There are numerous sporting clubs in the village and the neighbouring district. At
present we only have up to date information on seven sports clubs, and would appreciate feedback from
Kelsall's other sporting groups that would like to be featured on this site or would like us to
include links to their own web sites. Please email information to our
or phone John Hammond (01829-759235).
Other ways of keeping fit and healthy, including walking, can be found on the
Keeping Healthy page. There are numerous circular walking routes round the village, six of which are featured in
Kelsall's 'Parish Paths' booklet.
There has been a social (not league) Badminton Club meeting in the
Kelsall Community Centre on
Tuesday evenings (7:30pm to 9:30pm) since 1995. Over the years the number of subscribing
members has gradually reduced to around 12 at this time, and new blood is required for
the winter season 2007/8. Membership is open and the fee is £25 for the season from
September 2007 to cover hall hire charges. Any individuals interested in taking part
should contact Alan Sensicle on 01829-752647 or turn up on a Tuesday evening.
Enjoy-a-Ball is a non-competitive coaching programme that teaches girls and boys aged 3
to 9 a variety of team games and eight different ball sports - basketball, tennis,
football, rugby, volleyball, cricket, baseball, and hockey. Early on, the programme
focuses on agility, balance and coordination, then gradually introduces the core elements
of the eight sports. Classes are held on Friday afternoons in the Kelsall Community
Centre. More information can be found here,
on the Enjoy-a-Ball website,
or by contacting
(08452-262694).
Formed in 1978 and now in its 29th year, the Society currently has 40 members,
who play at a variety of venues from April to September each year. We play
approximately eight games each season usually on a Friday, and in addition there
are two matches played against local societies. The programme for 2007 will
include games at Prestatyn, Denbigh, Wrexham, Padeswood and Buckley, and Frodsham
etc, when we compete for trophies generally presented by local businesses.
Williams Karate Academy trains at the Kelsall Community Centre on Monday and Wednesday
evenings. The club is a member of the
Shito-Ryu Shukokai Union (SSU) and the
England Karate Governing Body (EKGB). The instructor, Sensei Barry Williams, is a
5th dan black belt and has been studying karate since 1979 and running Williams Karate
Academy since 1995. There's a wealth of information about the club on its
website. Please contact
if you would like more information. The club was highly successful at the Karate World Cup in
Crete on 26/27 October 2007 - click here
for details and photos.
Kelsall has three tennis courts located behind the Community Centre. The club
has two Ladies teams, a mixed summer team and a Men's winter team. There is an extremely popular
children's coaching scheme ranging from junior school age to sixth formers, the best
players completing in two summer leagues. Junior club night is well attended on a Friday
evening 18:00 to 20:00 and senior club sessions are on Tuesday evening from 18:30 and
Saturday afternoons from 14:00. All new players are most welcome.
For further information please contact the Secretary,
Caroline Stein (01829-751308).
Richard runs popular Tae Kwon Do classes at the
Kelsall Community Centre and at Duddon
Village Hall. Further information, including links to local and national websites, can be
found on Richard's website.
