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Sport courses for 4 to 16 year olds

We offer a range of after-school and weekend introductory sport courses, specifically designed to help your child learn core skills and progress their abilities in their chosen sport.


Courses run for 6 to 13 weeks during each academic school term and are instructed by our qualified, DBS checked coaches.

We also offer drop-in sessions on a 'pay-as-you-go' basis; a great, flexible way to try out a new activity.

 

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All courses and Pay and Play sessions are held at the University of Essex, Colchester Campus and take advantage of the fantastic sport facilities available to us.

Junior courses

Climbing

We are now offering 6 to 12-week courses for you to choose from, these are now live*. 

6 week course: 8 January - 15 February (£63)

6 week course: 26 February - 5 April (£63)

Full 12-week course: 8 January - 5 April (£120)

Junior climbing 8-11 years
Day 6 Week Course  6 Week Coures  Full 12 Week Course*
Wednesdays, 4pm-5.30pm 8 Jan - 12 Feb 26 Feb - 2 Apr 8 Jan - 2 Apr
Thursdays, 4pm-5.30pm 9 Jan - 13 Feb 27 Feb - 3 Apr 9 Jan - 3 Apr
Fridays, 4pm-5.30pm 10 Jan - 14 Feb 28 Feb - 4 Apr 10 Jan - 4 Apr
Saturdays, 9.30am-11am 11 Jan - 15 Feb 1 Mar - 5 Apr  11 Jan - 5 Apr
*February half-term exclusion dates
Junior climbing 12-15 years 
Day 6 Week Course 6 Week Coures Full 12 Week Course*
Wednesdays, 4pm-5.30pm 8 Jan - 12 Feb 26 Feb - 2 Apr 8 Jan - 2 Apr
Thursdays, 4pm-5.30pm 9 Jan - 13 Feb 27 Feb - 3 Apr 9 Jan - 3 Apr
Fridays, 4pm-5.30pm 10 Jan - 14 Feb 28 Feb - 4 Apr 10 Jan - 4 Apr
Saturdays, 9.30am-11am 11 Jan - 15 Feb 1 Mar - 5 Apr 11 Jan - 5 Apr

Find out more about our Pay and Play climbing sessions on our Junior climbing webpage.

Tennis

Whether you have just picked up a racket for the first time or want to develop your hone your skills as part of a comprehensive tennis pathway, Essex Sport Tennis has something for everyone. Based at our 4-hard court all-weather tennis facility at the University of Essex, our programme offers a thriving and wide-ranging tennis offer that caters for all tennis ability levels at all ages levels, led by our expert and experienced team of LTA qualified coaches.

More information can be found on the Junior tennis webpage.

Basketball


Our 'pay and play' basketball session is a great way for your child to try an exciting sport, where they can develop their social skills and meet new friends, without committing to a full course.

These sessions are popular, so we recommend booking in advance!

Rebels Play Basketball

New for Block 2 introducing Monday Rebels Play Basketball sessions, available to book now!

  • Dates: 24 February - 5 April
  • Price: £5 per session Block 2 will be live to book from the 31 January for sessions running from 1 March to 5 April

Day

 Age Group
Mondays, 5.30pm - 6.15pm 5-8 Years
Mondays, 6.15pm - 7pm 9-14 Years
Saturdays, 9am - 10 am 5-8 Years
Saturdays, 9am - 10 am
 Girls ONLY 11-14 Years
Saturdays, 10am - 11am 9-11 Years
Saturdays, 10am - 11am

11-14 Years Mixed

How to book

Junior tennis

Junior tennis

Junior basketball

Junior basketball

Junior climbing

Junior climbing

Junior futsal

Junior futsal

Junior dance

Junior dance

Junior basketball

Junior basketball

Junior dance

Junior dance

Taster sessions

If space permits, taster sessions may be accommodated for a course. These must be pre-agreed by the Sports Development team.

To arrange a taster session, please email sportsdevelopment@essex.ac.uk. For tennis, please email tennis@essex.ac.uk

Waiting list

Demand for places is high and some courses sell out quickly. If you would like to join the waiting list, please visit or contact the Sports Centre Reception on 01206 873250. You will be contacted if a space becomes available.

Get in touch
Sports Development Officer Find out more about current and future junior courses 
Telephone: 01206 873250

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