The IOW Council Sports Unit encourages and promotes sports and activities in a whole variety of ways. It also organises activity as part of wider projects, below you will find links to some of the activities which are currently organised or supported by the Sports Unit.
Medina IOW Parkrun is a venture being co-ordinated by the Isle of Wight Council and funded jointly by Sport England and the Health Authority to help raise adult and children physical activity levels. Parkrun organises free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. To register for the Medina IOW Parkrun click here
Medina IOW Parkrun relies on the generosity of its volunteers who turn up every week and give their time to make this event a weekly success. if you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact us on [email protected]
The Return to Sport project aims at getting more adults regularly participating in sport and physical activity. Return to Sport courses are aimed at encouraging adults back into sport or encouraging adults into a sport that they have never played before.
On this page you will find information of all our up and coming courses, Click here to view our current courses. Courses are run throughout the year so check back regularly for an update.
The sports unit are dedicated to getting people active and encourage anyone to take up sport at any time. In this section we will be advertising sessions that encourage anyone to turn up and play. Each session is led by a fully qualified coach dedicated to increasing participation and improving the standard. Click on the titles for more info.
Badminton: Medina West Wight Family Sessions
Golf: Westridge
Netball: Come Try It Fun League