The Hub @ Tooting & Mitchum Football Ground

The Hub @ Tooting & Mitcham Football Ground

Welcome to the hub – a centre of excellence for sport, leisure and health. Set in one of the finest amateur football stadiums in the country, the hub involves the whole community – regardless of background or fitness level – in a healthy, fun and active lifestyle.

the hub – meets the needs of the whole community – encouraging first-time users to take their first steps to a healthier lifestyle. The hub team constantly strives to develop new activities in a safe and healthy environment. From sports clubs to social clubs, from families to businesses – there’s something for everyone.

Families
There’s the exciting play zone with its party rooms, soft play area and obstacle course. While the kids play, parents and carers can take a class, catch up on their training programme, or enjoy a break in the café bar.* The function room is an excellent venue for family events such as weddings, christenings and anniversaries. *This service is restricted to specific sessions only

Youth
The youth programme includes football coaching and the use of all-weather pitches, plus gym training and after-school clubs.

Adults
Men and women of all ages and abilities will find something at the hub to suit their needs. Activities include fitness training for all and a range of gentler classes including Yoga, Pilates, and dance. More programmes, including adult education classes, will be added in response to community needs.

Community Groups
The hub invites community groups to work in partnership with our team to create and deliver programmes that meet identified community and social needs Sports Clubs Clubs will appreciate the excellent all-weather pitches plus facilities for training, meetings and functions.

Business
The hub provides business with the perfect facility for meetings, evening functions, and a range of other activities such as team-building sessions. There’s parking on site and catering is provided from a state-of-the-art professional kitchen.

the hub – is a non profit distributing organisation, run as a joint venture between South London football club, Tooting & Mitcham United, and Sport England. In 2005, Sport England and the Big Lottery Fund gave the club £1.45 million to develop stadium buildings and outdoor facilities for the benefit of the local community.

the hub – works with individuals and organisations – including those involved in sport, health and education – to build valuable community partnerships. As a special offer, local people can register as members of the hub for free – with the chance to purchase from a broad range of affordable and enjoyable activities.

the hub – is a huge step towards creating a community sports club that provides opportunities for all while nurturing and empowering individual talent. Future plans include indoor cricket, boxing and basketball facilities and an upgrade of the adjoining training pitch.

Activity Zones

The hub - features indoor and outdoor activity zones tailored to the needs of the whole community. These exciting and flexible facilities are designed to appeal to dedicated fitness enthusiasts, to new users and to community and social groups.

Fitness Zone
Fitness – We at the hub know how challenging it can be to keep up your physical activity goals and motivation to exercise. So with that in mind we have designed the fitness zone gym to cater for all types of individuals and their needs, disabled and able bodied alike, making us an Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) registered site that welcomes all shapes, sizes and abilities. Within the 65 station state of the art gym there is a welcoming atmosphere where we genuinely want you to enjoy the benefits of health, fitness and the fun that can be had from it!

Opening Times:

Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 10:00pm
Friday: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am - 8:00pm

Classes
Tue - LBT's 9:45am-10:45am Kickboxercise 7:30pm-8:30pm
Wed - Pilates 9:45am-10:45am Aerobics 7:00am-8:00am
Thur - Spinning 7:00pm-8:00pm
Sat - Dancercise 2:00pm-3:00pm

£5.00 per class

Prices
Gym Only £20 per month
Gym and Classes £25 per month

No joining fee!

Casual users - £10 joining fee £5 per visit
*3 contract applies to all membership contracts

To ensure you get the most out of your workouts we have a sincere and friendly team of fitness professionals that “know all the members by their first name” and actively encourage your progression with an emphasis on the enjoyment aspect of fitness.

We also run a range of fitness classes which include Cycle, Pilates, Aerobics and Circuits.

Also as part of our ethos to deliver health, fitness and fun to the community this year we will also be launching a ‘Junior Gym’ membership option which also links into our highly successful Playzone facility. Watch this space!

“We genuinely care about all our members and believe that health and fitness should be fun and for everyone no matter what their shape, size or ability.”

Marlon Wasniewski
Director of Fitness

Q. Do you get out of breath climbing stairs?
Q. Is your work stressful?
Q. Do you have any family history of cancer, diabetes or coronary heart disease?
Q. Do you find it difficult to motivate yourself to take regular exercise?

If your answer is yes to any of these, or if you have any other questions, why not contact Marlon by email at the hub to see how we can assist: marlon.wasniewski@visitthehub.co.uk - or - telephone the hub on 020 8685 6193

Play Zone
Play – the play zone is a fabulous, fun-filled soft-play centre for children under 12 years, packed with interactive and stimulating features. (max. height: 140cm)

Opening hours: Weekdays 9:30am-6:30pm Weekends 9:30am-6:00pm

Members Under
2s £2.00
Over 2s £4.00
Siblings £2.00

Non-Members
Under 2s £2.20
Over 2s £4.40 Siblings £2.20 No need to book!

Challenge –the challenge zone provides a fantastic supervised race/obstacle course, testing ingenuity, speed, balance, dexterity, coordination and determination for the over 8's in 1 hour sessions.
Sessions must be booked in advance, with a minimum of 4 children per session.

Members
Groups of 4-6 £4.00 per child
Groups of 6+ £3.00 per child

Non Members
Groups of 4-6 £4.40 per child
Groups of 6+ £3.30 per child

We’re all set up for you to hold children’s birthday parties for all ages. Using our dedicated party rooms, we offer a variety of activities that can be catered to specific requirements.

Additionally we are planning to have a multi-sensory room for people with more severe learning difficulties and physical disability.

If you have any specific requirements just give us a ring on 020 8685 6193 or ask at reception to talk through your ideas and to find out more.

Party Zone
Book you child’s birthday party TODAY!

The hub is the ideal place for your children’s birthday party. You have the choice of a traditional Football Play Session, having fun with your guests in our Playzone, demonstrating your star quality with a Dance and Karaoke party or taking on your friends in our Challenge Zone for those of you who want a unique and fun experience to celebrate your special day in style!

Show your hub card when you’re booking a birthday party before 31/12/07 and the birthday child will be FREE! For more information call: 020 8685 6193 Text Phone: 020 8685 6194

Football Play Session Party

Party host to run the party and ensure that the football session is fun and exciting for all party guests and the birthday child in particular
Sessions take place on our state-of-the-art artificial turf pitch
We provide all the equipment needed to make this a fun and enjoyable football session
Our host will supervise skill sessions, fun games and a semi-competitive game to finish

Play Zone Party

The Play Zone is a fun and exciting centre for children, inspired by the work of Rupert Oliver, a pioneer in children’s play and physical development
A fantastic, fun-filled place, packed with interactive and stimulating features
Your party host (deluxe packages only) will supervise fun team-based and individual activities to ensure that all party guests work up a healthy appetite in preparation for their delicious party food!

Challenge Zone

The Challenge Zone provides a dual race and obstacle course demanding ingenuity, speed, balance, dexterity, co-ordination and determination
Suitable for older children aged 8 years plus
Children will enjoy team challenges and your Challenge Zone Marshall will ensure that all guests receive full instruction and supervision to create a safe and fun environment to celebrate your special day!

Our Party Packages

Whether you choose from our Football Play Session, Play Zone, Challenge Zone or Dance and Karaoke children’s birthday parties, we promise you a party to remember for all the right reasons! We offer two party package levels for your to choose from to provide more choice in party content, budget and level of supervision and leadership by our party host.

Choose from the following: Standard:

Standard Package
from £7.50 per child

1 hour 15 minutes play session
45 minutes use of the party room
Party decorations
Invitations
Unlimited squash
Party food

Deluxe Package
from £12.50 per child

1 hour 15 minutes play session
45 minutes use of the party room
Party host
Party games
Party decorations
Invitations
Party hats
Party bags
Birthday cake
Present for the birthday child
Unlimited squash
Party food
Party prizes

N.B. Minimum numbers for all children’s birthday parties are 12 children

Optional Extras

Face painting £2.00 - Please discuss any requirements with us.
Any extra food selection 50p per head
Sandwiches
Mini sausages
Crisp selection
Crispy chicken fingers
Homemade mini cheese and tomato pizzas
Cold vegetable sticks with garlic dip
Biscuit selection
Ice lollies
Fruit salad
Party bags: £2.00 each
Birthday cake: £8.00
Birthday present: £6.00
Pirate visit: £10

Party Guidelines (Terms and Conditions)

Minimum party size is 12 children
The party room can accommodate up to 20 children. If your party size is bigger there is an option to use an additional party room for an extra fee which must be booked at least two weeks in advance of the party.
Maximum of four adults per party room. This is to ensure there is enough space for the children to play and have party games. If you have any more than four adults attending the party then they can wait in the Café Bar where they can sit and relax and purchase drinks and refreshments. There is also the option for a large sized hall party room at the additional cost of £25.00 that allows more adults to attend.
The £35 deposit is non-refundable.
Only food and drink bought on the premises can be consumed on the premises. No alcohol is permitted in the Play Zone or party room.
It is the party organiser’s responsibility to inform the hub of any children that have special needs or requirements.
You will not be able to re-enter the Play Zone after your time in the party room.
The Playzone will remain open for public use throughout the party.
Children attending parties must be supervised at all times.

Function Zone
Functions – a fantastic, multi-purpose room with a state-of-the-art kitchen provides the perfect location for sports events, group aerobic classes, club dinners, weddings, parties, corporate training days and many other large social and business gatherings.

air conditioned
holds up to 250 people (maximum seating 140)
fully stocked licensed bar with staff provided
full catering service available

Meeting room hire is also available. We can offer 2 rooms holding up to 15 people each.
Prices from: £15 per hour

If you have any specific requirements just give us a ring on 0208 685 6193 or ask at reception to talk through your ideas and to find out more.

Café Bar Zone
Come down to our family friendly Cafe Bar to enjoy wholesome food and drink including all day breakfast and fantastic kid's menu. The Cafe Bar transforms in the evening to entertain sports fans with fully licensed bar and a pool table. All live football games shown on two large Plasma screens.

Opening times:
Monday - Friday 5pm - 11pm
Saturday 11am - 11pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Food served:
Monday - Friday 5pm - 7.30pm
Saturday 11am - 7.30pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Outdoor Zone
Outdoors – all-weather pitches are available for football, hockey, touch rugby and Kwik Cricket. Catering for all types of clubs and all ages, the outdoor zone also hosts a six-a-side football league and Football in the Community programmes. A second training pitch is planned.

Football Coaching - learn to play like your favourite premiership footballer with football coaching at the hub...

Friday Night Mini-League - 5-15 years from 6:30-8:00pm £3 per session

Saturday Football Coaching - 9:30am-11:00am £3.30 per session

For more information contact Chris Judd on 020 8685 6193

Chris Judd is the "community football" coach based at the hub @ Tooting & Mitcham. He promotes awareness of football and provides opportunities for local children to be trained to a professional level. Chris also works with women's football and disability groups, manages the boys & girls teams, and is a scout for Tooting & Mitcham United Football Club - Junior Team

Chris says "It is very rewarding to help children develop in to great sportsmen and women. The children constantly thank me for the work that I do and I feel that I am putting something back in to the sport I love"

For more details on hiring the all-weather pitch please contact Caroline Farr on 020 8685 6193

Kids Zone
Act Up! @ the hub is a brand new part-time theatre school for young people. As well as offering excellent tuition in the three key areas of theatre, singing, dance and drama. Act Up! also offers children the opportunity to take part in many other areas of the performing world including stage combat and design. Above all, Act Up! promotes a sense of achievement and self-belief through performance, giving young people goals and objectives in a fun and stimulating environment.

No audition is necessary. No audition is required.

Act Up! @ the hub is one of South London’s most successful part-time theatre schools for young people. As well as offering excellent tuition in three key areas of performance – dance, drama and singing – Act Up! also offers children the opportunity to take part in many other aspects of the performing world including Mask Making and Stage Combat.

Classes take place every Saturday in the unique surroundings of the hub @ Tooting and Mitcham at the following times:

Age 4 – 7 years 10.30am – 12.00noon
Age 8 – 12 years 12.00noon – 1.30pm
Age 13 – 16 years 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Term Dates
Spring Term 2007 - Starts 6 Jan - Ends 31 Mar
Half Term - 17-24 Feb (inc)
Summer Term 2007 - Starts 21 Apr - Ends 14 Jul
Half Term - 26 May–2 June (inc)

Fees: £90 per term / £10 per session

Ty Ga Karate takes place very Tuesday & Thursday at 6:30pm-7:30pm. Learn the ultimate art of self defence. Dynamic kicking and punching, fitness and flexibility, realistic self defense, inner power and self confidence. TY GA is for boys and girls of all ages and abilities...beginners welcome.

For more information contact: Sensei Sam 07951 745577 or the hub on 020 8685 6193

Football Coaching - learn to play like your favourite premiership footballer with football coaching at the hub...click here

Holiday Camps 2008

Week 1 ~ 7th-11th April
Week 2 ~ 14th - 18th April

Football with Multisports Camp
Dance Camp
£10 per day or £40 per week

Call now for a booking form

Football Zone
Tooting & Mitcham United FC provide an exciting level of football for all the family to watch and enjoy at affordable prices. You can find out all the latest fixtures, results and news on their website:
click here to view

Become a member...whether you are a spectator, parents of players in the youth or junior sections or social user of our facilities, you can gain a wide range of discounts at The Hub and more by supporting your club.

For more information contact MAREN DALLMANN on 020 8685 6193

Junior Football Section is a successful division of the club and is in it's 7th season. The aim is to take players from a very young age (6 years) and put the in a professional environment to enable them to learn and improve their playing skills, playing with and against good standard players...

For Junior Football results, please click here

For more information, call Paul White on 020 8947 2789

Chris Judd - community football coach & Junior Team scout Sponsorship...

Ladies Football
Tooting & Mitcham run 2 ladies and 2 girls teams.
For more details contact Irwin Chin on 07775 622930 or email tootingandmitchamlfc@hotmail.com

For more information on sponsorship opportunities please contact CHRIS CALLUS, SALES and MARKETING, on 020 8685 6193

Tooting & Mitcham Six-a-side Football Leagues - join our six-a-side leagues and stay sharp. No boards, ball to feet, the real skill of football ! 20 minutes each way six players on the pitch, four fly subs qualified referees £35 per game bar facilities four summer tournaments

Forthcoming Events

Easter Half Term Camp
WEEK 1: 7th – 11th APRIL
WEEK 2: 14th – 18th APRIL
Book Now At Reception

24th APRIL: INCLUSIVE FITNESS OPEN DAY FOR ALL ABILITIES
Come and join us for our inclusive fitness open day – learn how fitness
can increase your well being and give you a healthier lifestyle.

1st May: 2012 Support Day, Alternative Games Day

6th, 7th, 8th May: Merton Schools Football Finals

10th May: Mitcham World Cup

5th June: Mitcham World Cup (Primary Schools)

8th June: Hub 5K The hub @ Tooting & Mitcham, in conjunction with pro-Active South London are running a 5K ROAD RACE and FUN RUN in Poulters Park on Sunday 8th June 2008 as part of the Wandle Valley Festival. .

Partnerships

The hub – is supported by local council, businesses, community organisations and sports groups. The shared aim is to improve the strength and depth of these links by working on a range of new and exciting health and leisure projects which link to other facilities in the Wandle Valley.

Key Partners

Tooting & Mitcham United FC

Alan Simpson, Chairman says, “Our dream is to turn the stadium into a vibrant home for the football club and a centre for sport and leisure activities for the wider community.”

Sport England

Matthew Delaney, Regional Director says, “The hub is a template for creating and supporting a sustainable, multi-activity environment within an area of social, sport and health deprivation.”

Merton Council

Leader of Merton Council says, “The Council gives its whole-hearted support to the project, which will provide a community sport and leisure space in a much-needed area of our borough.”

Strategic Supporters

The hub has received widespread support from within the local community and beyond. Some of the key strategic supporters and partners are:

Football Association
Football Foundation
Inclusive Fitness Initiative
Landmark Trust
Laings Family Trust
Local Chambers of Commerce
Local Health Authorities and GPs
Local Residents’ Association
London Fire Brigade Welfare Fund
London Sport Forum for Disabled People
Merton & Sutton Racial Equality
Merton College
Merton Oasis Church
Merton Voluntary Service Council
Sutton Council Young’s Brewery

Accessibility

The Hub is committed to complying with the Disability Discrimination Act and have made significant improvements to our new website in order to reduce the barriers experienced by people with disabilities.

We aim to create pages that comply with the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to the "A" standard, and greater. However, we may occasionally make mistakes. If you find that you are experiencing a problem in using any of our pages, please contact The Hub and to let us know.

We will make every reasonable effort to either remove the barrier or provide the information in a format that you find acceptable.

Help for users with disabilities

Changing the text size

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Internet Explorer - Go to View > Text size.

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