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TIME TO TRY A NEW SPORT THIS SUMMER ON THE CENTRAL COAST
October 29, 2008Sport and Recreation Minister Kevin Greene is urging people on the Central Coast to get involved in a new sport this summer.
Mr Greene said the NSW Government is offering beginners lessons in a range of sporting and recreational activities over the next two months.
"The extra hours of daylight at this time of year make it easier to get outdoors and try a new sport," he said.
"The NSW Government is offering introductory lessons for several sports during November and December, and they're a great way to get fit and try something new.
"As well as learning new skills and improving fitness people have a chance to meet new friends and have a lot of fun in the process.
"Mixing up your routine can make exercise more fun so I'd encourage people to take advantage of this opportunity to learn a sport like golf, surfing or horse riding."
Mr Greene said the programs are offered through the NSW Dept of Sport and Recreation, and include learning to sail a yacht, play golf, learn tennis, how to surf, self defence skills and beginner/intermediate horse riding skills.
Further information on any programs is available by calling 4362 3184 or online at www.dsr.nsw.gov.au
Surfing:
Qualified instructors from the Terry McDermott Surf School will teach people aged 18 or older all they need to get out into the water and onto a wave.
It is held Soldiers Beach on Sundays, 3.30 to 5.30pm, from 9 to 23 November, costing $89 per person. Bookings are essential.
Golf
A five week course for beginners will be held at the Bateau Bay Golf driving range.
The first four weeks will focus on the essential skills of chipping, putting and driving, with the final week offering a few holes at the Erina Par 3 Golf Course.
The course is held on Tuesday mornings from 4 November to 2 December at a cost of $99. Golf clubs can be provided and bookings are essential.
Horseriding for beginners and intermediate riders
Programs are aimed at those who've never ridden a horse and need basic skills and knowledge, as well as for people to build on the skills they already have.
The course teaches basic skills in an enclosed arena, with grooming, feeding, preparation for riding and horsemanship taught under expert personalised tuition.
The beginner program will be held on Wednesday 19 November from 9am to 12pm.
The intermediate program will be held on Wednesday 26 November from 9am to 12pm.
Both programs run at Marena Stud, Wyong. The cost is $55 per program.
Sailing
A learn to sail a yacht program will run on Brisbane Waters next month for new sailors.
Qualified instructors from the Gosford Sailing Club will teach handling and equipment techniques and after this course, participants can go on to earn a Competent Crew Certificate and start sailing with Sail Australia crews.
The Learn to Sail a Yacht program costs $180 per person and will be held at Gosford Sailing Club on Wednesdays 5 and 12 November from 10am to 1pm or Thursdays 20 and 27 November 10am to 1pm.
Other times may be organised for pre-arranged groups of three to four people.
Self-Defence
Experienced and qualified instructors at Central Coast Karate will teach effective self-defence techniques and the law as it relates to self-defence over five weeks.
The program will run on Thursday mornings, 10am to 12pm from 6 November to 4 December at the Central Coast Karate Studio, 1/16 Ace Crescent, Tuggerah.
The cost of the program is $88 and bookings are essential.
Again, further information on any programs is available by calling 4362 3184 or online
at www.dsr.nsw.gov.au