11 December 2006

Guildford residents are amongst the most active in the country- that's the finding of the Active People Survey carried out by Sport England.

The survey found that 26% of residents regularly participate in a sport 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes. This puts Guildford in the top 10 local authorities in the South East, and in the top 25% of authorities throughout the country. The amount of people who volunteer to support sports clubs is also higher than the national average. Cllr Terence Patrick, Lead Member for Healthy Living, says:

"It is encouraging to see that many Guildford residents are regularly taking part in sports and recreation to lead a healthy and active lifestyle."

Guildford is home to a wide range of sporting facilities, including the award-winning Guildford Spectrum, where visitors have the opportunity to try out a variety of sports. The strong sporting community in Guildford, home to a number of local clubs, is supported by Sports Guildford, which acts as a forum for their interests.

If you would like to find out more about sports opportunities in the borough, visit the Sports Development pages or contact Becky Chunisingh, Sports and Physical Activity Officer on 01483 444766.