Sports Directories

There is a wealth of opportunities available in and around Southampton to play sport and join a local club.

The following directories list various sports clubs and their contact details.

Childrens Information Service
A local guide for Southampton sports clubs and opportunities for young people and adults.

Sports Guide
A guide for sports clubs and opportunities in Hampshire.

Active Places
Sport England's national facility finder.

Community Database
Southampton City Council's listing of local voluntary groups.

Don't forget to ask whether the Club you are interested in joining has the following:

• achieved their national governing bodies accrediation scheme

• have adequate public liability insurance

• appropriately qualified coaches

• first aid cover

• appropriate Health and Safety polices

If the Club is for young people also check that coaches and volunteers have all undertaken a Crimminal Records Bureau check (CRB) and there is a Child Protection Policy in place.