Sports Development

The Sandwell Leisure Trust ‘Sport and Physical Activity team’ works to develop sport and physical activity within the borough.

The unit has ‘Quest’ accreditation, a nationally recognised leisure industry standard. Find out more in our News area...

Follow us on Flickr to see some of the activities the team is involved with, or look out for our newsletter!
 
Read about our most recent work and projects in the September to December 2012 newsletter.

Inclusive Activity

 
For information on sessions and activities for people with disabilities, please visit our inclusive activity page.

Read our testimonials...

Read just some of our fantastic feedback from projects and work by the team...
 

Join in Local Sport

Join in Local Sport’ is about getting as many people as possible to turn up, take part and join in at their local sports facilities on 18-19 August, the first weekend between the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Find Out More...
 

NEW Projects and Initiatives

Click on titles below for further details and activity programmes...
 
Be Active 2013
Fans of the 2012 games can try some of the sports that gripped the nation by picking from 24 weekly sessions taking place throughout the borough over the next few weeks.
Cost starts from £2
Visit our Inspired2013 page for more information or call 0121 506 4980.
 
School Holiday sport activities 
West Smethwick Park and Victoria Park in partnership with Pertemps Coaching.
Open sessions with a sports coach and a gym instructor on site at Multi Use Games Area.
Contact Jasmine on 0121 506 4980 or email jasmine_heir@info@slt-leisure.co.uk
 
Adizone Outdoor Gym Sessions
A qualified coach to help you use the outdoor equipment or play football
Thursday 11- 1pm at Dartmouth Park. Cost - Free
 
Back to Netball
Netball sessions for females aged 16+
Every Thursday 8-9pm at RSA Academy. Cost £1 per session. First session FREE.
If you used to play and would like to start again,or if you have no experience and would like to try playing netball then come along and join the fun. Sessions are coach led and cover basic skills, development and court play.
 
Sandwell Active Women Find out more about sessions for women near you...
 

Physical Activity Development Officers

Physical Activity Development Officers (PADOs) work within the local Rowley Regis, Smethwick, West Bromwich and Tipton areas to engage with local residents to get them more physically active.

Courses

For more information regarding Swimming Teachers Courses or Pool Lifeguard qualifications click here.

Safeguarding young people

The sports development team supports the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and the Black Country authorities. We believe children have the right to enjoy sporting activities in safety. If something is worrying you, or you are being bullied, download our Safeguarding Young People booklet.

Contact us

Sandwell Leisure Trust Sport & Physical Activity Team
Tipton Sports Academy
Wednesbury Oak Road
Tipton
DY4 0BS

Tel: 0300 012 0121
Fax: 0121 567 3336
Email: info@slt-leisure.co.uk

Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Bootcamp in Tipton

New Bootcamp sessions have been launched at Tipton Leisure Centre... read more

Car Parking Information at Haden...

Additional temporary car parking is available for customers of Haden Hill Leisure Centre during building work near the centre... read more

New parent and toddler sessions in...

Are you a Sandwell resident aged 25 or under? Are you a parent/guardian for a child aged 3 or under? Join us for a fun parent & toddler session at Tipton... read more

Athletics sessions for children...

Children and young people with disabilities enjoyed a 5-week programme of athletics at a Black Country leisure centre last month... read more

Summer day trip to Drayton Manor...

Children are invited to a fun day trip to Drayton Manor Park over the school holidays with SLT... read more

Tennis coaching at Sandwell Valley

A new group tennis coaching course for young people is being served up at Sandwell Valley Park this month... read more

Free swimming in Sandwell is back!

Sandwell Council is bringing back free swimming for young and old to help people keep fit and healthy... read more

Free football coaching in Tipton

Tipton Sports Academy is now hosting free football coaching on Friday nights... read more

Teams needed for football...

Teams are needed to take part in a football tournament being held in aid of the British Heart Foundation later this month... read more

Bhangra burn off in Smethwick

A new dance & fitness session has been launched in Smethwick aimed at getting people of all ages dancing off the calories... read more

American football sessions start in...

People interested in playing American Football can join new sessions launched at Tipton Sports Academy... read more

Kick your fitness into shape at Rob...

Rob Lock's Martial Arts Academy has taken off at Haden Hill Leisure Centre and is welcoming new people to join its weekly sessions... read more