Bolton Arena is a hub for clubs and the community.Several clubs use Bolton Arena as their base taking advantage of the fantastic facilities the Arena has to offer. The Arena also provides facilities and sports programmes to a range of groups in the community.
Bolton Arena is part of Bospaa, a sport and physical activity alliance for Bolton, which is devoted to developing sporting opportunity for all. Click here for more information about Bospaa.
Bacpac is a new local group for parents and carers of disabled children. It aims to support parents and gain opportunities for their children to access funding and activity locally. Bolton Arena is keen to support the group and promote their work. Click here for more information about Bacpac.
Clubs
Horwich RMI Harriers
This long established club caters for all ages and abilities. The juniors train indoors and out on our track Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Seniors train on the track on Tuesdays. There are lots more sessions too but to find out more visit their website on www.horwichrmiharriers.co.uk
Bolton Gymnastics Club
Bolton Gymnastic Club was formed in 2005 and takes its members from Withins leisure Centre and Bolton Arena. The club is accredited with GymMark and is registered with the North West Gymnastic Association. The club also participates at county and regional competitions. For more information, visit www.boltongym.com.
Bowls
A bowling group play at Bolton Arena on Fridays 10-12pm. For more information, call 01204 488100.
Bolton Hot Wheels
A fantastic club for children of all abilities; from children just off stabilisers to children entering their first races and even visiting the velodrome. The club meets on Bolton Arena track every Saturday from 10-12pm from April to November. To find out more contact Emma Peel on 07734 543726 or visit www.boltonhotwheelscc.org.uk
Miyabi Ryu ju jitsu
Miyabi Ryu ju jitsu is a family run club catering for all ages and levels. Miyabi Ryu is a martial art comprising of punches, kicks, throws and grappling techniques and is suitable for everyone. The club meets on Tuesday evenings 5.30pm-8pm and Saturdays 11am-2pm. For all enquiries contact Sensei Andy Wilshaw on 01204 491652 or visit www.ntkmartialarts.com
Karate Jitsu
Try your hand at karate? The club meets on Monday evenings 7.30pm-8.30pm. For all enquiries call 01942 731356 or email ms.price@blueyonder.co.uk.
Lancashire Road Cycling Club
This club caters for adults of all fitness levels who wish to improve their riding fitness on the road. Visit their website on www.lancsroadclub.org.uk
Forrest Badminton Club
Forrest BC is the largest club in the Bolton League famed for producing their own junior players. The club has received Silver Club Mark Accreditation with Badminton England to become the first club in Lancashire to achieve this award. We field seven teams in the Bolton League, two teams in the Whitefield League and one team in the Leigh League. As well as senior members, we have over 40 junior members. In addition to providing opportunities for competitive play, the club runs coaching sessions led by fully qualified coaches and organises various social evnets throughout the year. Forrest play several nights of the week at Bolton Arena including Wednesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s. For further information, please visit our website www.forrest-bc.co.uk
Community Sport
Wheels for all
Bolton Arena has a range of bikes that are fun to ride and specially adapted to cater for people with disabilities. Sessions take place on the athletics track which provides a safe and peaceful environment with great views of the local Pennine moors. Why not book a coach too and have a special session planned just for you? For more information, contact 01204 488100.
Sportwall
Sportwall is a group fitness activity providing cardiovascular fitness, sports training and fun all at the same time! It can be used by anyone, regardless of age, but is particularly suited to groups of children and young people. For more information, contact 01204 488100.
