Aberdeen’s FREE Sports & Activities Festival for over 65s

2017G GGolden Games

7-16 June

Wednesday 7 June 2017 event Venue Time description activity

Level

Multi Activity Day Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

14.00 – 16.00 Come along and try a variety of activities! ALL

THuRsday 8 June 2017 event Venue Time description activity

Level

Walking Football RGU SPORT, Garthdee Road, AB10 7GE

10.00 – 11.00 Same rules as football but no running M

Footgolf Hazlehead Golf Complex, Hazlehead Avenue, AB15 8DB

10.00 – 11.30 Footgolf is new to Aberdeen and combines Golf & Football. Easier to play than Golf and no equipment required.

L/M

Squash Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

10.00 – 11.30 Introduction to squash, learning the basics of the game.

L/M

Intro to the Gym Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

10.00 – 12.00 An instructor led gym session, introducing you to the variety of cardio and resistance machines

M

Swimming Aberdeen Sports Village, Regent Walk, AB24 1SX

10.30 – 12.30 An open swim session All

Climbing Taster Transition Extreme, Links Road, AB24 5NN

10.30 – 11.30 An exciting introduction to the high rise world of rock climbing

H

Care Home Pentathlon Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

11.00 – 13.00 The Team Pentathlon host 5 different physical activity challenges and is specifically for older people from care facilities, sheltered and very sheltered housing complexes, and third sector organisations.

L

Zumba Gold Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

12.00 – 12.45 Zumba specifically tailored for the older participant M

Abseil Session Transition Extreme, Links Road, AB24 5NN

12.30 – 13.30 Experience the thrill of a 15m abseil from the Transition Extreme high ropes course!

H

Badminton Torry Youth & Leisure Centre, Oscar Road, AB11 8ER

13.00 – 14.00 A coached Badminton session suitable for beginners or those who have played before.

M/H

Dance with Quicksilver Citymoves, Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JR

13.00 – 15.00 Creative Dance for mature dancers M

AFC in the Park Duthie Park – Winter Gardens

14.00 – 16.00 Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities and a guided tour around Duthie Park

VL/L

Walking Netball Torry Youth & Leisure Centre, Oscar Road, AB11 8ER

14.30 – 15.30 An adaptation of the well-loved game with no running or jogging.

M

RGU SPORT Campus Walk RGU SPORT, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7GE

14.30 – 15.30 Relaxed walk around RGU Campus. L

activity Level VL - Very Low L - Low M - Medium H - High

FRiday 9 June 2017 event Venue Time description activity

Level

Functional Fitness MOT’s RGU SPORT, Garthdee Road, AB10 7GE

09.30 – 10.0010.00 – 10.3010.30 – 11.0011.00 – 11.3011.30 – 12.0012.00 – 12.30

Have you had your Fitness MOT? A gentle set of 6 exercises which can highlight your strengths and weaknesses with regards to strength, balance and flexibility.

L/M

Intro to Indoor Cycling Jesmond Sports Centre, Jesmond Drive, Bridge of Don, AB22 8UR

10.00 – 11.00 Using indoor bikes and the virtual wall for an outdoor view.

M/H

Mature Moves Marischal College Anatomy Rooms, Shoe Lane, AB10 1YS

10.00 – 11.00 Gentle exercise, movement and dance M

Nordic Walking Hazlehead Park (meet at car park beside café)

10.00 – 11.00 Nordic Walking uses sticks/poles. It is a great all round dynamic strength exercise involving the upper body more than regular walking.

M/H

Chair Based Exercise Inchgarth Community Centre, Aboyne Place, AB10 7DR

11.30 – 12.30 A gentle seated exercise session. L

Walking Football Sheddocksley Sports Centre, Springhill Road, AB16 6QJ

11.30 – 13.00 Same rules as football but no running M

Table Tennis Kincorth Sports Centre, Corthan Crescent, AB12 5BB

11.30 – 13.00 A coached Table Tennis session suitable for beginners or those who have played before.

M

Tennis Westburn Tennis Centre, Westburn Park Road, AB25 3DE

12.00 – 13.30 A coached Tennis session suitable for beginners or those who have played before.

M/H

Putting and Bowling Albury Outdoor Centre, Albury Road, AB11 6TN

13.00 – 15.00 A relaxed session where you can try both putting and outdoor bowling, no experience necessary.

L/M

Pickleball Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

14.00 – 15.00 A racket sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis.

M

Swimming Tullos Swimming Pool, Girdleness Road, Torry, AB11 8FJ

14.00 – 15.00 An open swim session. All

Outdoor Bowling Cults Bowling Club, 293 North Deeside Road, Cults, AB15 9PA

14.00 – 16.00 A coached Bowling session suitable for beginners or those with some experience

M

Alternative Therapies St Peters Court, Torry, 14.00 – 15.30 Alternative health and wellbeing provision for sheltered housing users.

L

Learn to Swim Tullos Swimming Pool, Girdleness Road, Torry, AB11 8FJ

15.00 – 15.30 Improve your water confidence, and provide the basic principles behind effective swimming in a small group.

L

General enquiries If you have any questions about the sessions you can call 01224 438900 and speak to the staff at Aberdeen Sports Village. All bookings must be made via the Box Office.

Monday 12 June 2017event Venue Time description activity

Level

Gentle Seated Yoga Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

10.00 – 11.00 A gentle seated yoga class with modified yoga poses so that they can be done while seated in or standing beside a chair.

L

Learn to Lift RGU SPORT, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7GE

10.00 – 11.00 A safe introduction to techniques for increasing your strength.

M/H

City Centre Heritage Walk Aberdeen Community Health & Care Village, Frederick Street, AB24 5HY

10.00 – 11.30 In association with the Aberdeen Women’s Alliance, come and explore some of the fascinating history & women of Aberdeen

L/M

Badminton Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, Aberdeen AB24 5RU

11.00 – 12.00 Come along and play. Suitable for beginners or those who have played before.

M

Osteo-build Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

11.15 – 12.15 A class with resistance, gentle bone load, cardiovascular exercise and Tai Chi which aims to improve bone density over time

L

Pilates (floor based) Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

12.30 – 13.30 Exercise that focuses on balance, posture, strength and flexibility. Floor based with a mat

L/M

Table Tennis Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

13.00 – 14.00 A coached Table Tennis session suitable for beginners or those who have played before.

M

Aqua Zumba Northfield Swimming Pool, Kettlehills Crescent, AB16 5TL

13.30 – 14.15 A low-impact class with upbeat Latin-American dance rhythms

L/M

Qigong Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

13.45 – 14.45 A gentle stress-relieving class encouraging both mind and body to work together.

L

Swimming Northfield Swimming Pool, Kettlehills Crescent, AB16 5TL

14.15 – 15.45 An open swim session All

Walking Football (Women only)

Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

14.30 – 15.30 Same rules as football but no running M

Stable & Able Dementia Resource Centre, 13-19 King Street, AB24 5AA

14.30 – 15.30 A class using a combination of seated and standing exercises to support and improve balance, strength & posture.

L

Gentle Movement Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

15.00 – 16.00 A class focussing on smooth gentle bodymovements and breathing awareness. Part of the Move More Aberdeen Programme for people affected by Cancer. (Session open to all).

L

Alternative Therapies Quarryhill Court, Mastrick 14.00-15.30 Alternative health and wellbeing provision for sheltered housing users.

L

activity Level VL - Very Low L - Low M - Medium H - High

Tuesday 13 June 2017event Venue Time description activity

Level

Table Tennis RGU SPORT, Garthdee Road, AB10 7GE

09.00 – 10.00 A coached Table Tennis session suitable for beginners or those who have played before.

M

Intro to Circuits Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

10.00 – 11.00 A circuit class for beginners. A variety of exercises to introduce you to a circuits-style session

L/M

Intro to Skiing Aberdeen Snowsports, Garthdee Road, AB10 7BA

10.00 – 12.00 An introduction to skiing for those who have never skied before or with limited experience. All equipment supplied.

H

Refresher lesson for skiing

Aberdeen Snowsports, Garthdee Road, AB10 7BA

10.00 – 12.00 A lesson recapping on basic turning technique for those who have skied before but are out of practice.

H

Skiing with informal coaching

Aberdeen Snowsports, Garthdee Road, AB10 7BA

10.00 – 12.00 A coached session on our main slopes for those that ski regularly either here at Aberdeen Snowsports Centre or on snow.

H

Pittodrie Health Walk Pittodrie Stadium, Richard Donald Stand, Gate 9, AB24 5QH

10.00 – 12.00 Low intensity Health Walk (up to 1 hour) followed by refreshments at Pittodrie.

L

Outdoor Bowling Aberdeen Bowling Club, Carlton Place, AB15 4BQ

10.00 – 12.00 A coached Bowling session suitable for beginners or those with some experience

M

Walking Netball Mannofield Church, Great Western Road, AB10 6UZ

11.00 – 12.00 An adaptation of the well-loved game with no running or jogging.

M

Belly dancing Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

11.15 – 12.15 Come and try this fascinating ancient dance in a fun relaxed environment

L/M

Badminton RGU SPORT, Garthdee Road, AB10 7GE

11.15 – 12.15 Come along and play. Suitable for beginners or those who have played before.

M

Silver Steps Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

12.30 – 13.30 An energising exercise to music class, promoting flexibility, strength, coordination, mobility, cardiovascular health - and enjoyment - for the young at heart.

M

Walking Football Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

12.30 – 13.30 Same rules as football but no running M

Stable & Able Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

13.45 – 14.45 A class using a combination of seated and standing exercises to support and improve balance, strength & posture.

L

Friskis & Svettis(Special Senior)

Beach Leisure Centre, Sea Beach, AB24 5NR

14.00 – 15.00 A Swedish Exercise class for active older adults M/H

Croquet Albury Outdoor Centre, Albury Road, AB11 6TN

14.00 – 16.00 A coached Croquet session suitable for beginners or those who have played before. With Crathes Croquet Club.

L/M

Functional Movement Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

15.00 – 16.00 A class focussing on stretching, strength and mobility

L

Learn to Swim ASV Aberdeen Sports VillageRegent Walk, AB24 1SX

15.00 – 16.00 Improve your water confidence, and provide the basic principles behind effective swimming in a small group.

L

Wednesday 14 June 2017 event Venue Time description activity

Level

Technogym Pittodrie Stadium, Richard Donald Stand, Gate 9, AB24 5QH

09.30 – 10.3010.30 – 11.3011.30 – 12.30

Easy-going gym equipment designed to help people increase strength, balance & flexibility

L/M

Intro to the gym Beach Leisure Centre, Sea Beach, AB24 5NR

10.00 – 11.00 An instructor led gym session, introducing you to the variety of cardio and resistance machines

M

Qigong Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

10.00 – 11.00 A gentle stress-relieving class encouraging both mind and body to work together.

L

Floatfit Northfield Swimming Pool, Kettlehills Crescent, AB16 5TL

11.00 – 11.30 A new higher-intensity low impact fun exercise class…on water. A fun full-body workout for active older adults.

H

Learn to Lift Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

11.00 – 12.00 A safe introduction to techniques for increasing your strength.

M

Walking Netball Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

11.00 – 12.00 An adaptation of the well-loved game with no running or jogging.

M

Technogym Pittodrie Stadium 11.30 – 12.30 Easy-going gym equipment designed to help people increase strength, balance & flexibility

L/M

Fit Steps Aberdeen Sports Village, Linksfield Road, AB24 5RU

12.00 – 12.45 A dance fitness programme, using a mix of ballroom and classic Latin dance, which is so much fun you don’t even realise you’re getting fit!

H

Light Jazzercise The Beacon Centre, Kepplehills Road, AB21 9DG

12.30 – 13.30 Fitness that’s invigorating, not intimidating! This light version of the popular Jazzercise class pairs moderate aerobics with exercises designed to improve your strength, balance and flexibility.

L

Learn to Dive Aberdeen Sports Village, Regent Walk, Aberdeen AB24 1SX

13.00 – 15.00 In our world class diving facilities try diving and develop skills in an encouraging and motivating environment. Must be able to swim 10-15m in deep water.

H

Country Walk in the Park Sheddocksley Sports Centre, Springhill Road, AB16 6QJ

13.30 – 14.30 Come and get some fresh air with a gentle walk on the edge of the City and enjoy some lovely views over Aberdeen.

L/M

Outdoor Bowling Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

14.00 – 15.30 A bowling session suitable for beginners or those with some experience. With Rosemount Veterans Bowling Club.

M

Footgolf Hazlehead Golf Complex, Hazlehead Avenue, AB15 8DB

14.00 – 15.30 Footgolf is new to Aberdeen and combined Golf & Football. Easier to play than Golf and no equipment required.

L/M

activity Level VL - Very Low L - Low M - Medium H - High

THuRsday 15 June 2017 event Venue Time description activity

Level

Walking Football Torry Sports Centre, Oscar Road, AB11 8ER

10.00 – 11.00 Same rules as football but no running M

Ice Skating Linx Ice Arena, Beach Promenade, AB24 5NR

10.00 – 11.30 A coached Ice Skating session suitable for beginners or those who have skated before

M/H

Fit to Dance Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

10.30 – 11.30 A ballroom-inspired dance fitness class with a mixture of dance moves and strengthening exercises

M

Ten Pin Bowling Codonas, Beach Boulevard, AB24 5ED

11.45 – 13.00 Take part in a fun and enjoyable game of ten pin bowling. Whether you’re new to the game or an experienced player come along and give it a go!

L/M

I-Zone Interactive Fitness Jesmond Sports Centre, Jesmond Drive, Bridge of Don, AB22 8UR

12.30 – 14.00 A fun social session using interactive technology and games for movement based activities

L/M

Care Home Pentathlon Westburn Outdoor Centre, Westburn Park, AB25 3DE

12.30 – 16.00 The Team Pentathlon host 5 different physical activity challenges and is specifically for older people from care facilities, sheltered and very sheltered housing complexes, and third sector organisations.

L

Dance with Quicksilver Citymoves, Schoolhill, AB10 1JR

13.00 – 15.00 Creative Dance for mature dancers M

City Centre Heritage Walk Aberdeen Community Health & Care Village, Frederick Street, AB24 5HY

13.30 – 15.00 In association with the Aberdeen Women’s Alliance, come and explore some of the fascinating history & women of Aberdeen

L/M

Chair Based exercise Alzheimer Scotland, 13-19 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AA

13.30 – 14.30 A gentle seated exercise session. VL/L

Scottish Country Dancing Beach Leisure Centre, Sea Beach, AB24 5NR

14.00 – 15.30 A social session of Scottish Country Dancing, suitable for beginners or those who have danced before

M

FRiday 16 June 2017 event Venue Time description activity

Level

Social Event Pittodrie Stadium 13.00 – 15.00 Join us for some food, music and dancing to celebrate the end of the Games.

ALL

BookinG is essenTiaLTo book your place at the Golden Games please visit www.aberdeenperformingarts.com or call Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641122.

You can also book in person by visiting:His Majesty’s Theatre: Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen, AB25 1GLThe Lemon Tree: 5 West North Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AT

Bookings will close on the 31 May 2017

PHoToGRaPHy/FiLMinGPlease note that certain activities may be photographed and/or filmed. These images will be used to promote active ageing activities. If you do not want to be photographed or be filmed, please let the organiser or photographer know at the start of the activity.

This year’s Golden Games are delivered by the Active Aberdeen Partnership. The AAP, is focused on guiding people of all ages into sport and creating opportunities for them to get active with an ambitious aim to make Aberdeen the most active city in Scotland.

Formed in 2015, the partnership was created to support and influence partners and key agencies across Aberdeen to improve the quality of life for people of all ages and abilities, through sport and physical activity.

The partnership consists of: Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership, Aberdeen Sports Village, Aberdeen Snowsports Centre, Aberdeen FC Community Trust, Robert Gordon University, Sport Aberdeen, sportscotland, Transition Extreme and University of Aberdeen.