Congleton Town Council

Badminton

We welcome all players but particularly those interested in playing competitive badminton. Our match night is on a Sunday evening, 7 - 10pm at Biddulph Leisure Centre. A junior club meets Weds 4.30-6pm at Congleton Leisure Centre and offers coaching to children aged 8-18.

http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Tel: 01260 277624

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. For more details contact the Congleton Tourist Information Centre for further details

http://cheshire.ivisitorguide.com/
Tel: 01260 271095

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 17 play in various district and local leagues. The aim of the club is to provide cricket for all in a friendly but competitive spirit.

http://congleton.play-cricket.com/
Tel: 01260 275601

Cycling

Congleton Cycling Club is a traditional cycling club. We have a club ride every Sunday and on the third Saturday of each month. We have an evening time trial programme throughout the summer, and our members take part in tours and longer day rides. We would welcome any new members.

Contact: Bob Norton

http://www.congletoncyclingclub.org.uk/
Tel: 01270 765510

Darts, Pool and Cribbage

Each has its own thriving league competition. The Sygnet Club is a major centre for the game, located on Swan Bank. The club is open six evenings a week for the use of members and friends. The Club is a free house and sells a range of fine beers and spirits.

http://www.cygnetclub.co.uk/
Tel: 01260 271095

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 Congleton Tourist Information Centre who will be able to provide further details on who to contact within the area for certain types of dance.

http://cheshire.ivisitorguide.com/
Tel: 01260 271095

Fishing

Enthusiasts who like fishing will be welcomed by the Congleton and District Fly Fishing Club. Congleton & District Fly-Fishers was founded in the early eighties specifically to remove the barriers, real or imaginary and make fly-fishing for trout available to anyone who wished to participate.

http://www.westlowmere.co.uk/
Tel: 01260 270012

Football

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.

http://www.congletontownfc.co.uk/
Tel: 01260 274460

Youth Football

Vale Juniors, founded in 1983, field an astonishing 11 football teams from under 7's to under 16's and have 230 youngsters playing regularly at the Back Lane Playing Fields. From 2007 the club has been developing a girls section and operate two squads under 10's and under 12's.

http://www.valejuniorsfc.co.uk
Tel: 01260 281095

Golf

There are two golf clubs, the older one being Congleton Golf Club which has 9 holes and Astbury Golf Club with its testing 18-hole course. For those who prefer the occasional game there is the Malkin Bank course run by Congleton Borough Council or Marton Golf Course.

http://www.congletongolf.co.uk/
Tel: 01260 271095

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 train at Congleton High School.

http://www.schc.org.uk/
Tel: 01260 275601

Martial Arts

The martial arts, judo, jujitsu, tae kwondo, Thai boxing and karate are well catered for with many local clubs. For more details contact the Congleton Tourist Information Centre who will be able to provide further details on who to contact within the area for certain types of martial arts.

http://cheshire.ivisitorguide.com/
Tel: 01260 271095

Netball

Enthusiasts can join Congleton Netball Club for a fun and rewarding team sport. For more details contact the Congleton Tourist Information Centre who will be able to provide further details on who to contact within the area for netball.

Tel: 01260 271095

Pilates and Yoga

Pilates and Yoga are also well catered for within local Leisure Centres and Halls. For more details contact the Congleton Tourist Information Centre who will be able to provide further details on who to contact within the area for pilates and yoga.

http://cheshire.ivisitorguide.com/
Tel: 01260 271095

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. If you fancy joining them, please use the details below.

Tel: 01260 271095

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 youth teams, the group trains at Hankinson's Playing Field. The club house is in Park St. It is a very friendly and lively club.

http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/congleton/
Tel: 01260 272685

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 will celebrate 25 years in 2008. It has almost 100 members of all ages and abilities. Training sessions usually start from the Leisure Centre.

Tel: 07973 906911

Snooker

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

Tel: 01260 279083

Swimming

For swimmers, there are two clubs based at Congleton Leisure Centre.The Congleton Swimming Club and the Dane Valley Swimming Club

Tel: 01260 271095

Tennis

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 in the area.

Tel: 01260 299370