SPORTS PROGRAMMEs
We’re passionate about providing opportunities to get active, with plenty of options for children and young people to choose from.
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Archery
Watching the satisfying swoosh of your arrow speeding through the air and landing in the target – there’s nothing else like it! All kit is provided, and sessions are led by our qualified Archery GB instructors. Our fun and engaging sessions are fully inclusive with activities tailored to individual needs.
This session runs on Wednesdays. 8:30 – 9:30pm
Ham Youth Centre, Ham Close, Ham, TW10 7PL
8 – 25 years
Suggested donation £5
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Climbing
Climbing is not only a fun and challenging sport but provides tremendous health benefits by improving strength and flexibility.
The climbing walls are great for children and young people of all abilities that want a challenge. The walls offer different angles, routes and problems that will ensure each member of the group is challenged.
All kit is provided, and sessions are led by qualified instructors. Our Tuesday session is supported by a youth worker, and our Saturday session is a parent-led activity where a parent/carer must stay and supervise their child.
This session runs on Tuesdays. 8 – 9pm
And on Saturdays. 1 – 2pm
8 – 25 years
White Spider Climbing Centre, 225 Hook Rise South, Surbiton, KT6 7LD
Suggested donation £15
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clip & climb
Novice to expert, mountains of fun, our Clip and Climb sessions are thrilling and challenging. With walls towering over 8m in height and loads of challenges to get struck into, there are new ways to climb every time you visit.
All kit is provided. Young people must be able to attend independently or have a parent/carer stay onsite.
This session runs on alternate weeks
Mondays: Jump In 5 – 6pm
Thursdays: Ad hoc sessions at Rock Up. Times and dates tbc.
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8 – 25 years
Rock Up Climbing Gym, Unit 48, The Heart Mall, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1GH
Jump In, Sandown Industrial Park, Unit A4 Equus. Mill Road, Esher, KT10 8BL
Suggested donation £10
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CYCLING
Our cycling project is a community resource helping young people with additional needs the opportunity to have fun cycling, by offering access to a range of adapted cycles. Our hire scheme is available to individuals with additional needs, families and organisations (schools, day centres or clubs).
To book a ride, please get in touch. We also run a weekly session at The Moor Lane Centre
8 – 25 years
The Moor Lane Centre, Moor Lane, Chessington, KT9 2AA
Suggested donation £5
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fencing
Fencing is a varied and exciting combat sport. It’s a great way to give your mind and body a workout (and best of all you get to hit people with swords!). ​
All kit is provided, and sessions are led by qualified British Fencing Coaches and supported by Youth Workers.
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This session runs monthly on a Tuesday 8.30 - 9.30pm
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8 – 25 years
Ham Youth Centre
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Suggested donation £5
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jump
Join us for our fun and engaging trampolining session which is packed with things to do. Bounce with no music, less noise, and fewer people.
This session runs on alternate weeks on Mondays. 6-7pm
8 – 25 years
Jump In, Sandown Industrial Park, Unit A4 Equus. Mill Road, Esher, KT10 8BL
Suggested donation £10
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KARATE
Karate is a system for training that can be used in self-defence, however Karate does not only involve techniques for fighting – it also involves mastering the arts of mental discipline and physical exercise.
Our classes allow for all abilities, so students are able to learn, improve and explore their capabilities. Our Sensei (Coach) has loads of knowledge and experience and are passionate and enthusiastic about the sport.
Mondays, 7 – 8pm
8 – 25 years
Whitton Youth Zone, 1 Britannia Lane, Twickenham, TW2 7JX
​Thursdays, 5:30–6:30pm
8 – 25 years
Bu’sen Martial Arts & Sports Trust, 224 Stanley Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NP
Thursdays, 7:30–8:30pm
8 – 25 years
Ham Youth Centre, Ham Close, Ham, TW10 7PL
Saturdays, 9–10am and 10-11am
8 – 25 years
Bu’sen Martial Arts & Sports Trust, 224 Stanley Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NP
Suggested donation £10 per class
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kick about
Are you up for a kick about? Football is a team sport that involves, to varying degrees, kicking a ball to score a goal.
Our sessions are hosted on purpose-built, all-weather pitches featuring the latest Pro Turf synthetic grass.
These sessions take place between April and September.
Goals Tolworth, Kingston Road, Tolworth, KT5 9NT
This session runs once per month on a Saturday, 3–5pm
8 – 25 years
Suggested donation £10
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laser tag
This session is ideal for those who feel energetic!
Take part in the ultimate Laser Quest sci-fi action adventure and cutting-edge VR experiences!
Laser Quest, 1st Floor, Hook Rise North, Surbiton, KT6 5AT
This session runs once per month on a Sunday, 9:45–11:15am
8 – 25 years
Suggested donation £10
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ninja warrior
This session is ideal for those who feel energetic! Expect to learn a wide and full range of parkour techniques, whilst at the same time taking inspiration from the hit TV show Ninja Warrior UK, where the aim is often to get from one end to the other, without touching the floor.
Learn from our Coach: 2 x Ninja Warrior UK finalist (series 3 and 5) and participant (series 6).
All ages, 4:30-6pm​
Suggested donation £10
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PARKOUR
Parkour is a movement activity that promotes health and fitness while also teaching our children and young people to master their bodies and minds. It develops self-efficacy, confidence, problem-solving skills and introduces a holistic, variable movement activity into their lives.
Sessions include running, jumping, climbing, vaulting, rolling and make use of our top of the range parkour equipment.
Sessions are supervised by a level 1 Parkour Coach
Wednesdays, 7.30 – 8.30pm
8 – 25 years
Ham Youth Centre, Ham Close, Ham, TW10 7PL
Suggested donation £5
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PARKOUR ACADEMY
Ideal for those who want to learn how to free run. Train in one of the best-equipped parkour environments. This session runs once per month.
Sessions include running, jumping, climbing, vaulting, rolling and making use of our top-of-the range parkour equipment.
Sessions are led by a Level 2 parkour coach.
Ham Youth Centre, Ham Close, Ham, TW10 7PL
This session runs on alternate Sundays, 3 – 4:30pm
Suggested donation £10
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Roller Skating
Join us with 4 wheels strapped to each foot and have some fun on our roller skating rink! It’s a great place to let your hair down and enjoy some amazing time with family and friends.
All kit is provided, and sessions are led by a competent skater and supported by a youth worker.
Ham Youth Centre, Ham Close, Ham, TW10 7PL
This session ad hoc on Sundays, 5:30-6:30pm
Suggested donation £5 per person
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​​​Scootering
Scootering is an extreme sport that involves using scooters to perform tricks. Our Scootering sessions are mainly held indoors and in skateparks. We have our own indoor environment with obstacles such as half pipes, ramps and rails. Our sessions are held on the last Sunday of each month at Ham Youth Centre.
All kit is provided and sessions are led by a coach and supported by youth workers.
​This session ad hoc on Sundays, 3:30-5:30pm
8-25 year-olds
The suggested donation is £10 per session.
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Shooting
Air rifle shooting is one of the most accessible forms of shooting. Our shooting sessions give young people a chance to learn the basics of safe gun handling and the art of shooting straight.
Ham Youth Centre
This session runs on monthly on a Tuesday, 8:30 - 9.30pm
8 – 25 years
Suggested donation £5
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Skateboarding
Skateboarding is an action sport that involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard. All kit is provided and sessions are led by qualified instructors and supported by youth workers.
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This session ad hoc on Sundays, 3.30-5.30pm, 3:30-5:30pm ​
8-25 year-olds
Ham Youth Centre, Ham Close, Ham, TW10 7PL
The suggested donation is £10 per session.
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Snowsports
Our Adaptive Snowsports programme aims to give disabled people thrills and excitement which improves the mental and physical wellbeing of those taking part.
We provide lessons on both dry slope and indoor snow. Lessons are delivered by fully qualified adapted skiing and snowboarding instructors from Disability Snowsports UK, supported by our dedicated team of youth workers.
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8 – 25 years
Thursdays - outdoor dry slope
Sandown Ski Slope, More Lane, Esher, KT10 8AN
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Saturdays - indoor snow slope
The Snow Centre, St Albans Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9NH
Our Recreational Ski and Board session exists to enable our skiers and boarders the opportunity to practice what they have learned during lessons. They provide young people with a safe, fun, and social environment to ski and snowboard.
These sessions provide competent skiers/boarders practice time on the main slope with skilled and highly motivated volunteer helpers and instructors from DSUK to assist.
We provide a minibus shuttle to both venues and a TAG rep is on hand to support skiers and snowboards on and off the slope.
8 – 25 years
The Snow Centre, St Albans Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9NH
Usually on the last Sunday of the month.
4-6pm
Snozonw Xscape, 602 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3XS
Usually on the second Sunday of the month.
4-6pm
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​ Stick With It
“Stick With It” is a total body workout from toes to nose. You’ll learn an ancient fighting skill that involved a Quarter Staff.
The exercise you will be performing is low impact and the stretching is gradual.
This workout involves using a broomstick as an aid for teaching your muscles; like your shoulders, arms, grip, abs, hips, and legs to work together all at once to improving your mobility, stability, and strength.
Wednesdays, 6-7pm
8 – 25 years
Bu’sen Martial Arts & Sports Trust, 224 Stanley Road, Twickenham, TW2 5NP
Suggested donation £5 per class
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Watersports
Our Watersports activities are held either on a stretch of the River Thames between Teddington Lock and Kingston Bridge or on a lagoon located in Ham, which is a calm 10-acre lake connected to the River Thames by a lock.
Activities may include bell boating, open canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, raft building, powerboating and sailing. All kit is provided, and sessions are led by qualified instructors.
This is a parent led activity where a parent/carer must stay and supervise their child.
These sessions take place between April and September.
Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm
8 – 25 years
Albany Outdoors, Albany Mews, Kingston, KT2 5SL
Sundays ad hoc, 9:45-12:15pm
Thames Young Mariners, Riverside Drive, Ham, TW10 7RX
Suggested donation £15 per session
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Membership & Waiver
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In order to take part in any of our clubs, sports or arts programmes, a parent or guardian must register your child or young person as a member and complete a membership form.
One of our friendly Youth Workers will help guide you through the completion of the form and ask for any additional information that could help us support your child’s needs.
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Some of the sports activities are extreme sports, and there is a risk of injury whilst taking part. TAG Youth Club has appropriate insurance for all the activities it provides, and each has its own risk assessment available on request. We also employ suitably qualified leaders for each activity.
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In order for us to be compliant, each sport or activity will detail what clothing is required, and you must ensure that the appropriate clothing for the activity, including trainers, is worn. We reserve the right to refuse access to the activity if this is not adhered to.
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You will be asked to complete a waiver form before taking part.