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Alderney Activities
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For a small Island, Alderney offers an amazing variety of sports and leisure activities and has a large number of sports clubs, many of which welcome visitors' participation. But if you'd rather watch others doing the running, you'll enjoy Alderney's cricket team playing against visiting teams.
Or watch Alderney's football team, bowls competitions, the tennis tournaments and any of the official races and competitions
Sporting Life
Visitors are welcome to participate in any of the following sports activities:
Aerobics
For a good workout, irrespective of age, you have the choice of fitness classes, aerobics, Pilates and weight training at different fitness levels which take place at the Butes Centre or the Catholic Hall.
The Alderney KFA (Keep Fitness Association) combines fitness training with movement and dance classes. Contact Angela Stanley Tel 01481 824347 or click here
Angling - Sea angling
Alderney's varied coastline and crystal-clear water, rich in marine life, offers more than 70 different species, a number of which are British records. No permission needed to fish anywhere from the coastline or the harbour.
You can charter Alderney Felix, a new 12-passenger fishing vessel and the local tackle shop will offer equipment and advice.
Angling - Shore Fishing
Whether an experienced or casual angler, there is something to suit everyone's taste and abilities. In summer mackerel, plaice, sole and bass. In winter, vast shoals of mullet, conger and tope, exceeding record sizes, come close inshore.
Alderney has its own Angling Club and the Annual Angling Festival (October) attracts around 200 competitors from all over Britain (click here "What’s On"). Seven UK records are currently held on the island.
Tackle Shop - What a service!
To make things easy for keen anglers, the Tackle Shop sets up stall at the entrance to the Commercial Quay at Braye Harbour from 0745h to 0900, when you can purchase fishing tackle, boat terminal gear to include braid, line, hooks, swivels and booms. An extensive range of shads, pirks, feathers and plastic lures is also available plus accessories such as knives, rig wallets and much more all at very competitive prices. Some boat rods are on display too. And for specific requirements, just call 07781 130 304 the night before to ensure your order is there to meet you. Alternatively, just drop into the Tackle Shop in Q.E. II Street which opens at 0900h. e-mail: mark@alderneyangling.com
Badminton
At the Island Hall – as soon as renovations have been completed
Bowls
At the Golf Club
Indoor Bowls
At the Island Hall as soon as renovations have been completed
Boxing
The Alderney Boxing Club
Clay Pigeon Shooting
At Fort Albert
The Alderney Cricket Club
The Butes Field
Cycling
Approx 24 miles of roads and lanes to explore by bicycle. Cycles may be hired locally.
Darts
Alderney Darts League (Men's League)
Flying
There is an enthusiastic Aero Club based at the airport which has its own own plane. Highlight of the Club's activities include Alderney's Annual Fly-In which attracts some 150 aircraft, and the Annual Air Race when Britain’s top air racers head for Alderney.
Golf
Visitors are welcome to enjoy the Island's picturesque and testing 9- hole course, which is arguably one of the most scenic courses in the British Isles. Hire clubs and trolleys are always available. Green fees are the lowest in the Channel Islands and one seldom has to wait.
Horse Riding
What a great way to see Alderney, accompanied by a local rider. Please note horses and dogs are not allowed on the beaches (other than Platte Saline) from April to September.
Sailing and Cruising
Private yachts are always welcome in Braye Harbour, an excellent stop-over en route to Guernsey Jersey and the Normandy and Brittany coast.
A variety of nautical events are organised every year by the Alderney Sailing Club whose clubhouse overlooks Braye Harbour and welcomes sailors from all recognised clubs.
Alderney Snooker Club
Snooker
This smart and very friendly club welcomes visitors and encourages young players from the age of 12 . The club’s facilities include four full-size snooker tables, a pool table, and a fully licensed bar.
Scuba Diving
Experienced and certified divers (BSAC or CMAS 2 *) may join members of the Alderney Diving Club on their regular under-water explorations around the Island. All BSAC regulations apply and divers must have their own equipment. Cylinders and air can be supplied.
Squash
Squash courts are located at the Arsenal.
Swimming
Although Alderney does not, as yet, have a public swimming pool, a project to build a Sports Centre which will also include a swimming pool, is underway. Meanwhile, enjoy Alderney's finest beaches which are ideal for swimming. Dogs and horses are not allowed on the beaches – other than Platte Saline – from April to September.
Table Tennis
Brush up your TT or just come along for a friendly game. Three tables in operation on Tuesday evenings 6pm until 8pm at St. Anne’s School Hall.
Tennis
The Alderney Tennis Club has four top-class hard courts and one practice half court and welcomes visitors - enthusiastic beginners or experienced players alike. Players must wear correct tennis clothes or tracksuits. Rackets and tennis balls for hire. Frequent club events and tournaments staged throughout the year.
Walking
The Island is small enough for all parts to be reached on foot. In addition to the picturesque cobbled streets and lanes of St Anne, Alderney is a haven for wildlife, flora and fauna and offers many interesting and panoramic walks across cliff paths, roads and lanes to nature reserves and common land.
A series of guided walks take place are organised by the Alderney Wildlife Trust and the Alderney Society.
Leaflets and maps will be provided and the guides are enthusiastic local experts who are guaranteed to provide interesting little snippets of history and 'hear-say'.
The Alderney Wildlife Trust has produced a series of interesting walks and can organise guided tours for small groups.
A comprehensive walking guide/map identifying all points of interest (£1) has been produced by the Alderney Wildlife Trust and, together with other information and maps is available from the Alderney Information Centre, Victoria Street which is open Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 12.00 and from 14.00-16.00 Monday to Friday.
Our guides are enthusiastic local experts who are guaranteed to provide interesting little snippets of history and 'hear-say'.
Water Skiing and Wind Surfing
Alderney's beaches are ideally suited for these water sports. However, please bring your own gear, as water sport equipment is not yet available for hire.
PTGH wish to thank Alderney Tourism for their help in providing the above information. 22/11/05
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