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Listed below are the top questions we get asked.

How can I get active - what options do I have?

Join a local sports club
There are hundreds of sports clubs throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in a number of different sports. Search for your local club by the area that you live in and your sport of interest   Each club will cater for different people depending on age and ability.  A great option if you know what sport you’d like to do or are keen to take up a sport again.

Join your local leisure facility
There are a number of leisure facilities throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight providing

  • extensive gym facilities
  • fitness, relaxation and toning classes
  • opportunities to play specific sports on a regular or ad hoc basis e.g. badminton and squash

Each will offer a different programme of activities and vary in terms of cost. Find your local leisure facility

Try a Return to Sport course
If you haven’t taken part in a particular sport for a while a Return to Sport course is a great way to get back into it. It is also an opportunity to try a sport you may never have played. Courses are running in a number of sports throughout the county. Find out what Return to Sport courses are currently available

Why not be adventurous or get outdoors
For those who prefer more extreme sports or getting outdoors, there are a number available to try and take up regularly throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.  

Calshot Activities Centre offers watersports / sailing (dinghy and catamaran) / windsurfing / canoeing / powerboating / rock climbing / track cycling /velodrome / skiing / snowboarding / archery / multi-activity holidays / corporate events / development / management training

Or why not take up:

Find out more about a particular sport
If you are interested in a specific sport please feel free to contact one of our sports officers to find out more. A list of sports are available HERE.

Get active in your daily life – Everyday Sport
You don’t have to join a sports club or facility to get sporty. Day-to-day activities can be great to get your heart pumping and you active. Things like walking the dog, playing frisbee in the park, avoiding lifts and even shopping can provide you with health benefits. Ideas to encompass activity into your daily life are available
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What sports events & activities are taking place?

General sports events are listed  If you are interested in a specific sport please go the main sports section HERE to find out more.
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How can I find my local sports club or facility

Go to our ‘find a club/facility’ section to search for your local sports club or facility by the sport you’re interested in and the area that you live
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Do you have any job vacancies?

All Sport Hampshire & IOW and partner job vacancies are listed along with links to other job sites.
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Am I entitled to funding support?

To find out about available support please go to our funding section
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