What is the best way to build strength in the Gym? Are you better lifting heavy weights to build strength or can you do more repetitions with a lighter weight and have the same effect? Here is some really interesting research which indicates that both methods can be equally effective - as long as you are prepared to work hard that is!

P3-5 FOOTBALL, 10.30-11.30am WILL NOT BE ON THIS SATURDAY. The Prelims are still ongoing in the Nici Gym. WE WILL DEFO BE ON NEXT WEEK THOUGH SO MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP AT THE ISL RECEPTION 😊⚽️ 👍

Saturday Badminton Due to the Lewis and Harris Badminton Championships tomorrow afternoon, there will be no WIIGA Badminton this Saturday between 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Draws for the championships can be collected from the Lewis Sports Centre. If you require any further information, please contact ISL Reception on 01851 822800. Kind Regards Sports Centre Staff

Scottish Ballet coming to ISL in May 2018! Scottish Ballet will be performing 'Highland Fling' at ISL on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th May! There will also be school workshops for Nicolson Institute linked to the performances. Here is more information from Scottish Ballet:- Matthew Bourne’s Highland Fling dances its way to the Scottish Islands Following performances in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scottish Ballet we'll be taking this 'romantic wee ballet' to Shetland, Orkney, Lewis and Argyll. Sponsors Loganair will fly the dancers and crew to the islands, whilst Calmac will transport the set and costumes. This is the first time Scottish Ballet has toured a full-scale production to such remote locations, where the company will turn local sports complexes and town halls into full scale theatres for the performances, giving regional audiences the exact same experience as those in the city. Highland Fling was originally produced in 1994 by Olivier Award-winner Sir Matthew Bourne. Presented exclusively by Scottish Ballet, the production is a wonderfully imaginative re-working of the classic romantic ballet La Sylphide with a wickedly wry Scots twist and hilarity mixed with classical ballet. In addition, Scottish Ballet is the only company to be given the rights to recreate any of Matthew Bourne’s works. Tickets can be purchased from the following link:- http://tickets.lanntair.com/sales/categories/dance/scottish-ballet-highland-fling Kind Regards Sports Centre Staff

Following on from our very successful indoor climbing sessions for children, we will now be offering a further session. Dates: Tuesdays, January 30th, February 6th, 13th & 20th Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm Please be quick - maximum 3 places! £30 for 4 Weeks £15 for Slainte Mhath Members Contact ISL Reception for further information or call 01851 822800.

Sports Development After School Activities We still have spaces available on the following activities: Monday P1 & 2 Multi Sports 4:00pm - 5:00pm Monday P6 & 7 Badminton 4:00pm - 5:00pm Thursday P3,4 & 5 Multi Sports 4:00pm - 5:00pm Friday P1 & 2 Football 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday P1 & 2 Football 9:00am - 10:00am Saturday P3,4 & 5 Football 10:30am - 11:30am Booking forms are available by following the link below: https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/sport-and-health/sports-centres/lewis-sports-centre/after-school-activities/ If you require any further information, please call ISL Reception on 01851 822800. Kind Regards Sports Centre Staff

P3-5 PAY & PLAY FOOTBALL WILL NOT TAKE PLACE TOMORROW MORNING (normally 10.30-11.30am). The Nicolson Gym is being used for exams unfortunately. Weather permitting there will be cross country on for this age group though!🏃‍♀️ - check the SRAC FB page for more details. 😊👍

Western Isles Island Games Association - New FB Page! Please like and share the new WIIGA Facebook Page to keep up to date with the progress of our local athletes in the build up to the next games! Kind Regards Sports Centre Staff

All our facilities are open as normal ... so far. We will keep you updated.

Shawbost Pool Timetable to Tuesday 23rd January Monday 15th January - 6pm-7pm - Public Swimming 7pm-7.45pm - Aquafit 7.45pm - 9pm - Adults Only Tuesday 16th January - Closed Wednesday 17th January - 6pm-7pm - Swimming Lessons 7pm-9pm - Public Swimming Thursday 18th January - Closed Friday 19th January - 6pm-7pm - Swimming Lessons 7pm-9pm - Public Swimming Saturday 20th January - 11am-11.30am - Private Let 11.30am-4pm - Public Swimming Monday 22nd January - 6pm-7pm - Public Swimming 7pm-7.45pm - Aquafit 7.45pm - 9pm - Adults Only Tuesday 23rd January - Closed Adult Swim - £3.00 Junior/Concession/Over 60's Swim - £1.50 Pre School - Free Slainte Mhath Member - Free (Please note bathers will be required to leave the pool 15 minutes before the advertised closing time to allow customers to shower and change.)

After School Activities - Football We still have spaces available on the following activities: Monday P1 & 2 Multi Sports 4:00pm - 5:00pm Monday P6 & 7 Badminton 4:00pm - 5:00pm Thursday P3,4 & 5 Multi Sports 4:00pm - 5:00pm Friday P1 & 2 Football 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday P1 & 2 Football 9:00am - 10:00am Saturday P3,4 & 5 Football 10:30am - 11:30am Booking forms are available by following the link below: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/isl If you require any further information, please call ISL Reception on 01851 822800. Kind Regards Sports Centre Staff

After School Activities - Football We still have spaces available on the following activities: Monday P1 & 2 Multi Sports 4:00pm - 5:00pm Monday P6 & 7 Badminton 4:00pm - 5:00pm Thursday P3,4 & 5 Multi Sports 4:00pm - 5:00pm Friday P1 & 2 Football 4:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday P1 & 2 Football 9:00am - 10:00am Saturday P3,4 & 5 Football 10:30am - 11:30am Booking forms are available by following the link below: www.cne-siar.gov.uk/isl If you require any further information, please call ISL Reception on 01851 822800. Kind Regards Sports Centre Staff