Sport
Preston Harriers
The running club, Founded in 1881 and now based at the UCLan Sports Arena at Cottam.
http://www.prestonharriers.net/
Preston UCLan Sports Arena
A modern outdoor sporting area at Cottam in north Preston, run by the University of Central Lancashire. Costing £12million it has multiple sports facilities;
Athletics (8 lane track)
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Football (5 grass pitches)
Hockey (2 floodlit all weather pitches)
Netball
Tennis (4 floodlit courts)
Cycling (1.5 km circuit)
7 floodlit training grids
Iindoor room for activities, theory sessions and fitness training.
18 station fitness suite opened in May 2001.
The Arena provides facilities for students and the community. All the facilities are available for casual and block booking with competitive rates for junior, schools and community groups.
In April 2000 the Preston Sports Arena was opened by HRH The Princess Royal. The Arena provides facilities for students and the community. All the facilities are available for casual and block booking with competitive rates for junior, schools and community groups.
http://www.uclan.ac.uk/uclan_sports_arena/index.php
Preston - London Road BMX track
A 400m track with the usual ups and downs on the A6, halfway down the hill towards the River Ribble.
http://www.prestonpiratesbmxclub.com/
Penwortham Holme Recreation Centre
Next to the River Ribble on the left of the A59 going towards Penwortham and Leyland, a floodlit sports area.
Floodlit Training Area
Quality 11-a-side Football Pitches x 4
Junior 11-a-side Football Pitch
Tennis Court
Netball Court
Cricket nets
Free Parking
Meeting Room
Conference facilities
http://www.penworthamtowncouncil.gov.uk/penwortham_holme.htm
Lancashire Sunday Football League