At Sky Blues in the Community, one of our main aims is to improve the health and wellbeing of our participants. This includes improving the quality of life for individuals with mental and physical difficulties, increasing life expectancy of the older generation through sport and reducing the use of health and social services.
We offer a range of programmes which target the entire population and improve the lifestyles of all members of the community.
In It Together
An all-female activity project aimed at increasing participation of women and girls in sport across Coventry and Warwickshire. We aim to remove the stigma of girls in sport and give them a platform to showcase their sporting ability and knowledge.
Our beginners running course registered over 550 members in 2018, with 2019 hoping to achieve an even bigger number. The courses follow the couch to 5k programme and encourages women to get active and socialise in a safe environment.
Social Football
For more information, please contact sbitc@sbitc.org.uk
Joy Of Moving Programme
Funded by Ferrero, in partnership with the EFL Trust, Joy Of Moving is a national initiative which aims to improve physical literacy in year 5 pupils. It comprises of a 6-week project aimed at engaging children in the importance of exercise and maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
In 2018, we have delivered this project to over 2,000 year 5 pupils, across 38 schools in Coventry and Warwickshire. Our aim is to develop a health interest in children and encourage them to understand the significant benefits that physical activity can have on their health. The project gives children the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and learn skills which may not be available in the school curriculum.
If you would like to get your school involved, please e-mail sbitc@sbitc.org.uk
Men Talk
Funded by the National Lottery, Men Talk aims to support men aged 18 and over across Coventry and Warwickshire with their emotional health and well-being. The programme will achieve this by increasing men’s resilience to deal with issues constructively, encouraging them to choose heathy lifestyle choices and decreasing their sense of isolation through participation in group activities.
MENtalk currently runs in four locations for 2 hours a week at each site. Currently, sessions are:
MONDAYS - Bluecoat School Sports Hall, CV1 2BA 18:00 – 20:00
TUESDAYS – Warwick, St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, 12:00 – 14:00pm.
THURSDAYS – Coventry, Moat House Leisure Centre, 12:00 – 14:00pm.
FRIDAYS – Nuneaton, Jubilee Sports Centre, 12:30 – 14:30pm.
To refer to the Men Talk programme, please download and complete the referral form and return it to either George.Heaton@sbitc.org.uk (MH Coordinator) or John.Szyndler@sbitc.org.uk (Health Manager).
WOMENtalk
WOMENtalk is a weekly group session, designed to bring women together to provide support and improve their mental health and well-being.
To make a referral, please contact Jack.Clemons@sbitc.org.uk
Dementia Active
Dementia Active is a free weekly session for those with a dementia diagnosis or memory loss and their carers to partake in regular physical activity at their own pace. Refreshments such as tea, coffee & biscuits are provided which offer a social element for people to relax and create meaningful friendships.”
COVENTRY – Monday 10am-12pm at At7 Centre, Coventry, CV6 7GP
NUNEATON – Monday 2:30-4:30pm at Jubilee Sports Centre, Nuneaton, CV10 7EZ
WARWICK – Friday 10-11:30am at St Nicholas Park Leisure Centre, Warwick, CV34 4QY
Click here for the Online referral form
For any enquiries, please email shakeil.barrett@sbitc.org.uk or call 02476 786 349.
