Energise Leisure Centre

GLL Sport Foundation Athlete Update 🏆

Well done Alex on your recent achievements at the Swim England National Summer Meet with a hat-trick of golds!

Alexander Tew completes gold medal hat-trick in 800m freestyle York City’s Alexander Tew made it a hat-trick of golds at the GoCardless Swim England National Summer Meet after adding 800m freestyle gold.

🏃 Massive WELL DONE to the Energise team who smashed York 10k at the weekend. Mega effort ladies and gents. 🏃

https://memberships.better.org.uk/centre/energise-leisure-centre

Well done to all the teams in the Summer Netball Festival at Energise Leisure Centre at the weekend. Congratulations to overall winners Claro Netball Club!

✨ GLL Sport Foundation Athlete Update ✨

Well done to John who competed in the British Masters Athletics Championships in Derby. He won Gold in the Discus, Bronze in the Shotput, Silver in the Hammer Throw and Gold in the Weight Throw!

✨ GLL Sport Foundation Athlete Update ✨

Well done to Luke who competed in his first Beach Volleyball event of the season, the Yorkshire Series 3* event where he placed 5th!

Our learner pool is great to bring young children to help them gain water confidence 💦

Book into our Swim for All sessions this summer to keep your kids entertained.

Click the link below to book today ⤵️

https://brnw.ch/21wLBTn

It's going to be another scorcher today! 🌞

Why not take a dip in our pool? We have Family Fun Swim sessions with music, floats and toys. There are still space available from 2.15pm.

Click the link below to book your place! ⤵️

https://brnw.ch/21wLAM8

GLL Sport Foundation Athlete Update

Well done to Emma who competed at the European Aquatics Masters Championships in Belgrade. She got Gold in the 400 and 800 Freestyle, achieving a British record in the 400 Free, and Bronze in the 200 Breaststroke!

Swimming is a great life skill to learn as a child. With lessons for beginners to advanced swimmers, we can help your child gain confidence in the water and improve their swimming techniques 🏊

Bookings can be made using the link below ⤵️

https://brnw.ch/21wLvw9

Limited spaces left for "the new craze" Pickleball. Such a fun game to play. Book using the link below for your free taster session this Saturday.

Don't miss out on our fitness classes for national fitness week.

Saturday we have Open day cardio class which will be a Boxfit class led by Tim
Sunday we have Open day dance class which will be Step aerobics led by Caroline.

These are all free to book- use the link below to reserve your space.

https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/york/energise/news/national-open-weekend-20th-and-21st-july-2024-more-ways-to-play

Make full use of your junior gym membership this Summer!

We have extended junior gym times adding extra hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Juniors will be able to book into the gym from 11:15am on these days.

Dont forget.....

Juniors can also book swim for all sessions and badminton through their app.

Would you like to sign up for your membership today?? Use the link below.

https://memberships.better.org.uk/centre/energise-leisure-centre

💥 National Open Weekend 💥

This Saturday and Sunday we are offering 2 fitness classes to promote National Fitness Week. These classes will be FREE for everyone.

We have Tim offering a 45 minute BOXFIT class on Saturday 9:30-10:15. This will show up as "Open Day Cardio Class" on the app/website.

We then have Caroline offering a Step Aerobics Class on Sunday 11:30-12:30. This will show up as "Open Day Dance Class" on the app/website.

If anyone booked the step/dance class for Sunday. Could you please click the link and rebook :)

Limited spaces, so book fast.

https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/york/energise/news/national-open-weekend-20th-and-21st-july-2024-more-ways-to-play

York GLL Sport Foundation Celebration Event 2024
https://brnw.ch/21wLnM7

Talent Award:
Katie Robertson - Closed circuit and Track Cycling.
Alex Tew – Swimming (Freestyle)
Eve Parkin – Swimming (Backstroke)

Training Award:
Emma Wills – Swimming
John Moreland – Athletics (Discus)
Ursula Catton – Ski Mountaineering Racing
Mark Harney – Multisport Athlete
Luke Smith – Volleyball (Beach and Indoor)
Thomas Moss – Sailing
Megan Mills – Swimming (Breaststroke)
Lily Craske – Athletics (Sprint)
Aidan Hughes – Ultimate Frisbee

Congratulations to all our GLL Sports Foundation athletes in York for receiving their awards this evening at York Community Stadium

Wanting to play more tennis? Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your court skills, Tennis coach, Suzie at Islington Tennis Centre and Gym shares her top tips to help you get to grips with the game 🎾

Interested in our tennis activities and lessons? Learn more here: https://www.better.org.uk/what-we-offer/activities/tennis

Ready, set, play We’re throwing open the doors on 20th and 21st July for an open weekend like no other. Try a new sport, splash around in the pool or challenge your friends to a game of Pickleball – the choice is yours.

For bookings and to see the full line-up: https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/york/energise/news

💥 National Open Weekend 💥

This Saturday and Sunday we are offering 2 fitness classes to promote National Fitness Week. These classes will be FREE for everyone.

We have Tim offering a 45 minute BOXFIT class on Saturday 9:30-10:15. This will show up as "Open Day Cardio Class" on the app/website.

We then have Caroline offering a Step Aerobics Class on Sunday 11:30-12:30. This will show up as "Open Day Dance Class" on the app/website.

Limited spaces, so book fast.

https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/york/energise/news/national-open-weekend-20th-and-21st-july-2024-more-ways-to-play

Summer Netball Tournament coming to Energise Leisure Centre
🕙 10am-3pm @ Energise Leisure Centre, Acomb, York, YO24 3DX.
Teams maximum 10 players, ages 16+.
£100 per team. All umpiring will be provided on the day.

To enter contact: [email protected] 📨

🏊 We are running a teacher training course at York Leisure Centre, and require some swimmers between 3.45pm– 6.45pm, on the following dates:




Friday 2nd August
Monday 5th August
Tuesday 6th August
Monday 12th August
Tuesday 13th August





Places are limited, please see requirements below to take part in some free lessons:

Attend our Foundation or Bronze classes or equivalent stages 1-4.

If you think you can help on any of the dates, please email our Area Swim Manager.





[email protected] 📨

Want to keep your teens busy this summer?

Sign them up for a Junior Gym membership. They will be able to book both swimming and gym to keep them entertained in the holidays.

https://brnw.ch/21wLdWN

🏊SWIMMING LESSONS🏊

Whether you’re looking to improve your child’s confidence in the water, swim safety awareness or want to help your child learn to swim, we have swimming classes that cater for all levels of ability and ages.

Use the link below to book your space today!

https://betterflow.courseprogress.co.uk/onlinejoining/classes-results?filter=%7B%22showFullCourses%22:false,%22centre%22:212,%22courseGroupCategory%22:%5B1%5D%7D

York Leisure Centre will be hosting an STA swimming teacher training course, and we need your help to make it a success. During the course we need swimmers to teach, so we are offering your swimmers an opportunity to attend free lessons to practice and refine their swimming skills.

Availability is 3.45pm–6.45pm, on the following dates:

Friday 2nd August
Monday 5th August
Tuesday 6th August
Monday 12th August
Tuesday 13th August

Although lessons won’t be with the regular swimming teacher, there will be a lot of friendly faces on poolside to help you on the day.

Places are limited!

But if you would like your swimmer to join, they are a non-swimmer, beginner or weak swimmer, attend foundation classes - red, amber, green or development bronze/stage 1, 2, 3 or 4 and you think you can help on any of the dates, please email our Area Swim Manager, Stef and she will get you booked in.



[email protected] 📨

Summer Netball Tournament coming to Energise Leisure Centre!

🕙 10am-3pm @ Energise Leisure Centre, Acomb, York, YO24 3DX.
Teams maximum 10 players, ages 16+.

£100 per team. All umpiring will be provided on the day.

To enter contact: [email protected] 📨

Would you like a tailored exercise routine created for you? All of our members are entitled to a free programme, designed for them by one of our fitness team.

Join today to start your journey!

https://brnw.ch/21wL83x

GLL Sport Foundation Athlete Update🏆

Congratulations to Alex who won Regional and County Gold medals at the Open Water North East/West Championships at Sale Water Park. He finished his 3km race in 35:25.

🏆 GLL Sport Foundation Athlete 2024🏆

Kate flies out to Japan in July to represent the JKS England team at the World Karate Cup. Her training for the World Cup has been going really well and she hopes to "get a Yorkshire lass onto the podium!"

Karate is a self-funded sport. Training and competing at this high level is time-consuming and expensive. Kate is looking for help on this journey!

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GLL Sport Foundation Athlete 2024 🏆

Here's Kate's story:

"A committed martial artist, I am a black belt in karate and a member of the English Karate Federation National team. At the end of June, I am competing in the World Karate Federation Youth League in Croatia and then I fly out to Japan in July to represent the JKS England team at the World Karate Cup. My training for the World Cup has been going really well and I hope to get this Yorkshire lass onto the podium! Two years ago I also started taekwondo. I am now a black belt and a member of the British Taekwondo National team. I am currently ranked 4th in the UK!"

Ready, set, play 🏓 We’re throwing open the doors on 20th and 21st July for an open weekend like no other. Try a new sport, splash around in the pool or challenge your friends to a game of tennis – the choice is yours.

👉 Find out what's on: https://www.better.org.uk/open-days

We're recruiting!!!

We are looking to add a full time fitness instructor to our team.

Are you passionate about health and fitness?
Do you enjoy helping others achieve their goals?

If yes, then this is the role for you!

The right candidate must hold a minimum of a level 2 fitness instructor qualification.

For more information please email [email protected] or click the link below! ⤵️

https://brnw.ch/21wL1fz

☀️ From 1st July, take on Diabetes UK’s life-changing One Million Step challenge – for you, and for everyone affected by diabetes. https://brnw.ch/21wKZnE



👣 One million, half a million or 1.7 million steps. Whichever you choose, take on the challenge at your own pace, in your own way. Because however you step, every step counts.



💙 Every step you take and every pound you raise helps transform the lives of the mums, dads, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, grandparents, and best friends juggling diabetes day in, and day out.

🏆 GLL Sport Foundation Athlete 2024 🏆

Here's Luke's story:

"I began playing volleyball several years ago, having played at a ‘have a go’ session. After this, I began playing at York Volleyball Club, with my first competitive match in 2018. From there, I have played in a wide variety of competitions and been a member of the Yorkshire and England beach and indoor squads. I finished 5th in both the indoor and beach inter-regionals, in the top 8 of the u18 Volleyball England National Championships, and 9th in the UKBT u18 Championships. I was a member of the England u17s squad from December 2019, to late 2021, and have participated in the beach pathway since 2021."

Learn how to enjoy water safely this summer with the Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK’s free water safety resources: https://brnw.ch/21wKPGC

💪 Step for a healthier, happier you from 1 July by taking on Diabetes UK’s life-changing One Million Step Challenge and feel a boost in your mood with every step.

👣 Commit to upping your daily step count for three months to help you move more, get fitter and feel better this summer.

💙 A morning stroll or squeezing extra steps in around the house. Stepping on your own or with friends. However you do it, every step counts - for you and for everyone living with diabetes.

We're proud to be working alongside to support the One Million Step challenge - we're offering a four-month complimentary Better Flex Membership for anyone taking part.

🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wKOy4 &utm_campaign=millionsteps_GLL

Yesterday we welcomed over 500 individuals to Crystal Palace National Sports Centre for London’s first LGBTQ+ Out For Sport festival. The day was an opportunity for people to come and try a variety of sports, including hockey, boxing and line dancing.

Sport brings people together and yesterday proved just that. Here’s a snapshot of the day... 📸