Active Through Football session calendar
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Discover upcoming Active Through Football sessions and other community activities happening near you!
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Back to Football - Upton United FC
7 Sept 2026
Back to Football
Monday 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Campsmount Academy, Ryecroft Road, Norton, Doncaster, DN6 9AS
Contact: Russel Kwill or Scott Smith for details.
Russel 07757 387313
Scott 07764480862
Gives you the chance to get your boots back on and get a weekly football fix. A recreation football session where all abilities and levels are welcome, with a great chance to meet new people.
Back to Football
7 Sept 2026
Back to Football Mondays 6pm – 7pm
Venue: Frickley Park 3G, WF9 2EQ
Contact: greg@frickleyathletic.co.uk / 07480 975043
Gives you the chance to get your boots back on and get a weekly football fix. A recreation football session where all abilities and levels are welcome, with a great chance to meet new people.
Life in the Old Dogs 40+ Football
8 Sept 2026
Life in the Old Dogs 40+ Football 7:00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: Venue: Minsthorpe Community College Sports and Fitness,
Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, WF9 2UJ
Contact: craig@exercise360.co.uk / 07834223684
The only thing stopping you from playing football at an older age is yourself! Don’t expect to play at the pace you played at school; enjoy playing at your own pace and remember to warm up and stretch before you play. You can teach an old dog new tricks!
Walking and Running Fit SESKU
8 Sept 2026
Walking & Running Fit SESKU Tuesday 6:30pm
The Mallard at Moorthorpe Station, South Kirkby, WF9 3AT
Contact: info@familyfitwy.com / 07948 623270
This is suitable for adults of all ages and fitness levels, we are a social group - not a running club - so everyone is welcome, and nobody is ever left behind. Walkie bits are perfectly acceptable! Please check before attending as the meeting point changes during winter months.
Physio led Pilates
8 Sept 2026
Physio led Pilates Tuesday 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Venue: Upton Community Library, Waggon Lane, Pontefract WF9 1JS
Contact: Cassy Seville - cassyseville@yahoo.co.uk
7-week block of physio led (chair) Pilates for beginners and individuals who are inactive due to age or health conditions. The sessions will consist of the first week screening assessing individuals followed by six weeks of physio led Pilates, this will be run by a qualified physio and Pilates instructor.
Health Walking
8 Sept 2026
Health Walking Tuesday 7pm – 8pm
Venue: Hemsworth Water Park, Hoyle Mill Road, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5JB, United Kingdom
Contact: Lyn Morton – 07879321981/lynmortonkfcc@gmail.com
Meeting near the main entrance near the Café, our Health walks are regular short walks that last between 20 minutes to 90 minutes and are aimed at people of all abilities and fitness levels. Each walk is led by at least one trained walk leader. Health walks are free, you don’t need any fancy walking gear, just sensible footwear and clothing suited to the weather conditions. All walks are non-smoking and please check before bringing along dogs.
Women's Only Football
9 Sept 2026
Casual, enjoyable football that best suits you. For all levels, ages, and all abilities. Informal games, play when you want, everyone's welcome.
Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Minsthorpe Community College, 104 Ash Grove, South Elmsall, WF9 2UJ
greg@frickleyathletic.co.uk / 07476 204901
Open Goals - Sporting Activities and Seated Games
9 Sept 2026
Open Goals -
Wednesday 10am – 12pm
Sporting Activities for Adults with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties - Seated games like boccia, indoor curling and parachute games.
Location - Westfield Resource Centre, Westfield Lane, WF9 2PU
South Elmsall Edible Gardening Club
9 Sept 2026
South Elmsall Edible Gardening Club Wednesday 1pm – 3pm
Venue: Albany Crescent Allotments, Albany Crescent, South Elmsall, WF9 2EL
Contact Andy@Grow-Wakefield.co.uk / 07971 098510
If you want to try growing your own food, enjoy gardening and would like to meet others who share the same interests, why not come along to our Edible Gardening Club. Complete beginners and experienced growers welcome and all tools and equipment provided. Booking not required but please get in touch first so we know you are coming.
Chair Based Exercise
9 Sept 2026
Chair Based Exercise Wednesday 2pm – 3pm
Venue: Ryhill Church, Nostell Lane, Ryhill, WF4 2DB
Contact: chrisfblackburn@aol.com / 07796960162
Are a low-impact form of exercise that can be adapted for various fitness levels and abilities. These exercises involve performing movements while seated in a chair, making them accessible for individuals with mobility limitations or those recovering from injuries.
Open Goals: Multi-Sports
10 Sept 2026
Sporting Activities for Adults with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties - Multi sports like activities including, Football, Table Tennis, handball and Basketball.
Venue: Rycroft Leisure Centre, WF4 2BB
Contact: info@nlycommunitysport.co.uk / 0791 293 4417
Sporting Activities
10 Sept 2026
Sporting Activities
Thursday 10:30am – 12pm
Venue: South Kirkby Miners Welfare Club, Stockingate, South Kirkby, WF9 3DP
Contact: Tony Ridley / bigitupmrt@yahoo.com
Sporting Activities for Adults with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties - Multi sports like activities including, boccia and fun games.
Play, Stay and Weigh - Millennium Hall
10 Sept 2026
Play, Stay and Weigh Thursday 9:30am – 11:15am
Venue: Millennium Hall, Barnsley Road, Moorthorpe, WF9 2BJ
Contact: greg@frickleyathletic.co.uk / 07476 204901
No need to book, just pop along. Suitable 0 - confident walkers. A social experience and early learning-based activities for children. A great opportunity to meet other families.
Football 5ives - Frickley Park 3G
11 Sept 2026
Football 5ives - 11–18-year-olds
Friday 7pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Frickley Park 3G, WF9 2EQ
Contact: Josh Gelder - josh.gelder@coalfields-regen.org.uk / 07754 322386
Football 5ives are free sessions to get young people off the streets and on to the football pitch. Football 5ives gets young people healthy while helping them to learn new skills, supported by our dedicated coaches on local football pitches.
Men’s Rugby
11 Sept 2026
Men’s Rugby
Friday 7-8pm (moving to Tuesday and Friday in February)
Venue: Rycroft Leisure, Off Mulberry Ave, Ryhill, Wakefield WF4 2BB
Contact Jamie - 07555096596 or message the Rycroft Hammers Facebook page
Rugby isn’t just about competition – it’s about fitness, camaraderie, and enjoying the game. That’s why we’re launching men’s recreational sessions every week, designed to bring players together in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you’re looking to stay fit, pick-up new skills, or simply enjoy the game with others, these sessions are about more than rugby – they’re about recreation, confidence, and connection.
Rugby fit (women only)
11 Sept 2026
Rugby fit (women only)
Friday 7-8pm
Venue: Rycroft Leisure, Off Mulberry Ave, Ryhill, Wakefield WF4 2BB
Contact Nikki 07854106918 / message the Rycroft Hammers Facebook page
Women’s rugby is on the rise, but there’s still plenty of room to grow participation and confidence across the sport. That’s why we’re launching women-only sessions every two weeks, designed to inspire, empower, and energize. Whether you are new to rugby or looking to sharpen your skills, these sessions are about more than sport – they are about fitness, confidence, and community.
Walking Football
12 Sept 2026
Walking Football
Saturdays 9am – 10am
Venue: Frickley Park 3G, WF9 2EQ
Contact: greg@frickleyathletic.co.uk / 07476 204901
Walking football offers several health benefits, such as reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke while improving blood pressure. It also gives you the chance to become involved in something you really enjoy while making new friends.
Back to Football - Upton United FC
14 Sept 2026
Back to Football
Monday 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue: Campsmount Academy, Ryecroft Road, Norton, Doncaster, DN6 9AS
Contact: Russel Kwill or Scott Smith for details.
Russel 07757 387313
Scott 07764480862
Gives you the chance to get your boots back on and get a weekly football fix. A recreation football session where all abilities and levels are welcome, with a great chance to meet new people.
Multi Sports (Women only)
14 Sept 2026
Multi Sports (Women only) Monday 6pm – 7pm
Venue: Minsthorpe Community College, 104 Ash Grove, South Elmsall, WF9 2UJ
Contact - chloe@frickleyathletic.co.uk or greg@frickleyathletic.co.uk
Looking for something to fun to do? Don't fancy the gym but want to do something to keep fit? Come and join us for a multi sports session, all abilities welcome! Get in touch for more info!