Sports Adviser

Hannah Bleakley

Girlguiding Midlands goes Skiing!

During February half term 2009, 22 youngsters and 4 leaders set out on a challenge of several train journeys to the wonderful sights of Switzerland. Whilst staying at Our Chalet, one of our World Centres, the girls participated in a fun packed and busy week including activities such as Igloo Building, Snowshoeing, Tobogganing and Snow tubing. The main reason for our trip was that all girls and leaders had the opportunity to learn to ski. And well, there were certainly some very hilariously funny moments on the nursery slopes and as the week developed so did the confidence of all the girls. The fallings had soft landings and the pick ups were by some very understanding ski instructors. But they made it to the end of the week with some massive smiles and some brilliant skiing. The girls were fantastic all week, enthusiasm was oozing and tiredness didn’t seem to kick in. They were a pleasure to take away and were true assets to Guiding and its commitment to widening their skills and opportunities. Well done girls!

More photos in the Gallery!

!STOP PRESS!

I am organising another ski trip. It is to take place next February half term (2011) to stay at Kanderstagg hopefully and to include a visit to Our Chalet. It will involve learning to ski during the week and some
other winter adventurous activities. 12 girls and 2 leaders. more details to follow.

ACTIVE CLUBS – with the British Heart Foundation

Are you stuck for games? Do your girls enjoy skipping but you’re not sure what to do? Then this could be the answer! The British Heart Foundation have produced a pack called The Active Clubs that is filled with activity cards with tons of ideas of task and games that can be used by the leaders and the girls, a simple guide for the leaders on how to organise some physical activity for the girls and a booklet filled with help for achieving funding, getting in coaches and visitors and how to enthuse even the uninterested. If you are interested in receiving this FREE PACK then please contact either myself or your County training team.

Hannah Bleakley	Girlguiding Midlands goes Skiing! During February half term 2009, 22 youngsters and 4 leaders set out on a challenge of several train journeys to the wonderful sights of Switzerland. Whilst staying at Our Chalet, one of our World Centres, the girls participated in a fun packed and busy week including activities such as Igloo Building, Snowshoeing, Tobogganing and Snow tubing. The main reason for our trip was that all girls and leaders had the opportunity to learn to ski. And well, there were certainly some very hilariously funny moments on the nursery slopes and as the week developed so did the confidence of all the girls. The fallings had soft landings and the pick ups were by some very understanding ski instructors. But they made it to the end of the week with some massive smiles and some brilliant skiing. The girls were fantastic all week, enthusiasm was oozing and tiredness didn’t seem to kick in. They were a pleasure to take away and were true assets to Guiding and its commitment to widening their skills and opportunities. Well done girls! More photos in the Gallery! !STOP PRESS! I am organising another ski trip. It is to take place next February half term (2011) to stay at Kanderstagg hopefully and to include a visit to Our Chalet. It will involve learning to ski during the week and some other winter adventurous activities. 12 girls and 2 leaders. more details to follow.


ACTIVE CLUBS – with the British Heart Foundation Are you stuck for games? Do your girls enjoy skipping but you’re not sure what to do? Then this could be the answer! The British Heart Foundation have produced a pack called The Active Clubs that is filled with activity cards with tons of ideas of task and games that can be used by the leaders and the girls, a simple guide for the leaders on how to organise some physical activity for the girls and a booklet filled with help for achieving funding, getting in coaches and visitors and how to enthuse even the uninterested. If you are interested in receiving this FREE PACK then please contact either myself or your County training team.