Sports for young people

Drop-in sport sessions

Medway Sport offers free or reduced cost sport sessions for young people and families to encourage active and healthy lifestyles.

All sessions are led by qualified coaches, leaders or activators. All equipment is provided.

We often work with partners to deliver these sessions, and funded projects can be with withdrawn from programmes, and replaced with alternative options.

We would also highly recommend contacting your local sports club, who run lots of opportunities to get involved in sport in Medway.

See sessions running on:

Monday

'Free Street Cricket' sessions

  • Location: Medway Park Sports Centre
  • For ages: 8 to 15
  • Date: every Monday (excludes bank holidays and school holidays)
  • Time: 5pm to 6pm.

You do not need to book for this session. Session free as part of Kent Cricket development programme and funded.

Register upon arrival at Medway Park. Kent Cricket coaches manage this session. Contact Matt Fagg on 07814 006 576.

Muslim women's yoga with female instructor

  • Location: Ash Studio, Academy of Woodlands, Arts and Sports Centre, Gillingham 
  • Date: every Monday (excludes bank holidays and school holidays)
  • Time: 11.30am to 12.15pm 
  • Cost: free.

'Hoop into Basketball' sessions

  • Location: Medway Park Sports Centre
  • Date: every Monday (excludes bank holidays and school holidays)
  • Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm (for ages 12 and under), and 6.30pm to 7.30pm (for ages 16 and under)
  • Cost: £3.75 per session.

You do not need to book for this session.

Register upon arrival at Medway Park. Kent Crusader basketball coaches support this session.

Tuesday

Calm Football

  • Location: The Garrison Grounds – Sally Port Gardens, Gillingham, ME7 5BU
  • Date: every Tuesday
  • Time: 7pm to 8pm
  • Cost: free.

Fun, non-competitive, no commitment football for anyone aged 18+.

Wednesday

Cardio Tennis with Katie B Tennis in the Park

  • Location: The Strand, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT
  • Date: every Wednesday (from June 18)
  • Time: 10am to 11am
  • Cost: free.

With thanks to funding from Active Thames, we'll be offering the opportunity to take part in a regular Cardio Tennis session which promises to be a high-energy, fun, and social workout for all ages and abilities. Set to music, the session combines tennis drills with fitness activities, so you’ll hit plenty of balls and get your heart pumping.

Book Cardio Tennis online.

Back to netball

  • Location: Medway Park Sports Centre
  • Date: every Wednesday  
  • Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm 
  • Cost: £4.80 per person.

This session is supported with an England Netball coach and is suitable for ages 14 plus. No need to book.

Family friendly circuits class

  • Location: Medway Park Sports Centre
  • Date: every Wednesday
  • Time: 6.30pm to 7.15pm 
  • Cost: £8.80 per adult. No charge for children
  • Extra information: parent and child workout together.

How to book

To attend this session, you can:

Inclusive Sports Club – Multisport & Wheelchair Rugby

  • Location: Medway Park Sports Centre
  • Date: every Wednesday
  • Time: 6.30pm to 7.30pm
  • Cost: Free.

Our multisport session is designed for participants of all abilities, offering a variety of activities, our friendly coaches and supportive community.

Drop-in Family Tennis

  • Location: The Strand, Gillingham ME7 1TT 
  • Date: every Wednesday
  • Time: 4.45pm to 5.45pm
  • Cost: Free.

Work together as a family team to take part in fun and active tennis challenges – rolling, throwing, hitting and more! Perfect for all ages and abilities.

Thursday

Mini Youth Games afterschool club

  • Location: Medway Park Sports Centre
  • Date: every Thursday
  • For ages: 7 to 11 years
  • Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm
  • Cost: free.

You do not need to book for this session. These sessions are funded by Sports Development programme

Chair yoga

  • Location: Hoo Institute Hall, 25 Main Road, Hoo, Rochester ME3 9AA
  • Date: every Monday 
  • Time: 3.45pm to 4.45pm
  • Cost: free.

You do not need to book for this session. Suitable for all, including those with reduced mobility or rehabilitation.

Friday

Saturday and Sunday

Kayaking in partnership with Medway Watersports and funded by Active Thames. 

  • Location: Medway Water Sports, The Strand, Gillingham ME7 1TT 
  • Saturday 31 May 4.00pm to 6.00pm Children’s kayaking
  • Sunday 22 June 9.00am to 11.00am Adult kayaking
  • Saturday 26 July 2.00pm to 4.00pm Children’s kayaking
  • Saturday 27 Sept 4.00pm to 6.00pm Children’s kayaking
  • Cost: Free.  Spaces are limited, so one booking during the course per person.

Children’s kayaking suitable for 8 to 14 years old.

Adult kayaking suitable for ages 15plus.

Pre-booking online is essential: https://medwaywatersports.co.uk/events/

Sunday

Barclays Free Park Tennis

  • Location: The Strand Tennis Courts, Gillingham ME7 1TT
  • Date:  Every Sunday (from 15 June)
  • Time: 10am to 11am
  • cost: Free

Each week you can sign up to a session - no matter your age, background or ability – and play tennis for free.

Book online