posted 5 Nov 2010 10:28 by Brazil Groove
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We are very happy to announce and invite everyone to the 1st UK Frescobol Conference to be held in London on Saturday 27th 2010.
The event is appropriate for anyone involved or anybody who wishes to get involved with Frescobol in UK. The aim of this event is to discuss new and exciting ideas about the development of Frescobol locally and nationally.
The main themes for this first event will be the Frescobol regulation, the process of Frescobol recognition in UK, new clubs support, equipment (racket and balls), health and safety, risk assessment, tournaments, Frescobol committee in UK and the relation of the UK Frescobol organization with the Brazilian Federation, athletes and other Brazilian organisations.
The conference will be on Saturday 27 November, 4pm at Coco Bamboo in London, therefore we are organizing some extra activities during the weekend so we can also make some new friends and have some fun together. Please find general information bellow as a full schedule will be send buy e-mail to all participants.
Included in the weekend is a Frescobol training session on Friday evening at Superflex Frescobol Club, Brazilian dinner on Saturday night after the conference session at Coco Bamboo Bar and Restaurant in Camden Town and a fun Frescobol Picnic on Sunday afternoon at the Hyde Park (weather permitted)
Please bring your racket and ball or let us know in advanced if you don’t have your own equipment yet for we try to get one for you to joy the game. And don’t forget your picnic pack on Sunday!
The program for the weekend are as follows…
Friday 26th November
6pm – 7pm Frescobol training session at Thornton Heath Leisure Centre - Croydon (£3,00 per person will be charged to help the payment of the court)
Saturday 27th November
2pm – 4pm Frescobol representative’s conference (Private invitation will be send to people who can attend to this session)
4:30pm – 6:00 Open meeting (FREE - Everyone can take party to this meeting but advanced booking need)
7:30pm - Frescobol friends dinner at Coco Bamboo Brazilian Bar and Restaurant - Camden Town
(Individual prices follow the restaurant menu)
Sunday 28th November
11:30am – 3pm Frescobol picnic at Hyde Park (FREE - Equipment provided by advance request)
Please, note that as we are in early process of the UK Frescobol community development we are trying to organize a very simple and affordable 1st event, because this we appreciate if you can confirm your presence by 19th November for we be able to finalize the event program based on the number of participants.
To sign up for this event please send your name and contact number to londonconference@brazilgroove.co.uk.
We look forward to meet you in London on the 1st UK Frescobol Conference!
Best of love from
Katie Fürge & Steve Griffith
Brazil Groove & Frescobol Sport for All
Facebook: Facebook Event Page
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posted 6 Oct 2010 10:33 by Brazil Groove
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updated 5 Nov 2010 10:10
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The
Frescobol Autumn term starting at the end of this month and we are taking
bookings now. The
kid’s session are for boys and girls aged 5 -12 and will run every Monday from
4:300pm.
The
membership is Free and the block of 10 sessions is just £25.00 for the members.
Payments can also be made by 2 cheques of
£12.50.
Siblings
of Frescobol members get 20% discount on the club fee and all members 15%
discount on our equipments and uniform.
For
no members, £3.00 will be charged per session but as we are
limited to a 16 people per session no places are guarantee.
Adults
& families are welcome for the trainee sessions on Fridays 6-7pm with the
same price and conditions.
Frescobol is a very easy sport to learn, don’t
require any skills and can be played by 2, 3, 4 or more players, so we can put
all family playing together and have a great fun keeping fit and health.
BOOK NOW!!!
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Frescobol Kids Club
Every Monday
From 25th October
4:30pm | Frescobol Training Sessions
Every Thursday
From 21th October
6pm
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@ Brickfields Sport
Centre
- Madden Road - Devonport – PL1 4NE
Information:
07916168346
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posted 6 Aug 2010 14:01 by Brazil Groove
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GOING FRESCOBOL OVER NEW BEACH SPORT THIS SUMMER! GOING FRESCOBOL OVER NEW BEACH SPORT THIS SUMMER!03/08/2010 A NEW Brazilian sporting craze called Frescobol which is becoming very popular across the South West region – is looking for national recognition from Sporting England to make it a British Sport! Enthusiasts of the outdoor game are looking to make Plymouth and the West Country the hub of the sport in the UK, and can be played by anyone from 5-80 year-olds. Frescobol is one of the most favourite outdoor activities in Brazil, and a great way to keep fit say local beachgoers of the game. 40-year-old Katie Furge, of Brazil Groove & Frescobol Sport for All, said: “The Brazilian sport is already a popular game in some local schools in Plymouth, and I run regular classes about the sport at Brickfields where children and adults are learning how to play the game.” “There is no such thing as an adversary in this game, and there are no winners or losers, because the other side is a partner-and not an opponent. The games are practiced by teams of two or three participants respectively. Using a rubber ball and rackets especially designed for the sport, groups compete with each other and the best display wins. Frescobol is a sport of pure demonstration.” Kevin Kelway, South West Media Coordinator for A4e, said: “Katie is being given help and support by our European Social Fund programme Plymouth Works Plus. We are especially looking to help in developing community links, business plans, and cultural links with the Brazilian Embassy to foster international sporting links that could benefit both countries.” The rules of Frescobol include; a 5 minute round, where the game is interrupted when the ball touches the ground, hits a player, or moves outside the playing area. The fewer number of turns and the greater time the ball is in the air, the higher score for the group of players. The ideal maximum score in a game is when there is one continuous sequence during playing. Katie, added: “We have recently created a website to promote the sport in the UK and looking to make Plymouth and the South West the hub of the game. We have also made a song around the sport that is being played by local DJs in London.” Frescobol was invented in Copacabana, Rio-de-Janeiro in 1945, has a racket game for English Officers. Anyone looking for more information can contact: www.brazilgroove.co.uk Back to news page...  A4e Ltd. Registered company number: 2631340 Registered address: Bessemer Road, Sheffield S9 3XN |
posted 6 Aug 2010 13:28 by Brazil Groove
NERDIE SIGNS UP FOR TODDLERS RUN
THE most brainiest penguin in the world Nerdie, is joining other kids in a ‘Toddlers Fun Run’ at West Hoe Park, dated Saturday the 7th August, in aid of Cancer Research and off course Brazil Groove will be there bringing "Frescobol Sport for All" to everyone for FREE.
Nerdie, said excitedly: “Kids who take part in the mini marathon will win a very special Rockhoppas Medal that will be presented by Herald reporter Posh Edna on the day.”
The event starts at 11.00 am until 3.00 pm where over 6,000 people are expected to attend throughout the day, and City Council Leader Vivien Pengelly will cut a ribbon with Posh Edna and Colonel Pip - for the city’s first ever Rockhoppas Fun Day showcase on the Hoe.
Sharon Langley, Marketing Manager of Everest Limited, helping to coordinate the event, said: “The Lord and Lady Mayoress will be visiting over 40 market stalls, food, drink, craft and information stands in the park, together with FREE competitions, prize draws, Dennis Dart Bus, Heart angels, live entertainers, fun rides, Frescobol (the Brazilian Racket Sport) and especially the stars of the show Plymouth’s newestresidents’ from Drake’s Island the Rockhoppas.”
Anyone looking to take part in the event or looking for more information on the day can contact: poshedna@rockhoppas.co.uk
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posted 27 Jul 2010 09:51 by Brazil Groove
 Outset Plymouth
Starting a business is
now Picnic!!!!! And one more chance to try Frescobol for FREE!!!!
Plymouth’s
budding entrepreneurs are being invited to a special business event at Astor
Playing Fields on Friday 30th July where they can find free advice
and information on starting their own business. The Picnic in the Park will
take place between 12noon and 3pm and promises to be a great fun event for all
the family.
As
well as exhibition stands with lots of free advice and guidance there will be
live music and the chance to play the fun new sport Frescobol. 13 to 19 year
olds can also find out about running a real business with the Whiz Kids
Business Club.
Councillor
Ted Fry, Cabinet Member for Planning, Strategic Housing and Economic
Development said: “This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in
starting up a business or working for themselves to find out more about how to
avoid some of the pitfalls and make it a success.”
Plymouth
City Council is organising the event at Astor Playing Fields in conjunction
with Outset Plymouth, a jargon-free, flexible, free training and mentoring
programme in Plymouth’s city centre. Council staff, business advisors, local
agencies and local business owners will be on hand to answer questions and
provide some valuable information.
Price: | FREE | Date: | Friday 30th July - 12:00pm to 3:00pm | Location: | Astor Playing Fields | Address: | Cattedown Road, Plymouth, PL4 0EG | Contact: | 07916168346 & 01872
613007
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posted 27 Jul 2010 08:29 by Brazil Groove
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updated 27 Jul 2010 09:50
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Presents
Frescobol is taking part to the International Sports Community Project this summer and will give the taste of Brazil to kids from 5 to 16 years old. Plymouth Sports
Academy is lead by a professional team of
local sports coaches and teachers all of which have vast experience of working
in schools and with community groups.
During the day participants will be able to improve their sporting
knowledge, skills and teamwork whilst also having lots of fun!
Please also bring sunscreen in the event of it being sunny as some
activities will be held outside.
Activities will be suitable for
ages 5 to 16 yrs.
International
Sports is free of charge for looked after young people or those in receipt of
free school meals. A fee of £6.00 is
charged to others, all of which will be used to fund future sports activities
for young people in Plymouth.
To book a place please contact Plymouth Sports Academy.
Email: plymouthsportsacademy@yahoo.com
or phone: Dan Pengelly on 07515 416304 or Alex Mathers on 07809 665595.
Please also fill in the form below and give it to your child to
bring on the day.
Price: | FREE for those in receipt of free school meals and £6.00 to others | Date: | 29 July to 28 August - 10:00am to 3:00pm | Location: | | Devonport High School for Girls and |
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will be running from 10am – 3pm
at the following venues: |
Thurs
29th July – UCP Marjon - Brazilian
Weds
4th August – Devonport
High School for Girls - Brazilian
Sat
7th August – Lipson Community College - Brazilian
Tues
10th August – UCP Marjon - Irish
Weds
11th August – Devonport
High School for Girls - Irish
Thurs
12th August – Lipson Community College - Irish
Thurs
19th August – UCP Marjon – Kiwi
Fri
20th August - Devonport
High School for Girls – Kiwi
Sat
25th August - Lipson Community College – Kiwi
Thurs
26th August – UCP Marjon -
American
Fri
27th August - Devonport
High School for Girls - American
Sat
28th August – Lipson Community College – American |
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posted 30 Jun 2010 00:46 by Brazil Groove
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updated 30 Jun 2010 12:46
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Katie Fürge will be talking with Richard Gunton at Radio Plymouth this Wednesday 30 June at 7:15pm about the Frescobol official song and the composer César Nascimento.
César Nascimento is a Brazilian musician and composer who engaged with Brazil Groove to the mission to make Frescobol popular all around the world, as César life is music the way he found to sum up to the project is developing this amazing "Sambinha" which is now the Frescobol official song. "FRESCOBOL" shows by the lyrics and the melody the Brazilian passion for their country and culture and off course the lyrics also contain some Frescobol game tips.
The song is available for lesson at http://www.reverbnation.com/frescobol and if you fancy to have it on your private play list just send us an e-mail to contact@brazilgroove.co.uk and we will send you the song on mp3 format for FREE!!!
Support us on this adventure playing Frescobol at our Clubs and lessoning "FRESCOBOL" by César Nascimento at Radio Plymouth 106.7FM and Exeter FM 107.3FM
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posted 18 Jun 2010 06:55 by Brazil Groove
Frescobol will be again at The Hoe on Sunday 20 June from 11am at Plymouth Race for Life 2010. Have a great day out with your family and friends and help more people beat cancer. There’s something for everyone with great food, music, fun, children’s stalls, health information stands and games arenas to make your event a day to remember. And... Don't forget to stop by our stand to sign up for your Free Frescobol session at Brickfields Sport Centre. Anyone and everyone are welcome. Sign up now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
www.raceforlife.org
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posted 9 Jun 2010 00:02 by Brazil Groove
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updated 5 Nov 2010 10:17
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Frescobol Club is for everyone who wants to be involved in competitive team play to those who are happy to play more socially or as a family. The clubs are designated for Frescobol or any other racket players training, therefore complete beginners are welcome. Everyone over 16 years old and Families are welcome to join the Club but sign in will be necessary as the sessions will not hold more than 16 members. Please make sure you book a place now!!!!
Physical Disables and People with learning disabilities are very WELCOME either!!! The Frescobol equipment (rackets and balls) will be provided for the
players during the sessions and has no additional costs for it. For more information and to sign up, please email your name and telephone number to contact@brazilroove.co.uk or contact Katie on 07916168346.
Price: | £3.00 per session (Contact us for memebrship price) | Date: | Every Thursday from 6:00pm | Location: | Bricksfield Sport Centre | Address: | Madden Road, Devonport, Plymouth | Contact: | 07916168346 & 01752563320 |
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posted 6 May 2010 02:50 by Brazil Groove
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updated 5 Nov 2010 10:15
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After the success of the Frescobol Kids Trial session @ Brickfields Sports Centre on 5th May we are happy to confirm the new Kids Frescobol Club will be there every Monday from 4:30pm =]
Please make sure you book a place now!!!! All equipment will be provided.
For more information and to sign up, please email your name and telephone number to brazilgroove@hotmail.co.uk or contact Katie on 07916168346.
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Price: |
£3.00 per session (Contact us for membership price) |
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Date: |
Every Monday from 4:30pm |
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Location: |
Bricksfield Sport Centre |
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Address: |
Madden Road, Devonport, Plymouth |
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Contact: |
07916168346 & 01752563320
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