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Conditions for Courses<br />
1. In <strong>the</strong> interest of safety, those taking part in all courses<br />
MUST be able to swim at least 50 metres wearing light<br />
clothing. Buoyancy aids are provided and must be worn<br />
on, or near <strong>the</strong> water. A rescue boat is on standby at all<br />
times when <strong>the</strong>re are activities on <strong>the</strong> lake.<br />
2. Outdoor activities are “risk” sports, and <strong>the</strong> courses can<br />
be strenuous, <strong>the</strong>refore a satisfactory state of health<br />
is essential. The student must ensure that he/she is fit<br />
enough to complete <strong>the</strong> course before booking.<br />
3. Please bring any water sports logbooks to show<br />
previous experience. Issue of a certificate is not<br />
dependent on course attendance alone.<br />
4. Wear clothing which is warm and comfortable. We<br />
recommend that a number of thin layers is <strong>the</strong> warmest<br />
option. If you have waterproof clothing bring it with<br />
you. Always bring at least one spare set of clothing and a<br />
towel. Footwear should be flat soled shoes or trainers.<br />
Contact us for recommendations on clothing for high<br />
ropes.<br />
5. Bookings made by telephone will be held for fourteen<br />
days only. Failure to receive <strong>the</strong> booking form and<br />
payment in full within fourteen days will result in <strong>the</strong><br />
place being lost.<br />
6. Full course fees (Payment by cash, cheque or card) and<br />
a stamped addressed envelope must accompany each<br />
application.<br />
7. Failure to inform <strong>Stevenage</strong> <strong>Leisure</strong> Ltd of cancellation<br />
up to fourteen days before <strong>the</strong> course starts without a<br />
valid medical certificate will result in <strong>the</strong> loss of course<br />
fees.<br />
8. <strong>Stevenage</strong> <strong>Leisure</strong> Limited reserves <strong>the</strong> right to cancel<br />
a course up to seven days before it is due to start if<br />
<strong>the</strong> numbers enrolled have not reached <strong>the</strong> minimum<br />
requirement; in which case a complete refund of <strong>the</strong> fee<br />
will be given, or where possible, an alternative course<br />
offered. All courses are subject to suitable wea<strong>the</strong>r<br />
conditions.<br />
9. <strong>Stevenage</strong> Borough Council, <strong>Stevenage</strong> <strong>Leisure</strong> Limited,<br />
or <strong>the</strong>ir agents are not under any liability whatsoever<br />
in respect of personal injury, loss or damage incurred,<br />
however caused, while attending <strong>the</strong> course.<br />
N.B. Those who receive this publication by post or book a<br />
course will automatically be placed on a mailing list. If you do<br />
not wish to be included, please tick a box on <strong>the</strong> booking form<br />
and return.<br />
Concessionary Rates<br />
Eligibility depends on…<br />
A. People who are aged 65 and over.<br />
B. People who are 60 and over who are not in work.<br />
C. People who are registered disabled.<br />
D. School pupils and students in full-time education.<br />
N.B. Proof of qualification for concessionary rate may<br />
be required. Concessionary fees do not apply to<br />
Courses.<br />
Data Protection and Investigation Fraud<br />
We must protect our public funds and so we may use <strong>the</strong><br />
information you have given on <strong>the</strong> booking form to prevent<br />
and detect fraud. We may also share this information with<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r public bodies for <strong>the</strong> same purpose.<br />
<strong>Fairlands</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Sailing Centre<br />
Six Hills Way, <strong>Stevenage</strong>, Herts SG2 0BL<br />
01438 353241<br />
Fax: 01438 743483 Email: fairlands@stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
• Abseiling • High Ropes/Low<br />
• Bell Boats Ropes<br />
• Boards ‘n’ Buggies • Kayaking<br />
• Canoeing • Mountain Bikes<br />
• Climbing • Orienteering<br />
• Dragon Boats • Power Boat &<br />
• Grass Sledging PWC Tuition<br />
• Power Kiting<br />
• Raft Building<br />
• Rowing<br />
• Sailing<br />
• Turf Boards<br />
• Windsurfing<br />
www.stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
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<strong>Fairlands</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Sailing Centre<br />
Six Hills Way, <strong>Stevenage</strong>, Herts SG2 0BL<br />
01438 353241<br />
www.stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
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Contents<br />
Dinghy Sailing Courses.........................4<br />
Junior/Youth Sailing ..............................4<br />
Adult Sailing .........................................4<br />
Sailability ..............................................5<br />
Windsurfing Courses ...........................5<br />
Powerboat Courses ............................6<br />
Personal Watercraft Courses ..............6<br />
Paddle Sport and Rowing ....................7<br />
Extreme <strong>Fairlands</strong> and Gr8 Wall .........8<br />
Birthday Party Booking Form ..............9<br />
Course Booking Form .......................10<br />
Multi Activity Courses .......................13<br />
Group Paddle Sports .........................14<br />
Fun Sessions & Birthday Parties<br />
for Children and Adults .....................15<br />
Weekend Activities ...........................16<br />
High and Low Ropes .........................17<br />
Pricing Guide .....................................18<br />
Hire & Launch Fees ...........................19<br />
Course Schedule ......................... 20-21<br />
Enjoy a range of wet and dry outdoor activities in a safe and supervised environment<br />
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The Heart<br />
of <strong>Stevenage</strong><br />
<strong>Leisure</strong> Active retired 50 sailing<br />
Bandstand<br />
Disabled facilities<br />
Grounds hire<br />
Those over 50 can enjoy a two hour<br />
sailing session between 10am and 12<br />
noon on Thursday mornings. Come<br />
along and sail or windsurf. All you<br />
need is a little experience and you<br />
can have two hours of fun.<br />
Angling<br />
Angling on <strong>the</strong> main lake is run<br />
by Welwyn Garden City Angling<br />
Club. You can set up on one of <strong>the</strong><br />
designated fishing beaches and <strong>the</strong><br />
bailiffs will come round to collect fees.<br />
Aqua Playground playground<br />
The Aqua play area contains<br />
equipment which sprays, squirts,<br />
mists or shoots water into <strong>the</strong><br />
play area, giving a fun play for <strong>the</strong><br />
youngsters in a safe and interactive<br />
environment. Kiosk and public toilet<br />
facilities are available during opening<br />
times only. For opening times call<br />
01438 242242.<br />
The bandstand can be hired on<br />
Sundays between 2 – 4pm.<br />
It has a temporary roof and<br />
electricity supply which can be used<br />
at an extra cost.<br />
Corporate events<br />
We can tailor activities to<br />
accommodate your company’s<br />
requirements and provide instruction<br />
or supervision to give your staff<br />
or group a day to remember.<br />
Costello’s café<br />
The café adjoins <strong>the</strong> centre and is<br />
open 7 days a week serving a range of<br />
hot and cold food and drinks.<br />
Tel. 01438 748458.<br />
Dinghy parking<br />
Avoid <strong>the</strong> hassle of trailing your<br />
boat around – Why not store it at<br />
<strong>Fairlands</strong> <strong>Valley</strong>.<br />
For <strong>the</strong> more adventurous who<br />
want to try sailing, we offer stable<br />
craft perfect for most requirements.<br />
Booking in advance is essential.<br />
The Sailing Centre and Café offers<br />
easy access for <strong>the</strong> disabled and less<br />
able-bodied. See page 5 for Sailability.<br />
Fire Works<br />
Firework display<br />
Our annual firework display is held<br />
on November 5th every year. It is run<br />
by our BTEC qualified staff. We are<br />
also able to provide a professional<br />
firework service at a venue of your<br />
choice. Professional guidance can<br />
be given on a selection of fireworks<br />
appropriate to location, duration and<br />
budget.<br />
Gift Vouchers<br />
We offer gift vouchers for all of our<br />
courses or private tuition if you<br />
want to surprise someone with an<br />
excellent gift.<br />
We will be happy to advise you on<br />
your event. Please contact us to<br />
arrange an initial site visit. Power and<br />
water available.<br />
Training Training room room<br />
<strong>Fairlands</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> has a Training room<br />
in a magnificent parkland setting<br />
and comes complete with modern IT<br />
facilities eg. interactive white board,<br />
WiFi hotspot. Available for club,<br />
corporate and training events, it is<br />
ideal for recreational and educational<br />
purposes.<br />
Various buffet or meals are available<br />
to suit your requirements, whe<strong>the</strong>r<br />
it be meetings, training days, team<br />
building or corporate events. All<br />
catering by arrangement with our<br />
on-site caterer Costello’s Catering on<br />
01438 748458.<br />
Tel: 01438 353241<br />
Email: fairlands@stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
Note to Teachers and Youth Leaders: Please note that we<br />
have a range of special prices in our School & Youth Brochure.<br />
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Dinghy Sailing Courses<br />
Come and learn one of Great Britain’s most successful Olympic<br />
sports. Sailing is a fun and exhilarating sport that can take you<br />
places.<br />
We run fully accredited Royal Yachting<br />
Association (RYA) courses for junior, youth<br />
and adults.<br />
The RYA scheme is designed to encourage<br />
people of all ages to learn to sail in a fun<br />
Junior / Youth Sailing<br />
and safe environment. You will work<br />
through <strong>the</strong> scheme at your own pace with<br />
a fully qualified instructor, developing your<br />
skills and knowledge to become a good<br />
dinghy sailor.<br />
Junior Code J, Youth Code Y<br />
Our courses are run during Easter, Whitsun, and Summer school holidays<br />
with 4 day courses for 8-10 year olds & 5 day courses for 11-16 year olds.<br />
During <strong>the</strong>se courses you would be aiming for RYA stage 1, 2, or 3 according to your<br />
development.<br />
Adult sailing<br />
Code D<br />
These courses are run over weekends ei<strong>the</strong>r Saturday & Sunday or<br />
consecutive Saturdays or Sundays. We can run courses for two or<br />
more people at o<strong>the</strong>r times by arrangement.<br />
We run scheduled level 1 & 2 courses, also Seamanship, Sailing with spinnakers,<br />
and Start racing courses on demand.<br />
Introduction to Sailing (for adults only)<br />
Would you like to sample sailing without committing to a course? Then this is for<br />
you. Try <strong>the</strong> sport for an hour with one of our experienced instructors for up to<br />
2 people at a cost of £40. If you subsequently book onto an Adult Sailing Course<br />
we will offer a 10% discount. For fur<strong>the</strong>r information please call or email.<br />
Sailability<br />
Sport is a very important part of all our lives and brings enormous physical, social and<br />
psychological benefits. These benefits are particularly important for those people with<br />
disabilities, but often <strong>the</strong>y get to enjoy <strong>the</strong>m all too rarely. Sailing, more than any o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
sport, gives us a chance to change this. At <strong>Fairlands</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Outdoor Activities we support<br />
<strong>the</strong> RYA Sailability Scheme and believe we are well placed to help people with disabilities<br />
take up <strong>the</strong> sport.<br />
<strong>Stevenage</strong> Sailability won a Pride of <strong>Stevenage</strong> Award ‘So Sharing’ in 2011. This recognised<br />
<strong>the</strong> volunteers for working hard to promote <strong>the</strong> physical, social and psychological benefits<br />
of sport and making sailing an enjoyable experience for people of different ages with<br />
physical disabilities.<br />
For fur<strong>the</strong>r information please call or email. Details are on <strong>the</strong> back page of this <strong>brochure</strong>.<br />
Windsurfing Courses<br />
Minimum age 10<br />
Come and learn this fun and exciting sport<br />
with <strong>the</strong> modern widestyle stable boards<br />
and lightweight rigs making it easier and<br />
faster to learn.<br />
We run RYA Start Windsurfing courses over<br />
1 day. This course will give you <strong>the</strong> practical<br />
and <strong>the</strong>oretical knowledge needed to get<br />
you windsurfing with confidence.<br />
If you are not sure whe<strong>the</strong>r it’s <strong>the</strong> sport<br />
for you, why not have a one hour taster at<br />
<strong>the</strong> private tuition rate before you book<br />
your course.<br />
These courses are not scheduled but can<br />
be organised for two or more people by<br />
arrangement.<br />
A completed booking form and payment in full for all courses will be required<br />
4 Tel: 01438 353241 Email: fairlands@stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
within 14 days of provisional booking to confirm your place on <strong>the</strong> course.<br />
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Power Boat Courses<br />
By arrangement<br />
Paddle Sport Courses<br />
Adult Code AK, Youth Code K<br />
Minimum age 16<br />
Minimum age 10<br />
The RYA power boat scheme exists to meet <strong>the</strong> needs of those<br />
who use small open power boats for sport or leisure.<br />
This course will introduce you to <strong>the</strong> sport<br />
of power boating, including basic boat<br />
checks, pre-launch checks and power boat<br />
handling skills at both high and low speed.<br />
If you are looking to go on inland european<br />
waterways you will also need to complete<br />
a CEVNI test which we can arrange.<br />
Personal Watercraft Courses<br />
If you have previous experience we run<br />
a direct assessment course for those that<br />
have practical and <strong>the</strong>oretical knowledge.<br />
This course is to assess you against <strong>the</strong><br />
RYA syllabus.<br />
These courses are run by arrangement.<br />
By arrangement<br />
Minimum age 16<br />
If you have your own PWC we can run fully accredited RYA courses<br />
or direct assessments using your own craft. These courses are run<br />
by arrangement.<br />
Welcome to <strong>the</strong> world of Kayaking and Canoeing. On <strong>the</strong>se<br />
paddle sport courses you will learn a wide range of different<br />
paddling skills.<br />
For beginners, <strong>the</strong> One Star course is<br />
designed to give you a fun and entertaining<br />
introduction to <strong>the</strong> sport, teaching you <strong>the</strong><br />
basics of both sports.<br />
The Two Star course is for those that<br />
have already attained <strong>the</strong>ir One Star or<br />
experience equivalent. This course will<br />
teach you to refine your skills, building<br />
on what you have already learnt, with <strong>the</strong><br />
introduction of some basic white water<br />
paddle strokes.<br />
These courses are separated into Youth<br />
(10-16) & Adult courses (16 years and<br />
upwards).<br />
There are scheduled one day courses<br />
which are all run by <strong>the</strong> BCU syllabus.<br />
If you’re not sure whe<strong>the</strong>r it’s <strong>the</strong> sport<br />
for you, why not have a one hour taster<br />
session at <strong>the</strong> private tuition rate before<br />
you book your course.<br />
We can also run courses for two or<br />
more people by arrangement.<br />
Rowing<br />
Taster sessions have been allowed to allow<br />
centres to get people of all ages on <strong>the</strong><br />
water quickly and safely, giving participants<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir first taste of rowing. These sessions<br />
will quickly build confidence and hopefully<br />
get <strong>the</strong>m moving <strong>the</strong> boat from an early<br />
stage of learning.<br />
The Stage 1 and 2 have been designed to<br />
allow participants to develop <strong>the</strong>ir skills<br />
over <strong>the</strong> course of time. Splitting basic<br />
skills in this way, provides participants with<br />
a next step to aim at after completing <strong>the</strong><br />
initial award.<br />
A completed booking form and payment in full for all courses will be required<br />
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within 14 days of provisional booking to confirm your place on <strong>the</strong> course.<br />
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OFFICE USE ONLY Receipt No: Date:<br />
Extreme <strong>Fairlands</strong><br />
I confirm <strong>the</strong> above. Signed by:<br />
Room Hire Times:<br />
(Costello’s Café can arrange catering if required and can be contacted on: 01438 748458.<br />
We also have a room that can be hired out at an hourly rate (please ask for costing and booking form).<br />
To hire this room please complete <strong>the</strong> line below.<br />
Come and try something different<br />
Payment by cash or cheque. Cheques payable to <strong>Stevenage</strong> <strong>Leisure</strong> Limited.<br />
Alternatively please ring to pay by card.<br />
Total cost quoted: Deposit Gen Receipt No. Amount:<br />
As part of Extreme <strong>Fairlands</strong> we have a variety of activities that we<br />
can offer as part of our birthday parties and group bookings, or<br />
purely as a bit of fun. We offer:<br />
Please note that your booking is not considered to be confirmed until we receive this completed form.<br />
Downhill Activities (Minimum years 8 years+)<br />
• Mountain Boards – These are all terrain skate boards<br />
• Buggies – A more stable ‘sit-in’ piece of equipment<br />
• Sledges – Perfect for <strong>the</strong> smaller person<br />
• Turf Boards – The ultimate to test your balance!<br />
• Mountain Biking – Experience <strong>the</strong> local area using local<br />
cycle paths, grass and wooded areas. Minimum age 13.<br />
Balance General Receipt No. Amount:<br />
• Power Kiting – This fun and exciting sport offers a<br />
massive range of potential to progress onto kite boarding/<br />
buggying. We can teach you basic skills and more.<br />
Minimum age 8.<br />
The Gr8 Wall<br />
Minimum age 8 years. Minimum weight 25 kilograms (4 stone)<br />
“The Gr8 Wall” based at <strong>Fairlands</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Sailing Centre is<br />
available for external hire at your own venue for Corporate<br />
Days, School Days and Children’s Parties, subject to a site<br />
visit.<br />
This mobile 6 metre climbing wall includes:<br />
• 3 climbing wall routes<br />
• Accredited instructors<br />
• Dynamic foot and hand<br />
holds<br />
• Helmets and harnesses<br />
• Realistic Rock face<br />
• State of <strong>the</strong> art<br />
“descender” units<br />
• Over 25 sq metres of<br />
climbing area<br />
Tel: 01438 353241 Email: fairlands@stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
PLEASE NOTE: We require a 50% deposit to secure booking. Balance payable on event date.<br />
Date: Time:<br />
Number of children: Age of children: Age range:<br />
Activities required (Notes: minimum age 10 for Kayaking or Windsurfing. Minimum weight for Gr8 Wall 30 kilograms):<br />
E-mail:<br />
% Day: % Night: % Mobile:<br />
Post Code:<br />
Address:<br />
Name:<br />
Mr / Mrs / Ms<br />
NOTE: Group size activity and duration can not be changed without prior agreement. Any changes may incur a revised cost.<br />
More booking forms are available on our website: www.stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
Minimum age: 8 Years (for adults please ring or email us).<br />
Six Hills Way, <strong>Stevenage</strong>, Herts SG2 0BL<br />
Telephone (01438) 353241<br />
Fax (01438) 743483<br />
e-mail: fairlands@stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
Birthday Party Booking Form<br />
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<strong>Fairlands</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> Course Booking Form<br />
Six Hills Way, <strong>Stevenage</strong>, Herts SG2 0BL<br />
Telephone (01438) 353241<br />
Fax (01438) 743483<br />
e-mail: fairlands@stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
More booking forms are available on our website www.stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
Telephone bookings will be held for 14 days subject to <strong>the</strong> receipt of a completed booking form and payment in full.<br />
All participants must complete a booking form before an activity commences. If your booking form and payment in full are not<br />
received within 14 days your place may be lost. Cheques should be made payable to <strong>Stevenage</strong> <strong>Leisure</strong> Limited. Cancellation<br />
within 14 days of <strong>the</strong> course date by, or on behalf of <strong>the</strong> attendee, without <strong>the</strong> production of a valid medical certifi cate will<br />
result in <strong>the</strong> loss of course fees. Unless arrangements are made at <strong>the</strong> time of booking all participants are expected to be<br />
water confi dent and able to swim in light clothing.<br />
Mr / Mrs / Ms<br />
Name of participant:<br />
Date of Birth:<br />
Address:<br />
Post Code:<br />
Day: Night: Mobile:<br />
E-mail:<br />
Course Code (as indicated in <strong>brochure</strong>): Dates:<br />
Please detail any certificates held or previous experience of <strong>the</strong> activity:<br />
Please bring your Logbook on <strong>the</strong> first day of <strong>the</strong> course.<br />
Medical History/Dietary Requirements – Please indicate below and advise <strong>the</strong> instructor on <strong>the</strong> day if you are currently<br />
receiving any treatment for, or suffer from, any medical condition(s) relevant to <strong>the</strong> activity to be undertaken:<br />
In case of emergency during <strong>the</strong> course, we will need an emergency contact name and telephone number.<br />
Name: :<br />
I confi rm that l/my son/my daughter* is confi dent in water and can swim in light clothing.<br />
I undertake to advise <strong>the</strong> centre staff, before participating in <strong>the</strong> course or activity, of any medical condition or medication<br />
taken that may affect myself/my son/my daughter*.<br />
Please note that for applicants for PWC or Powered Courses must complete all fields and provide passport photographs.<br />
I enclose a cheque/cash* for <strong>the</strong> full fee: £ Payable to <strong>Stevenage</strong> <strong>Leisure</strong> Limited<br />
(* delete as appropriate)<br />
Alternatively please ring to pay by card.<br />
Signed: Date:<br />
Please send <strong>the</strong> completed form with stamped addressed envelope to: Course Bookings, The Sailing Centre, <strong>Fairlands</strong><br />
<strong>Valley</strong> Park, Six Hills Way, <strong>Stevenage</strong>, Herts SG2 OBL.<br />
Notes: All courses are subject to our terms and conditions and minimum participation requirements. Copies are available on request. Those who receive this<br />
publication by post or who book on a course automatically go on our mailing list. If you do not wish to be included, please tick box<br />
I give permission for photographs to be taken of <strong>the</strong> above attendees by representatives of <strong>Stevenage</strong> <strong>Leisure</strong> Ltd<br />
for promotional purposes during activities.<br />
Signed: Parent/Guardian:<br />
OFFICE USE ONLY Receipt No: Date:<br />
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OFFICE USE ONLY Receipt No: Date:<br />
Please note that your booking is not considered to be confirmed until we receive this completed form.<br />
I confirm <strong>the</strong> above. Signed by:<br />
Room Hire Times:<br />
(Costello’s Café can arrange catering if required and can be contacted on: 01438 748458.<br />
We also have a room that can be hired out at an hourly rate (please ask for costing and booking form).<br />
To hire this room please complete <strong>the</strong> line below.<br />
Payment by cash or cheque. Cheques payable to <strong>Stevenage</strong> <strong>Leisure</strong> Limited.<br />
Alternatively please ring to pay by card.<br />
Balance General Receipt No. Amount:<br />
Total cost quoted: Deposit Gen Receipt No. Amount:<br />
PLEASE NOTE: We require a 50% deposit to secure booking. Balance payable on event date.<br />
Date: Time:<br />
Number of children: Age of children: Age range:<br />
Multi Activity Courses<br />
Activities required (Notes: minimum age 10 for Kayaking or Windsurfing. Minimum weight for Gr8 Wall 30 kilograms):<br />
E-mail:<br />
% Day: % Night: % Mobile:<br />
For ages 8-14 years old (some activities are not suitable for some ages and sizes of<br />
children, courses will be tailored to <strong>the</strong> group).<br />
Code MA<br />
This is an exciting and thrilling way to spend two days at our<br />
centre. This course offers <strong>the</strong> opportunity of combining on and<br />
off <strong>the</strong> water activities, which will include some of <strong>the</strong> following:<br />
• Abseiling<br />
• Bell Boating<br />
• Canoeing<br />
• Climbing<br />
• Dragon Boating<br />
• Grass Sledging<br />
• High Ropes<br />
• Kayaking<br />
• Mountain Bikes<br />
• Mountain Boards<br />
& Buggies<br />
• Orienteering<br />
• Power Kiting<br />
• Raft Building<br />
• Rowing<br />
• Sailing<br />
• Turf Boards<br />
More booking forms are available on our website: www.stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
Minimum age: 8 Years (for adults please ring or email us).<br />
Activities will be decided on <strong>the</strong> day and suited to <strong>the</strong> wea<strong>the</strong>r conditions and<br />
ages of participants.<br />
Post Code:<br />
Address:<br />
Six Hills Way, <strong>Stevenage</strong>, Herts SG2 0BL<br />
Telephone (01438) 353241<br />
Fax (01438) 743483<br />
e-mail: fairlands@stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
Birthday Party Booking Form<br />
A completed booking form and payment in full for all courses will be required<br />
within 14 days of provisional booking to confirm your place on <strong>the</strong> course.<br />
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Name:<br />
Mr / Mrs / Ms<br />
NOTE: Group size activity and duration can not be changed without prior agreement. Any changes may incur a revised cost.<br />
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Group Paddle Sports<br />
Fun Sessions and Birthday Parties for Children & Adults<br />
At <strong>Fairlands</strong> we have different types of boats that can hold large<br />
groups of people to get everyone involved.<br />
Bell Boats – hold up to 12 paddlers with an instructor steering. These are<br />
catamarans which make <strong>the</strong>m very stable yet fast and fun. They also are great for<br />
getting disabled people onto <strong>the</strong> water. Minimum age 8.<br />
Dragon Boats – can hold up to 10 paddlers plus a drummer with an instructor<br />
steering. They are single hulled boats which are great for exciting team racing and<br />
events. Minimum age 8.<br />
Minimum age 8<br />
Whatever you want we can do!<br />
How to organise your fun session or party!<br />
1 Pick your activity or activities<br />
You can choose from any of <strong>the</strong><br />
activities that we run at <strong>the</strong><br />
centre<br />
2 How long do you want to be here?<br />
We run sessions from an hour or<br />
more, so why not do a couple of<br />
activities. (Minimum of 45 minutes<br />
per session for multiple activities)<br />
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Arrange a date and time, ei<strong>the</strong>r<br />
come to see us in person, call us<br />
on 01438 353241 or E-mail us at<br />
fairlands@stevenage-leisure.co.uk<br />
If you would like food after your activity <strong>the</strong>re is Costello’s Café.<br />
For more details call <strong>the</strong>m on 01438 748458.<br />
We will require a 50% deposit along with a completed booking form.<br />
Room hire also available.<br />
A completed booking form and payment in full for all courses will be required<br />
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booking to confirm your place on <strong>the</strong> course.<br />
A completed booking form and payment in full for all courses will be required<br />
within 14 days of provisional booking to confirm your place on <strong>the</strong> course.<br />
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Weekend Activities<br />
Saturday<br />
RYA OnBoard Youth Saturday morning 10am –12pm<br />
Enjoy your sailing? Come and have fun with like-minded people. This session is aimed at<br />
8-16 year olds who can sail. This is a supervised session with a dedicated instructor to<br />
give helpful hints and advice. Ideal follow on from our Junior and Youth courses.<br />
Sunday<br />
<strong>Fairlands</strong> Race Squad<br />
10am –12pm<br />
We run this race squad for those that<br />
have reached <strong>the</strong>ir stage 3 and above.<br />
This session aims to improve your skills<br />
and build new ones. There is a dedicated<br />
instructor available who will run a training<br />
session for <strong>the</strong> first hour. In <strong>the</strong> second<br />
hour <strong>the</strong>re will be <strong>the</strong> opportunity to put<br />
what you have learnt into practice during<br />
a race.<br />
Sunday Racing 11am –12pm<br />
For all adults and kids. Come and join in<br />
with <strong>the</strong> fun of racing. This session runs<br />
throughout <strong>the</strong> year with three different<br />
series, all of which have prizes at <strong>the</strong> end<br />
of <strong>the</strong>m.<br />
High Ropes, Climbing & Abseiling<br />
Minimum weight 25kgs. Maximum 130kgs. Minimum age 8.<br />
Come and try something new<br />
‘So Challenging’, is one of <strong>the</strong> best High Ropes<br />
courses in <strong>the</strong> area, providing lots of high adrenaline<br />
action.<br />
This will test even <strong>the</strong> toughest nerves, walking along <strong>the</strong> beam or<br />
wobbly bridge at over 9 metres in <strong>the</strong> air and, to top if off, a 25 metre<br />
zip wire to end. The course also features a challenging 13 metre<br />
climbing wall, abseiling tower and low ropes course. These are prebooked<br />
sessions that run over weekends all year round, and evenings<br />
in <strong>the</strong> summer months and school holidays. Based on 45 minute<br />
session times which includes all safety equipment and briefings.<br />
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A completed booking form and payment in full for all courses will be required<br />
within 14 days of provisional booking to confirm your place on <strong>the</strong> course.<br />
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Pricing Guide from 1st April 2013<br />
Courses<br />
A completed booking form and full fees must reach us 14 days prior to course start date.<br />
Courses run with a minimum of 2 people. Courses booked by <strong>the</strong> 30th April will be charged at 2012 prices.<br />
Dinghy Sailing<br />
Code J Junior 4 day course 9am – 3.45pm £160<br />
Code Y Youth 5 day course 9am – 3.45pm £200<br />
Code D Adult 2 day course 9am – 4pm £150<br />
Windsurfing By mutual arrangement only (minimum 2 people)<br />
Code AWA Adult 1 day start windsurf course 9am – 4pm £75<br />
Code JW Youth 1 day start windsurf course 9am – 4pm £75<br />
Power Boating Minimum age 16 years<br />
2 day course Levels 1 & 2 by arrangement £250<br />
1 day direct assessment by arrangement £125<br />
Coastal Endorsements by arrangement<br />
Hire & Launch Fees<br />
Adult<br />
Concession<br />
Dinghy Hire 1.5 hours £15 £7.50<br />
Windsurfer 1.5 hours £15 £7.50<br />
Own Boat Launch half day £10 £5.00<br />
Own Windsurfer half day £10 £5.00<br />
Own Canoe/ Kayak half day £6 £3<br />
Private Tuition per hour £40<br />
<strong>Leisure</strong> 50 (Thursday 10 –12) £7.50<br />
Orienteering Maps £2.50<br />
Boat Parking Per Year Per Half Year<br />
Dinghy Space under 14’ plus free launching £120 £70<br />
Canoe Trailers and Craft over 14’ space only £105 £65<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r Weekend Activities<br />
Saturday Morning Onboard Sailing 10am – 12 noon £7.50<br />
Sunday <strong>Fairlands</strong> Race Squad<br />
10am – 12 noon<br />
Inland CEVNI tests by arrangement £15<br />
Sunday Social Dinghy Racing<br />
Hire Centre Dinghy or Sail your own<br />
11am – 12 noon<br />
Personal Watercraft using your own PWC Minimum age 16 years<br />
Paddle Sports<br />
2 day Training & Assessment by arrangement £200<br />
One Day Direct Assessment by arrangement £100<br />
Code K Youth 2 day course 10am – 4pm £80<br />
Code AK Adult 1 day course 10am – 4pm £75<br />
Multi Activities<br />
Code MA 2 day course (8 –14 years only) 9am – 3.45pm £80<br />
Power Kites By mutual arrangement only (minimum 2 people)<br />
Code IKO Youth 1 day (10 – 16 yrs) 9am – 4pm £75<br />
Code IKA Adult I day 9am – 4pm £75<br />
Activity & Birthday Parties<br />
Children’s price<br />
per hour (8-16 years)<br />
Adult price<br />
per hour<br />
Up to 6 people £72 £90<br />
Up to 10 people £120 £150<br />
Up to 12 people £144 £180<br />
Up to 20 people £240 £300<br />
Climbing Walls & High Ropes Adult Child<br />
GR8 Mobile Climbing Wall - Offsite Hire (min 2 hours)<br />
Family<br />
(2 adults, 2 children)<br />
£100 per hour plus £2.00 per mile<br />
High Ropes £15.00 £10.00 £45.00<br />
Low Ropes £10.00 £6.00 £28.00<br />
Climbing & Abseiling £15.00 £10.00 £45.00<br />
Minimum age 8 years. Must be 25 kilograms and over.<br />
Can be used on site at Activity & Birthday party rates above.<br />
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Course Schedule 2013<br />
Junior Dinghy Sailing Courses (8–10 yrs) £160<br />
J1 Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd & Thursday 4th, Friday 5th April 9am – 3.45<br />
J2 Monday 27th, Tuesday 28th & Thursday 30th, Friday 31st May 9am – 3.45<br />
J3 Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd July & Thursday 25th, Friday 26th July 9am – 3.45<br />
J4 Monday 29th, Tuesday 30th July & Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd August 9am – 3.45<br />
J5 Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th & Thursday 8th, Friday 9th August 9am – 3.45<br />
J6 Monday 12th, Tuesday 13th & Thursday 15th, Friday 16th August 9am – 3.45<br />
J7 Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th & Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd August 9am – 3.45<br />
J8 Monday 26th, Tuesday 27th & Thursday 29th, Friday 30th August 9am – 3.45<br />
Youth Dinghy Sailing Courses (11–16 yrs) £200<br />
Y1 Monday 8th – Friday 12th April 9am – 3.45<br />
Y2 Monday 27th – Friday 31st May 9am – 3.45<br />
Y3 Monday 22nd – Friday 26th July 9am – 3.45<br />
Y4 Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd August 9am – 3.45<br />
Y5 Monday 5th – Friday 9th August 9am – 3.45<br />
Y6 Monday 12th – Friday 16th August 9am – 3.45<br />
Y7 Monday 19th – Friday 23rd August 9am – 3.45<br />
Y8 Monday 26th – Friday 30th August 9am – 3.45<br />
Y9 Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November 9am – 3.45<br />
Adult Dinghy Level 1 Courses £150<br />
D1 Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st April 9am – 4pm<br />
D3 Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May 9am – 4pm<br />
D5 Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd June 9am – 4pm<br />
D7 Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th August 9am – 4pm<br />
D9 Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September 9am – 4pm<br />
D11 Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th November 9am – 4pm<br />
Adult Dinghy Level 2 Courses £150<br />
D2 Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th April 9am – 4pm<br />
D4 Sunday 2nd & Sunday 9th June 9am – 4pm<br />
D6 Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July 9am – 4pm<br />
D8 Saturday 31st August & Sunday 1st September 9am – 4pm<br />
D10 Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October 9am – 4pm<br />
D12 Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th November 9am – 4pm<br />
Youth 1 Star Paddlesport Courses (10–16 yrs) £80<br />
K1 Thursday 4th & Friday 5th April 10am – 4pm<br />
K3 Wednesday 31st July & Thursday 1st August 10am – 4pm<br />
K5 Wednesday 14th & Thursday 15th August 10am – 4pm<br />
Youth 2 Star Paddlesport Courses (10–16 yrs) £80<br />
K2 Thursday 11th & Friday 12th April 10am – 4pm<br />
K4 Wednesday 7th & Thursday 8th August 10am – 4pm<br />
K6 Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th August 10am – 4pm<br />
Adult 1 Star Paddlesport Courses (1 day) £75<br />
AK1 Saturday 6th April 10am – 4pm<br />
AK3 Sunday 11th August 10am – 4pm<br />
AK5 Saturday 28th September 10am – 4pm<br />
Adult 2 Star Paddlesport Courses (1 day) £75<br />
AK2 Saturday 11th May 10am – 4pm<br />
AK4 Saturday 17th August 10am – 4pm<br />
AK6 Sunday 13th October 10am – 4pm<br />
Multi Activity Courses (8–14 yrs) £80<br />
MA1 Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th April 9am – 3.45<br />
MA2 Thursday 30th & Friday 31st May 9am – 3.45<br />
MA3 Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd August 9am – 3.45<br />
MA4 Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th August 9am – 3.45<br />
MA5 Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd August 9am – 3.45<br />
Adult Power Kite One Day Courses by arrangement 10am – 4pm £75<br />
Youth Power Kite One Day Courses by arrangement 10am – 4pm £75<br />
Rowing Stage 1 One Day Courses by arrangement 10am – 4pm £50<br />
Rowing Stage 1 5 x 1 Hour Sessions Courses by arrangement £50<br />
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