Sports - Active Kingston
Here you will find the latest sports, news, events and competitions that are happening in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.
Whether you are looking for a sports club to join or contact details for your local leisure centre, this is your one stop shop for all your sporting needs.
Latest News
Kingston success at the Virgin Mini London Marathon
Left-right Alice Clemens, Rosie Talbot and Katie Ilife
Kingston athletes achieve fantastic results at the Mini London Marathon on Sunday 22 April 2012. A top three finish was recorded by Katie Ilife from Tiffin Girls with a time of 18 mins 27 seconds for the three miles.
To read about the other success stories visit Sports Events
FREE - Touch Tolworth Rugby Sessions
Touch Tolworth is a project set up to provide a gentle reintroduction to rugby for adults 40 years+ of all abilities and fitness. The evening is coach led and will reintroduce you to the oval shape that is the rugby ball! Whether it is about rediscovering sporting abilities you forgot you had; getting active again; or having a drink in the Tolworth Rec bar afterwards, it really is about having fun and enjoying the sport.
When: Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30pm 10 weekly sessions starting 18 April 2012
Where: Tolworth Recreation Centre, Fullers Way North, Tolworth KT6 7LQ on the new 3G pitches
Contact: 020 8391 7910 to express interest and receive full details
Balfour Beatty London Youth Games 2012 - Sign up Right Here Right Now
Represent Kingston in Europe's largest youth sorts competiton for 11-18 years olds with over 24 sports to compete in. Sign up Right Here Right Now
How to enter:
Complete the online form
Download LYG Application Form print and post back to: Active Kingston Team, GH2, Kingston KT1 1EU
Request an application form:
Email london.youthgames@rbk.kingston.gov.uk Phone: 020 8547 5006
Go Kingston
The Olympic Games will be held in London between 27 July (opening ceremony) and 12 August 2012, with the Paralympic Games taking place between 29 August (opening ceremony) and 9 September 2012.
But you don't have to wait until then to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Olympics - Kingston's Cultural Programme provides you with a unique opportunity to be involved with special events taking place in Kingston and across the Capital in the build up to the Games.
To find out how you can get involved, visit the link below:
Also see:
INSPIRE
INSPIRE (INclusive SPort In Recreation and Exercise) is open to anybody with a disability/special needs aged 8 to 80 and gives you the opportunity to play various sports such as: basketball, cricket, short tennis, volleyball, plus much more.
Sessions are every fortnight 6pm to 8pm and costs £4.00 per session (term time only).There is no need to book just come along on the day. The sessions take place at Chessington Sports Centre, Garrison Lane, Chessington KT9 2JS.
Visit the Disability Sports pages for more information.
Active Kingston Discounts
Discounts available in the borough with an Active Kingston Card
Active Kingston Card- The Active Kingston Card gives up to 70% discount on selected leisure activities in Kingston.
List of Centres :-
- Kingfisher Leisure Centre
- Kingsmeadow Fitness and Athletic Centre
- Malden Centre
- Tolworth Recreation Centre
managed by DC Leisure in partnership with Kingston Council.
- YMCA Hawker Centre (registered Charity working in partnership with Kingston Council)
- YMCA Surbiton (registered Charity)
- Chessington Sports Centre
- FANS Card - The Free Access for National Sports People (FANS) Scheme provides sportspeople of a national level with FREE access to gyms in Kingston.
- Walks around the borough maps are free to residents within the Royal Borough of Kingston aged over 45.
Meet the Active Kingston Team
| Name | Position | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Sandie Barker | Active Kingston Strategic Manager/Olympic Lead Officer | 020 8547 5208 |
| Sue Johnson | Interim Team Leader | 020 8547 5212 |
| Liz Foster | Sports Events Co-ordinator | 020 8547 5214 |
| Terri McAllister | Sports Project Officer | 020 8547 5209 |
| Nick Balchin | Strategic Manager Leisure Partnerships | 020 8547 4626 |
Contact Us
The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
The Active Kingston Team
Guildhall 2
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
Tel: 020 8547 5006
Email: sports@rbk.kingston.gov.uk