days Normally held on Saturdays and Sundays Match Day Varies according to fixtures – Throughout the week Varies by team any weekday during the week Additional Information www.stpatricksgac.com Carryduff GAC also provide a range We promote the skills of gaelic football Additional Information Killultagh Pony Club is for any child in the Glenavy, Lis- Try the Olympic sport of Fencing. Both adults and children St.Patrick’s welcomes all of cultural activities including Irish from U4 up to senior level with U8 and burn, Hillsborough, Dromora areas. age 8+ welcome. First night is free, all equipment is pro- new members. Language classes and traditional Irish above playing in league structures. vided, and 6 week beginner courses are available. music classes at adult and juvenile We now field Ladies in U14, 16 and Facebook page – Naomh Padraig levels. senior and underage Camogie teams.

80 81 GOLF GYMNASTICS Name of Club Lisburn Golf Club Lambeg Golf Club Castlereagh Hills Lambeg Ladies Name of Club Salto Gymnastics Centre Kaleidoscope Gymnastics Centre Golf Course Sport Gymnastics Gymnastics Sport Golf Golf Golf Golf Contact Person Clare Taylor Dawn Dornan Contact Person John McKeown Darren McShane Jimmy Gibson Evelyn McKiernan Contact Tel No. 02892607888 02890815848 Contact Tel No. 028 9267 7216 028 92662738 or 02890629808 07854324274 Email [email protected] [email protected] 07709504620 Venue City of Lisburn Salto Gymnastics Centre Unit 14, Lowes Industrial Estate, Ballynahinch Road, Carry- Email [email protected] lambeggolfclub@hotmail. [email protected] evelyn.mckiernan@gmail. duff, BT8 8DH com com Meeting Time Classes from 9.00am to 8.30pm Monday to Saturday – 10.00am to 8.00pm Venue Blaris Lodge, 68 Eglantine Aberdelghy Golf Club Castlereagh Hills Golf Lambeg Golf Club, Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RQ Course Aberdelghy Season All Year September to July Meeting Time Club competition days Level of Competition From grassroots to elite performance Local, Regional and National Events Saturdays and Sundays Junior Club Details Parent and Toddlers 0-4 years, Monday, Wednesday & Season All Year Winter League October to Friday 11.00am to 1.00pm (non structured). Kindergym March. Summer League classes 3-5yr olds, Monday - Friday at 2.30pm or 3.00pm. March to October. Saturdays at 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.00am and 12.00noon. Recreation classes 5-8 years & 8+years Monday-Friday Level of Competition All levels Enter many teams in GUI / 3.30pm, 4.00pm & 4.30pm. (Thursdays also have a 5.00pm ILGU / PGA competitions & 5.30pm class) Saturday between 9.00am and 1.00pm. Junior Club Details No. of Qualified Coaches 27 6

Match Day No. of Qualified Coaches 3 1 PGA Golf Professional, 2 First Aid, 2 child protection Additional Information We also offer a class for Young Adults (12-17 year olds) on officers a Thursday from 7.00pm -8.30pm as well as adults (over 18 years) on a Tuesday from 8.00pm-9.30pm Match Day Competitions played every Saturday and Sunday Saturday www.saltogymnasticsni.com Additional Information www.lisburngolfclub.com Mervyn McMaster E.G.T.F. Recently awarded Club NI Teaching Professional Accreditation. [email protected] www.castlereaghhills.com 07787560826

82 83 HOCKEY ICE SKATING Name of Club Annadale Hockey Club South Antrim Hockey Club Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Name of Club Dempsey Andrews Ice Skating Academy Dundonald Ice Skating Club Sport Hockey Hockey Hockey Sport Ice Skating Ice Skating Contact Person Ronnie Smyth (Juniors) Andrew Brown Jamie Millar Contact Person Dempsey Andrews David Gibson Lyn Lake (Seniors) Contact Tel No. 07889232558 / 07885833353 02288696169 Contact Tel No. 07766417672 / 02897564464 07718658719 02892681144 Email [email protected] or nicolaandrews40@ [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] btinternet.com [email protected] Venue Dundonald International Ice Bowl Dundonald International Ice Bowl Venue Lough Moss Leisure Centre Friends School 2 Comber Road, Hillsborough, Meeting Time 7 days a week 5.15pm – 7.15pm every Thursday Laurelhill Sports Zone BT26 6LN Season All year September to June Meeting Time Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Tuesday 7.30pm-9.00pm Seniors on Monday and Thursday Level of Competition From beginner to national and competitive standard From beginner to national standard Season September to April August - Apri September to May, Fun Summer League Junior Club Details Start from 2 years old. One to One tuition. Level of Competition All Ireland Hockey League, Premiership- Junior 2, 3 and 5 Irish Hockey League, Ulster Senior No. of Qualified Coaches One professional national ice-skating coach + Level 3 6 Ulster Junior League 1, 2 and 4, and Junior leagues personal trainer EY Hockey League Match Day Junior Club Details For players aged 7 -16 years. Training U15s & U13s - Thursday 6.45pm- Tots – Sunday 10.00am-11.00am. Additional Information Teaching all ages and abilities, including pupils with Monday at Grosvenor HS and matches 7.45pm. Junior (P4-P7) girls and boys Saturday disabilities, gaining national certificates and awards at Lough Moss Leisure Centre. P3-P7 - Saturdays 8.30am-9.30am 8.45am – 9.45am. (U12-U15) Friday, girls 6.00pm-7.00pm and boys 7.00pm-8.00pm. No. of Qualified Coaches 16 including 2 level 4 6 20+ International level Match Day Normally Saturdays Saturday Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Additional Information 80 Senior members, 70 junior members. www.annadale.co.uk

84 85 ICE HOCKEY JUDO Name of Club Junior Belfast Giants Belfast Prowlers NI Tridents Ice Hockey Club Belfast Ice Foxes Name of Club The Judo Academy Simply Judo – Hazama

Sport Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Ice Hockey Sport Judo Judo Contact Person Rob Stewart Scott Boldt Secretary Claire Savaget Contact Person Anne Marie McCluskey Mark Montgomery Contact Tel No. 07788564343 07936177015 07845488992 Contact Tel No. 07729520334 07908738006 Email rob@juniorbelfastgiants. secretary@northernire- [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] com landtridents.com Venue Lisburn Racquets Club Maghaberry Community Centre & Hillsborough Village Venue Dundonald International Dundonald International Dundonald International Dundonald International Centre Ice Bowl Ice Bowl Ice Bowl Ice Bowl Meeting Time Sunday 12.15pm – 1.45pm (All ages) Wednesday 6.00pm Maghaberry – Tuesday 7.00pm -7.45pm (Juniors) 7.45pm– Meeting Time Various evenings and nights 10.15pm – 11.30pm every 10.15pm – 11.30pm every 10.15pm – 11.30pm every 7.15pm (Advanced) Wednesday 5.00pm -6.00pm (6-9 9.15pm (Adults) Saturday 10.15am - 11.45am (Juniors) during the week Sunday Monday Thursday years) 12 noon -1.00pm (Special Needs). Hillsborough Saturday Season September – June August – June August – June August – June 2.00pm-3.30pm (Juniors) Level of Competition Beginner- learn to play, Recreational Recreational Recreational Season September - June All year adult recreational and have Level of Competition Local, Regional and National Our club caters for recreational players to junior and senior teams at U10, U12, U14, U16, International competitors U20 entered in the Scottish Ice Hockey League. Junior Club Details We are the oldest, largest and most successful judo club in Lisburn & Castlereagh with a schools and club programme Junior Club Details We currently have 130+ exceeding 350 children members. 4th Season in Scottish Ice Hockey No. of Qualified Coaches 6 fully qualified coaches, safeguarded, first aid trained and 6 (Level1, Level 2, Level 3, Child Protection, First Aid and League website www. DBS checked Special Needs) juniorbelfastgiants.com Match Day No. of Qualified Coaches 14 1 1 1 Additional Information www.thejudoacademy.co.uk The largest independent Judo Our Club has a strong Coach, Member, Committee & family organisation in N.Ireland boasts a World Champion Lead Coach, relationship. We ‘Champion the children first’ knowing the a Level 5 European Judo Union Elite Performer Coach, 4 fully Champion players will follow. In doing so we currently have N.I., Match Day Saturday or Sunday qualified UKCC coaches and its own Strength and Conditioning Irish, British, European and World title holders. We recently opened Additional Information Membership starts from Team. With a base at Lisburn Racquets Club, The Judo Academy Northern Ireland’s first Special Needs Club called ‘ICan Judo’ with 4 years old. We have offer a comprehensive list of classes that include After Schools the help of a grant from Sport NI. We have been awarded, Coach of Academies, beginners, advanced and performance services that are the Year three times, Junior Team of the Year, Schools Team of the learn to play programmes both traditional and progressive. Bespoke 1/1 training programmes year twice, and three Runner up in the Senior Sports Personality and accept new players with long term development and quality coaching as a core ethos of the year. throughout the season. ensure a positive experience for all who take part.

86 87 JUDO (continued) MARTIAL ARTS MOTORCYCLE SPORTS Name of Club iCan Judo Club – Special Needs Jing Wu Kung Fu Club Name of Club Hillsborough & District Motor Cycle Club Ltd. Temple Motor Cycle and Athletic Club Ltd.

Sport Judo Chinese Hung Fut Style Kung Fu Sport Motor Cycling Motor Cycling Contact Person Mark Spence Derek Lui Contact Person Denis Wilson David Gibson Contact Tel No. 07851603860 07745772943 Contact Tel No. 02892683044 / 07803186112 07484136501 Email [email protected] [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] Venue Maghaberry Community Centre Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Venue Ashvale Farm Shop and Tea Room Temple Golf and Country Club Meeting Time Saturday 11.45am & 12.45pm Tuesday 8.00pm – 9.30pm Meeting Time First Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm 2nd Monday monthly at 8pm Season September - June Classes run throughout year except month of August Season All Year All Year Round Level of Competition Beginners through to European Championship Each Chinese Martial Arts Club has their own grading Level of Competition Irish and Ulster Championship Short Circuit (tarmac), Moto system. Pupils can progress through different colours of Cross-Solo, Quad, both senior & Junior, trials all sash by passing grading examinations. classes, Supermoto Junior Club Details Saturday 11.45am, starting from age 5 Junior Club Details Incorporated in senior events if not promoted as a separate event. ie. M.X No. of Qualified Coaches 3 2 No. of Qualified Coaches Parent / Guardian Respon- sibility Match Day No. of Qualified Coaches Additional Information Jing Wu Kung Fu Club is open to people of all ages and abilities, aiming to create and fun and safe environment in Match Day which pupils can meet new people, develop, develop new skills and embrace the Chinese Culture. Additional Information Dedicated M.X. Park at Laurelbank, temple for promotion of M.X Competition Licensed through the MRA

88 89 MOTORCYCLE SPORTS MULTI-SPORTS Name of Club Dundrod and District Sidecarcross Supporters Club Lisburn & District Name of Club Dundrod Sports 4 All Motorcycle Club Motorcycle Club Ltd Sport Multi Sports (Football/Tennis/Hockey/ Sport Motorcycle Road Racing Sidecar //Motorcycling Trials Netball/Basketball) (Ulster Grand Prix) Contact Person Wini McDowell Contact Person Ken Stewart Kenny Gardener Bobbie Singleton Contact Tel No. 07747623221 Contact Tel No. 07717495274 / 92648055 07974283269 028 9266 5079 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Venue Dundrod Muga Venue The Pits Dundrod Café Vic-Ryn (meetings) Meeting Time Meeting Time 7.30pm last Monday in the month 7.30pm last Wednesday of the month Season Season All year March - October January - December Level of Competition Level of Competition One of the top 3 International Road Club supports the sport of sidecar- Junior Club Details Races. The fastest road race in the cross in N.I./Ireland World No. of Qualified Coaches Junior Club Details Match Day No. of Qualified Coaches Approx 15 Officials 2 Additional Information Match Day Bikeweek festival 1st or 2nd week in August Annually Additional Information Club membership approx. 55 www.nisidecarcross.com Facebook: NISidecarcross

90 91 NETBALL OLYMPIC HANDBALL ORIENTEERING PICKLEBALL Name of Club Larkfield Ladies Laganside Netball Club Name of Club Belfast Olympic Handball Club Lagan Valley Orienteers Lisburn Pickleball Club

Sport Netball Netball Sport Olympic Handball Orienteering Pickleball Contact Person Stella Drayne Dawn Baxter Contact Person Carsten Nickel or Thomas Bach Cecil Armstrong Catherine Gleave Contact Tel No. 07776256998 / 02892633288 07928432070 Contact Tel No. 07719677436 07815872010 07989973860 Email [email protected] [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Venue Lisburn Racquets Club Friends School Lisburn [email protected] Meeting Time Tuesday 7.30pm-9.00pm Monday 7.00pm-8.30pm Venue Lough Moss Leisure Centre Various parks, urban areas, mountains Lagan Valley LeisurePlex and forests in Antrim & Newtownab- Season October to April September - April bey, Ards & North Down, Armagh, Ban- Level of Competition Premier League and League 1 Premier League and lower leagues for 2nds and 3rds bridge & Craigavon, Belfast, Lisburn & Castlereagh, Mid & East Antrim and Junior Club Details Larkfield Junior Club – Tuesday Night 7.30pm–9.00pm Tuesday night’s Friends School Lisburn. U14’s 6.15pm- , Mourne & Down 7.30pm, U16 7.30pm - 8.45pm and Mini’s (P4-P7) Friday’s 5.00pm Lisburn Racquets Club) Meeting Time Friday 8.00pm 7.00pm every Wednesday evening in Monday and Thursday 8.00am- May, June and August. For the rest of 10.30am No. of Qualified Coaches 4 4 the year most events are on Saturdays. See www.lvo.org.uk/events/ Match Day Friday nights Friday night for Premier, mainly Sundays for home match- Season All Year es 2nds and 3rds Additional Information There are two junior teams, one each in the U14 and U16 All new players are very welcome. Level of Competition Local club events to British and Irish League We are a club that caters for all ages and abilities, and also Junior Club Details See www.lvo.org.uk/juniors/ have a close social aspect No. of Qualified Coaches 3 51

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Additional Information Facebook: belfastolympichandball See www.lvo.org.uk

92 93 RIFLE/SHOOTING RUGBY SCUBA DIVING Name of Club Downshire Rifle Club LTD Hillsborough Sporting Gun Club Name of Club Lisburn Club Lisburn Sub Aqua Club

Sport Rifle /Shooting Clay Pigeon Shooting Sport Rugby Recreational Scuba Diving Contact Person Alan Begley Trevor Wilson Contact Person Gary King Chris Newton Contact Tel No. 07798924460 07768188421 / Contact Tel No. 07739871481 07718251815 028 9445 3009 Email [email protected] [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] Venue Eglantine Road, Sprucefield Lisburn Sub Aqua Club, beside Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Venue 35 Moira Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6JU Old Coach Road, Hillsborough Meeting Time Seniors Tuesday/Thursdays at 6.30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8.30pm Meeting Time As agreed by members Season August - April All Year Season All Year All year Level of Competition Championship/Conference Division 2 Non-competitive Level of Competition Local and National League and NI Team selection Junior Club Details Saturday (P2-P7) 10.00am-12.00pm and Youth Junior Club Details Rugby (8-14 years) 7.30pm-9.00pm Monday and Wednes- No. of Qualified Coaches 4 4 day No. of Qualified Coaches 20 All courses delivered by qualified instructors Match Day Additional Information www.downshirerifleclub.com Match Day Saturday Additional Information The club provides training for BSAC Qualifications from Ocean Diver to Sports Diver, to Dive Leader and Advanced Diver. The club promotes Regional BSAC Skill Development courses such as Boat Handling, Oxygen Administration, Search & Recovery techniques. The Club also provides support for members who wish to progress to Instructor level and teach scuba diving.

94 95 SOCCER SOCCER Name of Club Lisburn Youth Football Club Crewe United Football Club / Youth / Ladies Name of Club Lisburn Ladies Santos Football Club Carryduff Colts Newtownbreda Football Club Football Club Sport Soccer Soccer Sport Soccer Soccer Soccer Soccer Contact Person Neil Caswell / Stuart Caswell Thomas McKenna (Jnr) Contact Person Stephen Bingham Joseph McGeehan Jake McKeown Robert Doherty Contact Tel No. 07731754520 07751286473 Contact Tel No. 07809712445 07801456208 / 07979905248 Email [email protected] [email protected] 02890701424 Venue Crewe Park, Lisburn Road, Glenavy Email stephenbingham137@ [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Meeting Time Tuesday and Thursday 7.30pm btinternet.com Season July- April Venue Lagan Soccer Factory 698 Saintfield Road, Carry- Lough Moss Leisure Centre Cairnshill Playing Fields duff, Level of Competition Lisburn Junior Invitational League Mid Ulster Football League Intermediate ‘A’, Lisburn Youth BT8 8BU League, South Belfast Youth League. NI Womens Football League Match Day Saturday Meeting Time 7.00pm 6.30pm Tuesday 1.00pm Saturday Junior Club Details Facebook – Lisburn Youth Football Club. U9’s-U16’s Season All year Twitter - @lisburnyouthfc Level of Competition Lisburn Invitational League Boys & girls aged 5-10 year. Mini soccer with IFA Adult recreational football. No. of Qualified Coaches 6 10 and NIWFA championship IFA small-sided games through to seniors at Junior amateur league league programme amateur league division 2B Match Day Saturday Saturday Junior Club Details Players from 6-14 year olds (as above) SBYL – IFA Mini Soccer No U18 members are welcome during the Additional Information Junior football club for kids on both sides of the New members for mens seniors, ladies seniors and boys winter training programme community. Boys and girls welcome. We have kids from and girls youth leagues welcome 4 years old to under 14’s at present. Toddler soccer being No. of Qualified Coaches 6 4 63 2 introduced, to grow and develop club by having more teams at each age group, and have older age groups. Est Match Day Saturday Saturday & Sunday Saturday Saturday since 1972 and have developed kids to a professional and mornings full international level, with currently 8 full internationals for Northern Ireland being previous players of the club. Additional Information All year football for girls. We have now started spe- More information at Ex-players include record scorer and most Lisburn Ladies is the only cialist girls only teams, 6-10 www.carryduffcolts.com capped outfield player Aaron Hughes. all girls club in Lisburn Area year olds www.lisburnladiesfc.org.

96 97 SOCCER SOCCER Name of Club Lisburn Rangers Football Club Dungoyne Football Club Glenavy Football Club Name of Club Hillsborough Boys Junior Football Lower Football Club Derriaghy CC Football Club Club Sport Soccer Junior Soccer Soccer Sport Soccer Soccer Soccer Contact Person Nigel Farr David Livingstone Stephanie Thompson Contact Person Justin Sheppard Derek Wiggam (Club Secretary) George Cullen Contact Tel No. 07891062118 / 02892634955 07966552480 07967837001 Contact Tel No. 07515172264 07739898630 07738098842 Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Email justin.sheppard@hillsboroughboys. [email protected] [email protected] Venue Stanley Park, Lisburn Leisure Park, 32 Dungoyne Park Park (Club Rooms) Crumlin Leisure Centre info BT28 1LP Venue Hillsborough Boys Indoor Football Lower Maze Social and Recreation Seycon Park Meeting Time See club website Monday 7.00pm, Tuesday 6.30pm and Seniors Monday & Thursday 8.00pm- Factory, 162 Moira Rd, Lisburn Club, Bog Road, Maze, Lisburn Thursday from 6.30pm 9.00pm. Juniors Monday and Thursday 7-8pm. Meeting Time 5 days a week. Contact Justin Tuesday and Thursday Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm- Sheppard for details 8.00pm Season August - May August - May Season All year Level of Competition Northern Amateur Football League. South Belfast Youth League. Mid Ulster Level of Competition Irish FA Games Development First Team = Mid Ulster Intermediate N.I. Amateur League Premier Division and Division 3A Castlereagh / Lisburn & Castlereagh Programme, Lisburn Junior Football A and Reserves = Mid Ulster Reserve 1 small sided games leagues League, South Belfast Youth League, (Phil Melville) NIBFA Cup, Mid Ulster League (Senior Teams) Junior Club Details Lisburn Rangers Youth Academy. We are a junior club catering for 4-16 2006’s & Under 16’s Lisburn Invita- year olds. Boys and Girls. Junior Club Details Lower Maze Junior Football Club Initially twice a week tional Youth League. Under 15 Girls No. of Qualified Coaches 65 8 12 South Belfast Youth League. 2007’s, 2008’s & 2010’s Lagan Small-sided Games Development Centre’s through- Match Day Saturday Saturday out Lisburn and Castlereagh. Additional Information We provide inclusive coaching to No. of Qualified Coaches 16 25-30 4 players aged 5 years and up. Including a girls programme, senior mens team and our Hillsborough Knights (over Match Day Saturday Saturday Saturday 35/45’s) Additional Information McDonalds Small-sided Games Accreditation & IFA/ Sport NI (*Star) Accredited Club

98 99 SOCCER SOCCER Name of Club Lisburn Distillery Youth Academy Dundonald Football Club Ballymacash Rangers Football Club Name of Club Leisure Leagues NI Lisburn Ages Sport Soccer Soccer Soccer Sport Soccer Contact Person Colin Hopkins Michael Preston Neil Woolsey Contact Person Sean Caughey Ivor Kilpatrick Contact Tel No. 07971036785 07738098842 07882097998 Contact Tel No. 07802421643 / 028 4461 7722 07746973983 Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] Venue New Grosvenor Stadium, Lisburn, Haywood (Tues and Thurs) and Billy Bluebell Stadium & Social Club Venue Various Lagan Valley LeisurePlex BT27 5TE Neill Soccer Centre of Excellence (Sat) Meeting Time Tuesday at 10.30am and Thursdays at 7.30pm Meeting Time Contact Colin Scott on 07791486407 Tuesday 6.30pm-8.00pm, Thursday Contact Neil Woolsey on 07882097998 Season All year All Year 6.00pm-7.00pm and Saturday 1.30pm- for training details 4.00pm Level of Competition Season August-May Junior Club Details Level of Competition Northern Ireland Premier, Amateur League Section 1A Mid Ulster Intermediate A, Mid Ulster No. of Qualified Coaches Intermediate League Intermediate Reserve League, South Match Day Belfast Youth League Additional Information Junior Club Details Lisburn Distillery FC Academy. U16’s Team Approximately 100 junior players participating in IFA Grassroots Pro- gramme, Lisburn Junior Invitational League & South Belfast League. No. of Qualified Coaches 20 3

Match Day Saturday and occasional midweek Saturdays Saturday fixtures Additional Information The club have been located at Ballyskeagh, outside Lisburn since the early 1980’s and have a first team (competing in the NIPIL) an Under 20s team and a number of junior/academy teams.

100 101 SQUASH SWIMMING Name of Club Lagan Valley Squash Club Lisburn Racquets Squash Club Name of Club Lisburn City Swimming Club Sport Squash Squash Sport Swimming Contact Person Stephen Hanna Derek Rollins Contact Person Jonathan Bethel Contact Tel No. 077894134944 07801017218 Contact Tel No. 07967026977 / 02890491711 Email [email protected] [email protected] Email [email protected] Venue Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Lisburn Racquets Club Venue Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Meeting Time Tuesday 7.20pm-10.00pm and Saturday 10.00am -12.00 Monday and Thursday evenings. Saturday morning and Meeting Time Daily noon afternoons. Season August to July Season All year All year Level of Competition Ulster/ National/ International Level of Competition Division 3 Ulster Squash and Masters Division Premier League / All divisions Junior Club Details Junior Club Details Tuesday 6.40pm-7.20pm. Saturday 9.20am – 10.00am. Friday evening 6.00-8.00pm. Saturday 12.30pm -3.30pm. No. of Qualified Coaches Plus coaching squads No. of Qualified Coaches 1 5 Match Day Additional Information www.lisburncityswimmingclub.org Match Day Division 3 – Wednesday evenings. Masters – Thursday Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Additional Information Lisburn Racquets Club offer a 3 week free trial

102 103 TABLE TENNIS TAEKWONDO Name of Club Lisburn ‘Rapid’ Table Tennis Club Anahilt Scout Table Tennis Club Name of Club Carryduff Taekwondo Club Lisburn Taekwondo Club Sport Table Tennis Table Tennis Sport Taekwondo Contact Person John McFaul Josh Toombs Contact Person Lisa Nicholson and Bertie Nicholson Peter Stewart Contact Tel No. 07951855168 028 9267 7748 Contact Tel No. 07870811970 07714701997 Email [email protected] [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] Venue Lisburn Racquets Club Anahilt Scout Hall Venue Lough Moss Leisure Centre, Hillsborough Road, Carryduff Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Meeting Time Wednesday 7.00pm-9.30pm Phone for details Meeting Time Thursday 6.00pm - 6.45pm FUNdamental Taekwondo Monday 7.30pm-9.00pm, Tuesday 7.30pm-9.00pm and (4-9yrs), Thursday 6.45pm-8.15pm, Junior Club (10-17yrs) Saturday (children’s class) 9.30am - 10.30am Season September - June All Year and Saturday 12 noon -1.30pm Junior Club (10-17yrs) Level of Competition Two club teams competing in The Belfast & District (B&D) East Down Churches League, Division 1 & 2 Season All Year All Year league Level of Competition N.I / Irish / GB / European International Competition Northern Ireland, Ireland and British Nationals, Scottish Junior Club Details For ages 7-14 years. Wednesday 7.00pm-8.15pm Tuesday 6.00pm-7.00pm International, British Internationals, US Open, Europeans at No. of Qualified Coaches 3 1 Portugal, Copenhagen, Berlin, Prague and Commonwealths Junior Club Details FUNdamental Taekwondo 4-9 years focusing on Start at 6+ years, with Saturday being a dedicated Match Day Home matches on a Wednesday multi-skills development and child appropriate children’s class for 6-12 year olds. bully-proofing then moving into junior class for 10-17 year Additional Information All ages and abilities welcome. Older children (14+)and Veterans, Fridays 8.00pm-10.00pm adults Wednesdays 8.15pm-9.30pm. Find us on Facebook olds for Olympic Taekwondo class at Lisburn Tennis Table Club No. of Qualified Coaches 6 5

Match Day Additional Information We focus primarily on self-defence and fitness; running The club holds Sport NI Clubmark Accreditation and dedicated classes for ’s self-defence and also highly have won many awards over the past 25 years. We are a involved in competition, having members on the Great Brit- competitive club who compete regularly with many British ain Squad. In the last 12 months players have competed and Irish champions. Currently having students on the in international open events in Germany, Belgium and Great Britain squad. This is a Dynamic Korean Martial Art Holland. Sport Northern Ireland Clubmark NI accredited and also an Olympic sport. You can also find us on the Web, club for quality training in a safe environment. Visit www. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at Lisburn ulidiataekwondo.org and Carryduff Taekwondo Facebook Taekwondo Club. for further information.

104 105 TAEKWONDO TENNIS Name of Club Yung – Gi TKD Aghalee Taekwondo Club Name of Club Wallace Park Indoor Tennis Centre/ Hilden Tennis Club Downshire Tennis Club Tennis Fundamentals Sport Taekwondo Taekwondo/Kyrougi Sparring Sport Tennis Tennis Tennis Contact Person Helen Reddick / Samuel Reddick Michael Beacham Contact Person Brian Cushnie Stephen Hendry Ross McCarey Contact Tel No. 07540345000 / 02892619374 07548885114 Contact Tel No. 07714124452 / 02892660653 07975648166 07841102494 / 02892688079 Email [email protected] [email protected] Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Venue Maghaberry Community Centre Aghalee Village Hall or Fleming Fulton School (Para taek- wondo) Venue Wallace Park Indoor Tennis Centre Lisburn Racquets Club Park Street, Hillsborough Meeting Time Tuesday 7.15pm-8.45pm and Friday 7.00pm-9.00pm Monday 6.15pm-7.45pm and Thursday 6.30pm-8.00pm Meeting Time Club nights. (Various times during the Club nights Thursday 7.00pm and week). Saturday 2.00pm-6.00pm Sunday 1.00pm Season All Year Season All Year All Year All Year - 2 Indoor Courts Level of Competition Amateur We compete in various competitions; the All Ireland Kyorugi Championships in Dublin, Northern Ireland Level of Competition Pay and play tennis and coaching Belfast and District League divisions All levels of competition from International Poomsae Championships and British 1-6. Southern league. Autumn beginners to advanced. Mixed, Nationals. Cater for all levels. /Summer leagues. Social/beginners Veterans, Winter and Singles leagues club (occasionally with coaching). Junior Club Details Maghaberry Community Centre Monday evenings 7.30pm-9.00pm. No. of Qualified Coaches 4 2 Junior Club Details Details on website; www.tennisfunda- Juvenile Coaching Squad – Friday Club nights, coaching, tournaments, mentals.com evenings / Saturdays 9.00am-2.30pm summer schemes and camps Match Day No. of Qualified Coaches 1 5 2 Additional Information Match Day Various Additional Information Lisburn Racquets Club offer a 3 week Tennis for Everyone – Internal free trial leagues for all abilities, mixed veterans, winter and single leagues, social tournaments, lessons, ladies mornings. 3 outdoor courts, 2 indoor courts, Clubhouse, changing facilities, coffee lounge, floodlights. www.downshiretennis.co.uk

106 107 TRAMPOLINE TRIATHLON WALKING WATER - SKIING WATER POLO Name of Club The Trampoline Network Lisburn Triathlon Club Lisburn Outlook Name of Club Meteor Water Ski Club Cathal Brugha Swimming & Water Polo Club Sport Trampoline Triathlon Walking & Tandem Cycling Sport and Water Polo Contact Person Graham Erskine Jeff Curry (Chairman), Stuart Menary David Mann Contact Person Stuart Gerry O’Neill (Secretary) Contact Tel No. 07879054231 07799066355 Contact Tel No. 07968702535 07951369637 07766302496 Email [email protected] [email protected] 02892607894 Venue Lough Henney, Bresagh Road, Lisburn, BT27 6TU Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Meeting Time Visitors are welcome on Monday evenings from 6.45pm. No Monday 8.45pm -10.30pm Venue Lagan Valley LeisurePlex and Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Various locations in the Lisburn Area need to book, just turn up and add your name to the ski list. Lough Moss Leisure Centre Season Easter to September August - Apri Meeting Time Tuesday 6.45pm -7.45pm at Lagan Swim sessions Monday and Valley LeisurePlex) and Sunday Wednesday from 7.00pm – 9.00pm Level of Competition All standards catered for. Mens & Womens National League Di- 2.30pm-4.30pm at Lough Moss v i s i o n 1 a n d 2 . J u n i o r B o y s a n d G i r l s - Leisure Centre Ireland & Ulster Leagues & Cups. Mini & Maxi Water Polo. Season All Year (except July) April to September March-November Junior Club Details Safeguarding policy operational Compete at all levels of junior water polo from U9s, U11s, U13s, U15s, U17s, U19s - Boys and Girls. Level of Competition Novice to National level competitors Amateur Various - depending on events organ- ised No. of Qualified Coaches 15 Junior Club Details Match Day Saturdays and Sundays No. of Qualified Coaches 3 2 Additional Information Meteor Water-ski Club established 1960. Meteor is a mem- All coaches are AccessNI Certified and have attended Safe- ber club of the Irish Water Ski and Wakeboard Federation. guarding Children in Sport training Match Day Learn to ski in a safe environment. Private lake, individual Additional Information Inclusive activities for health and instruction, all equipment provided. Competition ski boat, physical fitness for blind and partially slalom course, ski jump, fly0 high and boom. Group book- sighted individuals ings at weekends and other times can be accommodated. Contact [email protected]

108 109 WHEELCHAIR FOOTBALL WRESTLING Name of Club Lightning Powerchair Football Club Chum Sut Tiger Wrestling Team Lisburn PRO FORMA/AFFILIATION FORM Sport Powerchair Football Olympic freestyle Wrestling SPORT LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH Contact Person Jason Browning Tom Lamont Contact Tel No. 07805097533 07979815266 Any club or organisation not listed and wishing to affiliate to sport Lisburn & Castlereagh is asked to complete this information slip and Email [email protected] [email protected] send it with a £10 affiliation fee (cheques made payable to Sport Lisburn Venue Lagan Valley LeisurePlex Chum Sut Mixed Martial Arts Centre Lisburn & Castlereagh) Meeting Time Friday at 7.00pm Wednesday 7.30pm – 8.30pm & Saturday 11.15am – 12.30pm Name of Club: Season Season ______

Level of Competition Association of Irish Powerchair football premier league Local and : Junior Club Details (AIPF) ______Junior Club Details Saturday and Sunday 10.00am-11.00am coach Watson ______Hart Contact Person: ______No. of Qualified Coaches No. of Qualified Coaches 1 4 in total – 2xUKCC level 2 and 2 UKCC level 1 (Please print) ______

Match Day Mostly Saturdays Address Additional information ______Additional Information Lightning is a powerchair football club open to wheelchair Facebook: www.facebook.com/chumsuttigers ______users of various ages and disabilities Tel No. (Home) ______(Mobile) ______

Email Address ______

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110 111 LISBURN & CASTLEREAGH DIRECTORY OF SPORT