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Swansea Race for Life entries open

The 2010 Race for Life is returning to Swansea on 25 July, so sign up now  - entry is £12.99 each.  The event will start from Museum Green by the National Waterfront Museum.

This popular event fills up really quickly, so spread the word ladies and get your friends to walk, jog or run 5k with you for Cancer Research UK!

New brochure available for St David's Week 2010

Have a look at the St David's Week brochure for 2010.

Active Swansea Sports Awards - the winners!

Congratulations to all the winners from this years Active Swansea Sports Awards 2009, which took place on Friday 20 November.

You can view the winners at Active Swansea.

Did you see our live tweet updates from the awards?  Don't miss out in future - follow us on Twitter.

Commonwealth baton comes to Swansea

In case you're wondering what's happening along the Kingsway from the Guildhall tomorrow (10 Nov), the Commonwealth Games baton is arriving in Swansea.

It'll be carried by four schools to Castle Square where the Lord Mayor will meet it to pass on the Queen's message and raise awareness of the 2010 Games.

 The BBC Big Screen will be showing footage of well know Welsh athletes who have performed at the Commonwealth Games in the past and there'll be Dragon Sports for children to try out.

Looking for events and activities this Half Term?

Wondering what to do with the kids?  Where to take them?  Well, there are plenty of events happening throughout Swansea to keep the little ones entertained.

Your local Active Swansea Leisure Centres are providing a whole host of fun activities, from Kayaking to Football Courses and Bouncy Castle Fun.  Find out what's on in your local centre...

You could also handle some bugs and other animals at Animal Antics in Plantasia, join in the fun with the Junior Park Rangers, listen to some storytime sessions at your local library, book your place at the Big Draw in the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery or Swansea Museum or enjoy the spooks and thrills of the Halloween Ghost Train as the Bay Rider is transformed for one night only....yes, you guessed it, Halloween.

With so much choice, how are you going to decide?

Help us celebrate Wales' National Children's Day

On Saturday 17 October, we will be celebrating Wales' National Children's Day at the LC, taking part in all the fun activities going on throughout the day.

For just £4, you can join in the excitement by trying out all the major attractions at the LC, along with plenty of other activities including Junior Football, Rugby skills, storytelling and Plantasia's bug display.  Or why not catch up with Active Arnie for an afternoon of sports and games?

You can also win some great prizes with the Nintendo Wii challenge!

Sound like fun? 

Nominate someone for the Active Swansea Sports Awards

This is your last chance to nominate someone for this years Sports Awards, as the deadline for the nominations is 25 September.

They don't have to be household names, you can nominate friends or family if you want!

There is still time to enter the Admiral Swansa Bay 10k

Don't forget the closing date for entries into the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k, is edging ever closer.  So, don't miss out this year. 

Enter Now at www.swanseabay10k.com, where you can also find training tips, fun and games and your ultimate 10k plan.

What to do this bank holiday weekend..

Stuck for things to do this bank holiday weekend?  Not sure where to take the kids?  Fear not, come rain or shine there are a whole host of fun events for the whole family to enjoy.

World Party Weekend?  Swansea Bay Beer Festival?  Plantasia?  Children's entertainment at Botanics in Bloom?  Or get into shape with Active Swansea?

Those are just a handful of events taking place this coming bank holiday weekend.

Champions of the Swansea Bowls Festival are crowned

After 3 weeks of competition the 42nd Swansea Bowls Festival came to an end.  So, a massive congratulations to all the winners below:

Men's singles - Stephen Rees
Men's pairs - Kevin Thomas and Mark Jones
Ladies singles - Joyce Amos
Ladies pairs - Dawn Thomas and Shirley Williams
Mixed pairs - Dai Cana and Hilary Bevan
Visually impaired integrated pairs - Gilbert Miles and Keri Thomas
Junior singles (Darren Thomas Challenge Cup) - Ryan James

Summer activities at Pentrehafod

Pentrehafod Leisure Centre will be continuing to offer kids aged from 8-15, the chance to participate in their Sports Camp during the school holidays.

All sorts of sporting activities will be covered from football and cricket to volleyball and basketball, so make sure you book your place early by ringing Pentrehafod on 01792 650484.

Shape up for Summer challenge - the winners!

Congratulations to Emma Savage from Penyrheol Leisure Centre and Becky Debuf from Penlan Leisure Centre, who were the winners of the Active Swansea shape up for summer challenge.

Emma and Becky both used the Active Swansea Leisure Centres to run, swim, cycle, cross train and attended fitness classes to complete at least 44k during the designated period.

Becky was the proud winner of a fantastic Nintendo Wii, while Emma won a meal for 2 at Frankie and Benny's.

Top 20 free activities this Summer

With the recession hitting us all hard, Swansea Bay Summer Festival have come up with 20 free activities this summer.

From sport and music to arts and culture, there are plenty of ideas for you to fill the summer holidays.

Free Tennis Open Day at Bishopston Sports Centre

Get on down to Bishopston Sports Centre for a special open day this Sunday.  There are free tennis sessions between 11am-4pm, with plenty of fun activities for adults and children alike to enjoy.

It will be a great day, and a fantastic opportunity to improve your skills, receive some handy hints and tips, and compete in some tournaments.

Hope to see you all there.

Father's Day gift

 Father's Day is on 21 June, so if you need a present but can't think what he'd like, then why not give the gift of sport?

Call into any Active Swansea centre to purchase your vouchers - £5 and £10 vouchers are available.

Enter the junior novice swimming gala 2009

The Active Swansea Junior Novice Swimming Gala 2009is taking place on 4 July, at Penlan Leisure Centre, so if you are  between the ages of 8-11 and would like to enter this fantastic competition, then make sure you get your entries in by 12 June.

Win tickets to Wimbledon

Are you a Tennis fan?  Would you like to win tickets to see your favourite players at Wimbledon?  Thanks to Active Swansea, you could be in with a chance.

All you have to do is play Tennis at Swansea Tennis Centre during June, pick up an entry card, and hand it in.  There is no limit to how many entry forms you hand in, so the more times you play, the better chance you have of winning.

Enter Swansea Bowls Festival

The annual Bowls Festival returns to Victoria Park, Swansea from 19 July - 8 August 2009 and is open to all age groups.

Entries need to be in by Monday 15 June, so visit the bowls festival page to get your entry form now.

There are many different categories available, from ladies and gents singles and pairs, to juniors and mixed pairs so give it a go!

Shape up this summer and win a wii

Active Swansea's fitness challenge, "shape up for summer", starts this Monday 1 June.  So, if you want to get fit this summer and be in with a chance of winning a Nintendo Wii, plus other prizes, then get down to your local Active Swansea Leisure Centre and pick up your entry card.

All you have to do is reach 26 miles or 42k (the equivalent of a marathon), by running, swimming, fitness classes, rowing, playing tennis or cross train and enter the details into your entry card and once you reach the 26 miles or 42k, hand the card into reception.

You will then be in with a chance to win a Nintendo Wii.