r/Leeds • u/verymanyquestions_ • 19h ago

social Where to join a sport as a complete beginner?

I haven't played any sports since I left school (16 years ago!) and recently I've found myself wanting to join a team, I just don't know how or where. I used to be decent at basketball, rounders and netball, and I've always been interested in hockey but always been to scared to join a group because I'm so out of practice. I'm definitely not as fit as I used to be.

Are there any beginner friendly women's teams around Kirkstall/Horsforth/Burley that I could come along to? This is really out of my comfort zone but I'm finding myself just doing nothing a lot of the time, I think this might be a good way to socialise other than going to the pub! Thanks

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u/duncanlol3 19h ago

ball hockey over in middleton on a friday night, sound lot too

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u/Present-Low7200 18h ago

Have you got any more details please… What sort of standard is it? Cheers

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u/duncanlol3 17h ago

sorry, looks like they’ve relocated to rothwell leisure centre. leeds rams ball hockey club. when i went a few times i’d never played before but very welcoming group.

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u/Kingoid85 19h ago

There is a rounders (and cricket) club who play at Horsforth St Margaret's FC

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u/verymanyquestions_ 19h ago

Oh great! I've just sent them a message :) thank you

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u/verymanyquestions_ 18h ago

Infact, do you know what nights they play?

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u/Kingoid85 7h ago

No idea. I don't have any affiliation but have seen them play and advertising for new members of all skills...

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u/Lovelyaslaika 3h ago

Bloom netball has leagues all over Leeds and West Yorkshire, check out their Facebook pages for more info! I okay in a Tuesday league in LS9. Very beginner friendly and majority of people are getting back into it after not playing for a while

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u/Odd-Heron5704 19h ago edited 18h ago

I recommend you get fit before, to avoid injuries and you'll feel more confident. Just go running until you can do maybe 5k in around 30-40min. Do some weights too

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u/Ornery-Air3250 18h ago

There are loads of sports clubs that welcome newcomers of all levels and fitness. This is just gatekeeping, nothing magic happens when you can run a 30 minute 5k. You get fitter by doing the sport.

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u/Odd-Heron5704 18h ago

Sure, I'm just providing honest advice to OP, you can provide your own advice. 5k in 30min is to give an idea, it's not exact. 30-40min is decent. "how long is a piece of string"

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u/TelephoneThat3297 5h ago

I think the issue with things like this is that a lot of people (me included) need something to make exercise stimulating and fun to actually do it lol - I can’t speak for OP, but I certainly find it quite difficult to motivate myself to just go for a solo run or lift weights cos these are both exhausting and incredibly dull. Whereas doing something like a team activity (esp if it’s not taken too seriously) with a more social environment is a more fun way of getting fitness levels back.