23 acres of land under the Westway held in trust and developed for community benefit.
The Trust owns and manages Westway Sports Centre and Portobello Green Fitness Club.
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These sessions are ideal for those for those who are available during the daytime and would like to try a new sport in a friendly environment. All equipment will be provided.
Individual/group Beginner Lesson
These sessions are ideal for those who are new to the game and want to learn the basics. All equipment will be provided.
Court Bookings for Beginners
Ideal for those who want to practice what they have already been taught, or practice what they already know. To arrange or enquire about a new or existing booking simply telephone the Handball Fives Manager on 0775 149 6644 or the Westway Booking Line on 020 8969 0992. 2) Fives for experienced adult players:Court Bookings:
Single Court Booking: £6 per hour off-peak
(£4-50 concessions); £8 peak (£6-25
conc’s)
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Adult Peak
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Adult off-peak
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Junior Peak
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Junior Off-peak
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Single court per hour
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£8 (conc’s £6.25)
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£6 (conc’s £4.50)
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£5
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£3
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1 court for 3 hours
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£16 (conc’s £12.50)
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£14.50 (conc’s £10.50)
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£11
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£6.50
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Court bookings are ideal for those who want to practice their game
during the season. Match bookings are available for league matches.
3 court match bookings can be invoiced to you or your club at the start of the Season. Any cancellations will still be invoiced unless notice of four weeks is given by telephone to the Fives Manager (credit will be given to those who have cancelled within the notice period). The Fives courts should be vacated at 10pm. All Fives Court lights at Westway must be switched off at 10pm - it is a requirement of Planning Permission. The Sports Centre is not locked until 10.30pm, so that you can still enjoy a shower and use of the facilities after the match.
3 court match bookings can be invoiced to you or your club at the start of the Season. Any cancellations will still be invoiced unless notice of four weeks is given by telephone to the Fives Manager (credit will be given to those who have cancelled within the notice period). The Fives courts should be vacated at 10pm. All Fives Court lights at Westway must be switched off at 10pm - it is a requirement of Planning Permission. The Sports Centre is not locked until 10.30pm, so that you can still enjoy a shower and use of the facilities after the match.
Availability:
3 court bookings are Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 6.30pm-10pm., and
from 2.30pm on Saturdays, and 3pm on Sundays.
One-court bookings are very likely to be available at the same times as above.
One-court bookings are very likely to be available at the same times as above.
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ACTIVITY
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TIME
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AGE
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COST
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By arrangement
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Single court booking
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By arrangement
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11+
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£6 per hour (Concessions £3)
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By arrangement
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3 court Match booking (3 hrs)
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By arrangement
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16+
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£20 total for 3 hours
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N.B. there are very few 3-court bookings still available - check with the
Fives Manager as early as possible.
Individual/group Lesson
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ACTIVITY
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TIME
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AGE
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COST
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By arrangement
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1:1 lesson (or group up to 4 people)
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By arrangement
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Any
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£29 per hour
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These sessions are ideal for those who want to learn advanced shots and tactical thinking. All equipment will be provided.
To arrange a lesson: simply telephone the Handball Fives Manager on 0775 149 6644 |
Friendly Fives: Pay and Play:
Ideal for beginners and the experienced alike, James Toop, Howard Wiseman or Matthew Wiseman will be co-ordinating the evening, ensuring that numerous one-set matches are played with different partners and opposition. Just turn up at Reception, pay, change and come over to the courts. Please do reserve your place with the fives manager. The Coach will join in with the match play and make suggestions when helpful. This is an evening for playing matches - not for being coached!
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DAY
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ACTIVITY
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TIME
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AGE
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COST
20 bookable places |
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MONDAYS
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Pay and Play*
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7.00-9.00pm
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18+
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£5.75 (£3.75 Concessions)
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THURSDAYS
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Pay and Play**
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7.30-9.30pm
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18+
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£5.75 (£3.75 Concessions)
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* All standards – this is the one for beginners
** High standard – ideal for all established players
3) Junior Programme:
Westway Youth Sports Academy (WYSA):
These sessions are open to all and designed for beginners to get a feel for the game instead of following a strict coaching regieme. They are designed to teach young players the basics so they will be able to play games alongside more experienced players.
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DAY
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ACTIVITY
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TIME
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AGE
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COST
20 bookable places |
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Mondays and Thursdays
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WYSA
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4.30pm-6pm
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8+*
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£3.50 per session
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Saturdays
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WYSA
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10.30am-2.30pm
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8+*
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£3.50 per session
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* Eight is the ideal minimum age for handball Fives, however younger
children are welcome to come over to the courts as well – we’ll make
sure that everyone is entertained.
Westway Junior Fives Club (WJFC):
Ideal for keen young players who want to develop their game. Membership entitles FREE entry to all WYSA practices and is therefore ideal for those who attend more than once a week. Members will receive more technical coaching and advice.
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ACTIVITY
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TIME
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AGE
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COST
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Mondays and Thursdays
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WJFC
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4.30pm-6pm
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8+*
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£25 a term
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Saturdays
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WJFC
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10.30am-2.30pm
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8+*
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* Eight is the ideal minimum age for handball Fives, however younger
children are welcome to come over to the courts as well – we’ll make
sure that everyone is entertained.
Private tuition:
Lessons can be arranged on a one-to-one basis or for a small group of up to 4 players. The coach will teach all aspects of the game including shots, match play, tactical thinking as well as training games.
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DAY
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ACTIVITY
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TIME
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AGE
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COST
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By arrangement
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Private tuition
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By arrangement
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8+*
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£29.00
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* Eight is the ideal minimum age for handball Fives, however younger
children are welcome to come over to the courts as well – we’ll make
sure that everyone is entertained.
Birthday parties:
These sessions are for young people to play Fives as a large group. The session will include ball skills, games and competiotions as part of a fun and lively activity. We can cater for groups of up to 20 youngsters even if none of them have played the game before and costs include court hire and coaches to run the event. Please enquire for times and details. We will always attempt to arrange the party for the exact date needed. All equipment is provided.
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Number of people taking part
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Cost for 1 hour |
Cost for 1.5 hours |
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0-8 people
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£45
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£65
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9-13 people
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£65
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£90
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14-20 people
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£85
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£110
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Times by arrangement.
School holiday programmes:
These are run during the school summer holidays, at half-term holidays and over Easter. For details call Westway reception on 020 8969 0992, or the Fives manager on 0775 149 6644.
4) Special events:
Centre for University / Student Fives:
Student concessionary rates apply to most of the sessions. Please come and
join in either during term-time or whenever you are back from University –
if relevant we will help to link you into your school alumni Clubs whenever
possible. Thursday night is the official weekly University club night for those
within reach of Westway – see all the times and details above for Thursday
Pay & Play evenings. Students pay just £3.
If you want to set up a University Club, then we can organise a club night especially for you. We have the potential for a London Universities Team – or possibly for teams from a number of separate Universities.
Discuss any ideas for development with the Fives Manager, Steve Piper on 0775 149 6644.
If you want to set up a University Club, then we can organise a club night especially for you. We have the potential for a London Universities Team – or possibly for teams from a number of separate Universities.
Discuss any ideas for development with the Fives Manager, Steve Piper on 0775 149 6644.
Organised Events:
Westway holds a number of events throughout the season for both new and experienced players, The Graham Turnbull Trophy for example is held at Westway. For details of upcoming events and competitions please contact the Fives manager on 0775 149 6644.
How to get to the Westway Sports Centre
Address: 1 Crowthorne Road, London W1
Car parking / costs: on-site, below full size football pitch – there is always space!!!!
1st half hour is FREE - £1 for up to seven hours for users of the Sports Centre.
By Train: closest tube station is Latimer Road (3 short stops from Hammersmith on the Hammersmith & City Line). Turn right out of Latimer Road station and walk 200yds. Turn left under motorway and follow the tree lined path, with football pitches to either side, straight ahead to Reception. The Fives courts are to be found by following around the outside of the Reception building, to the left as you face Reception. The Fives courts are all under one roof, outside, beside the outdoor tennis courts. Court Lighting is controlled at Reception.
Travel times: to Westway by underground: approximately 5 minutes from Hammersmith.; approximately 35 minutes from Victoria; approximately 10 minutes from Paddington.; approximately 35 minutes from Liverpool street.
Car parking / costs: on-site, below full size football pitch – there is always space!!!!
1st half hour is FREE - £1 for up to seven hours for users of the Sports Centre.
By Train: closest tube station is Latimer Road (3 short stops from Hammersmith on the Hammersmith & City Line). Turn right out of Latimer Road station and walk 200yds. Turn left under motorway and follow the tree lined path, with football pitches to either side, straight ahead to Reception. The Fives courts are to be found by following around the outside of the Reception building, to the left as you face Reception. The Fives courts are all under one roof, outside, beside the outdoor tennis courts. Court Lighting is controlled at Reception.
Travel times: to Westway by underground: approximately 5 minutes from Hammersmith.; approximately 35 minutes from Victoria; approximately 10 minutes from Paddington.; approximately 35 minutes from Liverpool street.
Changing Facilities
The main changing rooms and lockers are often very busy in the evenings.
BUT there are also some superb changing rooms with showers and lockers that are
rarely used because they are on the other side of the tennis centre, and nobody
knows about them. These are recommended... From reception, go through the left
turnstile, past the corner of the indoor tennis courts, past the "Crush Bar",
across to the next set of indoor tennis courts. Enter these tennis courts via
the slope and door and walk straight ahead to the other side of the tennis
centre. Use the changing facilities that you find there.
Refreshments
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Crussh Cafe: this high quality sandwich bar is in the centre of the main
Sports Centre building (between the two indoor tennis court areas and before you
get to the sports shop or indoor climbing area) and is open until 9.30pm
A free chilled water drinking fountain is available outside the main changing rooms and toilets close to Reception. |