2011/12

Welcome to Sporting Edge, Edge HillUniversity’s sports complex at Ormskirk.Sporting Edge aims to provide a highquality and varied sports and recreationprogramme for the whole Universitycommunity, whether you are a student,member of staff or amember of the localcommunity. Our dedicated and friendlystaff are here to help you get the best outof your visit to Edge Hill whether youare a regular user or are visiting for thefirst time.

This last year has been a busy one. It hasseen an extension to the sports centrewith a new gymnasium and we havewelcomed the Sports Therapy Unit intothe first floor. Last year sawextraRunningClub and Zumba sessions, and theintroduction of Salsacise at lunchtimes;we hope to add Group cycling classes tothe programme soon. In other areas weare developing the website and willintroduce an online payment facility andare improving the way we communicatewith our customers through socialmedia such as Facebook and Twitter.

Welcome 1Facilities 3Opening Hours 4Student Sport and Recreation 5Health and Fitness 7Other Services 9Fitness Suite Prices 11Fitness Classes 13Junior Activities 15Swimming 17Clubs 19Directions 21

Edge Hill UniversitySt Helens Road,Ormskirk,Lancashire,L39 4QP

T: 01695 584745F: 01695 584710E: sportingedge@edgehill.ac .ukW: edgehill.ac.uk/sportingedge

Using a smart phone, please scan the QRcodes on the following pages to take you tothe website that includes more information

An exciting development has seenthe university joining forces with theStudents’ Union to form Edge HillSport, a partnership which together willdeliver student sport and recreation.This partnership will hopefully continueto raise the standard of sport andimprove the student experience.

Whatever your aim, whether you areyoung or old, or whether you want toplay recreational sport or to become anelite athlete, there is something here foreveryone at Sporting Edge.

Paul GreenwoodHead of Sport Services

Facilities

Sporting Edge is a 25 acre Sports andLeisure complex located to the East of theEdge Hill campus in Ormskirk, offeringsome of the best sporting facilities in theregion and is fully accessible to wheelchairusers and others with disabilities.

Sports facilities include:- 4 court Sports Hall- IFI accredited Fitness Suite with

40 stations- Squash Court- Changing Rooms

(two adapted for disabled users)- Floodlit Hard Court Tennis Courts- Floodlit Hard Court Netball Courts- Floodlit Astroturf Multi court area

(ideal for 9-a-side football)- Floodlit Astroturf full size Hockey Pitch- Competition standard Floodlit 6-lane

synthetic Athletics Track with an8-lane straight

- Grass Football Pitches- Grass Rugby League Pitch- Grass Rugby Union Pitch

(can be used for football)- 2 x4court gymnasiumswith sprung floor- Modern dance studio with sprung floor- 18m 5 lane swimming pool- Sports Therapy Unit

Opening hours

Sporting Edge is open at the followingtimes throughout the year

last admission 30 mins before closing

Please Note: Sporting Edge will beclosed on Bank Holidays

Day Times

Monday 7.45am to 10.00pm

Tuesday 7.45am to 10.00pm

Wednesday 7.45am to 10.00pm

Thursday 7.45am to 10.00pm

Friday 7.45am to 9.00pm

Saturday 9.00am to 6.00pm

Sunday 9.00am to 6.00pm

Bookings can be made from 9amonwards and are accepted up to 7days in advance, for periods greaterthan this a booking form must becompleted and submitted.

Customersmust have amembershipcard to be able to book activities andfacilities, which can be obtained freeof charge at Reception or online bycompleting an application form.

If you would like to make a blockbooking or book a one off eventplease ask for a booking enquiryform from reception or downloadonline.

Fancy a bite to eatafter a work-out?

From September 2011, Edge HillUniversity’s state of the art ‘Hub’ buildingwill be open for business offering a wideselection of quality food and beverages.

Choose from our exciting three cateringoffers; a quality ‘high street” coffeeshop, a ‘Grab & Go’ sandwich outlet or ahot food severy offering traditionaldishes, vegetarian options, live theatrecooking, salads, soups and desserts.

The Hub will also have a small ‘highstreet’ mini-mart / newsagent store thatwill be open from 8am-8pm.

Student Sport and Recreation

Edge Hill Sport has created a partnershipbetween the University and the Students’Union which delivers student sport andrecreation. This is a new venturewhich aimstocombinethestrengthsandresourcesofbothparties to raise the standard of competitivesport and offer more opportunities forrecreationandsocial sport.Thereareavarietyof sporting activities ranging fromfootball tocheerleading and rugby to darts. There areopportunities for students to compete andrepresent the university as part of ‘TeamEdge Hill’ or, for those just looking forsomething new and fun, why not try therecreation programme called ‘Be Active’.

Team Edge Hill

There are opportunities forstudents to represent EdgeHill University against someof the best universities in the

country in the British Universities andCollege Sports (BUCS) competition. Manyof the clubs have professional coachesemployed to help improve skills at trainingsessions and offer match day support atfixtures. This has proved successful overthe last two seasons and has seen Edge Hillmove up the BUCS rankings to become oneof themost improved universities for sportin the country. A selection of the sportsclubs and individual sports available areshown on the left but there are others.

Be ActiveThere is a recreationalprogramme that offers arange of activities for allstudents during term time.Whether you want to take

part as an individual in exercise classes orrunning clubs, or with others as part of ateam in 5-a-side or netball, there issomething for everyone. New for this yearare ‘Back to Netball’ and ‘No StringsBadminton’. Both of these are open to staffand students who are either new to thesportor justwant toplayNetballorBadmintonfor fun. There will be a qualified leadereach week who will organise the sessionsand offer as much advice as necessary.

For further information about studentsport check outwww.edgehillsu.org.uk

Or contact:Rosa HusseySports Development WorkerT: 01695 584071E: husseyr@edgehill.ac.uk

Student Team andIndividual Sport

AthleticsArcheryBadmintonBasketballBoxingCricketClimbingFencingFootballFutsalGaelic FootballHockeyMartial Arts (various)NetballPoolRoundersRugby LeagueRugby UnionSnookerSnow SportsSquashTable TennisTennisTriathlonUltimate FrisbeeVolleyball

Health & Fitness

Situated in the Sporting Edge building,overlooking the running track, the SportingEdge fitness suite offers a high quality valuefor money fitness experience during allopening times of the centre (see openingtimes).

We pride ourselves on providing thatpersonal touch to help you get themaximumbenefit from your training. Highly qualified,knowledgeable and friendly fitnessprofessionals, who are all registered withthe Register of Exercise Professionals(REPs) are there to help you.

Our customers range from people who areembarking on an exercise programme forthe first time, topeoplewho trainandcompeteat a high level. All of our customers mixhappily together in a friendly atmosphere.

Sporting Edge is a member of the FitnessIndustry Association (FIA), and complieswith the FIA Code of Practice to ensure asafe and quality facility.

The fitness suite offers severalmembership packages:

Premier MembershipThis is our top package and is available atbothPeak&OffPeak times.Thismembershipincludes:

- Unlimited use of the fitness suite- Free use of all exercise classes- Free use of squash court- Free use of badminton and tennis courts- Free use of the athletics track- Free swimming during public

swimming sessions- Weekly 1-1 Personal Training session- Discounted hire rates on sports facilities

Standard MembershipThis provides free induction, monthlytrainingprogramme review, use of the fitnesssuite and swimming and is available atboth Peak & Off Peak times.

All Premier and Standard membershipsare available in Community, Corporate,Student or Staff price tariffs. (see page 11for prices)

New members can now join online bygoing to the Sporting Edge website andfollowing the instructions. This facility isalso available to existing members wishingto renew their memberships.

Active EDGEMembershipThis membership is aimed at those overthe age of 50. Themember benefits are thesame as an off-peak Premier Membership(excluding evening exercise classes) butwith the addition of FREE entrance intoany programmed Active Edge session. Thisis only available at Off Peak times.

- Peakmembership allows access duringall opening times.

- Off Peakmembership allows access fromopening time to 6.00pm, 7 days a week(last entry to theFitness Suite is 4.30pm).

Active EDGE ProgrammeThere is a specific programme of activitiesthat you can attend either on apay-as-you-gobasis at just £2.20 a day or FREE as part ofthe ‘Active Edge’ membership.

Wednesdays & Fridays

Gentle Aerobics Class 8.00 - 9.00am

Fitness Suite up to 11.30am

Swimming Pool 9.30 - 11.00amBadminton, Short Tennis

Other Services

InductionBefore you start yourmembership at SportingEdge you need to complete a short inductioncourse. The induction gives you the basicinformation you require to use the equipmentin the suite and gives the opportunity to askanyquestions youwish regarding the facilities.The appointment usually takes no longerthan 1 hour, is free of charge if you take outamembership and can be arranged at a timeconvenient to you.

Professional Health & Fitness AdviceMembersof theSportingEdgeFitnessSuiteareentitled to FREEweekly one-to-one PersonalTraining and FREE monthly trainingprogrammes from our fitness professionalsto help you to achieve your individual fitnessor lifestyle goals (subject to availabilty).

Athlete SupportThe staff in the academicDepartment of Sportcan offer sports science support services toathletes and teams covering a whole range ofphysiological and fitness. See edgehill.ac.uk/sport/research/consultancy formoredetails.

Sports Therapy UnitThe Sports Therapy and injury rehabilitationCentre on the first floor of Sporting Edge isopen to all visitors whether student, staff orcommunity. The team of specialised staffoffer a quality service in a modern, purposebuilt andwell-equipped sports therapy clinic.

Exercise Referral Scheme(Positive Steps)Sporting Edge, in consultation with localGP’s and health professionals, operates a verysuccessful Exercise Referral programme,giving a 10-week course of exercise specificallyaimed at improving a broad range of physical,physiological and psychological medicalconditions.

Patients can be referred by their GP orhealth care professional onto the scheme,where our WRIGHT Foundation QualifiedConsultantswill devise anappropriate exercise10 week schedule with the option of takingout a discounted membership at the end ofthe course.

Regular exercise can be fun as well as helpingtomake you feel better, strengthening joints,reducing the risks of heart disease, reducingthe effects of arthritis and probably makingyou live longer!

Fitness Suite Prices

You can pay for your membership either by monthly Direct Debit or as a one offannual fee. Unlikemany other Fitness Clubs we do not charge you an initial joiningfee and you are not tied in to any long-term contracts. All we ask is that you giveus two months written notice for any Direct Debit cancellations.

You may also choose to pay-as-you go each visit at only £4.00 per session

PremierPeak

£38.50 £315 £33.50 £270 £25.50 £180 £22.00 £70 £140

DD Annual DD Annual DD Annual DD 3mth Annual

Community Corporate Staff Student

PremierOff Peak

£29.50 £240 £25.00 £200 £19.50 £130 £15.00 £46 £95

StandardPeak

£28.00 £230 £25.50 £205 £20.00 £145 £19.00 £60 £120

StandardOff Peak

£21.50 £175 £19.00 £155 £15.50 £105 £13.00 £40 £80

Active Edge £17.50 £145 - - - - - - -

NHS PremierPeak

- - - £250 - - - - -

NHS PremierOff Peak

- - - £180 - - - - -

NHS StandardPeak

- - - £190 - - - - -

NHS StandardOff Peak

- - - £140 - - - - -

Positive StepsReferral*

£19.00 - £19.00 - £19.00 - £19.00 - -

Fitness Prices valid until 31st July 2012A further 25% discount off annual memberships is available to Team Edge Hill members on productionof Team Edge Hill card. *One off Payment.

Sporting Edge is committed to offering afully inclusive service which provides anequal opportunity for all and does notdiscriminate on the grounds of age, sex,race, religion, ability or disability.

Sporting Edge has achieved the prestigiousInclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) Markwhich indicates that the whole service hasbeen adapted for the needs of the disabled.

www.inclusivefitness.org

‘Wheels 4 All’‘Wheels 4 All’ aims to get people back intocycling in a totally safe environment and issuitable for people of all ages, abilities, dis-abilities and differing needs. We offer anumber of sessions each week where arange of cycles are available to suit every-one, even wheelchair users, and trainedmembers of staff are on hand to help.

Formore information about ‘Wheels 4All’ goto www.cycling.org.uk/wheels_for_allor contact Reception on 01695 584745 fordetails of session times.

Inclusive Service

Fitness Classes

A range of fitness classes with fully qualifiedand experienced instructors are offered bySporting Edge at various times throughoutthe day, most of which take place in theDance Studio of theWilson Centre adjacentto Sporting Edge. These range from themore gentle Yoga, Pilates and Toning classesthrough to the high energy Circuit training,Running Club, Zumba and Boot Camp.

All classes are free to Premier members.Standard & casual members pay a smalladditional fee per class. All class participantsmust obtain a ticket at Reception to gainentry to each class.

Pick up an up to date class timetable atreception or see our website at :edgehill.ac.uk/SportingEdge/Fitness_Classes

PricesStaff/Student £2.80Community £3.80Pilates £4.70(free only to Premier Members)

ClassesAbs ExpressActive Edge AerobicsAerotoneBoot CampCircuitsCore StabilityGroup Cycling (coming soon)Legs, Bums, and TumsPilatesRunning ClubSalsaciseStepTotal ToneYogaZumba

Junior Activities

Sports Hall AthleticsThesesessionsareaimedat8–15yearoldsandtake place in the Sporting Edgemain SportsHall.Whether in development towards trackand field athletics participation or in pursuitof an active, fun and social atmosphere, it isa great way to introduce young people toathletics and multi-skills competition.

Sessions runonSaturdaymornings from10am

Gymnastics & TrampolineGymnastics andTrampoline classes are taughtby qualified staff in a fun and friendlyenvironment. Classes are designed to allowchildren toexperienceandmaster skills,withinthe British Gymnastics award scheme. OurTrampolining classes are designed to allowchildren to experience aerial acrobatics in asafe and enjoyable atmosphere.

Gymnastics and trampolining are aimed atchildren aged 5 to 15 years with a variety ofdifferent experiences and back grounds, withthe benefits of developing co-ordination,strength and flexibility.

Gymnastics sessions run on Saturdays from9.30am onwards. Trampoline lessons runon Thursday evenings.

C.A.T.S ClubOur holiday club is called the CATS Club(Children Active Through Sport Club). Thename reflects the fact that we want toencourage children to become more activewhilsthaving fun.This runsMonday toFridayfrom 8.30am – 5.30pm for children aged8 to 12 years. Supervised by qualified staff inthe ratio of 1 staff member to a maximumof 10 children, it offers a variety of activitiesthat are specially adapted for the childrenattending each day.

At Sporting Edge we aim to provide thesafest, best staffed, best-equipped, mostdynamic children’s holiday play scheme.OurHoliday Clubs are affordable and accessible,offering value for money and quality carewhere your children can build lastingfriendships andmemories. The CATS Clubruns during Easter, Summer Half Termand Summer school holidays.

C.A.T.S Plus +For those that wantmore of the CATS Club,this runs every Friday after school.

All our courses last approximately 10weekswith payments required for the wholecourse at the time of booking. Pre-bookingis essential asplaces are limited.Toenrol yourchild onour activities please contact SportingEdge. For Gymnastics an additional annualfee of £23.00 is required for membershipof the British Gymnastics Association.

Wewelcomeyou toaskanyquestions relatingto our Junior Activities or visit a class tosee our sessions in action. For individualclass times and further details please contactReception or look on the website:edgehill.ac.uk/SportingEdge/Junior_Activities

Other Activities available

Hugh McAuley Football AcademyThursdays 6 – 8pm in the Sports HallFootball coaching for children of all abilitiesfrom beginners upwards run by theex-Liverpool Youth team coach HughMcAuley and his team of coachesinfo@hughmcauleyfootball.com

CoachRose Basketball ProgrammeBasketball coaching fornoviceor experiencedplayers run by International basketballcoach Phil Rose and his team.office@coachrose.co.uk

Edge Hill's swimming pool is open tostaff, students and the public through aprogrammeof supervised swimming sessions.The pool is also available for private hire andother events (subject to availability).

Sessions are avaiable at various timesthrough the week including early mornings,lunchtimes, after work and evenings. Pickup a timetable from Reception or see thewebsite for details:edgehill.ac.uk/sportingedge/swimming

CostsAdults: £1.50Juniors/Staff/Students: £1.00Under 8’s*: FREE(*must be accompanied by an Adult)

A swimming card can be purchased whichentitles you to unlimited swimming sessionsfor the period of one year.

Student Swim Card: £20.00Staff Swim Card: £25.00Community Swim Card: £30.00

The swimming timetable is occasionallysubject to change due to academic demandsand as much notice as possible is given inadvance of any changes. Changes are regularlyposted on the website and at Reception. Ifyou want to join the pool user e-mail groupto receive any updates of changes directlythen please ensure that we have your e-mailaddress.

Swimming

Swimming LessonsSwimming Lessons are available for adultsand children aged 4 years and over to caterfor all abilities from the non-swimmer tothe more advanced. Fully qualified andexperienced teachers lead our lessons in asafe and positive environment to build upconfidence in the water whilst workingtowards improving swimming ability andtechniques, and offering the chance to earnbadges and certificates in the award scheme.

Classes are grouped according to abilityfrom beginners to advanced, with normallyone teacher for up to ten swimmers, withlessons lasting for 30 minutes. Swimmersare assessed continuously and moved tothe most suitable class for their ability.

Lessons run on Mondays, Wednesdays& Thursdays from 4.30pm onwards andSaturdays from 11.00am onwards.

For those who want a more personalservice, private lessons are available.

There are many local clubs who train and play matches at Sporting Edge.Some of these are listed below and all welcome both junior and adult new members.

- West Lancs Fencing ClubThe West Lancs Fencing Club trains in the Old Gym on Wednesday nights between8.00pm and 10.00pm.www.westlancsfencing.co.uk

- Liverpool Pembroke AthleticsThe club trains on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.15pm – 8.30pm.www.lps-athletics.co.uk

- Kelly Shirley School of DanceThe Dance school holds classes in the Dance studio in The Wilson Centre from9.00am - 3.00pm on SaturdaysContact Kelly Tobin07989 171085 or info@thekellyshirleyschoolofdance.co.uk

- Spartac Gymnastics ClubThis club offers gymnastics for children with disabilities on Wednesdays 6.00pm -8.00pm and Sundays from 9.00am – 4.00pm in the Old Gym

- Burscough FC6 junior and senior teams play their home matches at Sporting Edgewww.burscoughfc.co.uk

- TownGreen FC5 junior and senior teams play their homematches at Sporting Edge.

- Southport Hockey ClubPlay matches on the Hockey pitch on Saturdays.www.sandbsportsclub.co.uk/hockey or emailHockey@SandBSportsClub.co.uk

- Nerthermoss ArchersAn Archery club for people of all ages and abilities which trains in the Sports Hallon Saturdays 1-4pm from October to March.www.nethermossarchers.com

Clubs

Prices

Sports Hall

Gymnasium

Swimming Pool Hire

Swimming Pool(Commercial Hire)

£19.50

£19.50

£20.00

£48.00

£25.50

£25.50

£27.00

£48.00

£32.00

£32.00

£40.00

£48.00

£43.00

£43.00

£40.00

£48.00

£10.00 £10.00 £10.00 £10.00

£17.00 £27.00 £29.00 £42.50

£21.00 £28.50 £34.50 £45.00

£13.50 £20.00 £20.50 £26.00

£50.00 £50.00 £75.00 £75.00

£4.00 £6.00 £6.50 £8.30

£2.30 £3.50 £4.00 £5.40

Hire of Lifeguard/ hour

Multicourt

Full Hockey Pitch

Half Hockey Pitch

Rugby / FootballPitch

Outdoor NetballCourt

Outdoor TennisCourt

Dance Studio

Dance Studio(Commercial Hire)

Badminton

Squash

Aerobics

Casual Fitness Suite

Track Entry

Track Permit(6 months)

Track Permit(12 months)

Staff & studentfootball

Equipment Hire

£25.00

£28.00

£3.60

£1.60

£25.00

£28.00

£4.60

£4.20

£25.00

£28.00

£5.30

£2.60

£25.00

Concessionary

OffPeak

Concessionary

Peak

Adult

OffPeak

AdultPeak

£28.00

£6.85

£6.20

£2.80 £2.80 £3.80 £3.80

£4.00 £4.00 £4.00 £4.00

£2.30 £2.30 £4.00 £4.00

£32.50 £32.50 £63.00 £63.00

£59.00 £59.00 £120.00 £120.00

£1.60 £1.60 £1.60 £1.60

£1.00 £1.00 £1.00 £1.00

Swim £1.00 £1.00 £1.50 £1.50£24.00 £28.00 £35.00 £43.00Athletics Track Hire

Concessionary

OffPeak

Concessionary

Peak

Adult

OffPeak

AdultPeak

Price ListAugust 2011 to July 2012Concessionary prices applyto all Edge Hill staff andstudents, and all juniorsunder 16 years old.

Off Peak times are up to6.00pm every day with lastentry into the fitness suite at4.30pm, all other times areclassed as Peak.

CarFrom the M6LeavetheM6atJunction26(M58Skelmersdale).Take the M58 towards Liverpool. Exit atJunction3, taking theA570 towardsSouthportand Ormskirk. Edge Hill is two miles fromJunction 3, on the right hand side.

From Liverpool via the A59Fromtheendof theM57/M58atSwitch Islandfollow the A59 to Ormskirk. On reaching thebottom of Holborn Hill, after passingthrough Aughton, take the third exit at theroundabout into Aughton Street, keepingthe Fire Station on your left. At the trafficlight controlled T-junction, turn right, gothrough the pedestrian lights and right atthe next set of lights into St Helens Road.Edge Hill is half a mile up St Helens Roadon the left.

From Preston via the A59From the A59 take the B5319 signpostedOrmskirk Town Centre. At the traffic lightcontrolled T-junction turn left into the one-way system around Derby Street (keeping tothe right hand lane), Stanley Street,Knowsley Road and turning left into St He-lens Road. Edge Hill is half a mile up theroad on the left.

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Directions

Download our Campusmap here

RailThe nearest mainline stations to Ormskirkare Liverpool Lime Street and Preston. Alocal train service is available to Ormskirkfrom these stations. If you're travelling toLiverpool, please ensure that you change atLimeStreetandnotatastationcalledEdgeHill.From Lime Street take the underground orwalk to Liverpool Central station, then aNorthern LineMerseyrail train to Ormskirkwhich takes about 25 mins.

BusOrmskirk is on the national bus network ,buses run on a regular basis to and fromSouthport, St Helens and parts of Liverpool.Many bus services in the region are run byArriva North West, who offer discountedseason tickets to Edge Hill students. Detailsof student discounts, routes and timetablescanbe seenat:www.arriva.co.uk/northwest

The Edge Link bus service operates every 15minutes (08.15 to 17.50) fromOrmskirk busstation to the main campus, Monday toSaturday (reduced service during vacations).The Edge Link Express service is a directmorning and evening service fromSouthportto Edge Hill. For more information see:edgehill.ac.uk/travel

Walking from bus and rail stationsFrom Ormskirk railway station walk upStation Approach, turn left into Derby Streetand then a quick right into Stanley Street.Continue through two sets of traffic lightsinto Knowsley Road and finally turn left intoSt Helens Road. Edge Hill is half a milealong St Helens Road on your left. The walktakes approximately 15 minutes.

From the bus station, crossMoor Street andwalk straight ahead along St Helens Road.Pass Ruff Lane and Knowsley Road on yourleft.EdgeHill ishalfamilealongStHelensRoadon your left. The walk takes approximately15 minutes.

St Helens Road,Ormskirk, LancashireL39 4QP

T: 01695 584745F: 01695 584710

E: sportingedge@edgehill.ac .ukW: edgehill.ac.uk/sportingedge