Join Sutton Coldfield’s Big Open Weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th March 2023
Free activities are on offer during a special open weekend at Sutton Coldfield’s major leisure centre. Residents can take part in activities, taster sessions, classes, friendly advice, special offers and more.
Come and take a look around, try various activities and meet our fantastic team – they will be on hand to answer all of your enquiries.
You don’t have to be a member of our leisure centre or have visited us before to get involved in our Big Open Weekend, so why not bring your friends and family along too?
Please check the booking details for activities below – some need booking in advance.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Fitness activities
Synergy Classes – Saturday 11th March
Circuit class on the gym floor. An exercise mix of kettle bell, medicine ball, TRX, battle ropes and more based around the stations of the Synergy frame.
- 12:00-12:30
- 13:00-13:30
- 15:00-15:30
- 16:00-16:30
Synergy Classes – Sunday 12th March
Circuit class on the gym floor. An exercise mix of kettle bell, medicine ball, TRX, battle ropes and more based around the stations of the Synergy frame.
- 12:00-12:30
- 13:00-13:30
- 15:00-15:30
- 16:00-16:30
Swim activities
Diving Class – Saturday 11th March
Learn how to dive in our 3.8m diving bay; from the springboard, platform and off the pool side.
Participants should be 8-15yrs old and must be able to swim 25 meters and be confident in deep water. Please wear Normal swim wear
Session times:
- 12:00-12:30
- 12:30-13:00
- 13:00-13:30
- 13:30-14:00
Deep Water Diving Bay
Pool Party – Saturday 11th March
Come and see what we offer in our pool parties. Splash around with your younger children in our Neptune Parties in the teaching pool and have fun in our new Aqua run/Splash party in the main pool with your older children.
Age & session times:
- Neptune Parties, age 0-5
- 14:15-15:15
- 15:30-16:30
- Small pool ratios are 1:2 for children aged 0-7 years.
- Teaching Pool
Aqua run/Splash Parties, age 4+
- 14:15-15:15
- 15:30-16:30
Main pool supervision ratios are 1:1 for under 4s and 1:2 for 4-7 year olds.
Swimming Lessons – Sunday 12th March
Taster beginner and improver swimming lessons for children aged 4yrs – 12yrs old. Within this lesson they will learn basis water skills that will build water confidence which is essential when learning to swim.
- 12:00-12:30
- 12:30-13:00
- 13:30-14:00
- 14:30-15:00
- 15:30-16:00
Teaching Pool, Stages 1-2
Main Pool, Stages 3-4
General activities
Gymnastics – Saturday 11th March
For both boys and girls. Encouraging agility, balance and coordination using a wide range of equipment including, beams, bars, trampette, floor, air-trax, springboards and vaults with qualified instructors.
Structured classes where children are grouped into age and ability.
School ages:
4-7years: 2:00-2:45pm
4-7 years: 3:00-3:45pm
8-11 years: 4:00-4:45pm
Children should come in comfortable clothing, shorts/leggings/tee shirts, bare feet.
Courts 3 & 4
Pre-School Gymnastics – Saturday 11th March
For both boys and girls. Jumping, rolling, balancing, swinging, encouraging balance and coordination. using bars, beams, vaults, springboards, soft play and climbing equipment.
Ages & session times:
6 months-18 months – 9:30-10:15am
18 months-2.5 years – 10:15-11:00am
2 – 4 years – 11:00-11:45am
2 – 4 years – 11:45-12:30pm
Children should come in comfortable clothing, shorts/leggings/tee shirts, and bare feet.
Studio 5 (Creche)
Mini Ninjas – Saturday 11th March
Jumping, rolling, Swinging, encouraging balance, coordination and stamina, gross motor skills. Using Blocks, vaults, mats, bars.
3 – 4 years: 12:45-1:15pm
Children should wear comfortable clothing and bare feet.
Studio 5 (Creche)
Trampolining – Saturday 11th March
Fun structured activity to improve balance and coordination using large trampolines, ran by our qualified and experienced instructors.
Ages & session times (Courts 1 & 2):
9-16 years: 3:00-3:45pm
4-8 years: 4:00-4:45pm
Children will need to be in comfortable clothing and wear socks.
Dance – Saturday 11th March
Mixed styles, freestyle and routines all abilities.
Ages & session times (Dance Studio):
4-8 years: 1:30-1:45pm
4-8 years: 1:45-2:30pm
8+ years: 2:30-3:15pm
Please wear comfortable clothes and trainers.
Ju-jitsu – Saturday 11th March
Come and try this Japanese martial art, develop combat skills using grabbles, submissions and Judo throws. Overall fitness levels will be developed, coordination, flexibility and strength all improved. With a fully qualified and experienced instructor.
Ages & session times (Court 5):
5-12 years: 1:00-1:45pm
5-12 years: 2:00-2:45pm
13+ adults: 3:00-3:45pm
Comfortable clothing and bare feet.
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Parkour – Saturday 11th March
Free running, flips & tricks. Moving, running, jumping and climbing in our specially designed Parkour room.
Ages & session times:
4-8 years: 1:30-2:15pm
9-12 years: 2:15-3:00pm
4-8 years: 3:00-3:45pm
12-16 years: 3:45-4:30pm
Comfortable clothing and trainers recommended.
Pre-School Gymnastics – Sunday 12th March
For both boys and girls. Jumping, rolling, balancing, swinging, encouraging balance and coordination. using bars, beams, vaults, springboards, soft play and climbing equipment.
Ages & session times:
6 months-18 months – 9:30-10:15am
18 months-2.5 years – 10:15-11:00am
2 – 4 years – 11:00-11:45am
2 – 4 years – 11:45-12:30pm
Children should come in comfortable clothing, shorts/leggings/tee shirts, and bare feet.
Studio 5 (Creche)
Mini Ninjas – Sunday 12th March
Jumping, rolling, Swinging, encouraging balance, coordination and stamina, gross motor skills. Using Blocks, vaults, mats, bars.
3 – 4 years: 12:45-1:15pm
Children should wear comfortable clothing and bare feet.
Studio 5 (Creche)
Gymnastics – Sunday 12th March
For both boys and girls. Encouraging agility, balance and coordination using a wide range of equipment including, beams, bars, trampette, floor, air-trax, springboards and vaults with qualified instructors.
Structured classes where children are grouped into age and ability.
School ages:
4-7years: 1:30-2:15pm
8-11years: 2:30-3:15pm
4-7years: 3:30-4:15pm
Children should come in comfortable clothing, shorts/leggings/tee shirts, bare feet.
Courts 3, 4 & 5
Trampolining – Sunday 12th March
Fun structured activity to improve balance and coordination using large trampolines, ran by our qualified and experienced instructors.
Ages & session times (Courts 1 & 2):
4-8 years: 1:30-2:15pm
8+ years: 2:30-3:15pm
4-8 years: 3:30-4:15pm
Children will need to be in comfortable clothing and wear socks.
Parkour – Sunday 12th March
Free running, flips & tricks. Moving, running, jumping and climbing in our specially developed Parkour room.
Please wear comfortable clothing and trainers.
Ages & session times:
4-8 years: 1:30-2:15pm
9-12 years: 2:15-3:00pm
4-8 years: 3:00-3:45pm
12-16 years: 3:45-4:30pm
Squash Courts 1& 2
Free Parking available throughout the weekend.
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