WELCOME TO THE SPORTS PAGES

Introduction

Tendring District Council's Leisure Service provides a diverse range of activities and sports. Whatever your interest, we are sure we have something for you - from swimming to skate boarding and aerobics to archery.

General Information

Parking

There is free parking at all the sports facilities and designated spaces for people with disabilities.

Smoking

Please note that we operate a no smoking policy in all our sports facilities.

Customer Care and Feedback

We are dedicated in providing high levels of service, creating a safe, fun and relaxed environment for you to enjoy during your visit. We welcome your feedback and operate a customer comment card system at all the facilities. Please complete a card with any views or comments that you may have and leave it in the box provided.

Child Protection

Tendring District Council is committed to promote the welfare, health and full development of children. We aim to protect them from harm of all kinds, whilst recognising that they have rights as individuals and should be treated with dignity and respect. We will do this by making sure all staff and volunteers are carefully selected, trained and supervised.

All private hirers of the sports facilities with young people under 16 years of age will be required to provide a copy of their child protection policy. Copies of coaching qualifications will also be required as will confirmation that nominated child protection officers have attended a recognised child protection course.

Photography

We operate a policy that prevents the use of personal cameras, video recorders or mobile photo imaging within any of the sports facilities unless prior authorisation is obtained from the Facility Manager and providing a declaration form is completed and signed.

Where there is a possibility of other children being in the same photo / video permission must be obtained from the other child / children's parents / carers before taking the picture / video.

Professional photographers / filming / video operators wishing to record an event or activity should do so by prior arrangement with the Facility Manager and by producing their professional qualifications for the details to be recorded. Ideally they should request this at least five working days before the event.

There is no intention to prevent club coaches and teachers using video equipment as a legitimate coaching aid. However, the Facility Manager should be informed and permission sought by the performers and parents / carers before videoing.

Lockers and Personal Belongings

All lockers are operated on a coin return basis. Please do not leave personal belongings unattended as Tendring District Council cannot be held responsible for any item lost or damaged.