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New Gym in Galashiels - Trifitness
We are delighted to announce that we are opening a new gym at the Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels.
This new facility, in partnership with Heriot-Watt University and Borders College will replace the current provision by the University in the Jackson Building with a brand new purpose built centre.
More information will be available shortly from the following website - www.trifitness.org.uk however to find out more about, please tel: 01896 757 224 or call into the Heriot-Watt University Centre for Sport and Exercise at the Scottish Borders Campus, Netherdale.
There are currently special memberships available now.
Just the tri for new Gym
In a ground breaking partnership and a first for Community Sport in Scotland a unique partnership between Borders Sport and Leisure Trust, Heriot-Watt University and Borders College has been created to deliver a brand new indoor health and fitness centre for the Scottish Borders.
Directors representing the three partners came together at the Scottish Borders Campus this week to sign the agreement which will bring this new facility named ‘Trifitness’ to Galashiels.
Trifitness, a four hundred thousand pound centre will combine a state of the art fitness suite offering a wide range of the latest cardiovascular, resistant and free weight fitness equipment together with a purpose built dance studio complimented with a comprehensive group exercise class programme.
Managed and operated by Borders Sport and Leisure Trust, Trifitness will provide a range of health and fitness services delivered by highly professional, qualified staff.
Borders Sport and Leisure Trust Chairman Tony Taylor said, ‘We are fully committed to the health and well being of everyone in the Borders whether through fun and fitness or professional sporting development and are delighted to be working in partnership with Heriot-Watt University and Borders College on this facility. This unique partnership will use the Trust’s expertise in delivering excellent sport and leisure services to provide a first class health and fitness centre for use by all the community.’
Due to increased demand for health and fitness in the Borders, the new centre will replace the current facility based at the Jackson Building by creating a 760 square metre purpose built centre and will be situated in a building left vacant by a company previously providing kids fitness and entertainment.
Heriot-Watt University Secretary Peter Wilson, said, "These joint proposals represent an exciting development which will provide all users with improved facilities and which, for our students, are closer to the Campus and at a cost comparable to their counterparts at Edinburgh. The arrangement also means that our existing staff, who have both experience and commitment to serving their customers, will be able to continue to do so at the new Centre."
Trifitness will provide sport and exercise facilities for both Borders College and Heriot-Watt University students and staff and will be the home to the College’s Borders Academy of Sporting Excellence (BASE), which offers students the opportunity to combine academic and vocational study with competing at the highest level in their chosen sport.
Pete Smith Director of Finance & Resources at Borders College, said ‘The College is delighted to be involved as a partner in the Trifitness project which will see the establishment of a first-class facility at the Scottish Borders Campus. The new gym will greatly enhance the BASE Sports & Exercise programmes and in particular the strength and conditioning programmes which are key parts of the BASE Rugby, Downhill and the new Football courses.’ 
Pictured at the official launch above are - Tony Taylor, Chairman, Borders Sport and Leisure Trust; Suzanne Dawson, Chair, Borders College; Peter Wilson, Secretary, Heriot-Watt University.
New Retail Stock At Kelso Swimming Pool
Why not pop along to Kelso Swimming Pool and see the new range of retail stock displayed in the centre. There is sure to be everything you need while taking a dip in the pool, whether for fun or for performance.
Special Members offer - Members will receive 10% discount on all resale goods. To be entitled to this discount, please ensure you show your membership card at time of purchase.
New Classes at Teviotdale Leisure Centre
New at Teviotdale this Autumn - two classes specifically for ladies - Active Ladies and Active Times
Active Ladies - an exercise class guaranteed to get your heart going, joints moving and put a big smile on your face, follow this class with an energising swim in the ladies only session and then relax with a refreshing beverage in the cafe afterwards.
The Active Ladies class package runs every Tuesday - Class 09:15 - 10:00am, Swim 10:00 - 11:00
Active Times - an exercise class for the 50's plus age group which is guaranteed to get you moving and smiling, follow this class with an energising swim in the pool and finally relax with a freshing beverage in the cafe afterwards.
The Active Times package runs every Tuesday - Class 13:45 - 14:30, Swim 14:30 - 15:30
Eyemouth Triathlon Results
The results of the Eyemouth Triathlon held on Sunday 20th September 2009 can now be downloaded by clicking here.
Hawick Half Marathon Results
The results of the Hawick Half Marathon held at Teviotdale Leisure Centre on Sunday 13th September can be viewed by clicking here
New Classes at Galashiels Swimming Pool
3 Steps to Fitness
Join in on this 12 week total fitness package and achieve the health and body shape you want. THis programme utilises a three tiered approach to training: metabolic, aerobic and nutrition and three different types of activity: gym training, swim fitness and group fitness.
For more information on this 12 week programme contact David Scullion at Galashiels Swimming Pool; tel: 01896 752 154 or email: galashiels.bslt@bslt.org.uk
Early Morning Adult Boot Camp Classes
Why not start your day with an energetic boot camp class. Using traditional boot camp exercises and techniques get fighting fit.
Classes held Mon, Wed & Fri from 7.00am - 8.00am
To view both information leaflets please click here
Wakey Wakey! Early Birds Swimming
Join the team at Galashiels Swimming Pool every weekday morning (Mon - Fri) from 07:15 - 09:00am. The perfect start to any day!
To view the information leaflet please click here
Starting Soon - New Classes at Teviotdale Leisure Centre
Ballet for Children - for further information please contact Niki Forbes tel: 07772 504 958
Pilates - for further information please contact The Practice (Sue Gould-Wright) tel: 07968 515 925
Ante & Post Natal Classes at Teviotdale
Classes start on 10th September 2008. Please click here for further information.
New Underwater Sea Scooters at Kelso & Eyemouth Leisure Centre
Borders Sport & Leisure Trust are fully committed in helping get more borderers more active more often. As such we are introducing some new equipment at both Selkirk & Eyemouth Leisure Centre to encourage greater participation in sport & active leisure activities.
In the swimming pool, we are proud to introduce you to our new underwater Sea Scooters. The underwater Sea Scooters are being introduced to provide children and adults with exciting new equipment so swimming can continue to be enjoyed by all the family.
The Scooters will have dedicated timetabled sessions and swimmers will work towards four skill levels in order to provide a safe and fun environment. These levels are – 1. Introductory: 2. Snorkels and Fins: 3. Slalom/Obstacle course: 4. freestyle tricks.
To view the Sea Scooter timetable at Selkirk Leisure Centre please click here
For details of Sea Scooter sessions at Eyemouth Leisure Centre please contact the centre directly: Tel: 01890 750 557 E: eyemouth@bslt.org.uk
New Squash League Gets Underway at Teviotdale
A new squash league has started at the Teviotdale Leisure Centre for anybody who plays the sport competitively or those who are complete beginners and looking to try another form of exercise.
Squash is a great game to help you improve muscle strength and tone giving you that all body workout.
So whether you are looking to play competitively, get fit or meet new friends, click here for more details or contact the Teviotdale Leisure Centre - Tel: 01450 374 440; Email: teviotdale@bslt.org.uk
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