Stealth Black Belt Academy - Barwell

Based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Steel City Gymnastics Club is a gymnastics club for children from the city and the surrounding areas. It gives young people in the region a local place to take up the sport and build their skills.

Gymnastics is generally a great all-round activity for children, helping to develop strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Clubs like this typically offer a supportive setting where youngsters can learn new movements step by step, gain confidence and enjoy being active alongside others their age. If you're interested, it's worth getting in touch with the club directly to ask about joining.

For children

Serves the wider area

Steel City Gymnastics Club is a children's gymnastics club in Sheffield, welcoming young gymnasts from the city and surrounding areas.

Steel City Gymnastics Club

Stefan Pascal Dance Teacher

StepbyStep Dance School

Step'n'style Dance School

ST HELENS SAINTS BASKETBALL CLUB

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke Combat Academy is a martial arts club for people looking to train in the local area. It offers a place to build skills, fitness and confidence, whether you are stepping onto the mats for the first time or returning to training.

Martial arts clubs like this are generally a good way to improve fitness, learn practical technique and become part of a supportive training community. Sessions are usually welcoming to a range of ages and experience levels, so it is worth getting in touch to find out what suits you best.

Stoke Combat Academy is a martial arts club in Stoke-on-Trent offering training for a range of ages and abilities.

Stoke Combat Academy

In Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, this Olympic style Taekwondo class is part of Stoke UTA, a friendly local club with sessions running across Staffordshire and Cheshire. The club is affiliated with the WTF and teaches Taekwondo as a traditional Korean martial art, with members ranging from young children trying it for the first time to experienced adults.

Classes are held in local venues and aim to offer a safe, supportive setting for learning and getting fit. Generally, a Taekwondo class combines kicking and striking technique, flexibility and fitness work, with a belt grading system that lets students track their progress. Many people take it up to build confidence, improve fitness or try competition.

Olympic style Taekwondo

All ages welcome

Experienced instructor team

Classes across two counties

Para Taekwondo

Belts and gradings

Olympic style Taekwondo in Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, with Stoke UTA, a friendly WTF-affiliated club welcoming children and adults.

Stoke UTA Olympic Taekwondo - Smallthorne

Based in Stone, Staffordshire, Stone and District Swimming Club is a volunteer-run swimming club focused on helping children progress in the water while enjoying themselves. It follows the Swim England Aquatics Framework from Stage 7 upwards, alongside Swim England club levels, and offers both learn to swim and club swim courses. Members are split into houses that compete for points, and families can book a taster to try things out.

Joining a local swimming club is generally a good way for young swimmers to build stroke technique, confidence and fitness in a structured setting. Club swimming also tends to offer friendships, team spirit and a clear path for those who want to keep improving.

Volunteer run club

Swim England pathway

Learn to swim and club swim

Taster sessions

Monday evening sessions

House points system

Volunteer-run swimming club in Stone, Staffordshire, offering Swim England Stage 7+ and club levels for children, with taster sessions available.

Stone and District Swimming Club

Stotfold Karate Club (JKSK)

Based in Stowmarket, Suffolk, Stowmarket United is a football club serving players in and around the town. The club keeps an online presence through its own club website, which is a useful first stop for anyone wanting to find out more or get in touch.

Football clubs like this generally offer a chance to play regular competitive or recreational matches, train alongside teammates and become part of a local sporting community. Whether you are looking to get back into the game or simply want to support a team close to home, a local club is often a good place to start. It is worth contacting the club directly to ask about teams, training and how to get involved.

Stowmarket United is a football club in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Find out more and get in touch about playing or getting involved.

Stowmarket United Fooball Club

St. Peter's Church Bowling Club

St Pirans boxing club

Strictly Ceroc Gloucester is a dance listing based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. As the name suggests, it is connected with Ceroc, a partner dance style, and the club has its own website where you can find out more about what it offers locally.

Partner dance clubs like this are generally a sociable way to stay active, learn new moves and meet people. Many welcome complete beginners as well as more experienced dancers, and newcomers can usually expect a friendly atmosphere where you don't need to bring a partner. It is worth checking the club's website for current details before your first visit.

Strictly Ceroc Gloucester is a dance club in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, offering a sociable way to learn partner dancing.

Strictly Ceroc Gloucester

Strood ABC

St Teresas Karate Club

Based in Taunton, Somerset, Studio 22 is a dance studio listed in our directory for anyone looking to get moving to music in the local area. If you're curious about what it offers, getting in touch directly is the best way to find out about its classes and styles.

Dance studios in general can be a sociable way to stay active, build coordination and confidence, and learn something new at your own pace. Many cater to a range of ages and abilities, so it's worth asking about beginner options or which sessions might suit you before your first visit.

Studio 22 is a dance studio in Taunton, Somerset. Find out more about dancing locally and get in touch to ask about classes.

Studio 22

Supreme Taekwondo Academy

Surrey Karate Academy

Surrey Karate - Aldershot

Sutton Coldfield Taekwondo (UKTKD)

Suzanne O’Reilly Fitness

Based in Rotherham, Swimtime South Yorkshire offers swimming lessons for all ages, from babies and toddlers through to children and adults. Lessons are taught by instructors and can be arranged as group sessions or private one to one tuition, with the aim of building confidence and safety in the water.

Learning to swim is a skill that lasts a lifetime, and a good programme supports swimmers at every stage, whether they are getting used to the water for the first time or working on their technique. Swimmers progress through a structured Learn to Swim programme that recognises their achievements with awards along the way.

Lessons for all ages

Group and private options

Baby and toddler classes

Adult lessons

Structured programme

Swimtime South Yorkshire offers swimming lessons in Rotherham for babies, toddlers, children and adults.

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