Isle of Wight Council Sports Development Unit

18/05/2026

Cowes Sports FC are looking to recuit players to their U18's side ahead of next season ⚽
If you or someone you know is a keen player looking for a new challenge, check the details below. 👇

🚨 COWES SPORTS UNDER 18’S 🚨

We are on the lookout for some new players to join our U18’s side for the coming season. Age ranges 15-18, if this is something of interest to you or your child, please contact us regarding your interest!

Training dates are to follow, we look forward to hearing from you!💙

⛵️🔵⚪️

01/05/2026

We're looking forward to a weekend of Rugby and Football at Medina and Seaclose. 🏉⚽

Both events have put measures in place to support residents and visitors however parking on site is limited. For anyone planning to come along and support our local teams please consider parking off site to help ease congestion.

📢 Parking at 1Leisure Medina 2–4 May 2026 🚗

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, parking at 1Leisure Medina may be limited at times due to sports events taking place in and around the site.

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd May
⚽ SCI Football Tournament – Seaclose Park

🏉 Tour International Rugby Tournament – Medina College playing fields (behind the leisure centre)

While parking arrangements are in place for both events, there may still be an impact on space availability for leisure centre users throughout the weekend.

✅ Please note: 1Leisure Medina will be open as usual, with all activities running to the normal timetable.

We appreciate your understanding and patience, and we wish all the teams competing the very best of luck!

Have a fantastic Bank Holiday weekend 🎉🌞

28/04/2026

John Cattle's Skate Club are on the lookout for a new skate coach to join their amazing team, if you, or someone you know would be interested check the details below 👇🛹

WE'RE STILL ON THE LOOK OUT FOR A NEW SKATE COACH.
We've had some great people show an interest but aren't old enough or don't drive. So could it be for you?

This role would be to primarily deliver skateboarding in schools, after school hours so generally 3-4pm. But additional hours are likely to cover leave and other projects, evenings and weekends.

👉🏼 18+ YRS
👉🏼 MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORT
👉🏼 MUST BE RELIABLE
👉🏼 MUST BE CONFIDENT TALKING TO TEACHERS/PARENTS
👉🏼 MUST LIKE WORKING WITH CHILDREN
👉🏼 MUST BE WILLING TO WORK TO OUR HIGH STANDARDS
👉🏼 MUST BE RAD

This work is on a self employed basis. Starting at £20 per hour.

Full training will be given, DBS & Safeguarding Checks apply.

If you would like to express an interest in the job then please email [email protected] giving information about yourself, why you'd like to work with us, and any experience that you think may be relevant.

20/04/2026

A new and exciting sport festival is happening on the Island this summer, check out their website for information on how you can get involved. 🎾🏐🎯♟️⛵️🏆

25/03/2026

⚽️🎾🏏Grant Opportunity⚽️🎾🏏
The Barclays Community Sports Fund is open for applications, if your club offers Football, Tennis, or Cricket to girls on the Island you could receive £1000 to support these sessions or start new ones. Check the link below for more details. ⚽️🎾🏏

The Barclays Community Sport Fund offers grants, support, and exclusive ticketing opportunities to make football, tennis, and cricket more accessible.

19/03/2026

Sports clubs can apply for a new grant scheme aimed at reducing energy use. British Gas and Energy for Tomorrow, in partnership with Team GB and ParalympicsGB, have teamed up with Crowdfunder to support grassroots sports clubs on their net zero journey.
there is a set criteria so check the link below for more details.

British Gas and Energy for Tomorrow, Team GB and ParalympicsGB have teamed up to launch the British Gas Energy for Tomorrow fund, supporting clubs that enable a more inclusive and sustainable future in communities through the power of sport.

06/03/2026

You can support Team IOW reach the Faroe Islands by joining their monthly lottery where you'll be in with a chance to win cash prizes.

Join the Team IOW Lottery and be in with a chance to win cash prizes every month!

For just £5 a month (or £50 for the year), you’ll be helping support Team IOW on our journey to the Faroe Islands in 2027.

Play, win, and support the team!

27/02/2026

Here is an opportunity to showcase your club at the islands PEACH games, tag you club or ask them to contact [email protected] ⚽️🎾⛳️🏹🤸‍♀️🥋🏄‍♀️🩰

Calling all Isle of Wight sports and activity clubs! We’re building this year’s PEACH Games Athletes’ Village, and we want you to be part of it! 🏃‍♀️🎯🤸

Showcase what you do, inspire young people, and help us create a vibrant space celebrating inclusion, wellbeing, and community spirit.

Register your club today and join us in making this year’s Games the best yet! 👉 Email [email protected] for more info.

11/02/2026

Isle of Wight Netball are looking to form 3 teams across 3 age groups to enter the England netball county tournament this coming July.
If you or someone you know is interested in being involved please contact Ann - [email protected] 🏐

🔔 Calling all players, current and retired! Exciting opportunity to help shape County Netball! 🏐
IWN has a the chance to enter teams in the below tournament celebrating 100 years of England Netball(!) but the deadline is soon! Please contact Ann TODAY if interested 😁 🔔
Share far and wide!

03/02/2026

Come and try Wheelchair Basketball with the Southern Sharks and West Wight Sports & Community Centre 🏀
This session is available to both wheelchair users and non-wheelchair users with all the equipment provided.