basketball Basketball is one of the most exciting team sports to play and to watch and is accessible to all.
outdoor basketball initiative
The English Basketball Association's visionary Outdoor Basketball Initiative (OBI), funded by Sport England Lottery
Fund, is an innovative scheme designed to bring basketball 'Right Up Your Street'. There are 28 Outdoor Basketball Initiative posts in Ipswich.
They’re FREE - just turn up and play!
- Allenby Road Recreation Ground
- Broke Hall Recreation Ground
- Brunswick Road Recreation Ground
- Copleston Sports Centre, Copleston Road
- Dumbarton Road Recreation Ground
- Gippeswyk Park, Ancaster Road
- Gippeswyk Park, Wallers Grove
- Hawke Road Play Area
- Maidenhall Sports Centre, Maidenhall Approach
- Murray Road Recreation Ground
- Northgate Sports Centre, Sidegate Lane West
- Stone Lodge Youth and Community Centre
- Victoria Street Play Area
- Whitton Sport & Community Centre
coached sessions for children
Ipswich Community Basketball Project offers a wide range of exciting courses during school holidays.
Whether you are just starting out in the sport or you are one of the County’s elite players we are able to provide you with an opportunity to develop your skills in a fun environment.
The courses are lead by qualified coaches experienced at working with players of all levels from beginners to internationals and if basketball is your game then the Community Basketball Project will have something for you. Lots of these are casual sessions so all you need to do is turn up on the day, pay and play!
The details for these courses and our entire holiday programme can be found at www.getoutgetactive.com. You can also contact Team Ipswich on 433542 or email sports.development@ipswich.gov.uk
joining a club
Ipswich Basketball club (the Tomcats and Bobcats) provides opportunities for adults and children of various ages, and competes at a number of levels in the national league. For further information visit www.ipswichbobcats.net. Visit www.suffolkbasketball.net for more information about where to play locally.
For contact details about these and other clubs, see our Team Ipswich Sports Club guide or pick up a copy of the Ipswich Junior Sports Club Guide.
cricketThere are many opportunities to play cricket with a varied and progressive programme suitable for all abilities.
rascals ... promotes the development of running, jumping and throwing skills. They focus on agility, balance, co-ordination and speed, through a variety of fun-based activities using such equipment as reactor balls, balance boards, ladders, bean bags, skipping ropes, bats, balls and more!
beginners ... assists young players to develop their batting, bowling and fielding skills. Exercises, drills and games will enable these players to develop confidence and understanding.
improvers ... develops competence with hardball cricket. Focusing on
specific skills, these sessions will be appropriate for players aspiring to improve their contributions at school, club or county levels.
This programme usually takes place during the school holidays at Ipswich School, Henley Road, Ipswich
joining a club
Clubs in Ipswich include:
- Ipswich Cricket Club
- Ipswich and East Suffolk Cricket Club
- Copdock and OI’s Cricket Club
- St Margarets
- Cricket Club
Also several local clubs play in the winter indoor league at Gainsborough Sports Centre. Contact the centre for details on 433644.
football
The nations favourite! From coached sessions for the budding Beckham to hire facilities for an energetic group of lads, and of course not forgetting the girls! Our centres cater for it all.
football training
If your club needs training facilities, we have a number of all-weather surfaces.
These can be block-booked or often are available for one off bookings
Northgate Sports centre - Call 433611
Gainsborough Sports centre Call 433644
Whitton Sports Centre - Call 433633
Chantry Sports Centre - Call 602962
junior football
These coached sessions are an excellent way of introducing and developing football skills for children aged from 4. We hold them at each of our sports centres.
| CENTRE |
AGE |
DAY |
TIME |
| Gainsborough |
5-9 |
Sun |
4-5pm Beginners
5-6pm Improvers |
| Maidenhall |
5-7
8-11 |
Sat
Sat |
9-10am
10-11am |
| Northgate |
5-7
8-10
11-14 |
Sat
Sat
Sat |
9.30-10.30am
10.30-11.30am
11.30-12.30am |
| Whitton |
4-7
4-7
8-11
8-11
8-11 |
Wed
Fri
Sat
Wed
Fri |
5-6pm
5-6pm
1-2pm
6-7pm
6-7pm |
| Courses on ATP |
Boys |
Weds |
4.30-6pm |
booking junior casual soccer club sessions
The sessions are very popular, and we definitely recommend that you book. You can book up to 7 days in advance with an i-card, either on-line, via telephone or in person at the centres.
payment options
You can either pay per visit for all casual junior soccer club sessions, or take advantage of our excellent value monthly packages which also includes use of many other activities.
PAY PER VISIT PRICES
|
CONCESSIONARY PRICE
Children, Students,
Pensioners, Disabled,
Financially disadvantaged |
| Casual session soccer club |
£2.20 |
MONTHLY PACKAGE
PRICE BY DIRECT DEBIT |
CONCESSIONARY PRICE
|
I-LEVEL JUNIOR
Includes all casual session activities
such as athletics, football, racket
sports, rollerskating, swimming,
sportschemes, trampolining, track |
£9.50 |
*Proof of eligibility/benefit required for concessionary prices
We also offer many football activities in our holiday programme.
You can also register on to a holiday database to receive details of the programme free each holiday.
adult football
leagues/pitches for hire
Ipswich has thriving local leagues at senior and junior level. Ipswich Borough Council either owns or runs 32 outdoor football pitches. Tel 01473 432434 to hire.
As well as each centre having multi-use sports areas, we also have fantastic new state of the art artificial turf pitches at Whitton and Gainsborough. Call the relevant centre for more information on how your club or group can make use of these superb facilities.
hockey
joining a clubThere are many excellent hockey clubs in Ipswich including:-
- Ipswich Hockey Club
- Christchurch Ladies Hockey Club
- Ipswich and East Suffolk Hockey Club
- Grasshoppers Hockey Club
- Cranes Hockey Club
- Castaways Hockey Club
For contact details about these and other clubs, see our Team Ipswich Sports Club guide or pick up a copy of the
Ipswich Junior Sports Club Guide.
Visit:
www.suffolk-hockey.co.uk
netballIpswich Borough Council sports centres have many floodlit netball courts, which are utilised by various clubs which are based in and around Ipswich. For information about hiring the courts please call at the relevant centre.
joining a club
If you are interested in joining a netball club – visit the website below to locate a suitable club for you. Many of these clubs also have junior squads.
www.england-netball.co.uk/community/county Clubs in Ipswich include:
- Ipswich Ladies Netball Club
- Christchurch Ladies Netball Club
- Ipswich Civil Service Netball Club
rugby
joining a club
IPSWICH RUGBY CLUB is one of the oldest clubs in the country. Founded in 1870 it boasts 4 senior sides and a thriving youth section. It’s women’s team, the Scorpions, is also successful. The club welcomes any players male or female, young or old.
Call 01473 724072.
IPSWICH YM has a proud pedigree. It’s home is the Sports Ground, Rushmere, Ipswich and provides opportunities for adults.
Call 01473 713807.
IPSWICH RHINOS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB was formed in 1992 and also offers mini rugby to youngsters and their senior side play in the Southern Conference League.
ST JOSEPHS COLLEGE hosts the biggest and best National Schools Rugby festival each year.
Visit
www.rfu.com/clubs