Sports at William Gregg VC Leisure Centre
From booking a court with friends or learning a sport for the first time our centre has something that’s right for you. We work hard with the National Governing Bodies of a number of sports to fill our facilities with ideas that are fun and engaging.
Most of our sports are available to book online.
To do this you'll either need to be a member, or sign up for a free Places Membership.
Badminton
Badminton is an easy sport to learn and can be a very social game. The speed of the shuttlecock also makes this one of the quickest of the racket sports. It can be played at any pace making it enjoyable for all ages.
We also offer No Strings sessions for ages 16+ (with adult accompaniment) on Mondays and Thursdays - all sessions can be booked via the timetable below.
Football
Looking for an indoor five-a-side pitch? We offer plenty of slots to book a five-a-side pitch for you and a group of friends.
Spaces are available every day and can be booked via our timetable.
Book your pitch through the timetable below or try out one of our sessions and courses.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a new exciting sport which combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is a fun and competitive way to exercise, suitable for all levels of ability.
Table Tennis
Table Tennis is a fun, entertaining and easy sport to play whilst being a great way to keep fit and get in shape. It will challenge your hand eye co-ordination and reflexes therefore improving speed, strength and agility.
Our sports clubs
There are a number of sports clubs at William Gregg VC Leisure Centre that are always on the lookout for new members.
Clubs at William Gregg VC Leisure Centre
Here are some of the clubs that use our facilities;
Heanor Swimming and Lifesaving Club
- Mondays 7.00pm - 9.30pm
- Fridays 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Phone: 01773 710115
Website: heanorswimmingclub.co.uk
Heanor Badminton Club
A small mixed badminton club
- Wednesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Phone: 07939 949092
Email: i.trueman159@outlook.com
Fun & Badminton Club
- Wednesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Phone: 01773 744290
Derby Dodgeball
Established in 2015 to bring fantastic coaching and understanding to the game of Dodgeball. We make Dodgeball a fun, exciting, energetic and fully inclusive game that involves every individual at any standard. Suitable for children ages 7-11.
- Tuesdays 6.00pm - 7.00pm
Phone: 07968 563797
Twitter: @Derby_Dodgeball
Instagram: @derby_dodgeball
Facebook: Derby Doodgeball
Burnett Academy (Kickboxing and Karate)
Martial arts classes for all the family. Karate and kickboxing for kids, teens and adults.
- Tuesday Teen and Adults kickboxing - 7.00pm - 8.00pm
- Friday Kids karate for 3-8 years old - 5.00pm - 6.00pm
- Friday Family karate kids (ages 9+) - 6.00pm - 7.00pm
- Friday Teen and adult kickboxing - 7.00pm - 8.00pm
- Sunday Family all ages karate and kickboxing - 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Phone: 07779 521141
Email: enquiries.burnettacademy.co.uk
Website: Burnettacademy.co.uk
Nutbrook Badminton Club
- Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Phone: 0115 913911
Heanor PKA Karate Club
A family-oriented karate club that focuses on pad work and form. Optional low impact sparring available. First two lessons free.
- Saturdays 9.00am - 11.00am
Email: bobwinter2958@gmail.com
Heanor PKA Kickboxing
Friendly mixed ability classes for ages 7+. No two classes are the same and our full belt syllabus allows for high quality teaching.
- Tuesdays 8.00pm - 9.00pm
Phone: 07981 415737
Email: heanor@derbyshirekickboxing.co.uk
Website: www.DerbyshireKickboxing.co.uk
Heanor Ju Jitsu
- Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Phone: 01773 714388
Fighting Fit Kickboxing
We are a kickboxing club, perfect for beginners and also to challenge the more advanced martial artist.
- Tuesdays 7.15pm - 8.15pm
Phone: 07788 468116
Email: andywheatley1974@gmail.com
Website: www.fightingfitkickboxing.weebly.com
IMA Martial Arts
- Fridays 5.00pm - 7.00pm
Phone: 07788 468116
Email: enquiries@IMAmartialarts.co.uk
Belper Marlins Swim Club
We are a friendly and inclusive competitive swimming club where we teach and coach swimmers of all ages, beginning at 4 years old, to compete in Swim England registered galas and competitions. Our coaches focus on building speed and stamina with the correct technique. Come and join the Marlin family and get into the racing spirit, no matter what your age is!
- Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm
- Thursdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Email: secretary@belpermarlin.co.uk
Website: www.belpermarlin.co.uk
Warriors Kickboxing
A kickboxing club for juniors and adults - lessons are separated, not mixed.
- Mondays from 4.45pm
Phone: 07017 704403
Email: info@warriormartialarts.co.uk
Kimberley Swim Club
- Wednesdays 8.00pm - 9.00pm
- Saturdays 7.30am - 8.30am
- Sundays 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Phone: 07929 575199
Website: https://www.kimberleyswimmingclub.co.uk