THE SPORTS LOCKER
Looking to let off some steam? Check out these forthcoming sporting fixtures and events taking place in Surrey this January…
SUPERSLAM WRESTLING / JANUARY 18 / EPSOM PLAYHOUSE
Soak up the action as Superslam Wrestling returns to Epsom Playhouse for a night of family fun and feuding man mountains. Featuring an international line-up of fighters, early booking is advised in order to get yourself the best seats in the house.
For more information, visit www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk
FITSTUFF G3 SERIES RUN / JANUARY 19, FEBRUARY 2 / NEWLANDS CORNER, GUILDFORD
Get into gear this New Year and compete in the FitStuff G3 Series. Taking place across multiple dates, traverse tricky slops, sand and mud in this exciting cross-country run across the Surrey Hills – rewarded by a homemade flapjack and winner’s medal at the finish line.
For more information, visit www.aat-events.com
NORDIC WALKING / JANUARY 19 / WINKWORTH ARBORETUM, GODALMING
Walk like a Nordic for an afternoon of exercise amidst the wilds of Winkworth Arboretum. Suitable for a range of fitness levels it’s a super introduction to what might soon become your new favourite workout.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
HEALTH & WELLbEING FAYRE / JANUARY 19 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
If ‘new year, new you’ is on your mind, then head for this Health & Wellbeing Fayre and be inspired by a range of activities and exercise classes taking place in the Cranleigh area. Try your hand at pilates, Bollywood dancing and more, to help you find the route to ‘new you’.
For more information, visit www.cranleighartscentre.org
CHELSEA LEGENDS / JANUARY 22 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
For the footy mad – and more specifically Chelsea F.C, fan favourites and legends of the game – strikers Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Tore Andre Flo come to G Live to share tales and anecdotes from their time playing the beautiful game. Listen to them discuss manager fallouts, training ground scuffles and dressing room drama in an evening of enlightening entertainment.
For more information, visit www.glive.co.uk
THE RAMBLERS WALK / JANUARY 23 / POLESDEN LACEY, DORKING
Join National Trust volunteer leader Catherine Williams for a stroll around the countryside estate of Polesden Lacey. These walks, open to anyone and everyone capable of rambling an hour and a half. Dogs are more than welcome, but must be on a lead at all times.
For more information, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
VSCC DRIVING TESTS / JANUARY 27 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM
The Vintage Sports Car Club return to Brooklands this January for their annual driving tests around the famed racetrack. Witness some 60 vintage vehicles taking on various driving tests competing against the clock.
For more information, visit www.brooklandsmuseum.com
FLAMES VS STEELERS / JANUARY 30 / SPECTRUM LEISURE CENTRE, GUILDFORD
Guildford Flames Family Day returns this January with kids going free for this crunch fixture versus the Sheffield Steelers. Grab a snack, sit back, and experience the electric atmosphere that ice hockey provides in abundance. Face-off takes place at 7.30pm.
For more information, visit www.guildfordflames.com
CONTENDERS DAY / FEBRUARY 2 / SANDOWN PARK, ESHER
The jump season continues for an action-packed Saturday at Sandown Park this February. Witness the sights and sounds of galloping hooves racing around the concourse and enjoy feats of natural speed and agility via seven races throughout the day.
For more information, visit www.sandown.thejockeyclub.co.uk
UNDERWATER HOCKEY / SUNDAY’S / SPECTRUM LEISURE CENTRE, GUILDFORD
Not quite getting the kicks you used to from your favoured exercise regime? Try underwater hockey, a fun workout for those confident in the water. Guildford’s club is a welcoming bunch who are happy to invite new members to join in with weekly training sessions held at Spectrum Leisure Centre.
For more information, visit www.guwh.co.uk
KATE STAPLES ADVENTURE BOOT CAMP
Whether you’re just beginning your health drive or are an exercise enthusiast, get fit with Kate Staples Adventure Boot Camp this January. With camps taking place in Esher, Oxshott, Cobham, and Shepperton start your adventure today and sign up for a 10-week camp of intense outdoor workouts.
For more information, visit www.fitnesscamp.co.uk
PLAY KORFBALL
Invented by Dutch P.E. teacher Nico Broekhuysen in 1902, korfball shares similarities with netball and basketball and is the only mixed-sex team sport recognised by the International Olympic Committee. Find out what all the fuss is about and sign up for a session with Surrey-based team Guildford Thunder.
For more information, visit www.guildfordkorfball.co.uk