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Sporting A-Z
A-Z of Jersey Sporting Activities.
Aerobics
There are a number of gyms in the Island offering all forms of aerobic exercise classesincluding Fort Regent .
Badminton
There are many private clubs in the Island but your best chance of booking a court is to call either Fort Regent or Les Quennevais Sports Centre . The centre for badminton on the Island is the New Gilson Hall, La Pouquelaye, St Helier.
Boat trips
- Dolphin Cruises, Catamaran sailing:
- South Coast Cruises:
Bowls
Lawn Bowls
- Jersey Bowling Club, Westmount, St Helier:
- Sun Bowls Club, The Pavilion, First Tower:
- St Saviour's Bowls Club, St. Saviour:
- St Brelade's Bowling Club, Quennevais:
- Jersey Indoor Bowling Stadium, St Saviour: . For members of a recognised club only.
- Fort Regent, St Helier:
Canoeing
Experience the beauty and tranquillity of a kayak tour around the stunning Jersey coastline. Reach remote beaches, explore the cliff caves and see the wildlife
- Jersey Kayak Adventures Ltd
Crazy golf / Putting
There are numerous mini/crazy golf courses in the Island. Try Living Legend, St Peter, and the Jersey Recreation Grounds, Greve d'Azette, .
Cricket
There are evening and weekend leagues, with matches played at the FB Fields in St Clement, Les Quennevais in St Brelade and Grainville in St Saviour. The big match of the season, against Guernsey, will be played in Jersey this year early in August. See the Jersey Evening Post's sporting diary, published on Saturdays, for details.
Cycling
The Island's 350 miles of roads, by-ways and lanes are ideal for those who enjoy cycling. Its Green Lanes give priority to cyclists, walkers and horse riders. Maps and guides, specially designed by local cyclists, feature recommended routes and itineraries, refreshment stops, historic sites and attractions. Jersey Tourism provides organised cycle tours led by experienced guides who will help newcomers discover the best cycling routes. Cycles can be hired from: Harringtons - ; Jersey Cycle Tours - and Zebra Cycles and Tours - .
Fitness Centres
The Island has a number of fitness centres, all geared to meet your training needs. While membership is preferred, many facilities will accept walk-ins but they will be charged a daily fee to use their facilities.
- Club Carrefour, St Lawrence: 7am - 10pm Monday through Thursday; 7am - 8:30pm Friday; 7:30am - 8:30pm Saturday and 8:30am-8:30pm Sunday. Telephone: .
- Carrefour Metro, St Helier: 7am - 9pm Monday through Thursday; 7am - 8pm Friday; 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday and 9am - 5pm Sunday. Telephone: .
- Fitness First, The Waterfront Centre, St Helier: 6am-10pm Monday through Friday; 8am-8pm Saturday and 8am-6pm Sunday. Telephone: .
- Fort Regent Leisure Centre Gym, St. Helier: 7am - 9:30pm Monday through Friday and 8:15am - 5:45pm Saturday and Sunday. Telephone: ; website: www.esc.gov.je.
- Les Quennevais Sports Centre, Route des Quennevais, St Brelade: 7am - 9pm Monday through Friday and 9am - 6pm Saturday and Sunday. Telephone: .
- Les Ormes, Mont a la Brune, St Brelade:
Football
Five-a-side indoor courts are available at Fort Regent () and Les Quennevais. Spectators are welcome to all matches. Outdoor pitches, including all-weather surfaces, are available at Les Quennevais sports complex.
Golf
Membership required to play at:
- La Moye Golf Club, St Brelade:
- Royal Jersey Golf Club, Grouville:
Golfers who do not belong to a club can play at the following golf courses:
- Les Mielles Golf and Country Club, St Ouen's Bay:
- St. Clement's Golf Course. Plat Douet Road, St Clement:
- Wheatlands, Les Grupieaux, Beaumont, St Peter:
- Les Ormes, Mont a la Brune, St Brelade:
Horse Racing
Les Landes Race Course, St Ouen. Telephone: . E-mail: ; website: www.jerseyracing.co.uk
Horseriding
Several schools provide tuition and escorted hacking for visitors. Hats and boots are also available for hire. Try Bon Air Stables, St Lawrence, ; Le Claire Riding Stables, St John, ; Multina Riding School, St Ouen, ; Rossmore Farm, St Helier, and Sorrel Stables, St Peter, .
Kite flying
Jersey's kite magic and juggling specialists are at 17 Cheapside, St Helier, . Opening hours vary depending upon flying conditions, so ring first.
Paintball
Enjoy an active game of paintball in the surroundings of a private farm in Trinity with the Jersey Paintball Sports Club, .
Paragliding
Contact the Jersey Hang Gliding and Para Gliding Club (daytime) (evenings).
Rock climbing
Try the Jersey Rock Climbing Club, (daytime) (evenings), or the Ecole d'Activites .
Running
The Jersey Spartan Athletic Club meets regularly throughout the week at the FB Fields, St Clement, and visitors of all standards are welcome. Hares and snails can take part in distance runs, road races, track training and track competitions.
Rugby
There is touch rugby at Jersey Rugby Club, St Peter, twice a week during the summer. See the Jersey Evening Post's sporting diary, published on Saturday, for details.
Snooker / Pool
Enjoy a game of snooker or pool at either Fort Regent, , or the 147 Club, St Helier, .
Sports Clubs
Education Sport & Culture publishes a detailed list of Sport and Leisure Clubs and Associations, fitness classes and shows and events and activities for adults and children. For more information, visit its website - www.esc.gov.je.
Squash
Temporary membership is available to visitors at the Jersey Squash Club, Greve d'Azette, . Courts also available at Fort Regent, and Les Quennevais Sports Centre, .
Surfing
St Ouen's Bay on Jersey's west coast is an all-year-round mecca for surfers. Other good breakers can also be found at Greve de Lecq, Plemont and St Brelade's Bay. The Surfshak at the Watersplash, St Ouen, , offers surfboard and wetsuit hire. Sand, Surf & Sail, also at St Ouen's Bay, is open year round for surf hire and lessons, . Atlantic Waves School of Surfing at
Le Port, St Ouen can be contacted or .
Swimming
The swimming pools at Les Quennevais Sports Centre in St. Brelade are open to the public for a small fee with discounts available for students.
The Aqua Splash on the Waterfront features an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, wave machine, flumes, slides and sauna and steam rooms. Visitors can opt to pay just to swim or can pay to use all to facility. A swim passport is available to those planning to use The Aqua Splash on a regular basis. The facility is open 7am-10pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 9am-10pm on Tuesday and 8am-10pm Saturday and Sunday. For more information call .
Several of the Island hotels - Merton in St. Saviour, Grand Hotel in St. Helier, Hotel L'Horizon in St. Brelade, Apollo Hotel in St. Helier and the Mayfair Hotel in St. Helier - have pool facilities that are available to the general public. Most require membership. Contact the individual hotel for details.
Tennis
There is an indoor tennis centre at Les Ormes Golf & Leisure Club with eight courts in two halls on a pay-and-play basis. There are club professionals on hand to offer advice and coaching. . There are also public courts at the Recreation Grounds, St Clement, and at Les Quennevais.
Tenpin bowling
Jersey Bowl, Airport Road, St Peter:
Weight training
There are many well-equipped gymnasiums and fitness clubs. Try Fort Regent, ; Physique 2000, ; or Club Carrefour, and Carrefour Metro, .
Walking
There are lots of walking opportunites around the Island. Jersey Tourism offer a variety of guided tours or and Jersey Walk Adventures go out to the wilderness of Seymour or Icho Towers.
Watersports
Jet ski-ing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, banana Rides and speedboat trips can be found at various locations.
Yacht Clubs
- The Royal Channel Islands Yacht Club, St Aubin:
- St Helier Yacht Club, South Pier, St Helier:
- The St Catherine's Sailing Club, St Martin:
This article updated: 2007/06/27 15:41:29
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