getactiveabc

23/01/2026

Get cycling and explore the lakes🚴‍♀️

Whether you're planning a family day out, a relaxed solo cycle or an activity with friends, hopping on a bike is one of the best ways to explore Craigavon Lakes from South Lake Watersports.

Monday – Sunday
⏰10.00am – 12.00pm or 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Suitable for age 8yrs +

Bike hire £12.50 standard | £8.20 concession
FREE with getactiveabc Single, Family & Corporate memberships.

Members book 8 days | Non members 4 days in advance online 👉 getactiveabc.com/cycling

23/01/2026

Please be aware that Portadown People's Park is temporarily closed due to significant flooding. With plenty of rain forecast for this weekend, please take care when using parks, towpaths and open spaces, particularly those beside rivers, streams and water edges ☔️

* PORTADOWN PEOPLE'S PARK TEMPORARY CLOSURE *

Due to significant flooding Portadown People’s Park has been closed until further notice.

We will continue to monitor the situation and will reopen the park as soon as it is safe to do so.

We ask everyone to take care when using parks and open spaces, particularly those beside rivers, streams and water edges.

23/01/2026

Do you find sports stats fascinating? Is sport technology your thing? Check out this new Performance Technology Pathway course on offer with Southern Regional College 👇

Unlock the future of sports with our recreational Sport Technology Course!

-Do you want to explore what’s happening behind your Garmin stats?
-Want to learn and examine how technology influences sport and exercise?
-Are you interested in gaining a career path towards mastering the technology behind elite athletes?

Why not embark towards developing skills to collect and analyse performance data and apply this analysis to support improvements in athletic and team performance.

Technology is now a central part of sport and exercise at all levels, enhancing both performance and the overall experience of participants. For this reason, it is essential that sports scientists, coaches, and performers understand its applications and impact. Our course will give you the skills to master the tools used by the world’s elite athletes.

You will learn how to measure, record, and analyse performance data using technology, and apply this knowledge to help athletes and teams make meaningful improvements.

This course is fully funded and falls under the South East Cross Border alliance (SECBA). A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Apply now to get equipped with the skills needed to succeed in this field.

https://www.src.ac.uk/courses/technology-and-sporting-performance-recreational-peaceplus-secba

22/01/2026

WOOHOO 🤩🥳 Following on from their success at the NI Gymnastics Awards - Dromore Community Centre Gymnastics Club has been shortlisted for the Official Delivery Partner Venue of the Year at the British Gymnastics Awards next month 🙌👏

Their focus on making gymnastics fun, inclusive and accessible for everyone has been admired, as well as the instructors progression plans that suit different abilities and learning styles! The club has also expanded this year with more classes and the introduction of a successful Young Helpers programme for older gymnasts.

We wish the whole team the best of luck!

22/01/2026

Friday nights are for sports 🏹🏐🏓

It was great to see lots of you at South Lake Leisure Centre at last week’s Friday Night Sports Club 🤩

We’re back again tomorrow tonight (6.30-9.30pm) and we hope to see everyone who has signed up! We’ve got something for everyone - volleyball, table tennis, battle bows (archery) and more! This club is suitable for boys and girls in school years 8-12.

To register email alex.clifford@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

21/01/2026

Get Ready for Archery Adventures🎯

Our 2 hour Learn to Shoot sessions at South Lake Watersports are perfect for age 8yrs+, no experience needed, just plenty of enthusiasm 🏹✨

🗓️ Sat 31 Jan, Sun 8 & 22 Feb | 2.00pm – 4.00pm
🗓️ Sun 1 Feb | 11.30am – 1.30pm

£30pp Standard | £19.50pp Concession

FREE with getactiveabc Family, Single & Corporate memberships

Book online 👉 getactiveabc.com/archery

20/01/2026

We're recruiting! Join our getactiveabc team - fun shifts, friendly faces, and a splash of adventure 🛟🥅

✅ Variety of shift patterns - full time [9-5], part time, early mornings, days, evening and weekend shifts.
✅ Leisure Attendant positions at our dry sites [Dromore, Gilford & Rathfriland Community Centres | Tandragee & Keady Recreation Centres]
✅ Leisure Assistant & Trainee Leisure Assistant positions at our wet sites [South Lake, Orchard & Banbridge Leisure Centres]
✅Trainee Leisure Assistant- starting salary - £25,583 per annum pro rata [£13.26 per hour] with potential of an additional 10% of your annual salary and time and a half for weekends [depending on your contract] progressing to qualified rate after successful completion of NPLQ
✅Qualified Leisure Assistant/Leisure Attendant - starting salary - £26,403 per annum pro rata [£13.68 per hour] with potential of an additional 10% of your annual salary and time and a half for weekends [depending on your contract]

You’ll help create a safe and enjoyable environment for our customers and we’ll help you succeed. Successful trainees will complete the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) within 8 weeks of starting. A swim test will form part of the selection process.

If you love working with people, and want a job with real purpose, this is your chance. Jump in and apply today 👉 armaghbanbridgecraigavon.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

20/01/2026

Ready to reach new heights? Join our climbing sessions now! 🧗‍♂️
Whether you're just starting out or looking to climb independently, we’ve got a session to suit every level!

Supervised Sessions:
📅 Mon 5–5:45pm | Tue 6–6:45pm | Thu 5–5:45pm
💷 Concession £5.40 | Senior £7.90
Or FREE with a getactiveabc Single, Corporate or Family Membership

Competent Climbers:
📅 Mon 6–8pm | Tue 8:30–10pm | Wed 6–8pm
📅 Thu 8:30–10pm | Sun 9:30–11am
💷 £7.90
Or FREE with a getactiveabc Single, Corporate or Family Membership

✨ Book in, gear up, and let’s climb higher together 👉www.getactiveabc.com/activities/climbing

19/01/2026

📣 Calling all primary school teachers!

We’re delighted to partner with Sport NI to bring you the 'Understanding Physical Literacy Workshop' Wednesday 25 February (1.00pm - 4.00pm) at South Lake Leisure Centre, Craigavon.

Understanding physical literacy is about more than just knowing how to move - it’s about understanding why movement matters. This workshop will explore how to embed physical literacy principles into your teaching to inspire lifelong participation in sport and physical activity.

👟 Learn practical strategies to improve physical literacy in your school
📚 Build your confidence in delivering movement-focused learning
🤝 Connect with fellow teachers and share ideas
🌱 Support healthier, more active futures for pupils

Limited spaces available. Pre-booking essential.

To register, please email amanda.mogey@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

19/01/2026

🌤️ Good morning! We’re turning into a burst of positivity and feel good energy by sharing some feedback from our hugely popular Ease into Fitness programme!

Regardless of the day of the week or month of the year, one of the most effective ways to lift your mood, boost your energy and support your overall wellbeing is to get moving!

Our Ease into Fitness programme at Tandragee Recreation Centre has been a huge hit with people from all walks of life – some recovering from an injury or managing a health condition, to those taking their first steps into exercise!

Listen to what our instructor Ciara and class members have to say!

To find out more about Ease into Fitness call 028 3884 1110 🤗

18/01/2026

However you love to get active, we're cheering you on! 🎉

One membership...countless activities 🏸🏊🚣💪

Discover more than just a gym...jump in, dive in, power through!
👉getactiveabc.com/join

18/01/2026

Gosford Forest Park - stop 😍🤩❤️

Folks, get your winter walk in! Views like this guaranteed!
👉 getactiveabc.com/activities/walking

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