Finding the right activity or sport for you in 2018
Would you like to move in new ways, have fun, feel happier and healthier, meet new people and be able to take on the challenges that life and you want to throw at it?
Let 2018 be the year for finding an activity or sport that is right for you.
No matter your age or ability, we are blessed in Okehampton and the surrounding area with a fantastic array of clubs, activity, sports and fitness sessions.
Local recreation charity OCRA, working with Fusion, is keen to help people get more active and help you find the right activity for you.
A huge range is available, from aqua aerobics to sailing, basketball to bowls, dance to tennis, Tai Chi to running, walking netball to rugby, trampolining to martial arts to walking or climbing. There are also GP referral activity schemes covering everything from seated exercise and archery to fencing, gardening and loads more.
Fitness
The area also has a rich fitness sessions scene, with great instructors that bring joy and cater for everyone. How about trying Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Tai Chi, swimming, seated exercise, HIT (high intensity training), circuit training, or join one of the local running and cycling groups.
The Walk and Talk Group (see the Charity Focus in this issue) organises free weekly walks aimed at different fitness levels. A warm welcome awaits you from this social group. Whether you are recuperating after illness or have good fitness levels there are walks for you.
Set challenges on 2018
Whether it’s trying a new activity, keeping an eye on your pedometer or setting yourself a fitness goal, challenges are really motivating. Wy not register for Swimathon with Parklands Leisure Centre? It’s a great way to set your own swimming target and to improve fitness. There are local running events over different distances, like the Chagford 2 Hills, Oke Croak, Belstone and Sourton Fell Runs and the Ruby Run. In 2018 OCRA has attracted some special events to the area, with 100 mile, 50 mile and marathon endurance runs on Dartmoor plus Cycling Sportives.
Run in the Park
A monthly 2.5 or 5km run for children and adults of all ages is a great way to get moving. This is held on the first Sunday of the month at 9.30am - all runs start from the Pavilion in the Park.
Stuart Lord, OCRA manager, said: ‘They say “it’s a long way from saying to doing”. Can we help you with the right activity for you? Look at our activities and club contacts on our website www.ocrasport.org.uk
‘Drop us an e-mail on stuart@ocrasport.org.uk or like OCRA on facebook to keep up to date with events, sessions, special offers and club information.’