Welcome to the all new Kids NL programme - just click on any of the photographs
for info and the current programme......

North Lanarkshire Leisure celebrates the launch of the new Kids NL Programme in Jan 2010

The programme will offer a wide variety of sport and fitness for children allacross facilities in North Lanarkshire. Our activities will provide childrenwith the opportunity to try various sports and help to encourage children toimprove their communication skills, work as a team member and mostimportantly…have heaps of FUN. 

How do you access the sessions?

It is easy – for access to the extensive range of activities attached justcontact the local sports facilities through the numbers provided and bookyour child on to any of the classes or alternatively you can just come alongon the day.

Spaces can be booked 7 days in advance and sessions may be busy sowe suggest you phone to book your place in advance.

Throughout the programme we will be developing the FUNdamental skills required for your child to learn to play games. These courses develop their agility, balance and coordination, as well as throwing, catching, passing and dribbling skills in a fun way with mini games and drills. All sessions will focus on skill development in a fun and physically active way.

Basketball
Basketball aims to teach basic movement skills and skills of basketball in an environment suited to children’s needs and limitations. The class will maximise opportunities for participation for children of all levels of ability.

Badminton
Is a fun racquet sport that is taught through fun activities and games.
Rules of the game are developed through an adapted and inclusive programme which teaches each of the key components such as Serve, Clears, Drop shots and Smashes. Both Single and Doubles are covered within the classes.

Short Tennis
Short Tennis is a fantastic game for children that introduces tennis to children in a fun and exciting way. The equipment is adapted and the use of the slow balls and small courts allows players to learn to serve, rally and score from the beginning. The sessions are based around fun games and appropriate competition is introduced as soon as possible.

Handball
Handball is a fun, exciting and fast moving game. It develops a number of key skills such as co-ordination, agility, balance and teamwork. The programme covers the rules of the game along with some fun packed activities and games.