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Multi Sports:
| Squash | Tennis | Badminton |
| Table Tennis | Wall Climbing | Trampolining |
Individual Squash Lessons:
Individual lessons can be arranged at the centre and have proved to be very popular. They are suitable for all standards of play, for both children and adults. Please contact Reception for more details and to book your lesson with Tom May.
Price Per 45 mins:
Platinum and Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
£17.50 |
£19.00 |
£21.50 |
Squash Club Night:
Our Monday Squash Club Nights are run by our resident Squash Coach, Tom, as social occasions. These provide players with the opportunity to play against people of different abilities. Tom will also be available to give advice on how to improve your game. This session is open to both male and female players. Juniors are welcome at the coach’s discretion.
Day: Monday
Time: 18:00-21:00
Price per session:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£2.70 |
£4.30 |
£6.70 |
Squash Leagues: Tom May
If you would like to play against different players, or if you want to find a partner of the same ability, why not join our squash leagues? Simply join at the bottom and work your way up or enter a league of your choice. Each league consists of four players and there are four weeks with which to play your games. Players will move up or down depending on the points they gain that month.
For further details of the leagues please see Tom May or ask for him at
Reception.
Squash Teams:
The King’s School Recreation Centre Men’s 1st Team is currently playing in the Kent South East League, Division 4 East.
Any player who wishes to play in any of our teams is welcome to do so. Teams will be selected from where players stand within the squash ladder/leagues. The top players will be given the opportunity to play in the teams.
Come down to Club Night and talk to Tom and the Team Captains if you are interested in playing for a team.
Squash Competitions:
The successful Canterbury Squash Open, sponsored by Brett, has run the last four years, with this year’s event attracting 47 players from around the country.
The standard of player ranges from recreational to county and everyone gets to play at least twice over the weekend, as the Plate competition runs alongside the main event. Cash prizes are there to be won!
The tournament runs annually in April, so watch out for details of the Canterbury squash Open 2009.
Ladies Squash:
These squash sessions are for ladies only. Our resident coach, Tom, will be organising the session and providing tips on how to improve your game. Why not come along? Included in the price of this session is a cup of coffee. Enjoy this in the restaurant after playing. All abilities welcome.
Tuesday 19.00 - 20.00
Friday 9.30 - 10.30
Price per session:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£2.85 |
£3.10 |
£4.50 |
Squash Team Training:
This takes place on a Tuesday evening for players of team (and prospective team) standard from 20.00 – 21.00 every week, dependent on match schedules. This session is open to both the Men’s Team and the Ladies Team and is invitation only.
The sessions will include coaching and routines to improve technique and tactics, plus conditioned games. It will aim to help players become more competent and consistent match players.
Price per session:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£2.85 |
£3.10 |
£4.50 |
Please see our courses section for any additional squash course information.
Adult Beginner/Intermediate Squash Courses
The 6 week beginner courses are designed for adults who are new to the game of Squash and the 6 week intermediate courses are designed for adults who are competent players looking to improve. Our qualified instructor, Tom, will be running the courses for anyone aged 18 and over. The courses have been designed to provide the opportunity for individuals to learn and improve skills, keep fit and have fun.
If you are interested in attending any of the courses please book your place at Reception now to avoid disappointment.
Course Times:
Saturday 16.30 - 17.30 (beginners) 17.30 - 18.30 (Intermediate)
Course Dates:
14th June - 19th July 2008l
Interested in beginners courses please ask at reception for more details.
Price per person per course:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
£27.50 |
£27.50 |
£30.50 |
£38.00 |
Racketball
The game of racketball is an ideal sport for all ages and played on a standard squash court. Rules are similar to those of squash with slight variations. Look on the Squash Notice Board for Racketball Rules.
We have rackets and balls available for hire from Reception. Simply book a squash court and have a go.
Price for two rackets and a ball hire: £4.50
Adult Tennis Coaching:
Come and play Tennis on a social basis and improve your game. You will be able to play against people of different abilities and our resident coach Danny Wynne, will be available to give advice and coaching tips on your game.
| Day: | Sunday | Tuesday |
| Time: | 14.00 - 16.00 | 10.00 - 12.00 |
Price per 1½ hour session:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£5.70 |
£6.50 |
£9.00 |
Individual Tennis Lesson:
This ia a one hour session available to adults and children of all ages and abilities. To book your lesson, please go to Reception and leave your details. Our coach, Danny Wynne, will then contact you to arrange a mutually convenient fim for your lesson.
Price per hour:
Platinum and Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
£29.00 |
£31.00 |
£35.00 |
The King’s School Recreation Centre has now entered teams into the East Kent Tennis League catering for all ages. So if anyone is interested in playing league tennis or would like to find out more information on the teams and standards we have entered the please contact Harriet Norford on 01227 595692 or email h.norford@kingsrecreation.co.uk
Our Wednesday badminton club nights are organised by our badminton coach, Edward Strilesky, as social occasions. These provide players with the opportunity to play against people of different abilities. Edward will be available to give advice on how to improve your game. There is also league badminton available for the more competitive players, with King’s entering two men’s teams a composite team and a ladies team in the local North Forland Badminton League.
| Day: | Wednesday | Sunday |
| Time: | 19.15 - 22.00 | 18.00 - 20.30 (Squad Training & Matches) |
Wednesday Badminton Club prices are:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£2.70 |
£4.30 |
£6.70 |
Individual Badminton Lessons:
This is a one hour session available to adults and children of all ages and abilities. To book your lesson please go to Reception and leave your details. Our coach (James Livingstone) will then contact you to arrange a mutually convenient time for your lesson.
Price per 1 hour session:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£26.00 |
£28.00 |
£32.00 |
We have two table tennis tables available for hire at the Recreation Centre. We sell table tennis balls and hire out bats from Reception. Your table will be set up in either the sports hall or on a squash court. (depending on availability)
Price per hour:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£5.60 |
£7.00 |
£10.10 |
Many people enjoy the fun and thrill of our climbing wall and the sense of achievement of getting to the top and down again on their own. Users of the climbing wall must complete an “Outdoor Climbing Wall Registration Form” which includes a “Complete Check List”. These are available from reception.
All climbers must supply their own equipment. Please see our courses section for any additional climbing course information.
Price per person:
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
N/M |
Free |
£3.85 |
£4.60 |
£7.65 |
(Junior & Adult) We run courses on a termly basis for children and adults of all abilities. Ginette Ward, our resident coach, will give you the opportunity to aim for the British Amateur Gymnastics Association Awards. Participants for the junior course must be aged 4+ years. For more information and for course dates please contact Reception.
Contact reception for course times and prices.
