Kirklees Active Leisure

Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) is the charitable trust which manages 14 leisure facilities and swimming pools on behalf of Kirklees Council.

KAL’s vision is to help more people, become more active, more often to do this we aim to provide high quality services and facilities to all our customers as outlined in our customer charter. We are dedicated to increasing the number of people taking part in sport, active recreation and wider physical activity through responding to the needs of the local community and providing a dynamic and excellent value for money service.

MyRide

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MYRIDE+® (VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR)

MYRIDE+ is led by a virtual on-screen instructor. This session does not use forward motion scenic video. Watch the video

Playschemes

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Playschemes

A selection of KAL centres run fun-filled children’s playschemes during the school holidays.

Children can take part in a variety of activities including swimming, football, arts & crafts, rounders and much more from just £10.00 per day with a KAL Card making it a much cheaper option than a day’s childcare .

Also various sports camps including football, gymnastics and more run at Batley Sports & Tennis Centre. Ring 07814 755890 for more information.

Playschemes are great for working parents as some start from as early as 8:00am until 6:00pm. Half day and full day options are available.

Times and prices vary depending on the centre. Some centres accept childcare vouchers.

During the holidays there will be additional swim sessions running including inflatables, float swims and much more. Ask at your local leisure centre for more information.

Half Term Activities

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Half Term Activities

Every half term we change our timetables and come up with some fantastic activities to get your kids excited about the half term! (Like they need an excuse).

Bring your little one down with friends and create some half term memories to cherish. We’re sure you will find an activity that your child will love, so have a look through what sites across KAL are offering this half term!

Table Tennis

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Table Tennis

For a fun sociable activity with your friends and family, why not come and play table tennis.

Studio Cycling

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Studio Cycling

Using stationary indoor bikes, the instructor led cycle sessions seek to combine cardiovascular fitness with muscle strength and endurance exercises.

Participants must be 16 or older.

Tai Chi

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Tai Chi

Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow and gentle movements. Originally developed as a martial art in 13th-century China, tai chi is today practised around the world as a health-promoting exercise.

Flex ‘n’ Stretch

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Flex ‘n’ Stretch

These classes are designed to help prevent the effects of ageing on our bodies and will gently increase fitness, coordination, muscle tone and flexibility.

Pilates

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Pilates

Pilates is an exercise system that focuses on stretching and strengthening the whole body to improve balance, muscle-strength, flexibility and posture. It incorporates elements of yoga, martial arts and Western forms of exercise. Initially adopted by professional dancers in the US as an effective form of recovery after injury, pilates has steadily grown in popularity around the world, and includes celebrity fans such as Madonna and Jennifer Aniston. Participants must be 16 or older.

Zumba

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Zumba

Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Forget the workout, just lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape at the original dance-fitness party. Zumba® classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective and totally exhilarating.

Participants must be 16 or older.

Body Tone

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Body Tone

A Body Tone class is a full body conditioning and strengthening workout, improving functional strength, flexibility and co-ordination. It is also excellent for improving vital core strength.

Participants must be 16 or older.

Circuits

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Circuits

Circuits are a great way to get in shape. Circuit training is a high volume (repetitions), low resistance (weight) workout with short rest intervals and is geared primarily at improving muscle tone and definition, while improving cardiovascular fitness.

Change your reps and weight depending on your level!

Participants must be 16 or older.

Insanity

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Insanity

Want to get fitter, faster? Then why not try the NEW Insanity classes.

Insanity classes target the entire body, beginning with an accelerated warmup and moving into three intense blocks of work, each one targeting a different element of fitness.

First is plyometrics and endurance – essentially ‘jump training’ where muscles exert maximum force in as short a time as possible. Then the class moves on to strength and balance before the final section on agility and co-ordination. You finish with eight minutes of functional core work and a stretch.

Participants must be 16 or older.

Aqua Fit

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Aqua Fit

Water based aerobic workout which is suitable for all levels of fitness.

There are also Deep Aquafit sessions available which are higher intensity and carried out in deep water.

BODYPUMP™

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BODYPUMP™

The original LES MILLS™ barbell class, will sculpt, tone and strengthen your entire body, fast!
This 60 minute workout challenges all of your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like Squats, Presses, Lifts & Curls.

Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weight to inspire you to get the best results you came for – and fast!

Participants must be 16 or older.

BODYBALANCE™

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BODYBALANCE™

The Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm.
Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.

Participants must be 16 or older.

BODYATTACK™

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BODYATTACK™

The sports-inspired cardio workout builds strength and stamina. This high-energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilisation exercises. Dynamic instructors and powerful music motivate everyone towards their fitness goals. No matter what your fitness level, you’ll get fit, stay fit and get fitter!

Participants must be 16 or older.

SH’BAM™

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SH’BAM™

Featuring simple, but seriously hot dance moves, SH’BAM is the perfect way to shape up and let out your inner star – even if your dance challenged!

Set to a soundtrack of chart-topping popular hits, dance music heard in the worlds hottest nightclubs, familiar classics remixed and modernised Latin beats, Sh’Bam is the ultimate fun and sociable way to exercise.

Participants must be 16 or older.

BODYCOMBAT™

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BODYCOMBAT™

The empowering group fitness cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energetic program is inspired by mixed martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as karate, boxing, taekwondo, tai chi and muay thai.
Supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors, you strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness.

Participants must be 16 or older.

Functional Circuit

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Functional Circuit

Functional circuit training involves a series of exercises at different points or “stations” laid out in a circuit. The circuit will involve a series of resistance stations, using specialist gym equipment or body-weight exercises like sit-ups and lunges. These exercises will target different muscle groups to strengthen and tone your whole body as you work your way around the course.

Participants must be 16 or older.

Yoga

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Yoga

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. The main components of yoga are postures (a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility) and breathing. The practice originated in India about 5,000 years ago, and has been adapted in other countries in a variety of ways. Yoga is now commonplace in leisure centres, health clubs, schools, hospitals and surgeries.

Participants must be 16 or older.

CXWORX™

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CXWORX™

A short, sharp workout designed to target the torso and muscles which connect your upper body to your lower body. CXWORX helps improve functional strength and assists in injury prevention. In 30 minutes you will challenge your body and leave wanting more!

Participants must be 16 or older.

Aqua Med

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Aqua Med

Aimed at people who are new to Aqua-classes, recovering from injuries and have pre-existing health conditions. It is a slower-paced class, giving the benefits of an aerobic workout but with less impact due to be in water.

Step

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Step

Step aerobics is a form of aerobic power distinguished from other types of aerobic exercise by its use of an elevated platform (the step). The height can be tailored to individual needs by inserting risers under the step.

Participants must be 16 or older.

Legs, Bums and Tums

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Legs, Bums and Tums

Legs, Bums & Tums targets the common problem areas, incorporating a mixture of abdominal workouts, lunges, stretches and exercises for the legs, thigh’s, buttocks and stomach. A conditioning class focusing on re-shaping the lower body. This is a low impact class, with an element of cardiovascular work and suitable for all levels of fitness.

BOX 45

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BOX 45

Are you ready to fasten your boxing gloves and fight for your fitness?

If so come along and try a BOX45 class!

BOX45 is KAL’s high intensity boxing class and involves 2 minute short, sharp rounds of pad work for 45 minutes which will definitely push you to your limit!

Running

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Running

Outdoor running groups/sessions are available at some of our KAL centres.

KAL Standard members and KAL Solo (Deighton only) members can now use the track at Leeds Road Sports Complex for just £1.00* per visit.
KAL Plus members can use the track FREE* of charge!

Participants must be 16 or older.

Cycling

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Cycling

A new group for anybody who wants to get outside, ride their bike, see the countryside and improve their fitness.

Starting at 6:30 pm on Wednesday evenings from the 9th April.

Whatever you ride and whatever your fitness level we would love you to join us for road rides of approximately one hour through the beautiful scenic countryside of the Holme Valley.

The rides are fully supported by Tom Howarth, a British Cycling Coach and Ride Leader who will look after the route and directions leaving you to concentrate on the scenery (and hills!).

Golf

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Golf

Bradley Park Golf Course is a charming parkland course situated just off the M62 and close to Huddersfield, Halifax and Brighouse.

Designed by the legendary golf architect Donald Steel this course was opened in 1977. Following Steel’s preference for the natural and traditional look of golf courses Bradley Park is a tree lined course which offers golfers a traditional championship standard 18 hole course, 9 hole Par 3 course, practice facilities together with a floodlit driving range.

Adult Tennis Programme

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Adult Tennis Programme

Adult Beginner

For 18 year olds and upwards who want to learn the basics of tennis.

Adult Improvers

For 18 year old and upwards who have either been put up from beginners or for the more advanced player with better technical understanding.

Cardio Tennis

Fun way of working out on a tennis court. Burning between 300 – 700 calories in the process.

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Football

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Football

KAL has a range of both Redgra and 3G 5-aside pitches available for hire, both indoor and outdoor.

Netball

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Netball

KAL have a number of Netball courts available for hire.

Fencing

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Fencing

Do you want to try fencing? Then KAL have the ideal session for you. Catering for juniors and Adults the instructor will teach you to fence and who knows you may be the next Olympic Champion!!

Judo

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Judo

Come along and try our Judo classes designed to help you learn and develop your skill in this martial art. You will also improve your fitness level and most importantly have fun.

Badminton

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Badminton

We have courts available to hire at various centres.

Basketball

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Basketball

Basketball courts are available to hire at a number of KAL’s facilities.

Climbing

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Climbing

Are you already a competent climber? Want to try the Huddersfield Sports Centre Climbing Wall? All you have to do is register at reception (£2) and demonstrate your competence by answering four simple climbing questions. You’re then ready to go and can climb come rain or shine!

Squash

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Squash

Squash is a racquet sport played by two (singles) or four players (doubles) in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. The players must alternate in striking the ball with their racquet and hit the ball onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court.

Archery

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Archery

Come and try this fun and challenging activity! Perfect your aim and learn new skills each week in sessions led by a qualified instructor.

Not only is Archery great for toning your upper body and strengthening your back, but taking part in archery can reduces stress, sharpens the mind and develops your concentration span. It’s also a great place to meet new friends!

After you have been taught the basics the Archery club is a great place to develop your skills!

Indoor Bowling

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Indoor Bowling

At Leeds Road Sports Complex you can play on a State-of-the-art Crown Green Bowling Dome, heated and internally floodlit, with 37m square carpeted crown green. Indoor bowling rinks are also currently available at Huddersfield Sports Centre and Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre.

Racketball

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Racketball

Racketball is the UK’s fastest growing sport! It is played on any regular squash court and is similar to squash. In racketball a larger ball, which does not need warming up like in squash, and a shorter racket are used, as shown below.

The fact that the ball is bigger, more bouncy and does not need warming up means that the rallies last longer, as the ball moves slower giving the opponent more time to react and get to the ball. The shorter racket also helps with hand eye coordination making the ball easier to strike. Overall this makes the game much easier to pick up than many other sports like squash or tennis. Racketball is said to be, “Easy to learn yet difficult to master” which is one of the key factors in the sports recent growth.

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