Sports
Sports Facilities
Operations Site Gym Facilities
The Ops Site gym is located in the SABM and is open 24/7. Equipment includes cardio-vascular/aerobic, fixed weights and free weights. Personnel will require an induction before using the Ops Site gym for the first time.
Sports Hall
The Sports Hall, located on the Main Site, can be used for a number of team activities including 5-a-side football, basketball, uni-hoc, volleyball and badminton. It also incorporates cricket nets and a climbing wall.
Fitness Suite
A modern fitness training facility is located in the gymnasium. It houses aerobic training machines such as rowers, treadmills, steppers, bikes and elliptical trainers. For weight training there are single-station resistance machines and a comprehensive range of free weights. The building contains full shower and changing facilities. Fitness suite membership cards and Health and Safety at Work briefings are available from the PEd Flight. Families of Service personnel, MOD Civilians and contractors are also able to take up membership.
Adventurous Training
Various Station expeditions are run each year and are publicised widely throughout the Station. They include mountaineering, hillwalking, canoeing, kayaking, climbing, skiing and mountain biking. The PEd staff are available to assist you in the organisation of your own expedition.
Circuit Training
Circuit training sessions are run from Monday - Thursday between 0800-1000 and 1200-1300 in the Sports Hall. All standards of fitness are catered for and everyone is welcome.
Fitness Testing
The RAF Fitness Test is compulsory bi-annually for all personnel. Personnel are required to stay in date for the test which, following a successful attempt is valid for 6 months. Testing is conducted Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 1000 and Thursday at 1400 in the Sports Hall.
Squash Courts
There are two squash courts with changing / showering facilities. They are situated directly behind the cricket pavilion on the Main Site.
Swimming
Swimming is also available on Wednesday evenings at the Willowburn Leisure Centre in Alnwick. MT Transport is available.
Sports Clubs
A range of sports clubs exist at RAF Boulmer with a wide variety of both summer and winter activities organised. For further information please contact the PEd Staff.
CO's Cup
CO's Cup events are run once a month. The cup is awarded to the section scoring the most points over the course of a year. For more details of events or how to become involved please contact the PEd Staff.
Willowburn Leisure Centre - Alnwick
Willowburn Avenue
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 2JH
Tel: 01665 605030
E-mail: willowburn@northcountyleisure.org.uk