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Reading, Berkshire ~ Sports
Berkshire Sail Training offers a wide range of sailing and sailing-related courses.

About us:

We are passionate about sailing and windsurfing and would like to inspire as many people as possible. Dinghy Sailing and Windsurfing have never been easier to learn and offers something for everyone, the opportunities are endless, from a sunny light wind cruise, the thrill of racing or even the exhilaration of a fast performance craft flying across the water. There is a lot of fun to be had simply from messing about on the water.

Come to us for:
Dinghy sailing for everyone 8 years and upwards, beginner to expert. – Windsurfing for everyone 11 years upwards, beginner to intermediate. – Personal Tuition. – Group tuition. – Schools & Youth Group sessions. – Hire. – Tasters and Parties. – Powerboat courses. – RYA 1st Aid Course. All our courses are run to the RYA Syllabi and we are also licensed by the Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority for Watersports. So come down and join in for a fun filled time

Contact Details:

Berkshire Sail Training
Hangar Road
Sulhamstead
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 4AP

Telephone: 0118 930 3467

Reading, Berkshire ~ Sports
Baby Swimming Lessons in Reading for Children Between 3 Months and 4 Years

About us:

There are far too many tragedies involving young children and water.

The problem is that when accidents do happen children panic because they have never been in contact with water before.

Baby Splash aims to teach babies not to panic if they should fall into water, to kick to the surface and either hold on to the side or float on their backs.

Baby Splash aims to teach skills that not only teach your baby how to love the water, but to be confident and respectful of it.

Through each stage babies build on confidence and gentle progression. The Baby Splash program is based on play, word association, popular nursery rhymes and lots of Fun. Encouragement from you helps your baby feel more confident, relaxed and able to respect and love the water.

Baby Splash is now being held in various locations around Reading.

The Willink Leisure Centre in Burghfield Common – Various Sunday Morning Slots Available

The Abbey School in Reading – Various Sunday Afternoon Slots Available

St Joseph’s College in Reading – Various Saturday Afternoon Slots Available

Contact Details:

Baby Splash
15 Wheeler Close
Burghfield Common
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 3LW

Telephone: 07921 811768

Reading, Berkshire ~ Sports
Local League Basketball Club for Men and Women

About us:

Woodley Basketball Club is one of the longest established local league clubs in Berkshire.

The club caters for players of all abilities and runs 3 men’s and 2 women’s teams that play in the Wessex Basketball League.

The club trains and plays home games at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in Lower Early near Reading.

Contact Details:

Woodley Basketball Club
Loddon Valley Leisure Centre
Rushey Way
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 4GD

Telephone: 07830 249472

Reading, Berkshire ~ Sports
Scuba, dive, diving centre

About us:

DiveStyle is a PADI 5 Star diver training centre and dive retail shop based in Reading, Berkshire. We offer everything from try dives, to Open Water Diver, on to Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor.

So why not come and see what the number one scuba dive centre in Berkshire looks like and add a little depth to your life?

If you’d like to learn to scuba dive, expand your diving skills with further scuba diving lessons or become a PADI scuba instructor, then DiveStyle is here to help. DiveStyle, a 5* PADI scuba diving school and Instructor Development Centre, based in Reading, Berkshire and teaches more people to dive each year than any other local school. Find out why!

We run PADI scuba diving courses from Open Water Diver through to Instructor. Diving instruction is run during the evenings and at weekends, training in Reading, Berkshire.

We run PADI Discover Scuba ‘Try Dive’ sessions for those who would like to see what scuba diving is all about.

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a PADI Professional in pool or pool-like conditions.

Drop into our dive centre in Reading. Berkshire for a chat about learning to scuba dive, and we’ll also help you choose the best equipment for your diving and tell you all about the group diving holidays we have planned.

Our friendly team of dive instructors and dive masters are always there to help you get the most out of your diving experience.

Contact Details:

DiveStyle Diving
5 Maiden Lane Centre
Lower Earley
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 3HD

Telephone: 0118 926 2288

Reading, Berkshire ~ Sports
We stock a massive range of Road, Mountain, BMX and Children’s Bikes.

About us:

In 25 years, we’ve come a long way. We’re now one of the UK’s most respected cycle stores, with a strong reputation in three key areas:
Mountain and Downhill Bikes

Our extensive mountain bike and downhill bike department is stacked full of bikes and accessories hand picked by our off road experts.
Road Bikes and Accessories

In 2005 we greatly expanded our road bike department and now have a full floor of specialist road racing bikes and accessories. In addition, elite cyclists across the South East rely on our road bike workshop to keep their racing machines in optimum condition.

Commuter and Town Bikes

Our close proximity to London, Reading and numerous university towns makes us first port of call for cyclists who need sound advice on buying an everyday bike and a wide range of models to choose from.

Our commitment to supporting cycling in the community is reflected in a range of initiatives, from the funding of school cycling events to the launch of the AW Cycles Elite Cycling Team which nurtures young and talented riders.

Contact Details:

AW Cycles
110 Henley Road
Caversham
Reading
Berkshire
RG4 6DH

Telephone: 0118 946 3050

Reading, Berkshire ~ Sports
Karate Classes for adults and children

About us:

We teach traditional Shotokan Karate to adults and children in Woodley (Reading), Windsor, Maidenhead and Burnham (Slough).

Practicing Karate can help to improve overall physical fitness, agility, coordination, flexibility, concentration, self discipline and self-esteem.

All clubs are run by a qualified black belt instructor who is first aid trained and CRB checked.

Beginners are always welcome regardless of their current fitness level. Please give us a call or email for more information.

Contact Details:

Thames Valley Shotokan Karate
350 Kingfisher Drive
Woodley
Reading
Berkshire
RG5 3LH

Telephone: 0118 966 5129

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Reading, Berkshire ~ Sports
Rugby Club

About us:

Redingensians RFC was the first rugby club in Berkshire to be awarded the RFU Seal of Approval, reflecting the club’s commitment to community sport and sport for all. In addition, the club has won several awards for its work in the community, and it is Wokingham Borough Council’s partner rugby club.

However, this friendly ethos has not prevented the club from being very successful. It is the only club in the county running five adult teams, and the youth section is the biggest and most successful in the area.

The first team will play in South West 1 next season, with the second and third team also playing in the RFU league structure. The fourth and fifth team both play in the Thames Valley leagues. Under 13s to Under 16s compete in the Berkshire Youth leagues, and the U17s and Colts play in the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire leagues, and thence into the National Knockout competition.

Children in school years 1 – 7 train and play on Sunday mornings starting at 10.00. Those in school years 8 – 13 train on either Tuesday or Thursday evenings starting at 19.00, and play matches on Sunday mornings or afternoons.

Contact Details:

Redingensians Rugby Club
Old Bath Road
Sonning
Reading
Berkshire
RG4 6TQ

Telephone: 0118 969 5259

Reading, Berkshire ~ Sports
Formed in 1956 providing a local community spirit of excellent rugby players within our own grounds

About us:

Our emphasis on enjoyment and involvement has been the touchstone of our club since we set up home at Rosehill in 1971. We are justly proud that the ground and substantial facilities are all ours, established by our members efforts. The club is very much a reflection of the local community – we have excellent players in our 1st XV, we have great social players in the lower teams and that sets the pattern throughout the club. We run four senior XVs, a Colts section and youth teams at every age from 6 upwards. There is a place for everyone.

Contact Details:

Reading Abbey Rugby Club
Rose Hill, Peppard Road
Emmer Green
Reading
Berkshire
RG4 8XA

Telephone: 0118 972 2881