DIVA Wellbeing Week

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PROGRAMME ORGANISER - SALLY WALTON

Sally Walton is well known nationally as a former GB and England professional Hockey player who achieved over 160 International Caps in the years up to and including the London2012 Olympics where she achieved a Bronze medal. Prior to this she played in Commonwealth Games, many European and World Championships winning Bronze, Silver and Gold medals. Sally retired from the International squad on the run in to the Rio Olympics due to recurring knee injury in 2016.
 
On the domestic scene Sally commenced School Hockey with Bromsgrove School in the late 90’s, winning outdoor and indoor National titles in the same year. Subsequently she has played at National Premier League level for Bowdon Hightown most of her career achieving a number of Championship winning and Cup medals. 
 
Playing for Bowdon Hightown Sally has also had success at the National Indoor Super 6 tournaments. On many times winning this tournament and over the past ten years has been tournament top scorer on 7 occasions.
 
In the last few years Sally has also working on Olympic Legacy issues coaching and playing for Premier and Conference sides plus running coaching clinics for youngsters and giving motivational talks and prize giving ceremonies. Other Hockey involvement includes joining the BBC and BT Sport TV commentary teams for various international matches.
 
Impressed by Repton Hockey Club’s ambitions and commitment Sally is excited to join the management team to both coach and play for the Ladies First Team, both Outdoor and Indoor.
 
Sally lives in Solihull and works for the Royal Grammar School in Worcester as Head of Hockey and runs a thriving Personal Training Business.


TRAINER ONE - JULES

I have been in the Fitness Industry since 1997. I first Qualified as a Group Exercise instructor, then went on to further my career by gaining my Gym and Personal Trainer qualifications. My skills and experience vary and  I have taught at various leisure centres over the years including schools & colleges. 

I teach Aerobics, Step, Spin, Aqua, Body Conditioning, Circuit and HIIT. 
 
My classes are hard but full of fun as I like to get results and sweat lots, so I know the fat is crying!!! 

I have two mottos I live by:

If your moving your improving 
&
if you indulge you will bulge but don’t forget life is full of ups & downs ... there called Squats!!!

TRAINER TWO - JAMES

​I’ve been in the fitness industry since I was 16 and qualified as a personal trainer, exercise to music instructor as well as a tutor and assessor. 

I have been lucky enough to work for some of the major hitters in the fitness industry delivering classes as well as programme management and development. 

I was lucky enough to be selected as a international fitness presenter 8 years ago since then have enjoyed teaching group exercise all over the world. 

I try and make every session as fun as possible but just as challenging as possible so be prepared to get your sweat on while having loads of fun.

TRAINER 3 - RUTH

Qualified Gym and Fitness/Aerobic instructor and have worked part time in the fitness industry for the past 25 years.

I have taught at various leisure centres over the years including David Lloyd.  I teach a range of fitness classes including Hi/Lo Aerobics, Body Conditioning, Circuit and HIIT. My classes are adaptable to most levels of fitness.
 
My classes have always been popular and many clients have been with me for years.  I don’t take things too seriously, for me it is all about getting moving, having fun whilst getting fitter and feeling good about yourselves.

TRAINER 4 - CATHY

I a sports enthusiast . I am very passionate about health and fitness and  love all sports and helping others change their lifestyle and nutrition for the best. 

I am Northern Ireland’s only professional female boxer. Managed by Kellie Maloney .
  • I am a three times world champion in karate, Kickboxing and K1. 
  • BAHons Degree, in sports marketing and HND in leisure recreation management . I am qualified Fitness, spin,Boxercise, karate, martial arts instructor .  
  • Qualified Therapist:  qualified in massage, facials, hot stone massage, microdermabrasion and chemical face peels . 
  • I was General one of the largest health clubs in N.Irelands, Virgin Active for 13 1/2 years and manages 68 staff and over four thousand members .
  • I played county Gaelic football for Down Ladies first ever team and also played soccer for Rosario football club.
  • Founder of NIKA (Northern Ireland Karate Association) 
  • Owner Mac Fit /Mac Beauty & Mac Studio

VENUE

Centre Algarve,

Sitio Da Fornalha,
Moncarapacho
8700-072 Portugal

​This event is organised by Centre Algarve and supported by DIVA magazine. Any queries or concerns should be raised direct with the Centre Algarve.

The Centre Algarve is a charitable trust - Centre Algarve Special Needs Holiday Trust - Trading Licence Number: 90214/AL 
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