In Bridgwater, we are lucky to have many clubs for our pupils to get involved with. There are coaches, teachers and instructors locally that have specific skills that are able to inspire young people to start a hobby or even a career.
From a recent Pupil Voice survey, the pupils are not aware of all of the activities available to them in the local area. As a result, in 2023-2024, we have decided to seek out links and further opportunities for our pupils to be inspired by. Over the coming years, we will be broadening our links with local clubs so our pupils can experience a range of sports and know where to go to further their curiosities and develop their passions.
Below are a number of local opportunities for your children. If you are aware of other opportunities or would like to add more information, please contact the Office via email (office@stmarysbridgwater.co.uk) or phone (01278 422691). We have developed links with some of these clubs to provide specialist experiences for our pupils, creating gateways to physical activities outside of school time.
The following information has been found on their websites or social media so please note that the information may not be up-to-date or may show inaccuracies. We are not responsible for the content the clubs choose to put on their website.
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? | Links? |
|---|---|---|
| Taunton Athletics Club (TAC)* | Junior sessions - Year 3 and up | Mr Trudgeon runs for Taunton Athletics Club and offers our Morning Run Club on Friday mornings with Mr Green. |
| Yeovil Olympiads Athletics Club (YOAC)* | Junior sessions - Ages 8 and up | No links with St Mary's at the moment. We do however attend the Somerset Cross Country Finals at YOAC once a year for children that have qualified. |
*There are no athletics/running clubs in Bridgwater for children (that we are aware of). The closest club is in Taunton.
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? |
|---|---|
| Bridgwater Buccaneers Basketball Club | Under 12s 'Bridgwater Bucs' team |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? | Links? |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater Bowling Club are looking to expand their members and would love to have a junior team. All ages are welcome at the moment. | Yes. We have organised a visit to Bridgwater Bowling Club for all of our Year 6s to take part in an afternoon of bowls in the summer. |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? | Links? |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater Cricket Club | All Stars Cricket - 5-8 year olds Dynamos Cricket - 8-11 year olds | |
| Wembdon Cricket Club | All Stars Cricket - 5-8 year olds Dynamos Cricket - 8-11 year olds (girls only) Cricket Teams for Under 9s and Under 11s | We attend annual cricket competitions at Wembdon CC for mixed and girls events. |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? |
|---|---|
| Fox King Dance Academy | Teaches age 2+ ballet, tap, modern, jazz and musical theatre. |
| Somerstage | Somertots - Ages 4-6 Somerstage - Ages 7-18 Musical theatre club with large stage productions |
| Sally Williams | Preschool ballet and tap - Ages 4-5 Ballet, tap and modern - Ages 5-10 |
| Lola Fisher | Teaches ages 2.5+ ballet, tap and modern |
| ACTS | Youth theatre school |
| Julia Mcdonald Dance Company | Dance classes for all ages |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? |
|---|---|
| Scott's Riding Stables | Horse riding lessons in Nether Stowey |
| Currypool Equestrian | Lessons, training and other equestrian activities. |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? |
|---|---|
| Bridgwater Wolves | Football for all ages |
| Victoria Park Rangers (VPR) | Football for all ages |
| Wembdon Juniors | Football for all ages |
| Football Fun Factory | Training sessions for all ages |
| Introducing new age groups. Under 11s established. |
There are many football clubs in the Bridgwater area.
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? | Links? |
|---|---|---|
| Enmore Park Golf Club | Provides junior coaching at the golf club, with GetIntoGolf opportunities. | Yes. In the summer term, Enmore Park Golf Club coaches are visiting St Mary's to give taster sessions to all of the Year 5 and Year 6 pupils. They are also offering a St Mary's after school golf session for our Year 5 and Year 6s after the taster sessions too! |
| Cannington Golf Club | Provides junior coaching at the golf club, with Driving Range for practise. |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? | Links? |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater Hockey Club | Under 10s and Under 12s teams. | In the process of organising a link with St Mary's. |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? |
|---|---|
| Somerset Kickboxing Academy | Ages 3+ for kickboxing |
| Blaze Martial Arts and Personal Safety | Dragons Class - Ages 4-7 Juniors and Family Class - Ages 7-11 |
| Matt Fiddes Martial Arts | MF Mighty Matts - Ages 3-6 MF Juniors - Ages 7-12 Family Classes |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? |
|---|---|
| Bridgwater Netball Club | Under 12s Team |
| Sydenham Netball Club | Under 12s Team |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? |
|---|---|
| Quantock Orienteerers | Juniors and families welcome - available to all ages. Orienteering consists of navigating between chosen points and deciding on the best route to complete the course in the quickest time. |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? | Links? |
| Ages 5 + | Yes. A number of our KS2 pupils visited for a taster session in the summer term to experience their gymnastics and trampolining offer. |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? |
|---|---|
| Bridgwater and Albion RFC | Tag Rugby (Mini Rugby) - Ages 5-8 Midi Rugby - Under 9s to Under 12s (contact) |
| North Petherton RFC | All age groups. |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? | Links? |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater Swim Club | Bridgwater Swimming Academy - 4 years old + A friendly and competitive swimming club for all A club that puts Bridgwater on the map for swimming. | St Mary's have been working with 1610 (home of Bridgwater Swim Club) to offer our pupils an Aqua Splash festival and St Mary's Swimming Gala, as well as attending the Annual Bridgwater Primary School Swimming Gala. |
| Quantock Lodge | Ages 3+ Learn to Swim Advanced Learn to Swim Academy |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? |
|---|---|
| Bridgwater Junior Table Tennis Club | Children of all abilities |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? | Links? |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater Lawn Tennis Club | Youth Tennis Red/Orange (ages 4-7) Youth Tennis Blue/Red (ages 4-7) Youth Tennis Orange/Green (ages 8-11) Youth Tennis Yellow (ages 11+) | In the process of organising links with St Mary's. |
| Where? | What opportunities do they offer for children? | Links? |
|---|---|---|
| Quayside | Gymnastics - 4 years old + Trampolining - 4 years old + | Yes. A number of our KS2 pupils visited for a taster session in the summer term. |
| 1610 Trinity Sport and Leisure | Trampolining - 4 years old + | No links with St Mary's at the moment for trampolining. |
| Monarch's Gymnastics Club, Highbridge | Gymnastics - 4 years old + | |
| Gymnastica (new) | Aerial Arts and Rythmic Gymnastics for all ages. |