Sports

There are hundreds of different sports,and all of them can help you have fun, make friends, get fitter and feel great!

Here you’ll find information about popular sports, how to choose a sport that suits you, and how to get started.

With so many sports, the choice can be a little overwhelming. So here are 2 easy short-cuts to find a sport that suits you:

If you know the type of sport you want use the left hand menu to look at all sports of a similar type:

adventure sports take you off the beaten track, like walking, fishing and mountaineering
ball sports are fast moving ball (or puck) games where speed, fast reactions and skill are important, like tennis, squash, rugby, hockey and football. Most team games are ball sports
combat sports include martial arts, like fencing, judo and taekwondo
cycling sports are played on wheels
gym and dance sports include gymnastics, trampolining, and dance
target sports are generally slow paced and precision, concentration and skill are important, like bowls, shooting and golf
track and field sports are basically athletics, like sprints, marathon, high-jump and javelin
water sports are those taking place on or in the water
winter sports are those taking place on snow or ice

OR to see them all use the ’Sports selector‘ page, which lists all sports alphabetically.

Either way, a sports profile can help you decide what you are looking for in a sport - and help you find it!

Then look at the ’Getting started‘ page for general advice on getting going in your chosen sport.