StowuplandSportsCentre

Manager

My name is Halstead Ottley and I have been the manager of the centre since the year 2000 and in that time I have seen the usage and membership grow. As I am very sporty I feel that I am very lucky to have a job such as this one. Qualifications include; Exercise to music level 2, Professional Gym Instructor level 2, Personal Trainer level 3, Badminton Coach level 1, Football Coach level 2, Basketball Coach level 1, Martial Art 5th Dan, Pilates level 2, First Aider and Child Protection.

Leisure Officer

Hello, my name is Diana. I have worked at the Stowupland Community Sports Centre for a number of years and thoroughly enjoy the friendly atmosphere of staff and customers. I have participated in a number of the activities (including badminton, aerobics, belly dancing, pilates and use the fitness suite) and feel much healthier and fitter that I would otherwise have felt. I'm an active person with dog walking and golf as some of my hobbies.

Leisure Officer

Hello, I'm Hilary and I have worked here at the centre since we opened in November 1999. I very much enjoy my work here and working on reception I meet many members of the public. My interests include power walking, which takes me on regular walks around our village, Yoga and using our fitness suite. I enjoy cooking and gardening too.

Leisure Officer

Hi, I've been a leisure officer here for the last 20 months, and have lived in Stowupland for the past 16 years. Whilst I would like to say that I've won the woman's Birkebeiner ski race, sky dive and workout religiously everyday - in reality I get up into the gym once or twice a week and for the past year and half have also been attending Halstead's kickboxing classes which are held at the centre.

Leisure Officer

Hello, my name is Shona. I am a leisure officer here at the Stowupland Community Sports Centre, and have worked here for three years. I enjoy keeping fit and healthy by running, horse-riding and using the fitness suite here at the leisure centre. I have a keen interest in becoming a gym instructor one day, and so I hope to start my career in this area in the near future.

Sports Assistant

Hi, my name is Louise. I am 20 years old and have worked as a sports assistant here for 4 years. I am training to be a paramedic and thoroughly enjoy sports and fitness in my free time including volleyball and long distance running.

Sports Assistant

Hello, my name is Megan and I'm a sports assistant at the Stowupland Community Sports Centre. I have only just begun working at the centre and I see this as an opportunity to further my interest in physical fitness. I'm currently studying for my A levels at Stowupland High School and I plan to go to University next year. In my spare time I enjoy outdoor sports and keeping fit. I have been a member of a girls football team for many years now, and I used to play for mid-Suffolk. I am now also in a position to assist with the coaching of younger players.

Sports Assistant

Hey, I'm Becky! I'm currently a student doing a degree in interior design at Suffolk University, Ipswich. I also do caring at an elderly persons home as well as being a sports assistant. I enjoy kickboxing and reading.