Aberdeen Sports Village - Blog Blog posts from Aberdeen Sports Village http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/images/layout/asv_logo.gif Aberdeen Sports Village - Blog http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Aberdeenshire-Disability-Sport-5K-Fun-Run/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Aberdeenshire-Disability-Sport-5K-Fun-Run/ <![CDATA[Aberdeenshire Disability Sport 5K Fun Run]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 10:50:29 +0100 Aberdeenshire Disability Sport and Metro Aberdeen Running Club are hosting a 5K Fun Run at the Beach Esplanade on Thursday 7th June 2012.

Entry fee is a minimum £2 donation, and all proceeds go to Aberdeenshire Disability Sport.

All standard of runners are welcome to enter, so if you're up…]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Children-1st-Spring-Proms-Series-Fun-Runs/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Children-1st-Spring-Proms-Series-Fun-Runs/ <![CDATA[Children 1st Spring Proms Series Fun Runs]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 13:31:47 +0100 The third in a series of fun runs in aid of Children 1st took place along Aberdeen's beach prom on Thursday evening in very tough running conditions.

A total of 78 men, women and children of all levels of ability took part in the run, which featured a 3K race for all participants.

Amongst the…]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Free-Public-Lectures--Drugs-in-Sport/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Free-Public-Lectures--Drugs-in-Sport/ <![CDATA[Free Public Lectures - Drugs in Sport]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 13:00:40 +0100 Aberdeen Sports Village is pleased to be hosting another free public lecture in conjunction with the University of Aberdeen and the NHS.

'Drugs in Sport' will be delivered by Dr Arthur Strachan from the Department of Clinical Biochemistry at ARI on Tuesday 29th May from 19:00 in ASV's Seminar Room.

…]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Outdoor-Throwing-Cage/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Outdoor-Throwing-Cage/ <![CDATA[Outdoor Throwing Cage]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 11:49:56 +0100 Please note that work will commence on Tuesday 8th May until Friday 11th May to install a new throwing cage on the outdoor track.

Please note there may be minor disruptions during this…]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/NHS-Keep-Well-Programme-Success/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/NHS-Keep-Well-Programme-Success/ <![CDATA[NHS Keep Well Programme Success]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:56:00 +0100 Aberdeen Sports Village is pleased to announce that NHS Grampian has met its cardiovascular health check target for the second year in a row thanks to their Keep Well initiative.

The Keep Well programme aims to target health inequalities and improve the overall health of 40 - 64 year olds in the Grampian region…]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/StreetSport-Sessions/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/StreetSport-Sessions/ <![CDATA[StreetSport Sessions]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:36:55 +0100 Aberdeen Sports Village is working in partnership with the StreetSport project to develop opportunities for young people to take part in sport and exercise whilst reducing incidences of crime and anti-social behaviour.

The StreetSport mobile pitch will visit the following locations for the next 12 weeks.

Monday: Inchgarth Community Centre,…]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Would-you-like-to-be-involved-in-preparations-for-this-summers-Olympic-Games/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Would-you-like-to-be-involved-in-preparations-for-this-summers-Olympic-Games/ <![CDATA[Would you like to be involved in preparations for this summer's Olympic Games?]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:25:40 +0100 We have an exciting opportunity for the community to be involved in Cameroon’s preparations for London 2012.

Aberdeen Sports Village and RGU: SPORT, in conjunction with Aberdeen City Council, are hosting the Cameroon National Olympic Team for their Pre-Games Training Camp (PGTC) from the 2nd to the 16th July 2012…]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/ASV-Summer-Hockey-League/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/ASV-Summer-Hockey-League/ <![CDATA[ASV Summer Hockey League]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:05:50 +0100 Fancy trying a new sport this summer? Enter a team in our mixed Hockey League.

In addition to a free coaching session for each team, you'll get weekly games against other like-minded teams, prizes for League winners, and signposts to local clubs at the end of the season.

Entries close on…]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Outdoor-Track-Closure/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Outdoor-Track-Closure/ <![CDATA[Outdoor Track Closure]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:50:17 +0100 The outdoor track will be closed from Thursday 19th April until Monday 23rd April due to maintenance. Apologies for any inconvenience.

]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Wednesday-Night-Zumba/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Wednesday-Night-Zumba/ <![CDATA[Wednesday Night Zumba]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:11:26 +0100 Please note that Wednesday night Zumba will now be 20.45 - 21.45 (previously 20.30 - 21.30) as of 18/04/12.

]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Zumba-Gold-Temporarily-Changed-to-Evergreens-Pilates-/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Zumba-Gold-Temporarily-Changed-to-Evergreens-Pilates-/ <![CDATA[Zumba Gold Temporarily Changed to Evergreens Pilates ]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:23:03 +0100 Please note that Wednesday's Zumba Gold has been changed to Evergreen's Pilates until Wednesday 16th May 2012. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Asvill-narrowly-defeated-in-first-race/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Asvill-narrowly-defeated-in-first-race/ <![CDATA[Asvill narrowly defeated in first race]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:19:07 +0100 ASV's mascot, Asvill the monkey, was narrowly pipped at the post by AFC's Angus the Bull on Sunday at the Sport Relief Mile.

The pair were joined by 5 of their mascot friends from all over the city in Duthie Park to meet their fans and get the runners geared up for the 6…]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/MultiSports-Club-for-people-with-a-Disability/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/MultiSports-Club-for-people-with-a-Disability/ <![CDATA[Multi-Sports Club for people with a Disability]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:37:40 +0000 We are pleased to announce that Aberdeen Sports Village is launching a Multi-Sports Club for children and adults aged 8 and over with physical, learning and sensory disabilities.

The club takes place on Sundays from 10:30 - 12:00 and will offer a range of activities including Boccia, New Age Kurling, Basketball,…]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/ASV-Summer-Hockey-League/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/ASV-Summer-Hockey-League/ <![CDATA[ASV Summer Hockey League]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:37:18 +0000 We are delighted to announce that, in conjunction with Grampian Hockey, ASV will run a Hockey League during the summer.

The League is primarily aimed at beginners and those who haven't played for a while, and offers a great opportunity to try something new. The package offers a free coaching session, the opportunity…]]> http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Gym-Instructor-and-Personal-Trainer-Courses-at-ASV/ http://www.aberdeensportsvillage.com/blog/Gym-Instructor-and-Personal-Trainer-Courses-at-ASV/ <![CDATA[Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer Courses at ASV]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:56:37 +0000 Aberdeen Sports Village is pleased to play host to a series of Fitness Instructor Courses run by The Fitness Education Academy.

A CYQ Gym Instructor Course will be held in April and May, and a CYQ Certificate in Personal Training is taking place in June and July.

These are ideal opportunities for anyone…]]>