Sports in Richmond

Rowing Classes at the Twickenham Rowing Club...

The Rowing Club has contacted the University and are very interested in getting Richmond students involved. Whether you're a beginner or experienced rower, there is a class for you!

Contact: Jacqui Johnston, Club Manager
Email: jcqjohnston@googlemail.com OR manager@twickenhamrc.net

Sports Held in Richmond Park

Richmond Park is the largest Royal Park in London and is situated just a stone throw from the Richmond Hill campus. It measures almost 1000 hectares (2500 acres), and is home to around 650 free roaming deer.

The pastoral landscape of hills, woodlands, ponds, gardens and grasslands set amongst ancient trees offers a peaceful respite to visitors. The Park is designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR), a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

An extremely wide range of sports are available in the Park, from informal kickabouts to horse-riding to club rugby. To find out what's going on, visit the Royal Parks website.

Students are encouraged to make use of the Park as much as they can, and to take the University's sports equipment to the park. Visit the main sports page for a list of available equipment for rent, free of charge.

Horse Riding
There are a number of local stables that ride in the Park.
Call +44 (0)20 8948 3209 for further information.

Rugby
A section of the grassland to the north of the Roehampton Gate is maintained and laid out with 3 adult pitches (winter only).

This area is hired to Rosslyn Park Rugby Football Club. If you are interested in playing, please contact the club directly on +44 (0)20 8876 6044.

NB There are no facilities for changing or showering on site.

Polo
The rugby field also serves for polo training and matches on an occasional basis via the Ham Polo Club (+44 (0)208 334 0000).

Call +44 (0)20 8948 3209 for information and booking.

Cycling
The University has several bikes that students can check out at any time! Visit www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Richmond-Park for cycle routes in the park.

Golf
There are two 18-hole courses at Roehampton Gate, used for both 'pay and play' and for golf clubs and societies. There is a 16-bay driving range and a large pro shop (+44 (0)20 8876 3205).

Call +44 (0)20 8876 1795 for information and booking or visit
www.richmondparkgolfclub.org.uk to find out more about golf in the Park.

Power Kiting
Be pulled along by a kite while sitting in a kite buggy or standing on a landboard. This fast growing sport is taught by qualified instructors year round in the grassy spaces of Richmond Park.

For more information, please visit the Kitevibe website at www.kitevibe.com or call +44 (0)20 7870 7700 or +44 (0)7866 430 979.

Archery

Royal Richmond Archery Club
Student Membership: £50.00/year
Location: Old Deer Park
Address: Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2AZ
Opening Times: Wednesday, Sunday
Contact: Alan Want
Phone: 02089488574
Email: alanwant@blueyonder.co.uk
Website: www.royalrichmondarcheryclub.org.uk

Athletics Club (Track and Field)

St. Mary's Richmond Athletic Club
Cost: £60.00/year
Location: St. Mary's Richmond Athletic Club
Address: Waldegrave Rd., Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, TW1 4SX
Opening Times: Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-1:00pm
Contact: Mr. Steve Hook
Phone: 02089778742
Email: shook47@hotmail.com
Website: www.smrac.org.uk

Basketball

Richmond Basketball Club
Location: Various venues in the Hampton area
Time: Various days and times
Contact: Mr. David Austin
Phone: 07766630483
Email: d.austin@richmong.gov.uk

Cricket

Ham and Petersham Cricket Club
Membership Fees: £50.00/year
Skill Levels: All levels
Location: Ham Common
Address: Church Rd., Ham, Surrey, TW10 5HG
Times: Monday 7:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm Matches
Contact: Mr. Mike Searby
Phone: 02085478447
Email: m.searby@kingston.ac.uk

Cycling

Twickenham Cycling Club
Membership: £40.00/year
All Skill Levels
Location: All Hallows Church Hall
Address: Erncroft Way, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 1DA
Opening Times: Tuesday 7:30pm-10:00pm
Contact: Mrs. Ann Carter
Phone: 01895446095

Dance

Salsa Classes
Website: www.salsamoves.co.uk

Equestrian Club

Polo Lessons at Ham Polo Club
Location: Petersham Road
Address: Ham, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7AH
Opening Times: Tuesday-Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm, Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, Saturday All Day, and Sunday 8:00am-12:00pm
Contact: Ms. Rebecca Edwards
Phone: 02089402090
Email: office@hampoloclub.org.uk

Football

Richmond Football Club
Cost: Adult £100/year, Student Under age 21 £65.00/year
Address: The Athletic Ground
Kew Foot Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2SS
Contact: Mr. Andrew Ground
Telephone: 2083327112
Email: andrewg@richmonfc.co.uk
Website: www.richmondfc.co.uk

Please visit the website for an application to join the team.

Golf

Richmond Park Golf Course
Two 18 hole courses, golf lessons, driving range, and fully stocked equipment and clothing shop.
Address: Roehampton Gate, Priory Lane, London, SW15 5JR
Contact: Tony Gourvish
Phone: 02088763205

Martial Arts

Bu-Sen Martial Arts
Address: 9 King Street
Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 3SD
Telephone: 02088923338
Choose from Karate, Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Tai-Chi, or Yoga
Membership: £48/year

Art of Chi Tai Chi
Location: Raleigh Road United Church Hall
Address: Raleigh Road Richmond, TW9 2DX
Time and Day: Mondays, 7:00-9:00pm
Contact: Russel King
Phone: 01483419625
Email: russelartofchi@aol.com

Rugby

Twickenham Football Club
For Men and Women
For membership fees, please visit the website
Address: Parkfields South Road
Hampton, Middlesex TW12 3PE
Telephone: 02089799395
Website: www.twickenhamrugby.com

Twickenham RFC is one of a handful of clubs which can trace its heritage back to the formative years of rugby. As far back, in fact, as 1867 when the members of Wellesley House, a young men's academy, were to be found playing against the towering giants of rugby football, Richmond.

London Welsh Women's Rugby Football Club
Cost: £50-£700/year
Location: Old Deer Park
Address: Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2AZ
Opening Times: Monday and Wednesday 7:30pm; Games on Sundays
Contact: Miss Maria Thompson
Phone: 02089402368
Email: lwwrfc@hotmail.com
Website: www.lwwrfc.org.uk

London Welsh Men's Rugby Football Club
Cost: £50-£700/year
Location and Address: Same as above
Contact: Mr. Ron Holley
Phone: 02089402368
Website: www.london-welsh.co.uk

Running Clubs

Sweaty Betty's
The free running club for women only.
Location: 4 Red Lion Street, Richmond
Contact: Organizer
Phone:02089488459
Email: sweatybetty@trewrelations.com

The Sheen Shufflers
Cost: £10/year
Address: Rear of Dysart Arms Pub
Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey TW10 7AA
Contact: Simon Burrell
Telephone: 02089488803
Website: www.sheenshufflers.co.uk

The club now has around 40-50 members. Some have been members since the club was started, others have joined in the last year. Most are active and participate in training sessions or races. A typical Monday or Wednesday club night has 15-30 runners of different running experiences, speeds and training goals. All runs take place within Richmond Park, on the road during the winter and multi-terrain during the summer.

The club is not all about elite runners, competition and performance. It has members who started their running with the Sheen Shufflers, picked up again after long periods of absence, or those who simply run for fun and fitness.

Skateboarding

Skate Park
King's Field, Church Grove, Hampton Wick
Cost: £2.50/session
Buses: 281, 285, 465
Station: Hampton
Opening Times: 10:00am-8:00pm every day during the summer. During the winter, the park will close at dusk.
Helmets must be worn and protective pads are recommended.

Squash

Richmond Squash Club
Membership: £110, joining fee of £15
All Skill Levels
Address: 9 Beaumont Avenue
Richmond, Surrey TW9 2HE
Contact: R. Jardella
Phone: 02083326696
Website: www.olddeerpark.com

Swimming

Richmond Ladies Swimming Club
Membership: £69.00/year
All skill levels
Location: Pools on the Park
Address: Old Deer Park, Richmond, Surrey TW9 2SF
Contact: T. Andrew Hunter
Phone: 02088944500

Richmond-Upon-Thames Swimming Club
Cost: £74.00/year
Location: Teddington Road
Address: Vicarage Rd, Teddington, TW11 8EZ
Opening Times: Friday 7:15-9:15pm
Contact: Ms. Penny Frost
Phone: 02089402941
Email: moults@blueyonder.co.uk

Table Tennis

Teddington Table Tennis Club
Just turn up and play or email: connect919-tttc@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 02089416368
Address: 58 Princes Road
Feltham, Middlesex TW13 4LB
Membership Fees: £45.00/year OR £35 if paid before December 1st.
Non-members: £2.00/visit, first visit free
Fees for league play: £2.00 per match

Tennis

Twickenham Tennis Club
Address: Twickenham Lawn Tennis Club Park
44-46 Lebanon Park, Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 3DG
Contact: Roger Horton
Telephone: 07747108131
Email: roger.horton@richmond.ac.uk
Student Membership: £55/year from April 1st.
Interested persons are allowed to attend up to three practice sessions free of charge.

Spring Health Leisure Club
This facility has 12 tennis courts to offer, five hard courts (year round) and seven grass courts (May-Sept). If you joing Spring Health, you can receive reduced court fees and the ability to book courts in advance.

Volleyball

Richmond Volleyball
This club caters for adults, students and juniors. Teams compete in national, regional and local volleyball competitions. We provide round competition and coaching based in multiple areas across Richmond and Kingston boroughs and welcome new members of all ages and standards.
Contact: Club Secretary
Email: contact@richmondvolleyball.co.uk

Water Sports

Richmond Canoe Club
Address: Landsdowne 81-83
Petersham Boathouse Rd
Richmond, Surrey TW10 6UT
Training Times: Saturday, Club Groups from 9:00am

Please visit the website to complete an application form for membership:
Website: www.richmondcanoeclub.com/version2.0/newMembers/newMembers.html

Yoga

Bikram Yoga Richmond
Address: 7-9 Church Court
Richmond, Surrey TW9 1JL

Located five minutes from the Richmond train station, this is a series of 26 classic yoga postures practiced in a heated room. Bikram yoga is designed to work the entire body in a way that promotes flexibility, strength, good alignment, stamina, concentration, and determination. It is suitable for beginners of all ages, shapes and sizes. It is also a challenging and progressive class for experienced students as well.

More Off Campus Opportunities

London offers fantastic opportunities for students either as spectators or to participate in an endless array of sport and recreational activities. For a full calendar of what is happening in greater London check out www.londonsport.biz and for details on Richmond Park go to: www.guidetorichmond.co.uk/park.html

Richmond students have the opportunity to participate, on a try-out basis, on the FC Sheen semi-professional football team. For more information and a schedule of their games, check out www.football.mitoo.co.uk/ClubList.cfm?fmTeamID=37402&LeagueCode=WFUL2007

London has over a dozen professional football (soccer) teams including Premier League clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham, and Wimbledon. Visit www.premierleague.com for information.

If rugby is your sport, Twickenham, the home of international rugby in England, is only two miles from the campus www.rfu.com

Wimbledon, home of the famous tennis championship is also nearby (www.wimbledon.org) and the famous boat race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities takes place on the Thames just down-river from Richmond (www.theboatrace.org ).

For those of you who do not usually follow England's summer game, www-uk.cricket.org explains the rules and tells you all you need to know about Cricket.

And to keep up to date with whatever sport you follow, check out news.bbc.co.uk/sport.

Paintball Tournaments
Richmond University frequently engages in paintball tournaments at local paintball ranges. Anywhere from 25-60 students are usually attendance. Several Saturdays throughout the term a tournament is usually conducted. No equipment or experience is necessary as the paintball range supplies brief safety instructions, rules and guidelines and proper equipment (helmet and masks, paintball shooters, CO2 containers, etc.).

Link to this page: http://www.richmond.ac.uk/s/429.aspx