There are a wealth of sport and leisure opportunities in Jersey, with a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, on land and sea, for all ages and abilities. Plus many formal and informal clubs and associations providing many sporting facilities.
The department for Education Sport and Culture administer leisure facilities in the island. These include Fort Regent,
Les Quennevais Sports Centre, Springfield Stadium and Community Hall as well as several outdoor playing facilities.
Fort Regent is the flagship of the Sport and Leisure Department. It provides a host of facilities ranging from a 2,000 seater concert hall to one of the largest indoor children's soft play areas in Europe. Other facilities include; a fabulous fitness centre, with the very latest in high tech equipment; squash courts, plus 20 acres of outside walks, attractions and play areas with unrivalled views over the south of the island.
Les Quennevais Sports Centre and Playing Fields is a modern purpose-built complex incorporating a 25metre,
8 lane swimming pool, with a learner pool and water spa features. Within the centre, you will also find a dance studio, health suite, weights and fitness rooms plus two glass backed squash courts and an all purpose sports hall. Outside, in the extensive grounds, you can relax and enjoy a host of activities including rugby, football, cycling, cricket, tennis, hockey, netball and croquet. Bowls is particularly popular and petanque is also provided for with 5 rinks and a clubhouse.
Springfield Stadium is the latest sport and leisure venue, to providing a superb football pitch with grandstand and seating for 960 and a total viewing capacity of 7,000.
Golf
The island offers six courses including three 18 hole championship courses and 3 nine hole courses.
La Moye is an 18 hole Links Course, par 72 in the southwest of the island with spectacular views over the impressive three mile sweep of St Ouen’s Bay. This course has a golf shop, club house, restaurant, putting green and driving range.
Les Mielles is an 18 hole, American-style Parkland Course, par 70, on the west of the island in St Ouens Bay. This course has a golf shop, bar and restaurant, practice putting green and bunker and a 24 bay driving range.
Les Ormes is a 9 hole Parkland Course, par 33, overlooking St Ouen’s Bay and is close to the airport. Facilities include a 17 bay covered driving range, a practice green and bunker, golf and tennis shop, 8 indoor tennis courts, health and beauty salon, fitness complex, bar and restaurant.
Royal Jersey is an 18 hole Links Course, par 70. This course is situated on the east coast of the island looking over
The Royal Bay of Grouville. Facilities include a golf shop, club house, restaurant and putting green.
St Clements is a 9 hole Parkland Course, par 3 and 4. This course is just inland from the south east coast. Facilities include a putting green, crazy golf, bowls tennis and a restaurant. Close by is the newly built Longueville Driving Range.
Wheatlands is a 9 hole/18 tees Parkland Course, par 54. This course is situated inland in the south of the island. Facilities include, a golf shop, practice putting green and bar.
Walking
There is no better way to discover Jersey than to walk the cliff paths and the green country lanes.
Spectacular coastal views, stunning scenery, historical sites
and the natural beauty of the island, make Jersey unique and an excellent place to explore on foot.
Cycling
Cycling on the island is very popular with a 96 mile sign posted cycle network covering the whole island.
Fishing
Jersey has great angling potential. Much of the coastline is good for shore fishing plus a number of reservoirs offer fly fishing for trout. Boats are also available for charter.
Water Sports
There are number of varied water sporting activities available in the island from surfing, wakeboarding, water skiing, windsurfing to jet skiing, sea kayaking and swimming. Because of the crystal clear waters, three off shore reefs and some of the richest marine life in Europe, Jersey has attained international recognition as an excellent place to scuba dive.
Yachting
The Channel Islands offer some of the best and most challenging cruising waters in the world. Jersey is a leisure yachtsman’s paradise with secret anchorages, beautiful bays and modern marinas. Boat charters are available.
Other activities available in the island include, football, rugby, hockey, flying, sky diving, blokarting, rock climbing, shooting, archery, lawn and indoor bowls, horse riding and motor racing. Plus many indoor activities including squash, tennis, badminton, various martial arts, volleyball and netball to name a few.
