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ATHLETICS

Name of Club: Sunderland Harriers & A.C.
Contact Person: Les Arnott
Contact Address: 22 Jackson St., High Barnes , Sunderland, SR4 7TX
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5675994
E-Mail: mail@sunderlandharriers.org.uk
Venue/Base: Silksworth Sports Complex
Teams: Minimum Age 9 (Boys & Girls). U11, 13, 15, 17, 20s. Senior Men & Women 21+. Veteran M 40+, Veteran W 35+
Coaching qualifications: UK Athletics: Level 3 x 4, Level 2 x 3, Level 1 x 4
Accreditation: N/A

Name of Club: Houghton Harriers and Athletics club
Contact Person: Steve Humphrey
Contact Address: 15 Rectory Road, Hetton-Le-Hole, Houghton-Le-Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH5 9HG
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5266847
E-Mail: ath@shumphrey.freeserve.co.uk
Venue/Base: Sep-Mar Houghton Kepier Club.                                                                                      April-August Mondays:Silksworth Sports Complex Wednesday:Houghton Kepier Club.
Teams:13, 15, 17, 20s (Boys & Girls), Senior Men & Women 21+, Veteran M 40+, Veteran W 35+.
Coaching qualifications: Qualified Athletic coaches
Accreditation: Clubmark

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BOWLS

Name of Club: Sunderland Bowls Club
Contact Person: Denis New
Contact Address: c/o Ashbrooke Sports Club, West lawn, Sunderland, SR2 7HH
Contact Telephone No: Mobile -07813123597
E-Mail: info@ashbrookeclub.demon.co.uk
Venue/Base: Ashbrooke Club
Teams: Men's & Women's teams in various leagues
Coaching qualifications: -
Accreditation: N/A

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CRICKET

Name of Club: Sunderland Cricket Club
Contact Person: Rob Deverson
Contact Address: c/o Ashbrooke Sports Club, West lawn, Sunderland, SR2 7HH
Contact Telephone No: Mobile – 07771864690
E-Mail: info@ashbrookeclub.demon.co.uk
Venue/Base: Ashbrooke Club
Teams: 1st, 2nd & 3rd XI NE Premier League. U11, 13, 15, 18s
Coaching qualifications: 3 x Level 3 coach, 5 x Level 2 coach, 10 x Level 1 coaches
Accreditation: Clubmark, Durham CC Focus Club Status

Name of Club: Hetton Lyons Cricket Club
Contact Person: Michael Young
Contact Address: 33 Lambton Drive, Hetton-Le-Hole, Tyne & Wear, DH5 0EW
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5264357 
Venue/Base: Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, Lilywhite Terrace, Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne & Wear, DH5 0HF
Teams: U11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18s & Seniors
Coaching qualifications: 3 x Level 1, 5 x Level 2, 1 x Level 3, 2 x ECB Coaches
Accreditation: Clubmark, Durham CC Focus Club Status

Name of Club: Ryhope Cricket Club
Contact Person: Jim Hewitson
Contact Address: 12 Rothwell Road, Hylton Red House, Sunderland, SR5 5DS
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5489371
Venue/Base: Ryhope Recreation Park
Teams: 1st, 2nd & 3rd XI (Seniors), U11, 12, 15 ,18s (Mixed)
Coaching qualifications: 1 x ECB Level 2 Coach, 4 x ECB Level 1 Coaches
Accreditation: Working towards Clubmark

Name of Club: Washington Cricket Club
Contact Person: Adrian C. Wood
Contact Address: 33 Mardale, Albany, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE37 1TC
Contact Telephone No: 0191 4154764/07801139908
E-Mail: adriancwood@hotmail.com
Venue/Base: Harraton Cricket Ground, Rickleton.
Teams: 1st, 2nd, 3rd XI (Seniors), U11, 13, 15, 18s
Coaching qualifications: Level 3 x 1, Level 1 x 3, 7 x Level 2
Accreditation: Clubmark

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CYCLING

Name of Club: Hetton Hawks Cycling Club
Contact Person: Tony Thompson
Contact Address: 8 High Croft Close, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5284388
E-Mail: the4thompsons@ntlworld.com
Venue/Base: Hetton Lyons Country Park, every Saturday 9.30am.
Teams: Minimum age 5. MTB, BMX, Cyclo-Cross, Time Trials, Road Racing, Duathlon, Triathlon.
Coaching qualifications: All coaches have BC Club Coach or Activity coaching awards.
Accreditation: British Cycling Go Ride Club, World Class Start Academy, Working towards Clubmark.

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FOOTBALL

Name of Club: Washington Nissan
Contact Person: Andrew Summers
Contact Address: Regal House, Regal Road, Millfield, Sunderland, SR4 6HR
Contact Telephone No: Home- 0191 5140339 Work- 01915144200 
Venue/Base: Nissan Sports & Social Club
Teams: U9s, U10s, U11s, U13s, U14s, U15s, U16s, U18s
Coaching qualifications: 6 x Level 1, 3 x Level 2
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard working towards Community Club Status

Name of Club: Fatfield F.C.
Contact Person: Melanie Duggan
Contact Address: 16 West Avenue, Harraton, Washington, Tyne & Wear,
NE38 9AW
Contact Telephone No: 0191 4155844
E-Mail: mel431671790@aol.com
Venue/Base: JFK School - Home Ground, Biddick School - Training
Teams: U7s, 2 x U14’s, U8’s & U’11’s, Training for all ages
Coaching qualifications: 3 x Level 1
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard

Name of Club: Fulwell F.C.
Contact Person: David Hardy
Contact Address: 9 Shrewsbury Crescent, Humbledon, Sunderland, SR3 4AP
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5282442
Venue/Base: N/A
Teams: U7s, U8s, U9s, U10s, U11s, U12s, U14s, U15s, U17s,
Girls mini-soccer Summer '05
Coaching qualifications: Level 1 coaches at all levels. 1 UEFA 'B' coach.
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard Development Club

Name of Club: F.C. Stannington
Contact Person: Mr. M. Wrightson
Contact Address: 13 Meadow Gardens, Sunderland, SR3 1YB
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5200435
E-Mail: mwrightson@swanet.com
Venue/Base: Hill View Junior School & Stannington playing fields, Grangetown.
Teams: U10 Girls, U12 Boys
Coaching qualifications: Level 1 coach
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard

Name of Club: Farringdon Detached
Contact Person: Ian Stewart
Contact Address: 9 Thorndale Road, Thorney Close, Sunderland, SR3 4JR
Contact Telephone No: Mobile - 07771512911
Venue/Base: Blue Watch, Ryhope
Teams: U10s, 16s, 17s Boys. U12s Girls
Coaching qualifications: 3 x Level 1 Coaches
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard

Name of Club: St.Joseph's F.C.
Contact Person: Paul Quinn
Contact Address: 17 Orchard St., Pallion, Sunderland, SR4 6QL
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5143647
Venue/Base: St. Joseph's Parish Centre, Rutland St., Sunderland.
Teams: Boys U11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Coaching qualifications: 6 x Junior Leaders
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard

Name of Club: Millfield F.C.
Contact Person: Bev Gartland
Contact Address: 19 Shepherd St., Millfield, Sunderland, SR4 6HA
Contact Telephone No: Home - 0191 5519874. Mobile - 07906463004
Venue/Base: Shiney Row Primary School
Teams: Boys U12’s
Coaching qualifications: Manager completing Level 2, Assistant manager Level 1. Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard

Name of Club: Humbledon & Plains Farm YFC
Contact Person: Kevin Byers
Contact Address: The Schoolhouse, Plains Farm Primary School, Tudor Grove, Plains Farm, Sunderland, SR3 1SL
Contact Telephone No: Home - 0191 5201263. Mobile - 07713098287
E-Mail: plainsy@amserve.net
Venue/Base: Plains Farm Primary School
Teams: Boys U6, U7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18s. Girls U10s, Disabled Team U’18’s
Coaching qualifications: 3 x Level 2 coaches. 10 x Level 1 coaches, 1x Level 3 & Disability Coaches
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard Development Club

Name of Club: Town End Farm Castle Rovers
Contact Person: John Boddy
Contact Address: 34 Blaydon Avenue, Town End Farm, SR5 4LL
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5190893 
Venue/Base: Teams play and train at Downhill Sports Complex
Teams: Boys U7, U8, 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 15, 16s
Coaching qualifications: 4 x Level 1 coaches, 1 x Level 2 coaches, 3 x referees
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard Development Club

Name of Club: Washington Juniors F.C.
Contact Person: Eddie Ord
Contact Address: 44 Breamish Drive, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne & Wear,
NE38 9HS
Contact Telephone No: 0191 4165113
E-Mail: c.ord@washingtonjuniors.co.uk
Venue/Base: Northern/Southern Area playing fields, Washington.
Teams: U11 Boys/Girls. U12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21s Boys, U9’s & U’10’s Mixed
Coaching qualifications: 11 Qualified F.A. Coaches. 9 Qualified Referees
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard

Name of Club: Washington F.C.
Contact Person: Bill Taylor
Contact Address: 6 Hargill Drive, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne & Wear,NE38 9EY Contact Telephone No: 0191 4161350
E-Mail: bakerskath@aol.com.
Venue/Base: Spout Lane, Washington.
Teams: U10, 12, 15 (Boys), 15, 16, 18s & Seniors & Ladies
Coaching qualifications: Level 2 coach
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard Development Club

Name of Club: Washington United F.C.
Contact Person: Gary Sykes
Contact Address: 31 Sheridan Green, Rickleton, Washington, NE38 9DY
Contact Telephone No: 07743820274
E-Mail: washingtonunitedfc@yahoo.co.uk
Venue/Base: Washington Leisure Centre
Teams: U5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10s (Mixed), U10, 14s (Girls), U12, 13s (Boys)
Coaching qualifications: 19 Coaches at Level 1, 1 Coach at Level 2, 2 Coaches at UEFA B
Accreditation: F.A. Development Charter Standard

Name of Club: Chester Athletic
Contact Person: Peter Beard
Contact Address: 44 Northlands, Chester-Le-Street, Co. Durham, DH3 3UW
Contact Telephone No: 0191 3881630
E-Mail: Dn728@aol.com
Venue/Base: Sep-Apr: at Houghton Kepier School Outdoors.Apr-Aug Seaburn Playing Fields
Teams: U11, 13s, 14 and 16 (Girls)
Coaching qualifications: Level 2 x 1, Level 1 x 4, 1 x Coaching Disabled performers, referee's x3, 1x licensed coach.
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard

Name of Club: Redby CA F.C.
Contact Person: Eric Pickersgill
Contact Address: 37 Laburnum Road, Fulwell, Sunderland, SR6 9RW
Contact Telephone No: Home - 0191 5494258. Business - 0191 2345222
Venue/Base: Monkwearmouth School / Redby Community Centre
Teams: U7-16s
Coaching qualifications: All team managers - Junior Team Manager's Cert. Level 1 x 3.
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard

Name of Club: Stadium FC
Contact Person: Vernon Stevens
Contact Address: 6 Silksworth Hall Drive, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 2PG
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5285070
Venue/Base: King Georges pitch - Grindon
Teams: Boys U15, U16, U17’s
Coaching qualifications: F.A. Coaching Certificate
Accreditation: F.A. Charter Standard

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GYMNASTICS

Name of Club: Biddick Sports College Community Gymnastics Club
Contact Person: Lynn Hope
Contact Address: 8 Valley Forge, Washington Village, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7JN
Contact Telephone No: 0191 4168776
E-Mail: fabtots@aol.com
Venue/Base: Biddick School Sports College
Teams: Fun4Babies: 6 week - 2 years. Fabtots: 2yrs - 5yrs. Beginners: 5yrs+. Intermediate: 5yrs+. Advanced 4 piece gymnastics: 7+. Sports Acrobatics: 7+.
Coaching qualifications: 2 x Advanced Women's 4 piece. 3 x Club Coach 4 piece. 5 x Assistant General Gymnastics. 1 Senior Club Coach Sports Acro. 1 Club Coach Sports Acrobatics. 3 x Pre-School Club (2 Senior Club Coach).
Accreditation: Gymmark Status

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HOCKEY

Name of Club: Sunderland Men's Hockey
Contact Person: Steve Crute
Contact Address: Barnard House, 6 Ledbury Road, Sunderland, SR2 9HS
Contact Telephone No:
E-Mail:  info@ashbrookeclub.demon.co.uk
Venue/Base: Various
Teams: 1st & 2nd's NE Hockey League, 3rds/4ths NE Hockey League, U16s Yorkshire League
Coaching qualifications: -
Accreditation: N/A

Name of Club: Broom Ladies Hockey Club
Contact Person: Alex Slater
Contact Address: c/o Ashbrooke Sports Club, West lawn, Sunderland, SR2 7HH
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5284536
E-Mail: alex.slater@citycentretraining.com
Venue/Base: Various
Teams: 1st & 2nd XI Durham League 1st Division. 3rd XI in Durham League 2nd Division. U16s in Yorkshire Girls League. U14s Mixed NE League
Coaching qualifications: 4 qualified coaches + 1 x Level 3 coach, 5 x Level 2 coaches.

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RUGBY UNION

Name of Club: Sunderland Rugby Club
Contact Person: Andy Kyle
Contact Address: c/o Ashbrooke Sports Club, West lawn, Sunderland, SR2 7HH
Contact Telephone No: Mobile - 07703451945
E-Mail: andykylesrfc@hotmail.com
Venue/Base: Ashbrooke Club
Teams: 1st XV in Durham & Northumberland League. 2nd & 3rd XV's. Colts 17-19 year olds. Juniors 13-16 year olds. Minis 8-12 year olds, U’21’s.
Coaching qualifications: 2 qualified coaches at each age group
Accreditation: Working towards Charter Standard

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SQUASH

Name of Club: Sunderland Squash Club
Contact Person: Gerard Harvey
Contact Address: c/o Ashbrooke Sports Club, West lawn, Sunderland, SR2 7HH
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5284536
E-Mail: gerardharvey@ashbrookeclub.demon.co.uk
Venue/Base: Ashbrooke Club
Teams: Men 3 teams in Northumberland & 1 team in Durham League. Women 1 team in Durham League.
Coaching qualifications: -
Accreditation: N/A

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SWIMMING

Name of Club: South Sunderland Swim Club
Contact Person: Alan & Yvonne Cook
Contact Address: 11 Aberdeen Tower, Lakeside Village, Sunderland, SR3 3AS
Contact Telephone No: Mobile - 07732541550
E-Mail: info@sssc.me.uk
Venue/Base: Sandhill School, Grindon Lane, Thorney Close, Sunderland
Teams: Swimmers from Level 6 National Training Plan. Boys, Girls & Disabled swimmers welcome.
Coaching qualifications: 1 ASA Coach, 1 ASA Club Coach, 3 ASA Teachers, 3 ASA Assistant Teachers, 2 ASA Club Helpers, 1x Level 4, 1 x Level 3, 5 x Level 2
Accreditation: ASA Swim 21 Accredited Club

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TABLE TENNIS

Name of Club: Sunderland & District Table Tennis Club
Contact Person: Michael Wilson
Contact Address: Scaran, 7 Seaburn Gardens, Seaburn, Sunderland, SR6 8BT
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5292212 
Venue/Base: Seaburn Centre Mon 5.15 -8.15. Sandhill View Fri 5-9
Teams: All Welcome
Coaching qualifications: All coaches hold Table Tennis Association qualifications.
Accreditation: N/A

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TENNIS

Name of Club: PUMA Sunderland Tennis Club
Contact Person: Graham Fowler
Contact Address: Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1PD
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5535905
E-Mail: graham.fowler@sunderland.gov.uk
Venue/Base: PUMA Sunderland Tennis Centre
Teams: Men's National League Club, Men's Northern Winter League, Boys U12, 14, 16, 18, Girls U12, 14, 16, 18
Coaching qualifications: All coaches LTA licensed
Accreditation: N/A

Name of Club: Sunderland Tennis Club
Contact Person: Gerard Harvey
Contact Address: c/o Ashbrooke Sports Club, West lawn, Sunderland, SR2 7HH
Contact Telephone No: 0191 5284536
E-Mail: gerardharvey@ashbrookeclub.demon.co.uk
Venue/Base: Ashbrooke Club
Teams: Men's 1, 2 & 3 and Ladies compete in Northumberland & Durham and Sunderland & District Leagues.
Coaching qualifications: 2 x LTA coaches
Accreditation: N/A

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