We offer a diverse selection of sports and physical activities, all designed to promote the five steps to mental well-being. By encouraging active and healthy lifestyles, we aim to help participants develop positive social identities. This is achieved through the provision of inspiring role models, including experienced coaches, dedicated adult volunteers, and committed staff, who all contribute to a nurturing environment.
We have recently established two new clubs in Derby including Golden Phoenix Basketball Club and Apex Football Club and we also host an annual football tournament. All our initiatives are specially targeted at children and young people from all walks of life, supporting their physical development and fostering mental resilience.
Golden Phoenix Basketball Club is a recently established club in Derby, offering an inclusive and enjoyable environment where participants can form new friendships and social circles. The sessions are designed to enhance cardiovascular fitness, strength, coordination, and bone health, whilst also supporting mental well-being.
The club places emphasis on developing discipline, building confidence, and alleviating stress, all the while nurturing essential social skills such as teamwork, leadership, and conflict resolution. By fostering these qualities, Golden Phoenix serves as a unifying presence for both individuals and the wider community.
At Apex Football Club, we are dedicated to nurturing grassroots football, striving to ensure that every child or young person with an interest in the game is given the opportunity to play and develop their skills in a supportive and inclusive atmosphere. By providing access to experienced coaches and top-notch facilities, we enable participants of all backgrounds and abilities to engage in training and progress within the sport. Our lively and enjoyable football sessions not only promote physical health, but also foster greater confidence, resilience, and genuine friendships among those involved.
Our Kickboxing sessions are designed to introduce participants to effective self-defence techniques whilst offering a lively and engaging way to enhance overall fitness, coordination, self-confidence, and self-esteem. With carefully structured routines, young people build strength, discipline, and resilience. These sessions promote positive social interaction, help to reduce stress, and provide a dynamic outlet for energy, all within a safe and inclusive environment that supports both physical and mental well-being.
Our netball sessions are designed to enhance teamwork, communication, and agility among young people. Delivered in a friendly and inclusive setting, these activities encourage participants to keep active, strengthen their self-assurance, and forge new friendships. Netball not only supports physical development, but also contributes positively to mental well-being, making it an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all involved.
Our gymnastics sessions are designed to improve flexibility, build strength, and enhance coordination, contributing positively to both physical and mental health. These sessions inspire self-assurance, nurture discipline, and promote teamwork within a friendly and inclusive setting. Young people are encouraged to remain active, develop new friendships, and take pleasure in acquiring fresh skills through well-structured routines and engaging activities.
Dodgeball is mainly available during school holidays and half-terms, providing an energetic, enjoyable way for young people to stay active, socialise, and develop teamwork skills.
Delivery Venue
Noel-Baker Academy Sports Centre
Derwent Campus, Bracknell Dr, Alvaston, Derby DE24 0BR
& United Reformed Church Hall Baker St, Alvaston, Derby DE24 8SD
