Wycombe Wanderers Foundation offers sport at all levels in the town. All-inclusive Walking Football sessions seek to give people (usually aged 50+) who prefer an easier pace, the opportunity to still participate and are based around fun, socialising and staying active and healthy. Sessions run on Mondays, 6.30-7.30pm at Wycombe High School, on Thursdays, 11am-12pm at Wycombe Leisure Centre or 6-7pm at Cressex Football Centre in Holmers Farm Way. Usually, sessions cost £5 and must be booked in advance by emailing Harry Challis at Wycombe Wanderers Foundation on harry.challis@wwfc.com or by calling the office on 01494 455736.
PL Kicks programme was established by the Premier League in 2006 to encourage sports participation in youngsters from selected communities. The initiative offers free workshops, football and sports sessions to provide kids with opportunities and support to reach their full potential. Local kids have taken part in several tournaments across different clubs within the network, including playing at Premier League training grounds and stadiums. It is for years 9-13 and takes place on Saturdays, 5-7pm, plus a girls’ only session on Thursdays, 6-7pm, both at Cressex Football Centre. Book in advance by emailing Amber Strevens at Wycombe Wanderers Foundation on amber.strevens@wwfc.com or by calling the office on 01494 455736.
Blue Arrows Darts (age 18+) on Wednesdays, 6-7.30pm at Cressex Community Centre. First session free, then £5 per week. Email or call Harry Challis.
Fun-filled, entertaining and action-packed Holiday Camps welcome boys and girls aged 5-12 years, running 10am-3pm each weekday. Based at Cressex Community School. Please book in advance at https://wycombewanderersfoundation.co.uk/sports-participation/holiday-soccer-schools/
Last year, High Wycombe Cricket Club entered its 200th year. Its establishment in 1823 enabled young people to enjoy the sport and allowed senior members to play at a high level. This year, they are excited to bring about many summer holiday camps run by their Director of Cricket, Chris Burnard. Their junior section thrives with all-star and dynamos programmes being run on Fridays and a newly established women’s section that has gone from strength to strength - something they are proud to offer women and girls in High Wycombe.
Director of Junior Cricket, Tyler Armiger, runs their development centres. “We go around schools and introduce new players to the game, developing them so they are ready to play for club age group sides if they haven’t had the experience before”.
Their annual Big Bash Music Festival, for the fourth year running, is on Saturday, 14th September, and they expect over 2,000 people from High Wycombe and beyond to attend. All the family is invited to enjoy funfair rides and mazes whilst enjoying some epic local bands, with a beverage.
