Clubs
Wet Side
| Name of Club | What they do | Training Days/Times | Contact | Further Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Long Distance Swimming Club | Year round pool training to prepare for open water long distance events. Open water events run from May to September throughout Britain and Ireland. They range from 1mile to 22miles and are run by The British Long Distance Swimming Association. | Pool training: Monday and Wednesday 7.30pm to 8.30pm and Fridays 3.30pm to 4.30pm | Club Secretary: Sally Chapman | Members must be aged 16 and over. Membership costs: £30 yearly fee, £3 each session. |
| Barrow ASC Swimming Club | Barrow ASC provides swimming facilities for children who have never entered the water before, for developing swimmers, for age group swimmers and swimmers of national standard. The club aims to provide an atmosphere where swimming is an enjoyable and sociable experience. | Differs for each squad. Each squad has its own coaching co-ordinator. They are: | Mandy Steele 01229 813288 | In an attempt to be an all-encompassing swimming club, Barrow ASC carry out evaluations on individual abilities. Trials are held on the last Sunday in every month (during school term) at 5:45 pm. If the Club is full at any time, a waiting list will be in operation. |
| Duddon Canoe Club | The club is open to all types of canoeists of all abilities. Members take part in lake and flat water paddling, white water kayaking and canoeing, sea kayaking, canoe touring and camping, and BCU star scheme courses. | Pool: Wednesday 7.30pm Outdoor: Friday evenings | Mrs Carol Stringer 01229 586289 | Duddon Canoe Club is affiliated to the BCU (British Canoe Union). During the summer months the club holds monthly family days and a few weekend camps |
| Furness Diving Club | Furness Sub Aqua Club is affiliated to the British Sub - Aqua Club. The club today runs with a nucleus of about 35 members, the membership coming from all walks of life, all with the common interest in going diving. | Tuesday Night at 7.30pm | Please call Paul on 07889 333 886 for more info. | To use club equipment you must have the relevant qualifications for the equipment being used. |
| Bonus Swimming Club | The club provides swimming instruction for people with physical disabilities. | Sundays - 11am to 12pm | Alison Otto 01229 825802 | The club is held at the Park Leisure Centre, where there is a hoist to support people in and out of the pool. |
Sport-side
| Name of Club | What they do | Training Days/Times | Contact | Further Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Celtic, Junior Boys Football Club | Junior football Club that play in the Barrow and District Junior Football League. | Friday 4.30pm to 7.30pm | U 14 A Paul Spiers 01229 812925 | Winter Training on All Weather Pitch: Oct – April |
| Barrow Celtic Junior Girls Football Club | Junior Girls football Club that play in the Barrow and District Junior Girls Football League. | Friday 4.30pm to 7.30pm | Dennis Boyd 01229 584657 | Winter Training on All Weather Pitch: Oct – April |
| Holker Old Boys, Senior Football Club | Local Football Club that Play in North West Counties League Division 2 | Tuesday 6pm to 7.30pm | 01229 584657 | Winter Training on All Weather Pitch: Oct – April |
| Holker Old Boys, Junior Football Club | Junior football Club that play in the Barrow and District Junior Football League. | Monday 5.15pm to 6.45pm | 01229 821416 | Winter Training on All Weather Pitch: Oct – April |
| Furness Rovers, Senior Football Club | Local Football Club | Wednesday 7.30pm to 9pm | 01229 827056 | Winter Training on All Weather Pitch: Oct – April |
| Furness Rovers, Junior Football Club | Junior football Club that play in the Barrow and District Junior Football League. | Thursday 8.15pm to 9pm | Steve Shields 01229 838032 | Winter Training on All Weather Pitch: Oct – April |
| Barrow Island Rugby Club | Barrow Island Rugby League Football Club were founded in 1935. More recently, the club have had mixed fortunes since joining the North West Counties League having twice been in Division 1 and gaining promotion to the Premier league. | Monday 6.45pm to 8.15pm | 01229 430369 | Winter Training on All Weather Pitch: Oct – April |
| Walney Rugby Club | Walney Central Amateur Rugby League Club. Home Ground is Central Park Central Drive, Walney | Thursday 6pm to 6.45pm | 01229 473826 | Winter Training on All Weather Pitch: Oct – April |
| Glaxo, Junior Hockey | Junior hockey training. All kids welcome, have fun!! | Thursday 6.45pm - 8.15pm | Margaret Mawdsley 01229 581918 | Winter Training on All Weather Pitch: Oct – April |
| Barrow Ladies Hockey | Senior hockey training. Everyone Welcome!!!! | Wednesday 8.15pm to 9pm | 01229 433213 | Winter Training on All Weather Pitch: Oct – April |
| Kentai Karate | Senior and Junior Karate Club | Every Wednesday & Sunday Children 6pm Adults 7pm | John Little 07711 805 606 contact@ kentaikarate.co.uk | Park Leisure Centre sports hall |