Coaching courses

There are lots of activities for children to take part in at our leisure facilities, including term-time coaching courses. These courses will encourage your children to be active and learn new skills.

Please contact the individual leisure centres to find out more and to book on for the courses.

Learn to Swim

This 12 week swimming course enables under 5s to work towards the ASA Swim a Song and Duckling awards.

The programme is a continuous assessment process allowing new swimmers to enter the scheme on any week of the year, depending on space available. To find out more and to book on for the 12 week course, get in touch with either Moorways or Queen's Swimming pools. 

Prices for Duckling Swimming

Gymnastics

Children will learn skills on the floor, beam, vault and other apparatus, with an opportunity to enter competitions and festivals throughout the year.

Classes are split into both ability and age groups to ensure each child reaches their own personal potential. All participants will start in beginner classes where the coaches will assess them and move them according to their ability. The classes follow the British Gymnastics Award Scheme and are suitable from ages 4 to 16. Children must be in full time education.

Session times

All Gymnastics courses run continuously throughout the year with two weeks off at Christmas and two weeks in the Summer. 

1 hour class cost: £22.05 a month

1.5 hour class cost: £32.55 a month

Springtots 1 hour session cost: £22.50 per month

Payment can be made by a monthly direct debit.

Taster sessions and 12 week block payment options are available- please contact the Centre on 01332 664433 for more information.

Terms and conditions apply 

Spring Tots (Pre-school gymnastics)

Spring Tots gymnastics follows the British Gymnastics Fundamentals and Pre-school programme. The sessions introduce young children to gymnastics in a fun and challenging setting. 

Session times

Spring Tots gymnastics courses run continuously throughout the year with two weeks off at Christmas and two weeks in the Summer. 

1 hour class cost: £22.50 a month - Payment can be made by a monthly direct debit.

Taster sessions and 12 week block payment options are available- please contact the Centre on 01332 664433 for more information.

Trampolining

Our Trampolining courses provide a safe environment for children to learn new skills and increase their confidence on the trampoline. Suitable for ages between seven and 16. Our classes follow the British Gymnastics Trampolining Award Scheme.

Session times

Trampolining courses run continuously throughout the year with two weeks off at Christmas and two weeks in the Summer. 

1 hour class cost: £22.50 a month - Payment can be made by a monthly direct debit.

Taster sessions and 12 week block payment options are available- please contact the Centre on 01332 664433 for more information.

Football

Soccer School prides itself on providing a very unique and special environment for children to develop their football skills. We can’t promise that your child will become the next Cristiano Ronaldo – but what we can promise is a very child centred environment, where fun and enjoyment are key in helping your child to fall in love with the beautiful game.

Our Soccer School held at Moorways Stadium is suitable for girls and boys aged 4 to 12. We provide each child with a ball, and ensure that through structured practices and confidence building games, that your child will be able to express themselves throughout each session.

Moorways Stadium

Mon 6:30pm – 7:30pm  6 to 11 years
Fri 6pm-7pm 4 to 8 years
For prices and to book call 07824 424 953

For more information and to book a place, visit the Moorways Stadium.

Cycling

Cycle Derby run a range of courses for children aged four to 15 including:

• Learn to Ride
• Holiday Clubs
• Gifted and Talented
• Bikeability.

For more information and to book a place, visit the Cycle Derby website.

Holiday activities

There's lots to do in our sports centres and parks in the school holidays - including cheerleading, gymnastics, Splashout fun sessions and parks activities for all of the family.

For more information:

• telephone: 01332 641234
• minicom: 01332 640666

Handball taster sessions - starting in the New Year

Handball 6 week taster sessions will be taking place at Derby Arena in the New Year.

These sessions will be run the following times:

• 4pm - 5pm session for school children (under the age of 16)
• 5pm - 6pm session for aged 16 and over 

Starting date will be announced shortly.

If you would like to express your interest please get in touch with us by ringing 01332 640011 or emailing derbyarena@derby.gov.uk.