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OLYMPIC FIX: From archery... to athletics... and basketball!

OLYMPIC FIX: From archery... to athletics... and basketball!

Monday 22 July 2024

OLYMPIC FIX: From archery... to athletics... and basketball!

Monday 22 July 2024


The countdown to Paris 2024 has begun! From 26 July, elite athletes will be going for gold in the French capital in the world’s most prestigious sporting occasion.

45 events, new and old, will be on our screens and Express has found out what’s available in Jersey to inspire any future Olympians out there.

Welcome to the first instalment of OLYMPIC FIX.

The sports on today's agenda are...

Archery

Those interested in this historic bow and arrow sport in Jersey should have a look at...

The Jersey Archery Society 

More info can be found on the club's Facebook page.

Artistic Gymnastics

One of the places to go on island for balance beam flipping and uneven bars is...

Regent Gymnastics Club 

Facilitating adults and kids classes as well as holiday camps, there's something for everyone at Regent Gym Club.

Artistic Swimming 

Until last year, Jersey did have its own synchronised swimming club, Jersey Etaile Synchro Club, but after their head coaches retired they shut up shop (or pool).

Maybe another club will be on the hotizon soon...

Athletics

Jersey Spartan Athletic Club

With a great track record behind them, Spartan Athletics has trained some of the islands great sporting talent.

There are other more casual options if that's what you're looking for. Including Jersey Run Club or  Jersey Girls Run, a women's only running group.

Badminton 

The Jersey Badminton Association

The biggest club on the island to get involved with Badminton is the JBA who get involved in many competitions on and off-island.

Plus, having just celebrated their 100 year anniversary, there's no sign of the club slowing down their success.

 You can view their website HERE.

Basketball

 

Jersey Basketball Association

For those wanting to get involved in this slam dunk of a sport, the JBBA always welcomes new players.

Offering sessions and entering leagues for all ages and abilities, get in touch with them via the JBBA website.

To view a full list of sports available in Jersey, visit Jersey Sport's directory HERE.

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