Frequently asked questions

1.    Searching for a club/venue

When deciding on a sports club for young people, Sport Hampshire & IOW always recommends that you choose a Clubmark accredited club. For clubs that are not accreditied we recommend that you ask the following key questions:

  • Are the club's coaches qualified?
  • Is the club affiliated to its National Governing Body?
  • Does the club and its coaches have insurance?
  • Does the club have a Child Protection Policy?
  • Does the club cater for a range of skills and abilities?
  • Does the club have adequate First Aid and Health and Safety procedures?

Sport Hampshire & IOW cannot be held responsible for any club or organisation listed on this website. You must decide that the club is appropriate for you and/or your family.

2.    Use the search tool star system

The Find a Club Facility uses a star system to indicate whether a club is affiliated and/or accreditated:

  • 3 stars: affiliated and accreditation
  • 2 stars: working towards accreditation
  • 1 star: affiliated
  • 0 stars: unaffiliated

For additional information on sport and activity in your area, contact your local sports development contacts.

3.    Registering/updating your club/venue details

To register your club or venue, please select our ‘add your club’ or ‘add your venue’ links on the main page and complete the form. This form will be emailed to your Local Authority who will be in touch to verify information and approve for inclusion on the Directory.

To update the details for your sports club or venue, please get in touch with your Local Authority sports contact who will be able to make the amends. Please note that if you have not provided a postcode, the system will be unable to display your listing.

If your club is registered but not displaying on the map, please contact Sport Hampshire & IOW.

4.    Important note / Disclaimer

The information contained in this directory has been provided by sports clubs and venues. It is the responsibility of each club and venue to ensure that information relating to their club remains up to date. Sport Hampshire & IOW is not responsible for the accuracy of information provided by clubs/venues and accepts no liability relating to any information contained on the site. It is recommended that you contact a club/venue directly in order to establish specific opportunities available.