Sports

There are many opportunities to play sports in Castel, at your own leisure or with a club or society. Here you will find more information about some of the sporting activities available to try in Castel, as well as contact details for the various clubs held in the parish.

Water sports

Coasteering, paddle boarding & kayaking

Blessed with clear seas and coasts just minutes away from anywhere, there are many other outdoor sports that take place in Castel in the summer months.

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Surfing

Vazon Bay is very popular for surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing all year round. In summer great care should be taken of other beach users.

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Team sports

Cobo Cricket Club

In 1957 Cobo the club joined and played in the 3rd division. Contact Stuart Le Prevost 07781 109621 or Peter Vidamour 07911 732970.

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Rovers Cricket Club

On the Parish border is Rovers AC which has a thriving cricket section with four teams. Contact Paul Porter on 07781 100409.

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Rangers Football Club

Guernsey Rangers F.A.C is a football club formed in 1893 and based in Guernsey, Channel Islands. They currently play in the FNB Priaulx League.

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Rovers Football Club

Rovers has teams that play at all levels including a thriving mini section. Please contact the football secretary Brian Horsepool.

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Rugby

King George V (KG5) is the home of the St Jacques Rugby Club. Contact the Chairman Stefan Bampton on 07781 404487.

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Recreational sports

Air Rifle

Cobo United Air Rifle Club was founded in 1900. They are still regarded as having one of the top club ranges in Britain. Contact John Mechem on 01481 255540.

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Indoor Bowls

Indoor Bowls has been taking place at the Hougue du Pommier stadium since 1984. Juniors – Mavis Richards 01481 255072 Adults – Lianna Bichard 01481 716494.

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Golf

There are two golf courses on the Island. La Grande Mare Course is alongside the Vazon Coast Road. Golf and putting lessons are available.

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Sand racing

The Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club run multiple Sand Racing events throughout the year at Vazon Bay.

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Table tennis

Table tennis is played at the Indoor Bowling Centre at the Hougue du Pommier from September to May.