School of Wrestling. Affiliated to the British Wrestling Association (www.britishwrestling.org) Freestyle is one of two styles of wrestling practiced in Olympic and international amateur competition. Freestyle wrestling appeared in the 1904 Olympic games. The first World Championship took place in Helsinki in 1951.  Classes for anyone over 7 years old are now held on Tuesday evenings from 7 pm at the Co-op Hall in Havelock Street. Contact Mick on 506221, or 07770 743406 for further details. Website: www.schoolofwrestling.com
 

 Desborough Striders Running Club

Meet 10am Sunday/7pm Tuesday & Thursday at the Leisure Centre.
Affiliated to Midlands AA.
Welcome anyone wishing to participate in this small club, hoping to grow contact either Kevin or Sharon O'Brien 763178
or e-mail sharon@kobrien.fsnet.co.uk

Football

Desborough Town Football Club
Waterworks Field, Braybrooke Road

Founded in 1896, DTFC are members of the United Counties League (Premier and Reserve Division One) and the Northants Senior Youth League (under 18s).
"The History of Desborough Town Football Club 1896-1996" is available from the Secretary priced £10.
The Social Club is open Mondays to Thursdays from 1900 to 2300 hours; Fridays 1400 to 2300 hours; Saturdays 1100 to 2300 hours and Sundays 12 noon to 2230 hours.
Contact the Secretary 760002 or e-mail johnlee@froggerycottage85.fsnet.co.uk
Desborough Town Football Club is an informative website with history, tables, results, reports and more
a great insight into

After a break of several months, the DTFC site is back with a new design. Still under construction, but already growing into an informative resource.

Cricket

Desborough Town Cricket Club
West Lodge Back Lane
762283

Archery

Targetcraft Archery Club was formed in 1987 and is a target club affiliated to
the Grand National Archery Society ( GNAS ). All Styles of bows are used in the
club, these include traditional longbows, Olympic ( recurve ) and the modern
compound bow.  To learn more about target archery, see Archery Forms. 

Indoor Venue :   The Macdiarmid Hall, Wood St, Corby
Times:               Tuesday evenings 7.30 - 10.00 pm throughout the year                     
Outdoor Venue : West Lodge Rural Centre, Desborough
We have use of the venue at all times from April 1st until the end of September GNAS or Fita  members are welcome to join us on any of our club nights,(subject to a small target fee)
website: tac1.org.uk

Keep fit

Desborough Leisure Centre
The Hawthorns
761239
Aerobics

Thursdays 1845 to 1945 hours.

Tennis

Desborough Leisure Centre
The Hawthorns
761239

Paintball

Unique Pursuits
Paintball adventure games, corporate events
25 woodland scenarios, Sup'Air arenas, hi-tech semi-automatic guns, catering for over 200 people, trained staff
76A Rushton Road
760492
website: www.uniquepursuits.co.uk

Martial arts

Karate
Thursdays 1900 to 2000 hours at the Leisure Centre. Men, women and children 5 years old and upwards welcome. Contact Louise Flawn, 01536 461947 or 07909 698802.

Bowling

Desborough Town Bowling Club
Dunkirk Avenue
760995

Desborough Indoor Bowling Club

Contact:
Mr S Delbridge MBE
3 Chelmorton Vale
506899

Junior section from 9 years to 18 years, bowls and coaching available, experience not necessary as coaching available. New and disabled members welcome.
Facilities Ramps available for access to bowling area, two types of wheelchair available, two Bowls Buggies and two Clippies. Total of four wheelchairs.
Wheelchair access: Yes
website: www.desboroughtown.co.uk/ibowls

Skateboarding park

Work on your ollies and all the other moves at the Leisure Centre Skateboard Ramp.
Desborough Leisure Centre
Hawthorn Close

See the Desborough Youth Action Group's website with details of skateboarding and BMXing at www.desboroughtown.co.uk/sk8

Desborough Badminton Club

Social Badminton Club playing in local leagues.
Meets Mondays: 7-10pm, Desborough Leisure Centre

Contact: Roger Vincent
Match Secretary
55 Broadlands

761346

Desborough Squash Club

Contact:
Mr Ian Holmes
Treasurer
24 Princes Avenue
761679

Competitive and social squash., Improving standards of squash players.
Meets Desborough Leisure Centre, Various times

Desborough Basketball Club

Contact:
Mrs L Drew
Secretary
53 Harrington Road
Rothwell
712166
Promotes excellence in basketball by competing in high standard leagues for young women and women.
Meets Wednesday: 8-10pm

Rothwell and Desborough Ladies Hockey Club

Contact: Ms Beth Draper
525412/525412
A Hockey Club for women and girls of all ages and abilities
Meets Wednesdays 6.30-8pm, Brooke Weston CTC

Fishing Adventures and Drive & Survive Holidays.
Provide carp angling venues in France. Have a portfolio of fishing holiday venues they claim is second to none with the magnificent Maurepaire being the jewel in their crown.

website:fishingadventuresint.co.uk
e-mail: davidpaynegbr@netscape.net

505791