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Double Success for Swim Borders
Borders Sport & Leisure Trust has successfully incorporated a new awards scheme to the Swim Borders Learn 2 Swim programme across its six swimming pools; Peebles Swimming Pool; Galashiels Swimming Pool; Selkirk Leisure Centre; Teviotdale Leisure Centre; Kelso Swimming Pool; Eyemouth Leisure Centre, read more
Are you leading a healthy lifestyle?
We wouldn’t be seen dead doing exercise! This is a recent headline which highlights that only four out of ten people would be more motivated to do more exercise if their life depended on it, read more
MSP offically opens new studios
Pupils of Drumlanrig Primary School were put through their paces by Borders Sport and Leisure Trust’s Personal Fitness Instructors at the official opening of the new group exercise studios at the Teviotdale Leisure Centre in Hawick last Monday, read more
Kelso Swimming Pool Achieve Safety Award
Kelso Swimming Pool, one of eight facilities operated by Borders Sport and Leisure Trust has recently been awarded the Institute of Sport and Recreation Management’s (ISRM) National Pool Safety Award (NPSA), read more
Charity Spinathon At Gytes Raises £2196
Members and staff of the Gytes Leisure Centre in Peebles took to their bikes last Saturday to raise money for Breast Cancer.
11 members along with Borders Sport & Leisure Trust fitness instructors were challenged to complete a 4 hour spinning class all in aid of charity. (read more)
Swim Week Returns to Eyemouth
Eyemouth swim week, a successful camp catering for swimmers of all abilities from Learn 2 swim to elite athletes has been in full flow this week at Eyemouth Leisure Centre with over 100 Participants taking part.
Known as Laurie’s Swim Week, it is his son, Luke Dormer, an elite level coach at Barnet Copthall Swimming Club in London, will be running the week long event and has been coaching at the Swim Week since 2002. (read more)
Get Fit in 00:30:00 with BSLT
Have you ever stopped to think about what you can do in 30 minutes? You could watch an episode of Eastenders, boil ten eggs, travel from Dover to Calais on a hovercraft, bleach your hair, or have your 15 minutes of fame – twice.
However, did you know that you could also increase your life expectancy, improve your mobility in later life, ward off serious illness and alleviate stress and depression? Exercising for just 30 minutes a day, at least five times a week, can do all that and more. (read more)
Teviotdale to Undergo Refurbishment
Borders Sport & Leisure Trust has announced that Teviotdale Leisure Centre in Hawick is to undergo refurbishment to provide its customers with new modern, fit for purpose exercise studios. (read more)
Amanda's kids do her proud
Children representing Galashiels Swimming Pool gave Amanda Riddell, their Swimming Co-ordinator a surprise wedding present by taking the first Borders Sport & Leisure Trust’s Inter Pool Swimming Gala Title. (read more)
BSLT Triathlon Success
Over 100 competitors turned out for the final triathlon of the Borders Sport and Leisure Trust’s 2nd Triathlon Series in Eyemouth last Sunday.
Competitors stretching from Glasgow, Edinburgh and the North of England braved the cold wet weather to compete in the 750 meter swim, 20kilometer cycle and 5kilometer run, the 3 elements which make up a triathlon. (read more)
Leap into Autumn at Peebles Swimming Pool
Parents!, take advantage of our Leap into Autumn offer at Peebles swimming pool entitling you and your toddler to a swim session for the reduced rate of £2.50. For more info (Click Here)
Borders Sport and Leisure Trust has moved premises
Our head office has moved into new premises in Selkirk. See the “Contact & Comments” page for our new contact details.
Summer Games Success at Gytes
Primary school Children in the Peeblesshire area had a fun packed summer thanks to the Gytes Leisure Centre in Peebles (more info)
1st Duathlon for Gytes Leisure Centre
The Gytes Leisure Centre will be holding its very first duathlon this Sunday with nearly 100 competitors taking part (more info)
Trust promotes Swimming for all
Six new swimming co-ordinators have been appointed to help Borders Sport & Leisure Trust deliver its promise to swimming development (more info)
25th Anniversary Events Hailed a Success
Last week, children & adults of all ages enjoyed a fun packed week at the Teviotdale where customers and staff were celebrating the centre’s 25th Anniversary (more info)
25th Anniversary Fun at Teviotdale Leisure Centre
STeviotdale Leisure Centre in Hawick celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a fun packed week for all the community (more info
A New Day Dawns for Eyemouth Leisure Centre
Councillor Michael Cook officially re-opened Eyemouth Leisure Centre at 12.00pm on July 29th 2005 in a ceremony to commemorate the £1 million refurbishment the centre has undergone. Mr Cook was joined in the ceremony by Ex Provost Peter Fishbourne.
Michael Cook was a major supporter during the campaign to save the centre from closure in 2002 and will be delighted to see the transformation which has taken place under the management of Border Sport and Leisure Trust. Mr Fishbourne has been invited back to the centre to take part in a ceremony which he originally performed 30 years ago when he officially opened Eyemouth Leisure Centre in 1975.
The refurbishment of the centre, which is managed by Borders Sport and Leisure Trust, demonstrates the commitment of the Trust in developing both the facilities and service offered to the people of the Borders. A considerable transformation has taken place including a new gym extension with separate changing facilities, a new reception area and a new changing village for swimmers. The Trust has also installed several, environmentally friendly operating systems which incorporate energy and labour saving devices to ensure the facility is able to continue serving the community for another 20 years.
The project is a joint venture between Borders Sport and Leisure Trust, Scottish Borders Council and sportscotland.
Ewan Jackson, Chief Executive, Borders Sport and Leisure Trust said: “The Eyemouth Project has been an exciting time for everyone at the Trust. We have made a commitment to the people of the Borders to maintain and enhance the sport and leisure facilities transferred to our care from Scottish Borders Council and the refurbishment at Eyemouth is a great example of this work in progress.
The community of Eyemouth and the customers of the centre will benefit from the vast improvements. The centre will become a place where families can enjoy time together and individuals can come for a challenging workout in the new gym. Sport and leisure come together at this facility and people of all ages and abilities can use the centre to make activity a lifestyle choice.”
Stewart Harris, Acting Chief Executive, sportscotland, said: “We are delighted to have supported the redevelopment of this project with an award of £300,000 from sportscotland’s Lottery funded Sports Facilities Programme. Quality sports facilities play an important role in introducing people of all ages and abilities to the endless hours of enjoyment and fun sports can provide, encouraging people to participate more as part of a healthy, active lifestyle and in the longer term creating a fitter Scotland.
The ceremony was attended by Borders Sport and Leisure Trust Trustees and staff, representatives from Scottish Borders Council and sportscotland. During the ceremony there was a display in the swimming pool and children from the local Swimming Club had a coaching session from Great British swimmer and coach Chris Jones.
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Borders trainees leading the way in Leisure Industry
Eight new trainee Personal Fitness Instructors have recently embarked on a unique training programme with Borders Sport and Leisure Trust, which will result in them becoming the first people in Scotland to be trained to SVQ Level 3 Personal Instructor level. This fast-track programme, which has been developed for Borders Sport and Leisure Trust in working partnership with Jewel and Esk Valley College and Scottish Enterprise Borders has given the eight Borderers a unique opportunity to improve the standard of health and fitness provision to the people in the Borders.
The eight Borderers were selected from an outstanding 140 applicants from across Scotland and North Northumberland to enrol as members of the Academy. Borders Sport and Leisure Trust has made a commitment to maintain and enhance the sport and leisure facilities transferred into their care from Scottish Borders Council and the new trainees will become an integral part of this commitment.
Janet Jack, board trustee and lecturer at Jewel and Esk Valley said: "The Borders Sport and Leisure Trust Academy is a bold pioneering initiative that is unique in Scotland. In an industry characterised by low levels of investment in training by employers, the Trust are making a significant commitment to their employees which I am confident will be repaid by huge improvements in customer service and transform the leisure experience for everyone in the Borders. The Trust is setting the standard which others in time must follow"
The training programme will result in all Borders Sport and Leisure Trust facilities being able to offer customers the highest level of expertise in the fitness industry.
Staff in photo from front to back: Janet Jack, Board Trustee, Martin Woolley, Kelly McCraw, Barry Sutherland, Tekin Esmer, Daina McGowan, David Johnston, Mikey Mair and Ben Gilchrist.
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