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July/August 2002
Sports and Activities for Young People In Caithness Summer 2002

Multi Sports
Canisbay Village Hall
19^th July  1 – 3pm      7 to 12yrs  £2

Reay Village Hall
26^th July  1 – 3pm      7 to 12yrs  £2
Bookings at Thurso Services Point

Kick Boxing
Wick High School (Gym)
12^th August    2 – 3pm    10 to 16yrs
Bookings at Wick Service Point

Tennis Coaching
Rosebank Tennis Courts, Wick
12th August 2.30 - 4.30pm 9 to 14yrs £4
13th August 9.30 - 11am 5 to 8yrs £2
11 - 12.30 9 to 14yrs £2
14th August 9.30 - 11am 5 to 8yrs £2
11 - 12.30 9 to 14yrs £2
2 - 4pm 9 to 14yrs £4
Bookings at Wick Service Point

Thurso Tennis Courts
12th August 11 -12 noon
5 to 8yrs £2
13th August 2 - 4pm
9 to 14yrs £4
Bookings At Thurso Service Point

Trampolining
Wick High School (Main Hall)
16th July 2 - 4pm 9 - 14yrs
Bookings at Wick Service Point

Wick High School (Main Hall)
Book your time and come along and have fun.
15th July 10 - 4pm 5 to 14yrs £2. P/hr
Bookings at Wick Service

Thurso High School (Gym)
19th July 11 - 12 noon 5 - 8 yrs
12 - 1 pm up to 4 yrs
1.30 - 2.30 pm 9 - 14 yrs
3.30 - 4.30 pm 14 and up
Bookings at Thurso Service Point

Badminton
Come and have fun learning the game of badminton, all skills and techniques are learnt with the emphasis on fun and enjoyment. £2 per session
Wick High School (sports hall)
With Isobel Nicolson
15th ,16th July 4 - 5pm 10 to 12yrs
22nd ,23rd July 4 - 5pm 10 to 12yrs
Bookings at Wick Service Point
Thurso High School (sports hall)
1st August 2 - 4pm 8 to 14yrs
Dunnet Village Hall (for beginners)
With Isobel Mackay
7th August 2 to 3pm 9 to 12yrs
3 to 4pm 9 to 12yrs
Bookings at Thurso Service Point

Volleyball
These sessions will introduce you to the sport of volleyball; you will develop new skills and techniques, which will help you to build on your skills to play the game with Kenny Shuttleworh.
Thurso High School (Gym)
16th, 17th & 18th July 11 - 12.30 pm 9 - 12 yrs £6
22nd & 24th July 11 - 12.30 pm 12 and up £4
Bookings at Thurso Service Point

Cricket
This session will introduce you to the game of cricket; all skills and techniques are learnt with the emphasis on fun and enjoyment under the supervision of Caithness Cricket Association. £4.
Thurso High School (sports hall)
18th July 6.30 - 8.30pm 10 to 16yrs
Bookings at Thurso Service Point

Girls Morning
This is an opportunity for girls to come together to play their sports like netball, football and hockey, it’s your choice. 
Bookings should be made at Wick Service Point.                                £4.
Wick High School (Sports Hall)
6^th August            10 – 12 noon          8 – 14 yrs
Thurso High School (Sports Hall)
9^th August            10 – 12 noon          8 – 14 yrs

Walking On History
Come and join us on an expedition around Newton Hill nature reserve.  All children must wear suitable clothing and footwear, bring a packed lunch and an adult to carry your lunch or you! 
Bookings at Wick Service Point.                   £2
8^th August                     11 – 12 noon       Under 8’s
(Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times)

Mountain Biking
DAY 1 - Come and learn some skills on your Mountain Bike,
DAY 2 -  Take the skills from day 1 out on a fun and challenging bike ride at Loch More. All Children must bring a helmet, Mountain Bike (the right size) and outdoor clothing (waterproofs), also for the second day a pack lunch and lots of water…..
Bikes must be in good working order to attend….
Thurso High School (sports hall)
Mountain Bike Skills           15^th August    11 – 12.30pm 
Loch More, By Halkirk   (Loch More car park)    
Mountain Bike Day Trip      16^th August     11 – 4pm         9 to 12yrs     £10.

Squash
These sessions will introduce you to the sport of Squash and will help you to develop new skills in a fun and fast environment. Suitable sports’ clothing is needed, indoor non-marking trainers. Equipment is provided.
Thurso Squash Club Coach - Sandy Stewart
30th July 10 - 12noon 10 yrs and up
31st July 10 - 12noon 10 yrs and up
Bookings at Thurso Service Point
Wick Squash Club
Coach - Donald Durrand & James Georgeson
5th August 10 - 11.30am 9 to11yrs
11.30 - 1pm 12 yrs & up
Bookings at Wick Service Point

Unicurl & Lacrosse
Come and try your hand at two new sports, unicurl is a mini version of curling but played in the Sports Hall. Lacrosse is a fast, fun team game played with basket sticks. Come and give it a go. Suitable for girls and boys at beginner level. £2. Per session
Wick High School (Sports Hall)
29th July 10 - 11.30 am 9 - 14 yrs
Bookings at Wick Service Point
Thurso High School (Sports Hall)
5th August 10 - 11.30 am 9 - 14 yrs
Bookings at Thurso Service Point

Mini Highland Games
This session will be full of fun activities e.g. tug of war, toss the caber, shot putt, hammer, relay races and much more
Wick High School (Sports Hall)
29th July 1 - 3 pm 9 - 14 yrs
Bookings at Wick Service Point

The Wick Games 29 July 2002

Thurso High School (Sports Hall)
5th August 1 - 3 pm 9 - 14 yrs
Bookings at Thurso Service Point

 Gym Fun
Come and try sessions, these sessions will help you to develop skills like cartwheels, handstands, rolling, vaulting, balancing and tumbling.  So come along and give it a go.                        Bookings at Wick Service Point
Wick High School (Gym)
1^st August  10 – 11.15 am         5 – 8 yrs       £2.00
                    11.30 – 12.45 pm    3 – 4 yrs       £2.00
2^nd August 10 – 12 noon      9 – 12 yrs     £4.00

Gala Fun Run
Calling all under 12’s to come along on the 2^nd August, to The Boat House, Riverside, Wick at 2 pm to join in the fun.                                                    No need to book.

Fun Floats
These sessions will give you and your friends the opportunity to come together and have fun in the water.  An adult must accompany all children under 8 years old. 
No need to book.                                        £1.20p

Wick Swimming Pool
Every Sunday  between 12 and 1 pm from 7^th July to 18^th August inclusive
Thurso Swimming Pool
Every Sunday  between 12 and 1 pm from 7^th July to 18^th August inclusive

Wacky Water Races
At these sessions you can take part in lots of fun, challenging races with all your friends.  Please bring with you a spare T-shirt, a pair of pyjamas and a silly hat to wear in the water.  No need to book.  
Wick Swimming Pool
Every Wednesday between 2 and 3 pm from 10^th July to 24^th July inclusive
And on the 7^th and the 14^th August
Thurso Swimming Pool
Every Wednesday between 2 and 3 pm from 10^th July to 14^th Aug inclusive

Gala Wacky Water Races
An action packed pool session fool of Fun and challenging races.  All children under 9 yrs must be accompanied by an adult at all times. 
Bookings at Wick Swimming Pool
Wick Swimming Pool
1^st August   2 – 3pm       yrs    £1.20p