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Events and Activities

Bluecoats offer a huge range of activities and classes in our fitness centre, catering to all of your fitness and activity needs. Throughout the year, we host a range of exciting events and sponsor and partake in events within the local community.

Discover up and coming events that Bluecoat Sports are involved in:

Upcoming events

Padel Launch Event

Saturday 22nd November,

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Padel at Christ’s Hospital!

We’re excited to unveil four brand-new, state-of-the-art courts, joining our growing lineup of Bluecoats Sports facilities alongside the Athletics Track and the Trail.

The event is free for everyone — members and non-members alike — so come along on Saturday 22nd November for a celebratory toast as we officially open the courts.

Enjoy an Exhibition Match with special guests, Beginner and King of the Court sessions, and Junior Padel classes for kids — the perfect way to experience the fun and energy of Padel at Bluecoats Sports!

Southwater Christmas Event

Saturday 29th November
The Southwater Christmas Festival returns to Lintot Square this year, bringing the community together for a festive day organised by the Southwater Community Partnership. Enjoy live entertainment, choir performances and more, plus the Christmas Tree lights switch-on!

We’ll be there throughout the day, joining in the celebrations and catching up with the community as we get into the festive spirit together.

Regular events at Bluecoat Sports

Members Day

Our next Members Day event is our Wellness Day on Saturday 27th September.

Members day is an annual event in which we say thank you to you, our existing members, for choosing Bluecoat Sports.

At each Members Day, there are a variety of activities for all abilities and ages! Highlights from our 2025 event include:

  • Wellbeing Workshops: Learn more about your health and wellbeing in these free workshops.
  • Masterclasses: Go into detail to learn techniques and tips that will help improve your performance.
  • Family Fun: It’s not just for the adults! Members Day also hosts a variety of junior activities, including sports camps, Jump ‘N’ Play and Family Swim!
  • 1:1 Squash Lessons: Get specific advice from our club coach to improve your game peformance.
  • Freebies! No event of ours would be complete without taking away a goodie. We can’t wait to see you in our Bluecoat Sports socks!
  • Lunch on us: Enjoy some lunch before you head home. This year Napoli on Wheels served up pizza – the perfect way to end a full on morning of fitness.

Swimathon

We are proud to be a local host of the World’s biggest fundraising swimming challenge each year, Swimathon! Each year our amazing community take to the water in an effort to raise funds for Cancer Research and Marie Curie.

Challenges

Thinking of taking part? There are multiple challenges to choose from, meaning swimmers from a range of abilities can get involved!

  • Individual Challenges
    400m / 1.5k / 2.5k / 5k / Triple 5k
  • Team Challenges
    1.5k / 5k

Last year, the BCS team raises £901.10 for Swimathon. Can we beat it this year? If you can’t take part in the challenge, then you can still support by sponsoring our staff team!