Sport in Congleton

Whatever sport you are interested in, there’s almost certainly a local club which you can join in the Congleton area. Below are brief details of some of the more common sports – to find out more about other clubs try the award winning Congleton Tourist Information Centre on 01260 271095.

Badminton

The Badminton Club is run out of the Leisure Centre and is open to anyone who wants to join in either informal games or get involved with a league. Dane Valley Badminton Club meetings on a Monday from 7-10pm at the Leisure Centre.

 

Bowling 

There are numerous bowling teams operating in Congleton. Well supported teams are located at the Booth Street ground, Congleton Park Bowling Green, the Railway Inn and Coronation Club. The nearest indoor ten-pin bowling centres are at Festival Park, Stoke and Lyme Green Estate, Macclesfield.

 

Boxing

Beartown Amateur Boxing Club offers coaching and fitness training to people of all ages. It’s a growing club open 7-9 Tuesdays and Thursdays

 

Cricket

Congleton has a thriving cricket club, established in the 1930s. It is a member of the Cheshire County Cricket League. Over a hundred juniors ranging from nine to seventeen play in various district and local leagues. The aim of the club is to provide cricket for all in a friendly but competitive spirit. Winter nets are available for all ages from January and qualified coaches are always in attendance. The club has a two-tier pavilion with changing rooms and a viewing balcony. New players are always welcome – contact the Congleton Cricket Club on 01260 275601. There is also Mossley Cricket Club, contact 01782 786265.

 

Cycling

Congleton Cycling Club was established in 1898 and is still very active with over 50 members. It is open to all over 12 years old and has an all year programme of touring and racing events. The club also has a lively social side, based at Congleton Rugby Club. For more details on the Cycling Club Website  tel 07718 541027. Congleton Cycling Campaign Group is leading the campaign for better routes, signage and facilities tel 01270 765510.

 

Darts, Pool and Cribbage

Each has its own thriving league competition.

 

Dance 

Congleton is the home to many dance troupes from ballet to tap, jazz, modern, ballroom, tea dances, street or majorettes. For more details contact the Tourist Information Centre.

 

Fishing 

Enthusiasts who like fishing will be welcomed by the Congleton and District Fly Fishing Club  01260 270012,  the Fly Fishers Eaton 01260 276738 or Marton Heath on 01260 224231.

 

Football  

The North West is home to some world class football teams  - and football is big in the town!  Congleton Town Football Club (The Bears), was formed in 1901 and currently competes in the First Division of the North-West Counties League. The club runs a Youth Team and also a “Junior Bears” section which provides football and fun for four to thirteen year olds. Contact the club on 01260 274460.

Amateur and youth football is also well catered for with a number of local leagues.

Vale Juniors, (01260 278538) founded in 1983, field an astonishing eleven football teams and three girl teams ranging from the under 7’s to the under 16’s.They are very active and successful in the Mid-Cheshire League and have 230 youngsters playing regularly at the Back Lane Playing Fields. More...

Congleton Rovers is another very popular club, which runs teams from U7 to U17 playing in various leagues and competitions. The Rovers are based at Congleton High School. Tel 01260 290133. More...

 

Golf 

There are two golf clubs on the edge of the town, the older one being Congleton Golf Club (01260 273540)  which has 9 holes

and Astbury Golf Club (01260 272772) with its testing 18-hole course. Both have strong memberships. More on Astbury Golf Club...

Pay as you play

For those who prefer just the occasional game there is the Malkin Bank course run by Congleton Borough Council or Marton Golf Course which are both pay as you play.

Congleton Golf Club website

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Hockey South Cheshire Hockey Club

Formed when Congleton and Holmes Chapel teams combined. There are mens, ladies and youth teams. The Hockey club is based with the Cricket and Bowls Club at Booth Street and they train at Congleton High School. For more details contact 01260 275601.

 

Martial Arts

The martial arts, judo, jujitsu, tae kwondo, Thai boxing and karate are well catered for with many local clubs.

Warrior Martial Arts website

 

 

Netball

Netball enthusiasts can join Congleton Adult Netball League  7-10pm on a Tuesday.

 

Pilates and Yoga

Pilates and Yoga are also well catered for within local Leisure Centres and Halls.

 

Rambling

With beautiful scenery on the doorstep it is not surprising that walking is a very popular pastime. The long established Congleton Ramblers Association has a packed programme of local walks, day and weekend trips. They are usually able to offer variations in length and difficulty on their led walks so that everyone can enjoy a walk of their choice.

 

Rugby 

Congleton Rugby Union Football Club plays in Division Four of the South Lancs. and Cheshire League. It fields three senior teams, a veterans, colt and U7 to U17 youth teams. It is one of the oldest rugby clubs in Cheshire. The group trains at Hankinson’s Playing Field, next to the Leisure Centre. The club house is in Park St.

Website

 

 

Running

Running is growing in popularity so if you want to stretch those legs join the Congleton Harriers. This is oldest running club in the Borough and celebrated 25 years in 2008. It has almost 100 members of all ages and abilities. Training sessions usually start from the Leisure Centre. Contact 07973 906911. Boalloy Running Club is also a successful running club with around 60 members and a strong youth group. Contact 01260 277550.

 

Snooker  

There is an active snooker club based in Mottershead Mill, Royle Street contact 279083.

 

Swimming

For swimmers, there are two clubs based at Congleton Leisure Centre. For many years the Congleton Amateur Swimming Club was the only one in the town and then, in the 70s the Dane Valley Swimming Club was established to cater for the competitive aspects of the sport.  

A Sub-Aqua Club also has its base at the Leisure centre.

Congleton Amateur Swimming Club website

Dane Valley Swimming Club website

Tennis

Is very popular in the town and Congleton Lawn Tennis Club, formed in 1890 is one of the oldest in the county. There are six all weather courts plus three artificial grass courts. The club has around 150 senior members and over 200 junior members and is one of the largest tennis clubs in the area. The club has a professional coach and private lessons are available. Based in Crescent Road, contact 01260 277624.

 

Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing and Canoeing

Take place on the beautiful Astbury Mere. For more details contact 01260 297172.

Astbury Sail Sports website

 

Community Sports Centres

 

Congleton Leisure Centre in Worrall Street has a 25m swimming and trainer pool, a fitness centre, sports hall, squash courts, sauna and sunbed as well as a crèche and bar. The centre is open seven days a week from 8am and from 7.15am on Tuesday and Thursdays. It is home to many sporting clubs and societies. Contact www.cheshireeast.gov.uk   or tel 01270 529502.

 

Congleton High School Sports Centre, off Box Lane, offers a packed, community sports programme in the evenings and at the weekends. Tel 01260 387013.

 

There are also a number of private gyms and health clubs in the area.

 

Whatever your leisure pursuit or sporting pastime, Congleton has much to offer both residents and visitors. Contact numbers for the organisations (if not already given) can be obtained from the Congleton Tourist Information Centre at the Town Hall tel: 01260 271095 or 01270 529885.