Sports activities 2026
This summer, Access to Sports is offering an exciting, free holiday programme for young people across Hackney. Activities include football, basketball, cricket, tag archery, athletics, baseball, tennis, fitness, roller skating, cycling, skateboarding, multi-sports & more. They’re also providing sports leadership and training opportunities, where you can gain recognised coaching qualifications and experience as a coach.
Access to Sports welcomes young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). However, we recommend that parents contact us in advance to help us plan and identify any support needs.
A free nutritious lunch is available to those eligible for free school meals under the Holiday and Activities programme with Access to Sports.
Visit their website to learn more, or if you have any questions you can email: info@accesstosports.org.uk
Football & Basketball
Mon- Thurs, 21 – 24 Jul & 3 – 6 Aug, 4-6pm
Free. Age: 10-16
Book in advance here
Hackney Downs
Football & Multi Sports Camp
Mon-Thurs, 21 Jul-13 Aug, 11am-3pm
Free. Age: 8-16
Book in advance here
North Millfields Park, E5 9NU
Multisports Camp
Mon-Thurs, 21 Jul-13 Aug, 10-3pm
Free. Age: 8-12
Book in advance here
Guinness Partnership Community Centre, N16 5TH
Tennis Coaching
Mon-Thurs, 21 Jul-13 Aug, 3-4pm
Free. Age: 6-7 & 8-12
Book in advance here
Guinness Partnership Community Centre, N16 5TH
Info: info@accesstosports.org.uk
Roller Skating
Wed, 22 Jul-12 Aug, 4-6pm
Free. Age: 8-11 & 12-16
Book in advance here
Guinness Partnership Community Centre, N16 5TH
Multisports Camp
Mon-Thurs, 21 Jul-20 Aug, 10-3pm
Free. Age: 8-12
Book in advance here
Finsbury Park, Athletics Track, N4 1EE
Sports Academy (Multi Sports)
Mon-Thurs, 21 Jul-20 Aug, 10:30-3pm
Free. Age: 12-16
Book in advance here
Finsbury Park, Athletics track, N4 1EE
Multi sports for people with learning difficulties (SEND)
Fri, 24 Jul-28 Aug, 11-1pm
Free. Age: 8-25
Book in advance here
Finsbury Park, Ball Courts, Endymion Road, N4 2AZ
Tennis Coaching
Mon-Thurs, 21 Jul-20 Aug, (Contact for timings)
Free. Age: 6-7, 8-11, 12-16
Book in advance here
Finsbury Park, Athletics track, N4 1EE
Football Coaching
Sat, 25 Jul-29 Aug, 12-2pm
Free. Age: 8-16
Book in advance here
North Millfields Park
All Play Football – Community Summer Football Competitions
Access to Sports will be hosting a series of All-Play Community Football Competitions in August.
School years 5 & 6, 7 & 8 and 9 & 10. Open to all and all abilities welcome!
Register here in advance and contact the provider for further details on the locations.
Coaching and Sports Leaders Training & Volunteering
Access to Sports is offering opportunities for young people to gain skills, qualifications and voluntary experience as sports leaders and coaches.
For more information email: info@accesstosports.org.uk
For more information please visit: https://accesstosports.org.uk/sports-leadership/
Free of charge coaching and leadership courses on offer include:
- Introduction to coaching Football (level 1) – Ages 16+
- Sports leadership awards – Ages 13+
- Basketball Activator – Ages 13+
- Football Leadership awards – Ages 14+
- Tennis Leaders Award – Ages 11+
- LTA Tennis Assistant Qualification (Level 1)
- Football Referees Course – Ages 14+
- Duke of Edinburgh Award(Ages 13+)
- Introduction to Coaching Basketball (Level 1) – Ages 16+