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All abilities welcome
Fitness in Later Life
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About Fitness in Later Life
Our Fitness in Later Life (FILL) programme is a welcoming and supportive range of activities for the over fifties. From badminton and pickleball to walking football, gentle stretching to Zumba Gold, there is something for everyone.
FILL has grown into a friendly, active, and sociable community where participants meet regularly to exercise, try new sports, and enjoy each other’s company. All are welcome. You can come on your own or with friends or partners, and both members and non-members can join.
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Fitness in Later Life Prices
ACTIVITY | GOLD/SILVER | PAY & PLAY | GREEN | MEMBER | CONCESSION |
All FILL Activities | Free | £5.80 | £5.00 | £3.75 | £3.75 |
Fitness in Later Life Timetable
Normal booking procedures apply and please ensure you have a booking prior to attending the Sportspark. Please contact reception or email scsa@uea.ac.uk to get your login to book online.
Bookings are open to members and non-members.
Fitness in Later Life Class Descriptions
Discover more about each of our Fitness in Later Life sessions and find the ones that suit you best. Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve flexibility, boost balance, or simply enjoy being active with others, our range of classes offers something for everyone.
Explore the descriptions to see what each session involves and decide which you’d like to try first.
Meet the Activators
As part of the Community Sport Development Team at the Sportspark, we are fortunate to work alongside a dedicated group of Activators who play a vital role in supporting the programmes we deliver and oversee. Their role is to assist in key operational areas where needed, helping to ensure the smooth running of sessions and effective communication between the Community Sport Development team and our customers. Activators provide valuable on the ground support, helping programmes run efficiently and creating a positive experience for all participants.
Become an activator
If you would like to become an activator, or learn more about the role, please contact scd.sportspark@uea.ac.uk
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Howard Templeton
Howard joined the Sportspark team in 2019 and is currently an Activator for FILL Badminton, also assisting and covering for Bev when needed. What Howard enjoys most about being part of Sportspark is knowing he’s contributing to what he feels is one of the best sports and fitness facilities in the country. He values the friendly, supportive atmosphere and appreciates the opportunity to give something back to a place that has supported him in so many ways.
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Jane Wincup
Jane joined Sportspark in 2016 and is currently an Activator for FILL Walking Netball, Pickleball and Table Tennis. She loves being involved in the programmes and has especially enjoyed meeting the many great friends she’s made along the way.
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Alex Dawson
Alex joined Sportspark in 2024 and is currently an Activator for the Over 40s Basketball Drop In, which he leads. He has really enjoyed being part of a session that allows players to reconnect with a game they love, and values being involved in something that feels so strongly community-based.
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John Lawrence
John started at Sportspark when he retired in 2016. His favourite part of being involved is working with everyone who makes it such a great club, including carers, staff and students. He loves the strong mix of sport and social atmosphere.
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I love meeting like-minded people and playing competitive games at a good standard. The sessions have a real community feel, with a great social atmosphere, professional coaching and plenty of interaction. It’s brilliant exercise, and I still enjoy trying to emulate a performance from 50 years ago.
FILL participant
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