Children's Sports

The UK is well organised for providing sport for children of all ages. 

What follows is a selection of what we think will be of interest. 

If your sport is not included please contact us, we will be pleased to help.

Athletics

Visit The UK Running Track Directory or The Directory of British Athletic Clubs to find a club that provides facilities for children.

Climbing Walls

Click here to find a Climbing Wall in London and the South East of England. Climbing Walls may also be available in Sports and Leisure Centres.

Football/Soccer

Football is played in most schools as well as in local playing fields for teams in Saturday and Sunday leagues. The sports pages of your local newspapers all feature the local boys (and girls) football leagues and results. New players are always welcome.

The National Association of Youth Football Leagues website, although limited, provides links to some local youth football associations and is worth a visit even if it is only to get an understanding of what is available. 

Gymnastics 

UK Gymnastics Clubs  

Horse Riding

Riding Schools 

British Riding Clubs    

Mountain Biking

www.mtbbritain.co.uk/

www.mainthing.co.uk/

www.mtb-trails.co.uk/

Mountain Bike Routes UK

Rugby

Schools Rugby is well organised and is played by most Independent Schools and Grammar Schools throughout the UK.

Youth and Mini Rugby is often provided by local Rugby clubs for those still at school.  Click here for a list of these clubs. 

Skateboarding    

Skateboard UK  for Skateboarding locations and much more.

Skateboard equipment

Swimming

Click here to find a swimming club near you. Each club listed has its own website and will provide facilities for teaching and coaching children.

Water Sports

Rowing. 

Most Independent and some Grammar Schools have a thriving culture in Rowing and many participate in the many national schools regattas. 

Rowing clubs on the River Thames also encourage children of all ages to participate. If you think you are a future 'Steve Redgrave' or you just want to enjoy being on the river you will be welcome. All clubs provide coaching. 

Click here for links to these Rowing Clubs and Click here for information for Young People in Rowing.

Canoeing

Click here to visit the British Canoe Union's Youth pages of their website which has information on the extensive youth training programme and events. 

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