GL1 is the ideal venue for a wide range of indoor sports. Whether you want to take part as an individual or part of a team, have coaching or just spectate, GL1 has the sport for you.

Sports equipment, balls and shuttlecocks are available for hire or sale from Main Reception. Courts are available for booking Sunday - Friday 9am-11pm, Saturday 9am-6pm. Book online here.

Sports Courses & Weekly Sessions
A range of sports courses and weekly sessions for both adults and children are available at GL1 during term-time and school holidays.

New Adult Beginners Archery Course
These 6 week beginners courses are an ideal foundation into archery and a pre-requisite for joining a club. This course is open to all ages over 18 and can also  accommodate those with any form of disability. Why not sign up your children/grandchildren  for the archery, Active Life Programme and then come along and do the beginners course at the same time.

Course 1:  Wednesday  27th January – Wednesday 2nd March
Course 2:  Wednesday 16th March – Wednesday 20th April
Course 3:  Wednesday  11th May – Wednesday 15th June

Time: 5.30-6.30pm

Price: £30 non members  £24 Aspire 20 members

Ultimate Frisbee with Gloucester Disc Monkeys
Fun and Friendly Ultimate Frisbee sessions, suitable for all ages over 16 years and all abilities. Learn the skills, games and also have a go at Frisbee golf and the Kan Jam. Every Tuesday 8-9pm at GL1 £1.50 per session.

Please pay instructor in sports hall. For more info please contact Ian Davies at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 07896134333.

Clubs & Organisations
A wide range of sporting clubs and organisations, including martial arts and gymnastics are based at GL1. For details click here.

Gymnastics
GL1's Gymnastics Hall is a regional centre of excellence with many Gloucestershire and South West based clubs making use of the facility. This major training facility is fully equipped with competition square, tumble track, vaults and bars with a specially constructed soft landing 'pit' and spectator facilities.

Martial Arts
The Martial Arts Area is home to a wide range of local martial arts groups.

Bowls
Four Indoor Bowls rinks with changing facilities are available for both club and casual use. Woods can be hired from Main Reception.

Squash
GL1's three squash courts are located near to the Glevum Hall. Squash leagues are also available.

New Adult Squash Beginner Course
Wednesday 27th January – Wednesday 2nd March (5 weeks), 6-7pm

Price £30 non members   £24 Aspire 20 members

Whatever your level this is the perfect opportunity to try either squash or racketball for the first time, recapture that passion or get rid of some bad habits. Squash is the world’s healthiest sport, according to new research from US Business Magazine Forbes, offering a brilliant work out for your whole body in just an hour. Equipment can be provided along with helpful coaching and tips.

Table Tennis
We have a table tennis table and offer private hire. For details of on any of the activities above please call GL1 reception on 01452 396 666.

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