The Hub

The Hub

The new £1.4million sports hall and pavilion at Eastleigh's Bishopstoke Road recreation ground was named and opened as 'the hub' by Borough Deputy Mayor Councillor Peter Wall on Wednesday 21st September.  He was assisted at the ceremony by Amy Parsons of the Capital Youth Club and John Luke of the Eastleigh Rugby Club.  To see the rest of this article, please click here

The Capital Youth Club

The Capital Youth Club manage the sports facilities at The Hub.  The capital yuth club, formally Eastleigh Boys club has a long history to it.  Please read more about us here.

8-1-1 Club                                                                                            Friday 5 - 6pm

This activity club is aimed at young boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 12.  The sessions are lead by a highly qualified coach and offer young people the chance to participate in multi skills activities, specific sports, individual and team games amongst many other varied activities.

The sessions are £2.50.  There is a discount available for booking the whole 7 week programme.Starts again Friday 12th Sept. 2008

For further information on the 8-1-1 club, please read our leaflet (pdf) or contact The Hub on 02380 647090.

You can book yoru child's place by completing this application form and returning it to The Hub, Bishopstoke Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 6LA or e-mail activities@thehubyouth.plus.com

Youth Badminton                       

Coaching Sessions                                                           Tuesday 4 - 5.30pm

                                                                                                          Friday 4 - 5pm

These coaching sessions have been established for a little while now and are proving to be very popular.  The sessions are designed to fit in after school and start at 4pm.  Our qualified coaches offer a varied programme throughout the 10 weeks working on skills and technique with the main aim being fun!!

For further information on the youth badminton sessions please see our press release or contact the hub office on 02380 647090. 

Youth Badminton Application form

Youth Badminton Coaching Press Release

Eastleigh Boxing Club

The club consists of a wide age range and abilities.  Our ABA qualified coaches lead training sessions that promote a high level of fitness as well as working with individuals to develop their skills.

Don't worry, you won't be put in the ring straight away, most members don't try this unless they really want to and have completed sufficient training.

Eastleigh Boxing Club is Friendly and Hard Working!!!

We look forward to seeing you.

For further information on the The Boxing Club, please click here or contact The Hub on 02380 647090

Junior Boxing Circuit                                                  Thursday 5:45 - 6:45pm

Coached and lead by our qualified boxercise coach and supported by ABA boxing qualified coaches.  This session offers young people an introduction to boxing and the opportunity to boxing and the opportunity to develop a high level of fitness.  The sessions are designed to teach the young people the basic fitness and skills needed for the foundations to be successful in the sport of boxing.  During the hour, activities will be structured to include the following key skills.

This lesson is open to boys and girls aged between 10 & 16 and gives young people a chance to have a taste of the sport.  Contact can be coached on certain sessions but only if the students are keen to try this area of the sport.

• Skipping
• Stretching
• Punch bag practice
• Stance, skills & technique
• Cardiovascular exercise
• Circuit training
• Discipline

Just come along, give it a try and pay on the door.  It's £2.50 and we recommend you wear comfortable sports clothes, trainers and bring a drink with you.  (If you have a skipping rope, please bring this along).

If, having tried this you are keen to take the sport further, we can recommend that your name is added to the club's waiting list for membership.

We look forward to seeing you!

Legs Bums & Tums/Boxercise

Janice Bartlett has been leading various types of community exercise classes here at the hub since we opened.  Legs, Bums & Tums is a favourite and runs on a Tuesday evening.  Having proved very popular on a Saturday morning, Boxercise classes are now available on a Thursday evening as well.

We are keen to meet the needs of the community, so please contact us if there is an type of exercise or dance class you would like to see at the hub.

LBT:  Come & blast away those wobbly bits.  LBT is designed to work & tone those areas we use least during the day “the problem areas”

Boxercise:  Come along to this awesome circuit style class, made up of individual stations, so you decide how hard (or easy) you want to work.  Boxercise is the perfect all round work out that really is suitable for all, from us junkies to fitness virgins – men and women.  Boxercise classes are always fun, energetic & addictive!

Want a fitter, healthier you in 6 weeks?

If you have any questions regarding the above exercise classes, do not hesitate to contact Jan on 07740 358130

Karate & Kick Boxing

Sama Southampton were the first group to start their classes at the hub and havce been growing from strength to strength.  The Karate classes are suitable for all ages and Kick boxing is generally suited for age 16 +.  Why not pop in on a Wednesday evening and have a look.