Inspired by a summer of sport

This year has seen a fantastic summer of sport with world class competitions such as Wimbledon tennis, the FIFA World Cup, European Athletics Championships, major golf tournaments, the Tour de France, and many other great sporting events.

With such an eventful sporting calendar public interest in getting out and participating in sport will be high.

A lot of people will be feeling inspired to dust off the old gym kit and get participating again or maybe they’ll see a sport they want to give a go.

But, a lot of people will not know where or how to get involved.

So, I have made a list of local sports clubs, venues and events to make it easy for those who are feeling inspired by the athletes on screen to get involved and get active this summer. is also a diving pool, while the main pool also plays host to the fantastic fun Atlantis Adventure Mega Inflatable every weekend.

www.everyoneactive.com/ centre/sunderland-aquaticcentre

0333 005 0151.

Sunderland Harriers & Athletics Club was established in 1897 and over the past century have promoted the sport of Athletics throughout the NE of England.

www.sunderlandharriers. org.uk

Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis & Wellness Centre is affiliated with the LTA.

They have eight indoor and 10 outdoor tennis courts.

www.everyoneactive.com/ centre/silksworth-tenniscentre

0333 005 0152. they formed a section of the National Clarion Cycling Club.

They now have 60+ regularly active club riders and are continuing to grow.

www.sunderlandclarion. org.uk

Seaham Harbour Marina Activity Centre have a big timetable of water sports, including kayaking and paddle boarding.

To view the timetable go to www.seahammarina.com/ seaham-harbour-activitycentre.html

0191 581 8998.

Sunderland Climbing Wall is built in the old Doxford Ship works. Sunderland Wall has more than 900m2 of climbing and bouldering.

A 23m competition wall that overhangs by a massive 8m, and over 140 routes on the main walls.

www.sunderlandwall. co.uk 0191 514 4234

Goals Football Centre at Sunderland College, Durham Road, is a great venue to have a kick about with frineds, or join in with a five-a-side league.

www.goalsfootball.co.uk/ clubs/north-east/sunderland

0191 337 0360.

Sunderland RFC were founded in 1873 and invite people along to share their passion.

The club focuses on enjoyment, teamwork, respect and discipline.

www.pitchero.com/clubs/ sunderland

0191 528 4536.

East Coast Fitness is situated in Seaham Marina, the perfect location for outdoor group training.

There is a big timetable with classes on six days a week, including specialist classes like Beginners Boot Camp.

Personal training is also available in a private fitness studio.

www.eastcoast-fitness. com

07875 548 880.