Pride Games Now On
posted: 01/06/2009
Pride Games opened on Sunday and will close after a hectic week of activity, this coming Sunday 7 June. There are a feast of activities, athletic, relaxed and fun to pick from all week and all next weekend.
The Pride Games issue of DailyOut has details and more.
Monday 1st June
Women’s Netball
Get back into netball with this fun coached taster session open to players of all levels, even beginners! Trinity Sports Centre & High School, £3.00 (by advance ticket purchase)
Footy For Fun
Come along to this coaching session for men and women. Ideal for complete beginners and those of you who want to improve your skills on the ball. Access to Manchester Academy from Denmark Road.
£3.00 (by advance ticket purchase)
Tuesday 2nd June
Rugby League Taster with Salford Reds on their own turf!
Imagine this, an evening playing with professional rugby players, showing you how to play Rugby League - can you resist? You’ll need kit - shorts, T-shirt and trainers and a towel. Open to men and women. 7pm - 8.30pm. Free Entry. Just turn up. Map in the calendar on pridegames.org
Wednesday 3rd June
Archery & Orienteering @ Mersey Valley Visitors Centre, Sale
Places are available at this Robin Hood style event. Endorsed by the Sheriff of Nottingham himself! Orienteering alternates with archery, to ensure Robin gets home! It’s in a forest like location and there’s a BBQ to celebrate at the end. £10 per archer.
Registration and payment on line. 6pm - 8pm.
Thursday 4th June
City Walk for the over 50s - nice and easy
A friendly group of people from ‘Out in The City’ will welcome you outside Taurus Cafe Bar (inside if it opens early) and head out on a gentle city walk passing places of interest along the way. The walk finishes at Taurus for tea, coffee and a chat. This gentle exercise is open to all over 50s. 11am - 1pm.
Starts of with a tram ride and heads for a special treat!
Day 1 Sailing Course begins @ Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre near Rochdale
The first of two days of sailing at the fantastic seaside like location on the edge of the Pennines. It forms part of a two day course towards RYA level 1 certification.
Sailing and safety equipment is provided and you’ll need a cossie and towel. Lunch voucher included and ask for a lift info@pridegames.org. 9.30am - 4pm. Registration
and payment on-line. A real bargain!
Friday 5th June
Day 2 Sailing Course & Regatta @ Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre near Rochdale
The second of two days of sailing and completion of the RYA level 1 course and certification or a 1 day course for improvers.
In the afternoon this is followed by a sailing Regatta for novices and experienced sailors. You can launch your own boat too! otherwise all equipment is provided. Ask for a lift. Registration online for course and competition. Course 9.30 - 12 noon and Regatta 1 - 4pm.
Climbing Competition @ Manchester Climbing Centre, with City Climb
Our first climbing competition being run in collaboration with City Climb, Pride Sports and Out Door Lads. Includes Lifetime membership of the Manchester Climbing Centre worth £15. For women and men.
Registration and payment on line, All welcome. 5.45 - 9pm.
Super Saturday 6th June
Northern Pride Open Golf @ Altrincham Municipal Golf Course
A new event run in partnership with Irons Golf, an experienced LGBT golf club. You’ll need a set of clubs. Check out entry standards in registration. Great cash
prizes available for winners! Registration includes bacon butties and a supper. You need to register online before for this event - payment online. Golf tees of at 12 noon - bacon butties from 10.30am. Event accreditation from 10am.
Mountain Biking @ Clayton Vale, Manchester
This year’s Mountain Biking event takes place in the beautiful Clayton Vale area of
Manchester. Run by event partners Bike Right and comprising of a skills sessions for
novices & experts, followed by races and medals! Bikes and gear supplied or bring your own. 9.45am - 2pm. Registration and payment on line.
Squash Tournament @ National Squash Centre, Manchester
An international Squash Tournament at the National Squash Centre. This event also
signals the birth of a new squash ladder. 10am - 4pm. Registration and payment
online.
5 a-side Football Competition with Manchester FA
Run by Manchester FA at Salford Sports Village, this five a-side football tournament
will accommodate men’s, women’s and mixed teams. The venue is on a main bus
route and easily accessible from Manchester City Centre. 9am - 5pm. Registration and
payment on line.
Athletics Tournament @ Trafford Athletics Stadium
Run by Open Athletics, this year’s track and field events will be run at stylish Trafford Athletics Stadium. Jumps, Throws and races. Novices welcome. 10 - 4pm. Registration and payment on line.
Ballroom and Latin Dance Workshops
A friendly group of new and experienced ballroom dancers will be waiting to partner
you under the watchful eye of one of the best dance tutors in the country, in the
John Thaw Studio Theatre. Registration and payment on line.
Tea Dance To round off this year’s Ballroom and Latin Dance workshops, we invite you to join us at the Pride Games Tea Dance. It is being held at John Thaw Studio Theatre in The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama,
at The University of Manchester just off Oxford Road (behind the Museum). It
begins at 4.30pm and runs through till 7pm and includes a very English Tea. All are
welcome to attend £7 on the door.
Friendly & Fun Swim Gala @ Moss Side Leisure Centre
Open to all swimmers to come along and try out a friendly swim gala. Run like a
competition but without the pressure. A FREE to enter event sponsored by
Northern Wave Swim Club. For more info go to registration. You’ll need swim wear,
a towel, a drink and £1 for your locker and a willingness to have some fun! includes
a relaxation area. Entries on line to order events please. 1pm - 4pm.
Pride Games Club Night
- brought to you by the Bollox Team Based on a very popular monthly disco
and voted for by men and women, as one of the best nights out on offer! you’ll have
the chance to party with great tunes and fabulous company! just do it! Free with your
Pride Games registration pass and £3 to everyone else. All welcome. It’s at The Tunnel in Legends, Whitworth St, Manchester. If you miss it you’ll turn into a frog!
Download the Pride Games isssue of Daily Out for further details and more
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