Westminster Council

Academy Sport Skate Park and MUGAs Closure Between Thursday 14th March – Saturday 16th March

Academy Sport Skate Park and MUGAs Closed From 8:00 a.m. Thursday 14th March to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday 16th March

We are sorry to inform you that the Academy Sport Skate Park and MUGAS will be closed from 8:00 a.m. on Thursday 14th March 2024 – Saturday 16th March 2024 due to filming on site.

Normal access will resume thereafter.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Sport for Confidence Open Day – Next Friday 22nd March

Sport for Confidence Open Day - Next Friday 22nd March

The lovely team at Sport for Confidence are having an eventful open day at the Queen Mother Sports Centre next Friday 22nd March! 

FREE Taster Sessions – Go and Try Something New! 

Go along and meet a wonderful team of passionate professionals who have so much to offer to the residents of Westminster. There will be a number of FREE taster sessions ranging from Boccia, Love to Move, Table Tennis and more! There will be something for everyone! No need to book just turn up on the day. 

Details 

The event will take place between 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Queen Mother Sports Centre, 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, Westminster SW1V 1EL. For more information email info@sportforconfidence.com or contact Occupational Therapist Georgia Wills on 17561858450.

The Alfred Road Inclusive Playground Public Consultation is Still Open – Please Take the Survey

The Alfred Road Public Consultation is Still Open - Please Take the Survey

The goal of this project is to renovate the space to improve safety and install a more inclusive design with systems and components that will allow children from all walks of life with varying abilities to play together in a rich and engaging way. No child should be left out. 

We see this project as a co-design and want to know what you think will improve the playground for maximum usage of an outdoor space whilst providing an inclusive and accessible play area. 

You still have some time to share your thoughts with us. Please take the survey.

Academy Sport Skate Park & MUGAs Re-opening next Monday 11th March 2024

Academy Sport Skate Park and MUGAs Reopening Next Monday 11th March

We are pleased to announce that the improvement works at the Academy Sport Skate Park and MUGAs are now complete. They will be reopened for public use as of Next Monday 11th March.

Opening Hours

Access will be available Monday to Sunday between the hours of 9:15 a.m. and 8:15 p.m. However please note on public and bank holidays they will close at 5:15 p.m.

An official opening event is in the works and will take place in May or June. Watch this space!

Last Call for the Champions of the Future Programme 2024 – Applications Close Monday 11th March 2024

Last Call for the Champions of the Future Programme 2024 - Applications Close Next Monday 11th March

This one is for all you gifted and talented athletes in Westminster! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity brought to by Westminster City Council, Everyone Active, London Sports Trust and Kings College London. 

You’ve still got some time!

The window for applications closes next Monday 11th March 2024. 

Don’t miss your chance to elevate your training and development to the next level. The ActiveWestminster Champions of the Future programme gives Westminster’s gifted and talented athletes an opportunity to access financial support and mentoring to help.

How to apply

To be considered for the Champions of the Future programme, you must first make an application for the Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions programme. 

Visit Everyone Active’s Sporting Champions website 

Qualifying Criteria

Athletes accepted on to the scheme are selected based on their sporting success and the level at which they compete.

To be considered for the programme applicants must:
  • Live, study or work in Westminster
  • Be registered with a National Governing Body affiliated club

and either:

  • Be ranked in the top 20 at a regional competition in the current year (2023 – 2024), or
  • Be a member of a regional squad (age band to senior) with regional squad results in the current championship year (2023 – 2024).
For more information about the process, the benefits and how the Champions of the Future application is linked to the Everyone Active Sporting Champions programme visit our dedicated Champions of the Future Programme Page.