Daventry Leisure Centre in Northamptonshire offers a huge selection of activities both in the leisure centre and in the sports park.
Sports
Sports
What is it?
Sport is one of the most widely varied recreational pursuits ever. It includes world famous sports such as Football, Rugby, Tennis and Cricket though to many more unusual types you may never have heard of - watersports have been classified separately to this listing.
What does it involve?
Sport usually involves physical movement and the aim of achieving a goal, and can be played as part of a competition, for pleasure or for exercising. Special equipment is usually part of sport, with the most common element being a ball.
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Practicing sport is one of the best ways to exercise, as it allows you to have fun whilst doing so! It's also a great way of building self-confidence and bonds within a group, and can actually help prevent stress related illnesses.
What equipment do we need?
A lot of sport requires specialist equipment, but most of it is reasonably cheap and will allow you to practice sport within your own grounds! However, there are many sports that require visiting somewhere more specialist, and these places will provide the equipment for you; for example, indoor skydiving will mean a trip to the provider, but will be an unforgettable experience!
Who is it suitable for?
Sport can be suitable for any ages as long as it's practiced correctly!
Costs?
The costs of practicing sport can vary from completely free to reasonably expensive - some types of sport require careful instruction from qualified tutors and a lot of specialist equipment! Choose carefully depending on your budget.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
Younger children may not enjoy some sports such as others! More physically demanding activities such as boxing or wrestling may not be suitable for smaller children - be aware of the needs of the group!
How do we include?
Disability in sport has become extremely well catered for, so there is guaranteed to be something everyone in your student body can join in with.
Doing it abroad?
Sport is practiced all over the world, so definitely make sure you research what is popular locally! There will be many sports practiced widely abroad that aren't so popular in the UK, so a trip abroad may be the only chance for some people to have a go!
Main website:
Visit our National Associations and Governing Bodies for Sports page to see a great list of popular available sports and their specific informational websites.
Venues with this Activity
A previous winner of UK Active FLAME Leisure Centre of the Year, Fareham Leisure Centre offers facilities and service that are second to none.
This Hampshire leisure centre offers a gym, group exercise studios, swimming pools, sports hall, squash courts and Dance School as well as a crèche and award winning café.
Harrow Leisure Centre is a large facility that provides an extensive range of activities to the local community.
It offers a gym, two swimming pools, a large sports hall, multi-purpose halls, squash courts, dance studios, table tennis centre, crèche and café.
One of the largest leisure centres in the area, Eston Leisure Centre offers a range of sports and activities to the people of Eston in Cleveland.
The sports academy houses two swimming pools, a sauna and steamroom, group exercise studio, sports hall, gym, beauty salon, café, 3G indoor five-a-side football and meeting rooms.
Epping Sports Centre in Essex offers members a range of sports and activities under one roof.
This Essex leisure centre provides a gym, squash courts, sports hall and a crèche.
Situated close to the centre of Thrapston, The Nene Centre has a wide range of leisure facilities for all the family including a swimming pool, 2 fitness studios, a cafeteria and an air-conditioned gym.
In picturesque North Dorset sits the town of Blandford which is served by Blandford Leisure Centre.
The leisure centre features two swimming pools, a gym, a multi-use hall, sport hall, Nordic sauna, café and tennis courts.
Set in the Hertfordshire town of Sawbridgeworth, Leventhorpe Pool and Gym offers the local community the opportunity to get active both in and out of the water.
At Fanshawe Pool and Gym in Ware, Hertfordshire, you will find a new and improved gym, multi activity room and a swimming pool.
This Hertfordshire gym offers the very latest in fitness equipment and is staffed by our fully qualified gym staff. In the pool you will find our award winning swim school as well as a range of water based activities.
ExCeL London, the exhibition and international convention centre, is the host venue for a variety of events from award winning exhibitions and conferences to international association meetings, product launches, banquets, award ceremonies, sporting events and great days out.
Bath Pavilion is a stunning sandstone building that was first opened on 17 September 1910 as The County Skating Rink, when a roller skating craze was sweeping the nation.
Saltdean Lido at Saltdean Park Road, Saltdean, in the city of Brighton and Hove, is an Art Deco Lido designed by architect R.W.H. Jones and opened in 1938.
PLEASE NOTE THE LIDO'S SWIMMING FACILITIES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED BUT THE LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTRE ARE OPEN.
Situated in the heart of the city, Sheffield City Hall is a magnificent art deco classical concert hall which has been respectfully modernised, whilst maintaining the unique atmosphere and charm of the original heritage.
Bickleigh Castle is sure to cast its magical spell on you. With its romance, rich history and stunning setting it has become a unique venue.
There are a huge range of activities available both at the Castle itself or very nearby, including:
The Museum of British Surfing has what’s believed to be the largest & most comprehensive public collection in Europe. Our policy with vintage surfboards is to collect at least one example of each British shaper. We also take in foreign-made surfboards if they have an important connection with British surfing.
One of the country’s leading sporting venues, Plymouth Life Centre provides both locals and tourists with a fantastic range of sport and activity to get involved with.
Bognor Regis is a traditional West Sussex seaside town. We’ve got three contemporary resort hotels, a funky spa, a restaurant by celebrity chef Brian Turner, a 2012 Quality Coast Award beach and the South Downs National Park on our doorstep.
From the start of the 2015 season, Welsh Water will run the water sports tuition and equipment hire service, formerly known as Gwent Adventures, from the new Water Sports Centre. Terry Sculley owner and founder of Gwent Adventures is retiring and Welsh Water has bought Gwent Adventures’ equipment and name.
I’m Tony Clarkson, the Senior Facility Manager. Myself and the friendly staff here at Haltemprice Leisure Centre are here to help ensure your visit to our facility is an enjoyable one.
Bruise-less, mess-less combat game played with infra red, played in their huge, 2700 sqr foot laser labyrinth on 2 floors filled with special effect lighting, great music and eerie fog! For over 7s.
Majestic views across mid Wales, and a 72m high dam holding back 50,000 megalitres of water, makes this one of Severn Trent Water's most spectacular visitor sites.
Super modern Laser Tag for over 9s in an amazing 3 floor arena! Packing some serious looking fire power you can stalk your opponents through the atmospheric environment and zap each other with harmless infra red laser! Groups only though!
Brunswick Park was opened in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. The park offers a range of facilities including outdoor gym equipment, children's play area, multi gamed area, tennis courts, skate park area, bandstand, football and circular walks.
We can provide activities such as canoeing/kayaking, mountain biking, sailing, winkling, fishing, rock climbing, weasling (crawling through large boulders), tennis, archery, dancing etc. We also do residentials with young people who our IYSS teams work with.
Spelthorne Leisure Centre can be found in the heart of Staines- upon-Thames in Middlesex. This leisure centre provides a range of different sports and activities for the local community.
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