St Philip Howard Catholic School became a Designated Specialist Sports College in September 2005. The status has allowed the school to make developments in Physical Education, across the curriculum and in community sport.
The school has a new building dedicated to community sport and has refurbished existing school facilities.
This includes a fitness suite, accessible community changing facilities, sports classroom available for hire, as well as the existing gym, hall and tennis courts. These facilities are open for hire to local sports clubs and there are a variety of activities available at the school in the evenings and weekends for residents of the Glossopdale community.
Mad 4 Sport sessions are a partnership between the High Peak School Sport Partnership (Glossop schools) and St Philip Howard Catholic Sports College.
The theme of the sessions is to provide the opportunity to experience several sports while having fun. The sessions will be led by qualified and experienced coaches, and are open to children of all abilities.
The sessions run as follows:
| Day: | Saturdays (excluding Bank Holiday weekends) |
|---|---|
| Venue: | St Philip Howard Catholic Sports College |
| Cost: | £3 per session |
| Age Group: | 5 to 8 years, 9.30am–11am |
Please come along to the sports college at the appropriate time and ensure your child is wearing suitable sports kit and brings a drink.
For more information, please contact the community sports office.
The Table Tennis Centre of Excellence started in July 2006, as a partnership between the Glossop and District Table Tennis League and St Philip Howard Catholic Sports College. The sessions are open to players of all abilities, are led by qualified coaches and supported by several volunteers, all of whom have been checked by the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).
We now have three fitness classes to support the existing fitness suite and range of sports activities already on offer. All classes are for adults, who wish to increase their fitness levels, support an existing exercise programme, or even kick start that exercise plan you have been putting off for ages. The sessions are pitched at a level where, no matter what your ability, you can work at your own pace and get a good overall workout.
| Session | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cheer Aerobics An exercise class using basic cheerleading motions and techniques led by Hannah Jones, head coach of Spirit Shockers Cheerleaders. The sessions also include flexibility and muscle toning. You even get to use the poms!! |
Mondays: 8pm-9pm | £3 non-members £2.50 members |
| Spinning Bikes The Spinning Bikes classes are led by James Healey, a qualified fitness and spinning bikes instructor. The Tomahawk spinning bikes have an adjustable gear lever to alter the tension on the wheel to vary the terrain and speed you train at, which makes the session interesting and an excellent way to improve your fitness levels. |
Mondays: 6.30pm-7.15pm | £3 non-members £2.50 members |
| Circuit Training This session is led by James Healey. The session will develop strength, endurance, flexibility and co-ordination using a variety of conditioning exercises. | Tuesdays: 6-7pm | £3 non-members £2.50 members |
Judo training serves as a good cardiovascular workout, which improves stamina, general health and overall fitness. The Glossop Judo Club (External website**) is friendly and family orientated, and caters for beginners to experienced players, male and female, from five-year-olds for juniors to above age 16 for seniors.
The Spirit Shockers Cheerleaders (External website**) was founded in 2002, originally for for teenage girls, by Hannah Jones. However, after a demand, she started Pee Wee (6-10years), Junior (10-14years) and Senior (15+years) classes. The three squads come together every week to train, improve fitness and flexibility, make friends and have fun.
 Emma Champion Community Sport Development Officer/ Sport Centre Manager |
 James Healey Fitness Instructor |
 Craig Greenwood Sports Assistant |
 Hannah Jones Sports Assistant |
Address:
Community Sport Centre,
St Philip Howard Catholic Sports College,
St Mary’s Road,
Glossop,
Derbyshire,
SK13 8DR
Telephone:
(01457) 853611 - Press 3 for Community Sport Office
Community Sport Development Officer: Emma Champion
Address: As above
Telephone: As above
Mobile phone: 07947 832 413
email: CSDO@st-philiphoward.derbyshire.sch.uk.
**Please note: High Peak Borough Council is not responsible for the content of any external websites.