Sports Clubs, Groups and Hobbies
For further details on local clubs and activities please contact Economic Prosperity, Tourism & Culture on 023 9254 5425 or email prosperity@gosport.gov.uk
AEROBICS
Gosport Aerobics
Contact: Sarah Barker
Tel No: 023 9252 1233 (Sarah)
Venue: Bay House, Crofton and HEDCA
ANGLING
Clarence Sea Angling Club
Contact: S Hooper
Tel No: 023 9258 4068
Elmore Angling Club
Sea Angling - Beach and Boat
Contact: Mr Alan Burton
Ages: 16+
Email: alanburton666@hotmail.co.uk
Tel No:01329 665576
Gosport and District Angling Club
Life Boat Lane
Stokes Bay Road
Gosport
PO12 2TR
Tel No: 07979958939
Email: info@gosportdac.org.uk
ARCHERY
Gosport Bowmen
Social and competitive Archery based at Bay House Community Sports Hall on both Wednesday and Friday evenings, 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
Ages: 11 years and upwards.
Cost: Membership/tuition fees available on request.
Contact name: Frances Farmer
Contact number: home 02391786193
Contact email: gosportbowmen-events@hotmail.com
Website: www.gosportbowmen.co.uk
RN South Coast Archers
Contact: Linda Dickinson
Tel No: 07880 713679
Email: Dclindyd@yahoo.co.uk
Ages: 6 years and upwards
Venue: HMS Sultan, Military Road, Gosport
ATHLETICS
545 RunClub
FREE Wednesday evenings at 5.45 meet at Absolute Running, 55-57 Stoke Road, Gosport, PO12 1LS. All standards welcome with run leaders and an emphasis on FUN!
Call the 545 RunClub on 023 9259 1578 for more information of pop in the shop.
Track & Field Athletics and Running in the Community
Venue: Fareham Academy School, St Anne's Grove, Fareham, PO14 1JJ
Ages: 0-19 year olds
When: Wednesday evenings 5.45pm- 7.30pm
Contact: Mike Coker 07494 541078
Email: michaelcoker@hants.gov.uk
Gosport Road Runners
A club that caters for all abilities and covering all distances.
Venue: Alverstoke Tennis, Green Lane, Alverstoke, Gosport on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm.
Email: info@gosportroadrunners.org.uk
Ages: 18+
Cost: Annual subs of £22 single, £36 Joint, £40 Family - no booking procedure, just turn up on club nights
Website: www.gosportroadrunners.org.uk
Additional information: Gosport Road Runners also organise the Gosport half marathon and fun run which will be held this year on Sunday 17th November 2013.
Stubbington Green Road Runners
Venue: The club is based in Stubbington village
Contact: Kevin Ashman (Membership Secretary)
Email: Kash99@ntlworld.com
England Athletics
Website: englandathletics.org
AVIATION AND HERITAGE
Daedalus Aviation & Heritage Group
This is a great way to enjoy meeting up with people who have a common interest in aviation matters. You don't need any prior knowledge and you can attend the monthly meetings at the RNA Club on Gosport Road on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm for 8:00pm with fascinating speakers on current and heritage flying topics. Outings to places of aviation interest and airfields are also a feature of the Group. Full details are on our website www.daedalusaviation.org and also on Facebook - just search for Daedalus Aviation & Heritage Group.
BADMINTON
Notorious Badminton Club
Venue: Bridgemary School
Saturday mornings, 9.30am to 11am.
Ages: All ages
Cost: £6
Junior Sessions with Notorious Badminton Club at
Venue: Meadowside Sports Centre
Whiteley Way, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7LJ
Sundays, 4pm - 5.45pm
Cost: £5.50
Contact: Jamie Russell
Tel No: 07787 155531
Email: jamiebadminton@icloud.com
0900 Badminton Club
Contact: Steve Black
Tel No: 01329 841761
Ages: 16+
Venue: Saturday mornings at St Vincent Leisure Centre
England Badminton
Website: www.badmintonengland.co.uk
BOWLS
Alverstoke Bowling Club
Information are a friendly mixed club with young and senior players who play Olde English Bowls with a casual dress code. Coaching can be given if required with bowls available from the club.
For more information please contact the Secretary at alverbowlssecretary@gmail.com
Bridgemary Bowling Club
Venue: Cunningham Drive, Bridgemary
Contact: Lee Hill
Tel No: 07826 843535
Email: lhillbbcclubsec2024@gmail.com
Forton Bowling Club
Venue: Forton Recreation Ground
Contact: Steve Reed
Tel No: 02392 359662
Email: reeds6195@gmail.com
Gosport Bowling Club
Venue: Anglesey Gardens
Contact: Mandy Wilde
Tel No: 07881092334
Email: gbcclubsec@gmail.com
Lee on the Solent Bowling Club
Venue: Lee Recreation Ground
Contact: Lee Davis
Tel No: 02392 343927
Email: leebcsec@gmail.com
Rowner Bowling Club
Contact: Keith Gerrard
Tel No: 01329 289573
Email: kgerrard@sky.com
Venue: Rowner Green
Thorngate Short Mat Bowls
Established for over 30 years and meets every Tuesday throughout the year. Tuition given to new members and no charge for first 4 weeks. Contact: Jan Barry Membership Secretary - 02392 522663 or jananne27@hotmail.co.uk
BOXING CLUBS
Gosport Amateur Boxing Club
Venue: Gosport Amateur Boxing Club is located at Cranbourne Road, Gosport,
Contact: Darren Blair
Tel No: 07767 662355
Email: gosportamateurboxingclub@live.co.uk
GB Boxing Association
Website: www.gbboxing.org.uk
CHEERLEADING
Jessie Leigh Dance & Cheer Academy
Competitive and recreational Cheerleading and Dance classes. Cheerleading includes Stunting, dancing, jumps, gymnastic tumbling in a team environment. Dance crews who specialise in Hip Hop and Jazz. All competitive teams/crews compete Nationally with the opportunity to compete Internationally. ALL abilities welcome.
Where: Bay House School and Sixth Form Sporting Complex
Contact: Mark & Jessie Metelko - Head Coach and Founders
Phone: 02392 352937
Email: info@jldcuk.com
Website: www.jldcuk.com
CHILDRENS MULTI SPORT ACTIVITY SESSIONS
Every week at St Vincent we run Multi sport and Fitness sessions encouraging children to enjoy keeping fit and active.
Mondays: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Thursdays: 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Saturdays: 10.30am - 11.30am; 11.30am - 12.30am
Call 023 9260 3560 or email leisure@stvincent.ac.uk with enquiries or to book as places are limited.
Family Fun & Fitness (Term time)
Fridays 6.30-7.30pm
Venue: Brune Park sports hall
This FREE session is aimed for the whole family to get fit and active, packed with fun activities and games. Every week there is a different activity including badminton, netball and football etc.
For further information please contact the community department on
Tel: 02392 616000 ext 250
Email community@gfmat.org
CLIMBING ACTIVITES
Children's and Adults climbing lessons give you the instruction to build confidence in your ability. Along with other climbers you can then take part in the open climb sessoins to build on techique, stamina and fitness levels.
Children's Club
Tuesdays: 4.30pm - 5.30pm and 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Open Climb
Wednesdays: 7pm - 10pm
Fridays: 4pm - 8pm
Adult Climbing Lessons
Thursdays: 7pm - 10pm
Call 023 9260 3560 or email leisure@stvincent.ac.uk
CRICKET CLUBS
Gosport Borough Cricket Club
Venue: Privett Park
Contact: Peter Robson (Club Secretary)
Tel No: 07710 294870
Email: peter.robson820@ntlworld.com
Ages: Juniors and Adults
Website: www.gosportborough.play-cricket.com
Rowner Cricket Club Contact: Cris Kemp (Adults)
Tel No: 023 8086 7518 or 07787 590934
Email: crispkemp@waitrose.com
Website: www.rownercricketclub.co.uk
Venue: Rowner Green
England & Wales Cricket Board
Website: www.ecb.co.uk
CYCLING
(BMX) Gosport BMX Club
Coaching sessions at Gosport BMX track teaching riders all aspect of the Olympic sport of BMX racing.
Venue:Gosport BMX track, off Grange Road on Saturday mornings 10am to 11am and every Wednesday evening in the summer, 6pm to 8pm.
Contact: Darren Fells
Tel No: 023 9229 0474
Email: gosportbmxmembership@hotmail.co.uk
Ages:All ages
Cost: £2 for members and £3 for non-members per session. First 3 sessions are FREE
Website: www.gosportbmx.co.uk
British Cycling
Website: www.britishcycling.org.uk
DANCE / THEATRE SCHOOL / PILATES
Belly Dance Fusion
A mix of Arabesque, Egyptian, Gypsy, Bollywood and Silk Route styles.
Stretch slowly to ethnic chill-out tunes.
Shimmy and swirl to up-beat oriental club tracks
Ages: 18+
Venue: The Bennett Room, Thorngate Halls
Cost: £4.00
Thursdays 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Email: laura@exclusivelythemed.co.uk
Telephone: 07770 991 390
Visit facebook page: GosportBellyDanceFusion
Dorothy Temple School of Dance Classes
Ballet, tap, modern and jazz classes for children which are fun and help children develop confidence in performing.
Venue: Bridgemary School on Saturdays 9am to 5.45pm.
Contact:Dorothy Temple
Tel No:01329 236347
Email: dorothytempledance@hotmail.co.uk
Cost: £2.50 - First session FREE
Ages: Classes for children (boys and girls) from 3 years upwards.
Website: www.dorothytempledance.co.uk
Dance and Fitness Studio - Pulse Dance Academy
Pulse teach a wide range of styles and classes to Adults & Children and can offer an extensive class timetable that allows everybody the opportunity to dance and exercise almost every day if they want to. Styles include Zumba, Latin, Salsa, Cheerleading, Freestyle, Hula Hooping, Commercial, Dance Jam, Boxercise, Circuits, Body Blitz & Dance Aerobics
Venue: Unit B2 Heritage Business Park, Gosport
When: Monday to Saturday morning and evening classes available
Contact: Rachael Ryan
Tel No: 07702 800257
Email: rachael@pulsedanceacademy.co.uk
Ages: 3yrs up to any age
Cost: £5 per hour generally but discounts is available for 2 or more classes per week. Monthly memberships are also available with unlimited classes.
Please note: Please email/ring to ensure that spaces are available
Line Dancing
Keeping fit to mainly Country music by learning set patterns of dance and to meet new friends.
Venue: The weekly sessions are held at Thorngate Ballroom on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 10pm.
Contact: Wendy Glynne
Tel No: 023 9251 0012 or 023 9251 0020
Ages: 12 years and upwards
Cost: £4 per session.
Stageskool
Theatre school, dance, singing , acting and shows
Contact: Kim Weir
Venue: St Vincent College on Tuesday evenings from 5.45pm to 8.45pm
Ages: 3 - 24 years
Tel No: 07505 878495
Email: info@stageskool.com
Website: www.stageskool.com
Zumba / Zumba Gold
Latin American Dance and Fitness Class
The Zumba classes are held at Thorngate Halls on Tuesdays evenings 6pm and Friday mornings 9.30am.
Ages: All ages
Cost: £4 per session.
The Zumba Gold classes are held at Thorngate Hall on Monday mornings from 9.30am.
Ages: 50+
Cost: £4 per session. Book 10 classes in advance and get one FREE
For further details on Zumba and Zumba Gold please contact Julie Bateman on 07968 376023 or by email at oi.julie@hotmail.co.uk
Zumba Fitness Classes
Zumba Fitness is an exhilarating effective, easy to follow Latin inspired calorie burning dance fitness party at:
Nimrod Community Centre on Monday evenings 6.15pm to 7.15pm and 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
HEDCA on Tuesday mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am
St Vincent Sports Hall on Tuesdays evening from 6.45pm to 7.45pm
St Vincent Drama Room on Thursday evenings from 8 to 9pm and Nimrod Community Centre on Friday afternoon from 1.20pm to 2.30pm
Ages: Suitable for all adults. Please note under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost: £4 per session. Special discount for block bookings
For further information please contact Tyrene Finlayson on 07748 547321 or by email at ty.son@talktalk.net
Pilates class at Club Hampshire meets Thursday mornings from 10am till 11am £4 a session.
Sing and dance for fun meets Thursdays and Fridays at the Scout hut phonex way off green crescent Rowner. A fun group for people with disabilities.
Contact Phil on 07811140188.
DISABLED SPORTS
Gosport & District Sports Association for the Disabled
Venue: GADSAD Centre, 175 Elson Road, Gosport, PO12 4AB
Contact: Andy Close, Chairman
Tel No: 07712 136 328
British Paralympic Association
Website: paralympics.org.uk
DOG TRAINING
Bark2School
Qualified Animal Behaviourist/Dog Trainers. Accredited trainers for the Blue Cross "Life Skills" Programme. Small relaxed classes, using only kind reward-based methods. Puppy socialisation, Adult Dog Training, Dog Mental Stimulation Classes and Workshops.
Puppy Socialisation class held at Vets4Pets Practise, Gosport, every Wednesday at 7.30pm.
Adult Dog Training and Clicker Classes held at HEDCA Community Centre, Gosport, every Weds 8.30pm and The Scout Hall, Alverstoke, Gosport, every Thursday from 6.30pm.
For further information email enquiries@bark2school.co.uk or telephone: 07760 233443
FITNESS AND HEALTH
BodyBlast
Contact: Kelly Fielding
Contact: 07810 358594
Email: kelly@bodyblastbootcamp.co.uk
Website: www.bodyblastbootcamp.co.uk
Outdoor fitness sessions for all ages, shapes and sizes for both men and women.Come rain or shine, our unique 45 minute sessions guarantee results do happen!
Gosport Leisure Centre 50
Gosport Leisure Centre has started 50 session aimed at anyone aged 50 years and over. The sessions take place on Mondays and Thursdays from 9am to 12noon
The sessions include for an introductory offer of £2.50 the opportunity to swim, use the sauna and steam room, play badminton, short tennis and/or table tennis.
No need to book just turn up on the day.
For further information please call 023 9253 4950.
Website: www.gosportleisurecentre.co.uk
MYTIME - Gosport Health Trainers
The Portsmouth and Hampshire Health Trainers are a FREE confidential service to help you improve your health including weight management, healthy eating, getting active, sensible drinking, stopping smoking and emotional wellbeing. Health Trainers can work with you in a 1-1 or group setting to give you information and help you set goals to make changes to your behaviour and lifestyle. Our Health Trainers are based throughout Portsmouth and Hampshire in the local community and GP surgeries, and attend regular health promotion events.
Please contact the service to find your nearest Health Trainer on 02392 280000 or visit our website at www.mytimeactive.co.uk
Change 4 Life
Aqua-Fit: Thursdays 5.45-6.45pm
Venue: Brune Park Swimming pool
£5.50 a session
Run by a qualified aqua instructor, this session is designed to give a low impact form of exercise in water. No need to book, just turn up on the night.
For further information please contact the community department on Tel: 02392 616000 ext 250
Email community@gfmat.org
Circuits: Monday & Wednesdays 7.15-8.15pm
Venue: Brune Park Sports hall/gymnasium
£2.80 a session or £5.00 for a weekly pass
Circuits is an effective method of training, which tones muscles, aids weight loss and improves general fitness.
Our sessions cater for all fitness levels. There is no need to book up, just turn up on the night. Remember to bring a towel and a water bottle.
There are two sessions that we run, Monday's is a standard circuit training session including cardiovascular, abdominal, upper and lower body stations. Whereas Wednesday's* sessions incorporates interval training, which includes work to rest intervals allowing individuals to select the intensity they wish to exercise at, between stations.
*Please be aware that on parent's evenings, circuits run later at 8.00-9.00pm.
For further information please contact the community department on Tel: 02392 616000 ext 250
Email community@gfmat.org
Swim-Fit: Thursdays 7.00-8.00pm
Venue: Brune Park Swimming pool
£3.50 a session
Swim-fit is a structured lane swimming session for adults, using floats and other swimming methods to challenge your body. With the support of the Swim-Fit Motivator providing tailor-made training programmes to suit your fitness level.
For further information please contact the community department on Tel: 02392 616000 ext 250
Email community@gfmat.org
FOOTBALL - JUNIOR CONTACTS
Gosport Borough Youth
Venue: Privett Park
Contact: Leanne Allen Tel No: 07788 289662
Email: gbyfc97.secretary@hotmail.co.uk
Ages: Under 7's - Under 15's
Website: www.gosportboroughfc.com
Gosport FC
Venue; Arden Park, Mumby Road, Gosport.
Contact: Tania Clark
Tel No: 023 9236 5563 or 07769 734383
Email: gosportfc@ntlworld.com
Lee Rangers YFC
Contact: Manny Martins
Email: chairman@leerangers.com
Website: www.leerangers.co.uk
Solent Football League
Contact: Hon. Secretary Mr R Feltham
Tel No: 07746 970480
FOOTBALL (WOMENS)
Gosport Borough Ladies FC
Venue: Privett Park
Contact: Lesley Pickering
Tel No:01329 230966 or 07801 817153
Email: gosportboroughladiesfc@gmail.com
Ages: 16+
Website: www.gosportboroughfc.com
PLAY FOOTBALL
Gosport Leisure Centre, Forest Way, Fareham Road Gosport.
League and pitch hire as part of the new Gosport Leisure Centre.
Facilities include 8 x 5-aside all weather pitches and 1 x 7-aside all weather pitch.
Adult leagues with Junior to follow, plus pay and play.
For further information please contact Play Football direct on 0845 548 500 or log onto
www.playfootball.net
Hampshire Football Association
Website: www.hampshirefa.com
Football Association
Website: www.thefa.com
GOLF
Gosport and Stokes Bay Golf Club
Venue: Gosport and Stokes Bay Golf Club, Fort Road, Gosport
Contact:Club Secretary
Tel No: 023 9252 7941
Website: www.gosportandstokesbaygolfclub.co.uk
Lee on the Solent Golf Club
Contact: Club Secretary
Tel No:023 9255 0207
Venue:Lee on the Solent Golf Club, Brune Lane, Lee on Solent
Website: www.leegolf.co.uk
GYMNASTICS
Goshawks Gymnastics and Trampolining Club
Venue:Bridgemary Sports College, Brockhurst Junior and Brune Park
Contact: Kate Bradford
Tel No:023 9252 1976 or 07981 291622
Email: goshawks.gymnastics@live.co.uk
Website: www.goshawksgymclub.co.uk
SUKI Aerobics Gymnastics Club
Venue:Unit 6 Wingate Workspace, 25 Wingate Raod, Gosport, PO12 4HE
Discipline: Aerobics and General Gymnastics
Contact:Su Killeen - 07905 774010 or Natalie Dickinson - 07929 860360
Email: suki92@ntlworld.com
Age Range:5 - 22 years
Website: sukiagc.clubbuzz.co.uk/
English Gymnastics
Website: www.british-gymnastics.org/england
GOSPORT LEISURE CENTRE
Forest Way, Fareham Road, Gosport
The centre facilities include a gym, main and learning pool, studio, activity room, sauna and steam room and 4 court sports hall.
Classes include: aqua, body balance, body combat, body pump, spinning, zumba, legs bums and tums and swimming lessons. Tel No: 023 9253 4950
Email: enquiries@gosportleisurecentre.co.uk
Website: www.gosportleisurecentre.co.uk
GOSPORT ICE RINK
Gosport Ice Rink
Address: Forest Way, Fareham Road, Gosport
Tel No: 023 9251 1217 (Ice Rink)
Solent and Gosport Ice Hockey Club
Contact: Jenny Fitzpatrick
Email: jensolhock@aol.com
Venue: Gosport Ice Arena, Forest Way, Gosport PO13 OZX
Gosport Ice Skating Club
Contact: Judy Lording
Email: judy.lording@ntlworld.com
Venue:Gosport Ice Arena, Forest Way, Gosport PO13 OZX
English Ice Hockey Association
Website: www.eiha.co.uk
HOCKEY
Gosport Borough Hockey Club
Fun hockey for all ages and abilities!
We are here to promote the sport of hockey within the local community for all its benefits which of course include fun, fitness, personal development, camaraderie and social cohesion.
Venue: St Vincent College (outdoors) and Gosport Leisure Centre (indoors)
Contact: Donna Sutton
Email: chairman_gbhc@gosportboroughhockeyclub.com
Ages: 5-80 years
Website: www.gosportboroughhockeyclub.com
Facebook: @GosportHockey
Club Mark Accredited
England Hockey
Website: www.englandhockey.co.uk
MARTIAL ARTS
Bridgemary Taekwondo
Contact: Andy Bevis
Tel No: 01329 236198
Crofton Judo Club
Venue: Crofton Community Centre
Contact: Garf Parker
Tel No: 023 9250 1948
Email: croftonjudo@btinternet.com
Crofton School of Shotokan Karate
Contact: Chief Instructor Alan Lewis 5th Dan
Tel No: 01329 315181
Email: alan@croftonshotokan.co.uk
Website: www.croftonshotokan.co.uk
Additional information:We train at Crofton Community Centre on Mondays 6.45 - 7.45pm (under 16's) and 7.45pm - 9.15pm (adults), and at Crofton School on Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm (under 16's) and 7.30-8.45pm (adults).
DKJ Martial Arts K1 Kickboxing Academy
DKJ Martial Arts (Kickboxing & Ju-Jitsu)
Contact: Gareth Johnson
Tel No: 07738 789844
Additional information: The only fully equipped martial arts studio in the area. Fully licence, insured, CRB checked black belt instructors. Train to improve fitness, build self confidence, lose weight, grade to black belt or fight. The choice is yours, enquire today for a FREE 2 week trial.
Gosport Judo Kwai Club
Contact: Julie Potts
Email: jules@upstairscreative.com
Boys Monday 18:15 - 20:45
Men & Women Tuesday 20:00 - 22:00
Boys & Girls Wednesday 19:30 - 21:00
Men & Women Thursday 20:00 - 22:00
Venue: St Johns Church Hall, Forton Road, Gosport
Gosport Shotokan Karate
Contact: Sensei Richard Langdale 6th Dan
Tel No:023 9258 3612
Venue: St Vincent College
Ages: All ages welcome to train.
When: Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 8am - 9.30pm
Additional information:We teach traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate as well as traditional Bo/Jo techniques.
Hampshire Academy of Shotokan Karate
Karate club teaching traditional Shotokan karate. Taught by Sensei Daren Stirrat 6th Dan 5+
Free 2 week trial for new members. Otherwise £4 ph for U14s and £5 ph for 14+ yrs
Venue: The Nimford Community Centre, 17 Falcon Meadows Way, Gosport, Hants, PO13 8AA
Times: Sundays 13.30 - 15.30 or Thursdays 20.00 - 21.00
Contact: Pauline/Daren Stirrat
Tel: 07545 675 544
Email: Hask.karate@gmail.com
Website: https://www.teamhask.co.uk
Hanuman Muay Thai Academy
Contact: Kru Gary Gregory
Tel No: 07979 276902
Email: Hanumanacademy@hotmail.co.uk
Venue: The Sanderson Centre, Lees Lane, Gosport PO12 3UL (Public Classes) - HMNB Portsmouth (Royal Navy only)
Additional Information: The only officially registered Muay Thai Academy on the South Coast of England under the Physical Education Dept of The Thai Government - Thai National Olympic Committee - Association Institute of Thai Martial Arts - Muay Thai Conservation Centre - Royal Thai Army. Official Instructors to HM Royal Navy Muay Thai Association.
Holbrook Judo Club
Contact: Mr Paul Vella
Tel No: 023 9250 1875 or 07766 522264
Email: JudocoachPV@aol.com
Age Range: 5 - 16 years
Level of Competition: All levels
Venue: Bedenham Primary School and Brune Park Community College
Website: www.holbrookjudo.co.uk
Judo is one of the world's most widely participated sports and the junior beginner's course is designed to provide a fun-fuelled and exciting experience.
IESKA Karate
Venue: Gosport Leisure Centre, Forest Way, Gosport, PO13 0ZX
Contact Details:
Phone: 07487 645 675
Email: info@ieska.co.uk
Training at Gosport Leisure Centre Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays
Mondays & Wednesdays - 5pm - 6pm for children aged 4-13
Mondays & Wednesdays - 8pm - 9pm for adults aged 13 upwards
Saturdays 10am - 12noon - all welcome
Nei Hao Wing Zhun - Kung Fu / Martial Arts
Contact: James Nelthorpe
Tel No: 023 9234 5027 or 07888 756127
Email: sparticius@aol.com
Ages: 18 years and over.
Additional Information: Wing Zhun (Wing Chun) was designed to be an effective short range martial art, which includes kicking, punching, knee's and elbows, grappling and ground fighting. Wing Zhun includes the traditional weapons forms and elements of Escrima.
South Coast Martial Arts (Holbrook Club) - Jujitsu
Contact: Karl Harley
Tel No: 01329 668874
Email: Karl.Harley@tiscali.co.uk
Ages: Juniors and seniors from 6+
Venue: Holbrook Recreation Centre
Tai Chi
Contact: Mr Andrew Austin
Tel No: 01329 510204 or 07980 498770
Email: a.austin63@ntlworld.com
Venue: Bridgemary Sports College
Club Hampshire Tai Chi
Contact: Karen Seale
Venue:The Anchorage, Willis Road, Gosport on Tuesdays afternoon from 1.30 to 2.30pm
Discipline: Tai Chi
Tel No: 01962 857099
Mobile: 07467 955865
Email: k.seale@brendoncare.org.uk
Club website: www.brendoncare.org.uk
Rogers JiuJitsu Academy
Unit D18 Heritage Business Park
Heritage Way
Gosport
PO12 4BG
Contact Aaron Rogers
07887803864
www.teamrjja.co.uk
Classes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Japanese Jujitsu and Kickboxing.
U2GYM - Thai Boxing & Fitness
Address: Cooperage Green, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1FY, UK
Contact: Kru Dale Tappenden
Tel No: 07769 336 299Email: info@u2gym.co.uk
Opening Times - please see our website.
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Venue: St Vincent Leisure Centre
Contact: Mr Sean Collison
Tel No: 07855 128590
Email: gosportwingchun@gmail.com
British Judo Association
Website: www.britishjudo.org.uk
NETBALL
Gosport Gators Junior and Adults Netball Club
Venue: Alverstoke Lawn Tennis, Squash and Badminton Club
Address: Green Lane, off Anglesey Road, Gosport PO12 2ES
Contact: Liz Hendricks
Email: gosportgatorsnetball@outlook.com
England Netball Association
Website: www.englandnetball.co.uk
PATCHWORK & QUILTING
Venue: Brodrick Hall, Clayhall Road, Alverstoke.
When: Every 2nd T Tuesday of the month, except August.
Contact: Alison Jenkins
Tel No: 01329 663087
Email: alisonjenkins20@btinternet.com
Ages: 16+
PADDLE BOARDING
Prime Paddling
Prime Paddling provide a range of high quality services and programme that develop the skills of anyone wishing to paddle. This is achieved through, 5 day watersports activity camps, rentals, tasters, lessons, coach development, safety and rescue training, whole/half day outdoor education for schools, scouts and cadets and birthday parties. To find out more visit our website www.primepaddling.co.uk.
Email address: info@primepaddling.co.uk
Venue: Brodrick Hall, Clayhall Road, Gosport, PO12 2BY
When: 7 Days a week throughout the summer holidays and weekends in June, July and September
Cost: including prices start from £12 per person
Ages suitable for: 8 years + (parents can rent boards and take young members paddling.)
PICKLEBALL
What is Pickleball?
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world, it is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court using a slightly modified tennis net. Two or four players use solid paddles made of composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, over a net. Pickleball is fun, social and friendly, the rules are simple, and the games is ideal for all ages.
How Can I Try Pickleball?
It couldn't be easier to have a go at Pickleball and discover for yourself just how much fun it is!
No special equipment necessary, comfortable clothing is fine. Trainers / tennis shoes are required.
Contact Certified IPTPA coach, Ian Kingsbury, Gosport Pickleball Club and make arrangements to come along for a FREE TASTER SESSION - equipment supplied (WARNING: You will probably become addicted) We play at Gosport Leisure Centre on Tuesdays from 12.00pm - 2.00pm, Thursdays at Bay House School from 7.30pm - 9.00pm and Saturdays at St Vincent College from 11.45am - 1.45pm - come along and try this new, fun sport.
Contact Details: Phone: 02392 552881 email: ian@ipkingsbury.co.uk
Pickleball England: https://www.pickleballengland.org/
PILATES
Venue: The Sports Hall, The Bay Hub, Gosport
When: (term time only)
Monday 6.45 - 7.45pm
Wednesday 6.30 - 7.30pm
Contact: Faye Humby
Tel No: 07852 950779
Email: faye.humby@gmail.com
Classes are run in blocks of between 5-7 weeks, allowing you to become confident with each exercise and to progress over time.
Classes are small to allow for individual support and hands-on corrections; to ensure the exercises are performed correctly and are the most effective.
RUGBY
Gosport & Fareham Rugby Club
Venue: Gosport Park Pavilion
Tel No: 023 9235 3235
Contact: Dave Wakefield Membership Secretary
Tel No: 07876 787272
Ages; All ages
Website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/gosportandfareham/
Rugby Football Union (RFU)
Gosport Goddesses - Ladies Rugby Team
Venue: Gosport Park Pavilion
Contact :Emily Wakelin (Captain & Manager for Gosport and Fareham Rugby Football Club)
Tel No: 07463 703 330
Ages: 18+ (Ladies only)
Training: Monday and Friday evenings
Times: 18.15 -20.00
SAILING
Hardway Sailing Club
Venue: Hardway Sailing Club
Contact: Club Secretary
Email: secretary@hardwaysc.org.uk
Website: hardwaysailingclub.co.uk
Lee on the Solent Sailing Club
Contact: Club Secretary
Tel No: 023 9255 0317
Website: www.lossc.org.uk
Stokes Bay Sailing Club
Contact: Debbie Wood
Tel No: 023 9258 1513
Email: administrator@stokesbay-sc.co.uk
Ages: All ages
Website: www.stokesbay-sc.co.uk
Gosport Model Yacht Club
Venue: Walpole Park Cockle Pond
Contact information: TBD
Royal Yachting Association
Website: www.rya.org.uk
SINGING
Thorngate Singers
Informal, friendly singing of popular songs from all decades.
Venue: Thorngate Halls every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm to 9pm
Tel No: 023 9251 0012.
Website: www.thorngatehalls.co.uk
Brendoncare Voices (singing group) meets at Club Hampshire Monday evenings 6.30pm-8pm
SWIMMING
Children's Swimming Lessons
A family run business teaching and coaching children of all abilities to swim.
Venue: Brune Park Community College
Contact: Gary Solly
Tel No: 01329 319391
Email: garysolly@hotmail.co.uk
Gosport Dolphins Swimming Club
Venue: Gosport Leisure Centre and Brune Park Community College
Contact: Tracy Davey (Chief Coach)
Tel No: 023 9250 4178
Splash Club
Venue: Brune Park Community College
Contact: Mr & Mrs Arrowsmith
Tel No: 023 9250 2700
Ages: 4+
British Swimming
Website: www.swimming.org/britishswimming
Level Water - Getting Disabled Kids Swimming
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Level Water is offering free swimming lessons for disabled children in Gosport. They fund lessons for children aged 4-11; with a physical, hearing or visual disability, without a behavioural, social or learning difficulty; who cannot swim ten metres.
Find out more by emailing: contact@levelwater.org with details of your child's home postcode, age and disability.
Swimming Development for Adults
Thursdays 4.30-5.30pm
Venue: Brune Park Swimming pool
£3.50 a session
£5.50 for a 30 minutes or £10.00 for an hour.
A relaxed environment for adults to learn and improve swimming at their own pace. Swimmers have the option of paying £3.50 for a session or can pre-book a lesson at £5.50 (30 minutes) or £10.00 (1 hour).
For further information please contact the community department on Tel: 02392 616000 ext 250
Email community@gfmat.org
Open Water Swimming
Solent Swim School ~ Free Community Swim ~ Open Water
Days: Mondays 6.30pm (summer months) Saturday 2.00pm (winter months)
Venue: Lee On Solent Beach, west of the skate park and On the Water. What3words: gentle.tiger.thank
Price: Free
A free Open Water Community Swim for Adults. Enjoy the freedom of the sea in a friendly group. Overseen by two Open Water Coaches. All abilities catered for, make it a training swim or just a dip. Attend promptly at 6:30pm for the important safety brief.
TABLE TENNIS
Generation 2 Table Tennis Club
Venue:Neville Lovett Community School, Fareham.
Contacts:
Chairman - Mike Cooksley; 023 9278 1145; michael.cooksley@hotmail.co.uk
Lead Coach - Tom Chamberlain; Mobile: 07340 893160; tomchamberlain92@sky.com
Age Range: 7+
Website: gen2tt.com
Thorngate Halls Table Tennis Club, Bury Road, Gosport.
Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Wednesday mornings from 9.30am - 12.30 pm
We are a friendly group, who are always pleased to meet new members. We have 5 tables and bats & balls are available for you to use. There is also a cafe on site for refreshments open on Wednesdays.
All very welcome, just drop in. No pre-booking needed.
Or ring Jan on 02392589305 or Doug on 02392522288 for more details.
ETTA - The English Table Tennis Association
Website: tabletennisengland.co.uk/
TENNIS & SQUASH
Alverstoke Lawn Tennis, Squash and Badminton Club
Address: Green Lane, off Anglesey Road, Gosport PO12 2ES
Facilities: Outdoor and indoor courts, squash and badminton.
Tel No:023 9258 3726
Website: clubspark.lta.org.uk/Altsbc
For further information please either call 07902 124323, email joshgook@jgtennis.co.uk or clubspark.lta.org.uk/JGTennisCoaching
Lee on the Solent Tennis, Squash and Fitness Club
We are a very friendly members' Club, which offers excellent facilities for a range of sports for participants of every standard.
Junior coaching for all abilities, Squash/ Tennis, run by professional coaches open to non -members, sessions starting from £8. Please contact 02392550381 to book a place.
Address: 41-47 Manor Way, Lee on the Solent.
Tel No: 023 9255 0381 (Main reception)
Website: www.lostclub.co.uk
The Lawn Tennis Association
Website: www.lta.org.uk
English Squash & Racketball Association
Website: www.englandsquash.com/
WALKING
Solent Walks
Email: solentwalks@hotmail.com
Mondays
Meet at the Parish Centre, Green Road Alverstoke, at 11-00am. Walk about one mile which takes about 30 minutes. After each walk we have tea and biscuits at the Parish Centre; minimum donation 50p (there are toilets at the centre).
Walk every Monday including bank holidays, but not Christmas day.
Various routes around Alverstoke and the route depends on the weather, but it is not suitable for wheelchair users. All welcome. Walk lead by Maureen.
Tuesdays
Every Tuesday (except Christmas Day) 10-30 - 11-30ish at Grange Farm car Park, Little Woodham Lane, Howe Road Rowner. This walk is across the Alver Valley Country Park and is great for nature lovers. Because of the rough path surfaces this walk is not suitable for wheelchairs. Can be a long way from shelter, so if it looks like rain, bring wet weather gear and wear stout shoes. Walk lead by Blaire and Barrie
Saturdays
This walk is on the 3rd Saturday of the month (Except Christmas Day) and takes between 2- 3 hours depending on the route taken.
We meet at 11-00 am at Meon Shore Road (sometimes known as Cliff Road), just along from Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve by the toilets and private chalets at the Western end.
Sometimes we walk to Titchfield and have a snack in the café, but there is a café at the nature reserve centre at the finish.
This is a long walk and sometimes very muddy, please bring waterproofs, wear stout shoes and bring a drink. Walk lead by Keith.
For further information please contact Keith on 07717 009583
WATERSPORTS
Solent Skiers - Personal Watercraft and Jet-Ski
Venue: Daedalus slipway, Lee on Solent
Contact: Penny Johnstone
Email: secretary@solentskiers.org
YOGA
Hampshire Learning Yoga classes
Venues: Ashcroft Art Centre, Fareham on Tuesday mornings, 9.30am - 11pm and a 5-week beginners course being held at Gosport Discovery Centre, Gosport on the 28th
A great way to relax, realign and de-stress. Promotes inner calm, concentration and flexibility.
Teacher: Anna Bukhory
Additional information: Mats are supplied and there are concessions for the over 60's and anyone receiving means tested benefits.
To pre-book on the GDC courses please contact GDC direct on 0845 603 5631 or for the Ashcroft Arts Centre session on 01329 223100.
Hatha Yoga Classes
Venue:Catisfield Hall, Catisfield Land, Fareham Gosport & Fareham Rugby Club
Based on de-stress and relax.
Teacher: Angela Richards
When: Monday evenings between 7.00pm-8.30pm and Thursdays mornings at 10.15-11.45am
Cost: £5.50
For further details please email Angela Richards at ppetalsyoga@yahoo.co.uk or log onto www.pp-yoga.com
Sushmuna (Kundalini) Yoga
Venue: Gosport Methodist Church Hall, Stoke Road, Gosport
Contact: Ian Codling
Tel No: 023 9258 7384 or 07429 126813
Email: info@sushmunayoga.co.uk
Ages: Adults
Website: www.sushmuna-yoga.co.uk
Yoga at Lee On Solent Tennis, Squash and Fitness Club
Yoga for beginners Thurs 6pm, £6 per session please contact 02392550381 to book
Yoga Thurs 7pm, £6 per session please contact 02392550381 to book
41-47 Manor Way, Lee on the Solent, Hampshire, PO13 4JQ
Pilates
Six week course in core strength, stability, back care, strengthening and flexibility.
The class is held at Thorngate Hall on Monday evenings 7.15pm and Tuesday mornings from 10am.
Ages: All ages.
Cost: £5 per week.
For further information please contact Julie Bateman on 07968 376023 or by email at oi.julie@hotmail.co.uk
ZUMBA
Zumba classes Tues 6:30pm-7pm, Friday 6:15-7pm @£6 per session or discount available for block booking, please contact Keighley 07508137878 to book.
At Lee on Solent Tennis Squash and Fitness Club, 41-47 Manor Way, Lee on the Solent, Hampshire, PO13 4JQ