Sporty Sussex

This month Sara Whatley revels in the sporty spirit, getting stoked about skateboarding, recalls paddleboarding off Brighton, gets up high with rock climbing and thwacks some balls on the volleyball court

Skateboarding

Rock Climbing

Skateboarding is not just a sport or a way of travelling, it’s a lifestyle. Fun, fast and highly social, it’s for the small kids and the big kids to enjoy equally

Invented in the 1950s by Californian surfers for something to do when the waves were low, it has grown in popularity to become the worldwide phenomenon it is today. Skateboarding enjoyed its Olympic debut this year in Tokyo.

There are no age restrictions, scorekeeping or time limits; and with 65 skateparks in Sussex, you are never far from a dedicated place to practice and master your technique. Grab a board and some protective gear and you’re good to start learning.

It might be worth having a lesson or two to get you going, alternatively go to skateparks to watch and learn as you go. “The community that surrounds us is an amazing thing,” says Dale Lay, founder of South Coast Skate Club.

Dale went on to say, “The positive outcomes from learning to skateboard are ongoing and limitless. We at South Coast Skate Club use skateboarding as a way to have a positive impact on young people, supporting them by providing physical activity and mental health support through exercise as well as building confidence, building resilience, overcoming and conquering fears, learning that with failure comes growth and to see failure as part of the journey towards rewards.” See South Coast Skate Club on Facebook for more details

Got a head for heights and enjoy adrenaline fuelled sport? Then rock climbing might be your thing!

The aim of rock climbing is to climb up, down and along natural rock formations or indoor climbing walls to reach a set goal without falling off. Sounds simple but this skilled sport takes a lot of physical and mental strength and will test the climber’s strength, agility, endurance, balance and mental capacity too.

Using the right gear and having a sound knowledge of proper climbing technique is crucial, as this sport can be dangerous. It’s best enjoyed by groups or at least two people together. Creating a trust between climbing partners is essential as you’re assisting each other’s climbing and safety.

I spoke to local Sussex climber Katy Pullum who is relatively new to the sport, but totally dedicated. “My boyfriend roped me into climbing a year ago and now I’m hooked! There are so many benefits; whole body fitness, making new friends and developing courage, to name a few. One of the beauties of the sport is that as well as a range of indoor facilities the UK has a wealth of outdoor climbing locations from wild sea cliffs to inland woodland crags. Not forgetting our very own sandstone outcrops here in Sussex too!” For sandstone rock climbing in Sussex visit www.southernsandstoneclimbs.co.uk

Paddleboarding

Volleyball

Paddleboarding can be traced back to Hawaiian surfers in the 1940s, but only in the past decade has this sport gained an enormous worldwide following and appreciation

Part of the growing popularity is the versatility of this fun water sport; you can paddleboard in the sea, on lakes, lagoons and on rivers and enjoy exploring coastlines, family excursions, solo trips, racing, even paddleboard yoga.

There are many different types of board and equipment to invest in depending what, where, when and how you will be paddling. There are however, good all round options which are very user friendly.

There are also different styles of paddleboarding to consider; prone (lying down), kneeling and stand up. The prone and kneeling positions are also known as traditional paddleboarding and you use your arms to propel yourself forwards instead of a separate paddle.

Standup paddleboarding, or SUPing is probably the most popular style with many schools and clubs to be found in Sussex. I had a go myself for my birthday a couple of years ago and had such a good time. I went out on the sea in Brighton with a few friends on a lovely sunny day. After wobbling about and falling in I found my balance and once up on the board I experienced a totally new perspective of the sea and land. It is incredibly peaceful and calming on the water; I can see why everyone is falling in love with this sport. Contact your local water sports centre for hire and lessons

Summer is a brilliant time to get into volleyball.

Indoor, grass or beach, it is an adaptable sport requiring just a net, a ball and a friend, to get started

“Volleyball is a fun way to keep fit for people of all abilities. It’s a social, team game, involving athleticism, tactics and skill which can be played indoors, on sand or grass,” said Dan Wright from the Sussex Volleyball Association.

Six team players per side rally the ball back and forth over the net with the aim of grounding the ball on their opponent’s side. A player starts the rally by serving the ball (using their hand or arm to hit the ball with force) from the back of the court over the net and into their opponent’s court.

Only three touches of the ball are allowed per side before the ball must be played back across the net. Players must not touch the ball twice consecutively, but can set each other up for an attack shot, striking the ball over the net and towards the ground leaving the receiving players unable to return it.

“There are eight volleyball clubs across Sussex with more than 20 teams, catering for men, women and juniors of all levels,” continued Dan. “At Worthing, East Grinstead and Dolphins volleyball clubs there is a focus on developing young players with junior sessions available.” Visit www.volleyballsussex.co.uk for further information and free taster sessions

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