Community sports and recreation programme to benefit Athlone youths
15 April 2016
The City of Cape Town’s Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department has committed over 80 staff members and millions of rands to providing recreation programmes which contribute to social cohesion and a healthy lifestyle among residents and communities.
Bridgetown Community Centre
At the Bridgetown Community Centre in Athlone, play leader Quinton Meyer is passionate about delivering recreation programmes.
‘Recreation is important because many young people don’t qualify for formal sports codes and club membership. Our recreation programmes are accessible to everyone and you don’t need to be an ace at something to participate. Here the youth have an opportunity to get involved in recreation activities, which empowers them and improves their self-esteem and confidence,’ said Quinton.
The City’s Sport and Recreation Programmes Policy, which was recently adopted by the City, ensures that programmes are offered in line with the needs and interests of the community. Research indicates that sustained involvement in sport and recreation programmes can help to combat challenges in communities such as alcohol and drug abuse, crime and vandalism.
Active communities are healthy communities
‘Keeping residents active and engaged in their free time and providing a safe space for residents to socialise is critical for real community cohesion and development. We would like to encourage communities to work together with the City and spread the word to inspire others within the community to attend these programmes and to help maintain and sustain our recreation centres,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Special Projects, Alderman Belinda Walker.
The following programmes are offered at the Bridgetown Community Centre:
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zumba 9: 00 - 10:00 | Aerobics 9:00 - 10:00 | Senior aerobics 9:00 - 10:00 | Line dancing 9:00 - 10:00 | |
| Ballroom 11:00 - 13:00 | | | ||
| After-school programmes 13:30 - 16:30 | After-school programmes 13:30 - 16:30 | After-school programmes 13:30 - 16:30 | After-school programmes 13:30 - 16:30 | After-school programmes 13:30 - 16:30 |
| Karate 18:30 - 20:30 | Bridgetown Theatre Co 16:30 - 20:00 | Karate 18:30 - 20:30 | Bridgetown Theatre Co 16:30 - 20:00 | Karate 18:30 - 20:30 |
| | | Villagers Sing Choir 21:00 - 22:00 | | |
For more information about programmes, resident should please call 021 824
2775.
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