Continue Your Journey

A simple sports pathway guide for young people, parents, schools and clubs across Haringey. Find a sport, explore local routes and take the next step.

Choose a sport

Athletics Aquathlon Basketball Badminton BMX Cycling Diving Football Hockey Judo Kayak Netball Indoor Rowing Squash Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Trampolining Volleyball

Athletics

Running, jumping and throwing events provide a strong foundation for fitness, confidence and competition.

Local progression routes

  • Haringey Athletics Club
  • Shaftesbury Barnet Harriers
  • School cross country and athletics programmes

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • England Athletics
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Aquathlon

Aquathlon combines swimming and running and is a great route into endurance sport and triathlon.

Local progression routes

  • School swimming and running activity
  • Local triathlon clubs
  • London Youth Games aquathlon pathway

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • British Triathlon
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Basketball

Basketball develops teamwork, movement, decision-making and confidence in a fast, inclusive team sport.

Local progression routes

  • Haringey Hawks
  • Haringey Hoops
  • London basketball development opportunities

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • Basketball England
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Badminton

Badminton is accessible, skilful and ideal for school, club and recreational participation.

Local progression routes

  • Alexandra Park Junior Badminton Club
  • School badminton clubs
  • Local leisure centre sessions

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • Badminton England
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

BMX

BMX provides an exciting cycling pathway, developing bike handling, courage, balance and commitment.

Local progression routes

  • Local cycling clubs
  • BMX track sessions
  • London Youth Games cycling pathway

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • British Cycling
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Cycling

Cycling supports health, independence, endurance and competition pathways from recreation to racing.

Local progression routes

  • Local cycling clubs
  • British Cycling Go-Ride clubs
  • Community cycling programmes

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • British Cycling
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Diving

Diving develops confidence, body control, flexibility and discipline through pool-based skill progression.

Local progression routes

  • Local aquatic centres
  • Diving development programmes
  • London aquatics pathways

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • Swim England
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Football

Football remains one of the most popular routes into team sport, competition, leadership and community belonging.

Local progression routes

  • Haringey Borough FC
  • Tottenham Hotspur Foundation
  • Local grassroots football clubs

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • The FA
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Hockey

Hockey offers a strong school and club pathway with teamwork, speed, skill and tactical development.

Local progression routes

  • Winchmore Hill Hockey Club
  • Southgate Hockey Club
  • School hockey opportunities

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • England Hockey
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Judo

Judo builds discipline, respect, balance, strength and confidence through structured martial arts progression.

Local progression routes

  • Budo Judokwai
  • Local judo clubs
  • School and community judo sessions

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • British Judo
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Kayak

Kayaking introduces young people to paddle sport, water confidence, outdoor learning and adventure.

Local progression routes

  • Lee Valley paddlesport opportunities
  • Local canoe and kayak clubs
  • Outdoor education providers

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • British Canoeing
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Netball

Netball is a strong pathway for teamwork, girls’ sport, leadership, fitness and competition.

Local progression routes

  • London Pulse pathway
  • School netball leagues
  • Local netball clubs

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • England Netball
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Indoor Rowing

Indoor rowing builds fitness, endurance and personal challenge and can introduce young people to rowing pathways.

Local progression routes

  • School indoor rowing
  • London Youth Games indoor rowing pathway
  • Local rowing clubs

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • British Rowing
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Squash

Squash develops agility, speed, focus and racket skills through individual and club-based competition.

Local progression routes

  • Local squash clubs
  • Leisure centre squash courts
  • Junior squash coaching

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • England Squash
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Swimming

Swimming is a core life skill and a pathway into competition, aquatics, lifesaving and other water sports.

Local progression routes

  • Haringey Aquatics
  • School swimming
  • Local swimming clubs

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • Swim England
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Table Tennis

Table tennis is accessible, social and skilful, helping young people develop coordination and concentration.

Local progression routes

  • Greenhouse Sports
  • Local table tennis clubs
  • School table tennis activity

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • Table Tennis England
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Tennis

Tennis supports coordination, fitness, competition and lifelong participation at parks, schools and clubs.

Local progression routes

  • Tottenham Green Tennis
  • Local park tennis programmes
  • LTA youth tennis pathways

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • LTA
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Trampolining

Trampolining develops confidence, coordination, body control and enjoyment through structured coaching.

Local progression routes

  • Local gymnastics clubs
  • Leisure centre trampolining sessions
  • School gymnastics activity

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • British Gymnastics
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.

Volleyball

Volleyball encourages teamwork, communication, movement and participation through school and club sport.

Local progression routes

  • Malory Eagles Volleyball Club
  • School volleyball
  • London volleyball clubs

Wider pathway

  • School activity
  • Club sessions
  • Borough representation
  • London Youth Games where available

Governing body

  • Volleyball England
  • Use the governing body website to find clubs, coaching and competition pathways.
Want to know where to start? Contact HSDT and we will help point you in the right direction.