Background Swimming is England’s most popular participation sport with nearly 3.26 million regularly getting into the pool. Not least this has increased since the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games with double Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Rebecca Adlington inspiring the country to take to the water. Many people ask why learning to swim is important. However, the facts can speak for themselves. Here …

Do you want to get involved in running, but not really sure where to start? See below for a guide to running for beginners which has been sourced from the NHS Choices website. Please Click here for further information. This guide is designed to make running a safe and enjoyable experience for beginners, and to provide you with tips on how to stay motivated. …

Background British Cycling’s aim is to inspire participation in cycling as a sport and recreation. The success at the Beijing Olympics has inspired many people to become involved in cycling whether as a sport or as a form of transport or recreational activity. Equipment/ Clothing A fully serviced bike, old or new is suitable for cycling but if you are going into various disciplines …

Background Badminton is the most played racket sport in England and the 6th most popular sport overall. Nearly one million people aged 16+ play badminton at least once a month. Badminton dates back to 1873 and started on the lawns of a country house in Gloucestershire and Bath badminton club was the first to be formed in 1877 and set the first official rules. …

Squash & Racketball are fantastic non-weather dependant racket sports for all ages and abilities. They are both great sports for keeping you fit and strong and Racketball is currently the fastest growing Racket sport in the country.  There are competitive pathways for every age group in both sports and graded events are arranged to ensure that you get matched up with similar abilities. You …