Are you a Chester fresher who’s passionate about sport? Our city has lots to offer whether you’re an avid spectator or are looking to join a team. Read our essential student guide on where to find the best sports clubs in your area.
Cheshire Phoenix
Professional British Basketball League (BBL) side who play home games at the Northgate Arena.
Games are mostly played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
www.cheshirephoenix.com
The club have a number of former NBA D-League players in their ranks and are coached by New Yorker John Coffino
Club also run a wheelchair basketball side and train in Ellesmere Port
Chester Football Club
Swansway Chester Stadium, Bumpers Lane, Chester
Play in the Vanarama Conference
Concessions for students mean admission is priced at £10 anywhere in the ground
Chester Boughton Hall Cricket Club
Filkins Lane, Chester
Play in the Cheshire Premier League
Play Saturday afternoons during the summer months, also on Sundays
Recently crowned NatWest National Club T20 champions
City of Chester Swimming Club
Union Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1QP. Telephone: 01244 317300. Website: www.cityofchesterswimmingclub.co.uk
Club always welcomes new members to their ranks.
Chester RUFC
Semi-professional rugby union side who play their home games at Hare Lane, Chester.
Play in the National League Two North and play home games on Saturday afternoons
Chester Gladiators
Rugby league side based in Chester who play their home games at The Cheshire County Sports Club, Upton.
Club always welcome new members
Contact: Chairman, Jim Green info@chestergladiators.com
Chester Hockey Club
Play their games at The Cheshire County Sports Club, Upton.
www.chesterhc.co.uk
Chester Boxers
Chester Boxers is a boxing club based in Hoole which contains amateur and professional boxers.
Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, Krav Maga, Wrestling, Self Defence
Unit 3, Lightfoot Business Centre, Chester, 01244 342012
Chester Lawn Tennis Club
Wrexham Road, Chester
Membership enquiries can be made via www.chesterltc.org.uk
West Cheshire Athletics Club
Based in Stanney Oaks, Ellesmere Port
West Cheshire Athletic Club serves the areas of Chester, Ellesmere Port and Neston, providing coaching and competition for all age groups in all events.
www.westcheshireac.co.uk
Lifestyle Deeside
Currently offering three months student gym membership for one flat payment of £50. Fitness classes included.
www.lifestylefitness.co.uk