Saints4Sports changes lives.
The Society of St James has teamed up with Southampton FC’s ‘Saints Foundation’ to provide a fantastic new sports, fitness & education service for vulnerable people in our city.
The service is free to all SSJ service users, and with activities 4 days a week, it can significantly improve quality of life, physical & mental health, self esteem, social interaction, goal setting, and motivation. In addition to this it can also create pathways into volunteering or education. So why not refer yourself now!!!!
What do we offer?
Sports activities
| Day | Sport | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tues | Gym sessions Swimming at The Quays | 10am – 12pm 10am -12pm |
| Wed | Kick Boxing Fishing | 11am – 12pm 9.30am – 3.30pm |
| Thurs | Gym Swimming at The Quays. 5-a-side Football | 10am – 12pm 10am-12pm. 11.20am –12.40pm |
| Friday | Driving range & 9 Holes of Golf | 11.15am |
To attend Gym sessions and Swimming you must have Smart Cities Cards.
To refer yourself simply call Ant Newman on:
023 80 881 409 or 07508010344
email: anthony.newman@ssj.org.uk
And fill out the Generic referral form
If you would like to take part in the fishing course please also fill out these two forms and email them to Ant: FLE Adult Medical Form and Fishing referral 2
Qualifications
1) Level One football coaching – Friday 4th November – Friday 9th December, based at either Sports centre or Oasis Academy Lordshill.
2) TWIC’s – Tuesday 8th November – Tuesday 6th December, based at the Stadium.
ASDAN fishing Qualification – ongoing
and Fishery management qualification – Ongoing
Health Checks
St Marys Stadium Tour and health check MOT Thurs 17th Nov 1:30pm, if you have an MOT then attend 10 sessions of any sport then have another MOT (health check) you will get a free ticket to watch the mighty Saints.
Trained staff
Our service users benefit from trained staff assisting them. Staff teams from: -
Team FLE (For Life Experience) for Fishing & fishery management.
Master They from the Wu Tan Martial arts centre for kickboxing.
Football coaches from the Saints foundation for our 5-a-side football & level 1 coaching sessions.
Key workers & volunteers
SSJ Key workers & volunteers attend all our sporting sessions so support is always on hand if any service users experience any difficulties.
Please donate now & help us to support more people through Saints4Sports
