Netball is the focus at Old Fincunians, a sports club based in London that describes itself as competitive but friendly. Members come from a mix of backgrounds and span a wide range of ages, united by a shared enthusiasm for the game. The club runs senior and junior sections, with teams playing in league competition, and was named Middlesex Club of the Year in 2019.

Joining a netball club is generally a good way to stay active, improve your skills through regular training and enjoy the social side of team sport. Clubs that enter league play usually offer a structured season of fixtures, and many hold trials to help place new players in a suitable team.

Welcoming to newcomers

Wide range of ages

Junior section

League netball

Trials for new players

Award-winning club

Old Fincunians is a competitive but friendly netball club in London with senior and junior teams, welcoming new members of all ages.

Old Fincunians

Old Guard Jiu Jitsu

This martial arts class in Omagh, County Tyrone, is run under the Northern Ireland Association Karate-do Wado-kai (NIAKW), an association established in 1978. Sessions are open to both adults and children aged six and over, and the association also runs a sister class in Dungannon.

Wado-ryu karate is a traditional Japanese style known for its emphasis on evasion, body movement and efficient technique alongside strikes and blocks. Classes in a style like this generally suit people looking to build fitness, coordination, discipline and confidence, and karate is often a popular choice for families who want to train together.

Kids and adults welcome

Wado-kai karate

Established in 1978

Second class in Dungannon

Wado-kai karate classes in Omagh, County Tyrone, for kids aged 6+ and adults, run by the NIAKW association established in 1978.

Omagh Karate Class (NIAKW)

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Oxford Uechi-Ryu Karate Dojo

Based in Grantham, Lincolnshire, Ox Personal Training is a personal training business listed in our directory for people in the area looking for one-to-one fitness support. If you're weighing up options locally, it's worth getting in touch directly to ask about how sessions work and what would suit you.

Generally speaking, personal training offers a tailored approach to exercise, with a trainer helping you set realistic goals, learn good technique and stay consistent. It can suit complete beginners wanting guidance as much as experienced gym-goers looking for fresh structure, and many people find the accountability of booked sessions helps them keep progressing.

Ox Personal Training is a personal trainer in Grantham, Lincolnshire, offering a local option for one-to-one fitness support.

Ox Personal Training

Traditional Taekwondo is taught in Paisley, Renfrewshire, through this local club of the Traditional Taekwondo Association (TTA). The association was founded in Scotland in 1982 and approaches the Korean martial art as a combined training of mind and body, much as it was originally intended. TTA clubs now run across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, with affiliate schools in Malaysia.

Taekwondo is generally known for its kicking techniques, patterns and structured grading system, and classes tend to suit a wide range of ages and fitness levels. Beyond the physical side, many people take it up to build focus, self-discipline and confidence, making a martial arts club like this a good option for anyone looking for a long-term, rewarding pursuit.

Established in 1982

Scottish roots

Traditional Korean martial art

Wide club network

Character development

Traditional Taekwondo in Paisley, Renfrewshire, part of the Traditional Taekwondo Association founded in Scotland in 1982.

Paisley Traditional Taekwondo Association

Pa-Kua Archery and Edged Weapons

Based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, Panache Dance and Cheer is listed in our directory under gymnastics. As the name suggests, dance and cheer sit alongside this, making it one to look at if you are searching for movement-based activities in the Brighouse area.

Gymnastics and related disciplines such as cheer generally help build strength, flexibility, balance and coordination, and they are often popular with children and young people looking for an active, sociable hobby. Sessions in this kind of setting usually focus on learning skills step by step in a group. It is worth getting in touch with the club directly to ask about the classes on offer and how to join.

Panache Dance and Cheer is a gymnastics listing in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. Find out more about this local dance and cheer club.

Panache Dance and Cheer

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Based in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, Park View Academy of Sport is a sports academy for 16 to 19 year olds that lets students combine serious training with study. It opened in 2017 as a dedicated campus of Park View School, and offers academies in men's and women's football alongside rugby, athletics, cricket and basketball. Education pathways include A levels and a Level 3 BTEC in Sport, and the academy holds an Ofsted Outstanding rating.

Football academies of this kind generally suit young players who want structured, coached training while keeping their education on track. Prospective students can usually attend an open event before applying and going through an assessment.

Ages 16 to 19

Men's and women's football

A levels and BTEC Sport

Several sports offered

Ofsted Outstanding

Established in 2017

Sports academy in Chester-le-Street for ages 16 to 19, combining football and other sports with A levels or a BTEC in Sport.

Park View Academy of Sport

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Pentagon Krav Maga - Corby

Based in Penzance, Cornwall, Penzance Youth FC is a youth football club serving young players in the town and surrounding area. It is listed here as a local option for families looking for organised football for children and teenagers in west Cornwall.

Youth football clubs generally offer a chance for young people to learn the game, build fitness and make friends as part of a team. Sessions at clubs like this typically focus on developing skills and teamwork, and many run sides across different age groups. The club has its own website, which is the best place to check current details before getting in touch.

Penzance Youth FC is a youth football club in Penzance, Cornwall, offering organised football for young players in west Cornwall.

Penzance Youth FC

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Performance Archery Centre Lilleshall

Based in Stafford, Staffordshire, this personal training listing offers one-to-one coaching delivered online, so clients can train wherever they are in the UK. Programmes are built around each person's goals, current fitness, lifestyle and the equipment they have available, with nutrition guidance alongside the training.

Regular check-ins help keep clients consistent, and direct support from the coach means questions and feedback are handled along the way. Personal training in general suits people who want structure, a plan tailored to them and someone to hold them accountable, whether they are just starting out or trying to break through a plateau. Online coaching adds flexibility for those who prefer to train at home or in their own gym.

Online coaching UK-wide

Personalised programmes

Nutrition guidance

Weekly check-ins

Direct coach support

Over seven years' experience

Personal trainer in Stafford, Staffordshire offering online coaching with tailored workouts, nutrition guidance and weekly check-ins.

Personal Trainer Stafford

Perth Fitness Studios

Practising traditional Shotokan karate in Perth, this academy welcomes students across a range of levels, from complete beginners through to advanced grades. Sessions are grouped by experience, and the club is set up to suit families as well as individual learners.

As a martial arts club, it offers a structured way to build fitness, discipline and self defence skills through regular coached practice. Newcomers can try their first class before committing, making it straightforward to see whether Shotokan is a good fit.

Free first class

Beginner friendly

Good for families

Regular sessions

Registered charity

Perth Shotokan Karate Academy is a traditional Shotokan karate club in Perth, welcoming beginners, families and advanced students.

Perth Shotokan Karate Academy

Based in Exmouth, Devon, Phase Football Academy is an independent football coaching provider working with both boys and girls. The academy focuses on helping young players develop their potential, with an emphasis on growth off the pitch as well as on it.

Football coaching outside a traditional club setting can be a useful way for young players to build technique, confidence and understanding of the game at their own pace. Sessions at this kind of academy generally centre on structured, coach-led practice, giving children a chance to improve their skills, make friends and enjoy staying active. Families in and around Exmouth looking for organised football coaching may find it worth getting in touch.

Independent football coaching

Boys and girls welcome

Development beyond football

Based in Exmouth

Phase Football Academy offers independent football coaching for boys and girls in Exmouth, Devon, supporting development on and off the pitch.

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