Gaulton Fitness

Based in Edinburgh, GC Gymnastics is a gymnastics group for children aged 4 to 13. The club focuses on fun, fitness and friendship, with sessions aimed at helping young gymnasts build strength and confidence as they learn new skills.

Gymnastics is a popular choice for children because it develops balance, coordination, flexibility and body awareness in an active, sociable setting. Junior gymnastics sessions generally introduce basic movements first, such as rolls, jumps and balances, before moving on to more advanced skills as confidence grows. For families in Edinburgh looking for a regular activity that keeps kids moving, a local gymnastics group can be a good place to start.

Ages 4 to 13

Strength and confidence

Fun and friendship

GC Gymnastics in Edinburgh offers gymnastics for children aged 4 to 13, focused on fun, fitness, friendship, strength and confidence.

GC GYMNASTICS

Gekiryudojo, Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu

Sheddocksley in Aberdeen is home to Get active @ Sheddocksley, a community sports venue offering a gym, fitness classes and a sports hall. Activities on offer include badminton, pickleball, football and cricket, giving local people plenty of ways to stay active under one roof. The venue sits within the wider Sport Aberdeen network.

Multi-sport centres like this generally suit a wide range of people, from those wanting a regular gym routine to groups looking for a casual game of racquet sports or football with friends. They can be a handy option for trying something new close to home.

Gym on site

Fitness classes

Sports hall

Racquet sports

Football and cricket

Part of Sport Aberdeen

Get active @ Sheddocksley is a sports venue in Aberdeen with a gym, fitness classes, badminton, pickleball, football and cricket.

Get active @ Sheddocksley

Based in Lichfield, Staffordshire, G Force Sports Academy is a sports academy listed in our directory for people looking to get active locally. Details on the specific sports and sessions on offer are limited here, so it is worth getting in touch with the academy directly to find out what suits you.

Sports academies generally give children and adults a structured place to learn new skills, build fitness and enjoy training alongside others. Many cater for a range of ages and abilities, making them a sensible starting point whether you are trying something for the first time or looking to develop further.

G Force Sports Academy is a sports academy in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Get in touch to find out about sessions and getting involved.

G Force Sports Academy

Based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, Giraffe Sports UK is listed in our directory as a football club. It is one of the options for people in and around the town looking to get involved with the game locally, whether as a player or a supporter.

Football clubs generally offer a chance to stay active, build fitness and enjoy being part of a team. Many welcome players of different ages and abilities, so it is usually worth getting in touch directly to ask about sessions, teams and how to join.

Giraffe Sports UK is a football club in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Find out more and get in touch about playing locally.

Giraffe Sports UK

GKR Karate

GKR Karate Beanfield Avenue Corby

GKR Karate Danesholme Corby

Karate classes in the Hamilton area of Leicester are run by GKR Karate Hamilton Dojo, which meets at Hamilton Library and Learning Centre on Maidenwell Avenue. It is part of GKR Karate, an international karate organisation with clubs in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and describes itself as a family club focused on good values and building strong, humble and brave individuals.

Newcomers can request a free trial class, and an instructor will get in touch to arrange it. Martial arts clubs like this generally suit anyone looking to improve fitness, coordination and confidence, with karate typically following a belt system so students can track their progress over time.

Free trial class

Family club

Library venue

International organisation

Belt progression

Instructor led

Family karate club meeting at Hamilton Library and Learning Centre in Leicester, part of GKR Karate, with free trial classes available.

GKR Karate Hamilton Dojo

GKR Karate Macclesfield

GKR Karate - Woodston (5.45pm-6.45pm)

Gladiator Fitness Gym

Netball is the focus at this sports listing in Newcastle upon Tyne, which appears to be connected with Jesmond Netball Club. The club runs four teams competing in the local league and welcomes players of all abilities, with an age range of roughly 19 to 50. It has been recognised with a Club of the Year award from North East Netball, and is currently seeking sponsors to help with kit, equipment and training costs.

Joining a netball club is generally a good way to stay active, build fitness and enjoy regular competitive matches as part of a team. Clubs with several teams often give players room to progress, whether they are returning to the sport or looking for a more competitive standard.

Netball for all abilities

Four league teams

Adult players

Club of the Year

Sponsorship opportunities

Netball club in Newcastle upon Tyne with four league teams, open to adult players of all abilities aged around 19 to 50.

Gladiator Sports

Glasgow Badminton Academy (GBA)

Glasgow Club Drumchapel Pool

Glasgow Club Petershill

Glasgow South table tennis club

Based on the Wirral in Merseyside, GMCFA International Football Academy is a football academy listed in our directory for players looking to get involved in the game locally. Details about its sessions and programmes are best confirmed directly with the academy.

Football academies generally focus on developing players through structured, coached training, helping participants build technical skills, fitness and an understanding of teamwork. They can be a good option for anyone wanting regular, organised football with a focus on improvement, whether they are starting out or looking to progress their game.

GMCFA International Football Academy is a football academy on the Wirral, Merseyside, offering a local option for players keen to develop.

GMCFA International Football Academy

Based in Southport, Lancashire, Goal Football Academy Ltd is a football academy listed in our directory for players in and around the town. If you're looking for somewhere local to play or develop your game, it's worth getting in touch directly to find out what's on offer and who sessions are aimed at.

Football academies generally focus on structured coaching, helping players build technique, fitness and confidence on the ball. They can be a good fit for anyone wanting regular, organised training rather than casual kickabouts, and many people find the team environment a sociable way to stay active.

Goal Football Academy Ltd is a football academy in Southport, Lancashire. Find details and get in touch to learn more about playing here.

Goal Football Academy Ltd

Based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, Godmanchester Rovers F.C. is a community football club run under the Godmanchester Football & Sports Association Trust, a registered charity. The club fields a men's first team and a men's reserve side, along with an under 18s team and a wide youth section covering age groups from under 7s upwards, including girls' football. Its ground also offers facility hire, including a 3G pitch available to book.

A football club with senior and junior teams generally offers a pathway for players of many ages, from first kicks in small-sided junior games through to adult league football. Clubs like this also tend to welcome volunteers, spectators and sponsors who want to support local sport.

Men's senior teams

Youth football

Girls' football

Under 18s side

3G pitch hire

Charitable trust

Godmanchester Rovers F.C. is a community football club near Huntingdon with men's, under 18s, youth and girls' teams, plus 3G pitch hire.

Godmanchester Rovers F.C.

Go Jiu Jitsu Cramlington

Based in Morpeth, Northumberland, Go Jiu Jitsu Morpeth is a martial arts club offering Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for children. Sessions teach grappling, mostly on the ground, alongside takedowns and throws, with an emphasis on balance, coordination, strength and speed. Classes are built around plenty of BJJ-themed games to keep things fun, and a free trial can be booked.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grew out of Judo and is now a martial art and sport in its own right. For young people, grappling classes are generally a good way to build confidence, learn sound movement habits and make friends with others of a similar age in a structured, supportive setting.

Kids BJJ classes

Free trial session

Grappling and throws

Movement skills focus

Games in every session

Builds confidence

Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes in Morpeth, Northumberland, focused on grappling, movement skills and fun, with a free trial available.