Get Active, Give it a Go this summer!
With the Euros 24, Wimbledon, the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, Cricket series and Tour de France packed in to this summer’s sporting calendar, there is lots to keep us glued to our television screens. However, have you thought about giving a sporting activity a go yourself?
With a range of free and low-cost opportunities for residents to be active, whether you are trying something new or returning to an old past time, everyone can Get Active and Give it a Go this summer.
What’s on offer?
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Sports club Opportunities
Sports clubs across the borough are opening their doors this summer with free or low-cost sessions, making it easier for residents to Give it a Go and engage in physical activity.
From ball sports such as football, rugby, and netball to martial arts, there is something for everyone.
Check out the timetable below for more info.
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Free Open Weekend - save the date: 20th - 21st July 2024
Enjoy a weekend full of fun and activities for all ages. What's more, you can get active, meet new people, and explore new activities across the 5 Better leisure centres in Barnet. Choose from a variety of activities for you and your family. Visit your local leisure centre page for more information and what is available at your location Open Days 2024
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FREE Leisure centre opportunities this September
Throughout September, leisure centres across the borough, operated by Better, will be offering a FREE timetable of activities for all to enjoy. Check back for more information coming soon!
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Free and low cost swimming
During the summer you can enjoy free swimming or swimming for just £1 with your FAB Card:
- FREE swimming for children under 8*
- Young people aged 8 – 15 years swim ONLY for £1
- FREE swimming anytime for carers at any one of our pools in Barnet
Apply for a free Fit and Active Barnet (FAB) card
To benefit from the range of free and affordable activities available this summer, remember to sign up to your free Fit and Active Barnet (FAB) Card. Registration is free and you’ll benefit from a host of concessions and opportunities throughout the summer and beyond.
See it to believe it!
Watch stories of how Get Active, Give it a Go has helped other residents in Barnet to be active and the benefits of physical activity.