Team England National Sports Weekend
Save the date: 18th and 19th July 2026
Come and join us in partnership with Team England at leisure centres across the borough of Greenwich for a weekend filled with free and low cost sports and fun family activities for everyone to enjoy.
Ready to unleash your sporting spirit? Members and non-member can jump in and experience the excitement of Commonwealth Games-inspired sports and activities. Book your spot in advance to enjoy a whole range of activities, including padel and pickleball; basketball, swimming and athletics.
Whether you're trying something completely new or rediscovering a sport you love, there's plenty of fun waiting for all ages and abilities.
Check our your local centre programmes across the weekend.
The Greenwich Centre
| DAY | TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | BOOKING DETAILS |
| Saturday | 12.00-1.30pm & 1:30-3.00pm | Adult and Junior Gym Taster Session | Gym | |
| Saturday | 10.30-11.30am | Mind and Body Fitness Class Taster Session | Studio 2 | |
| Saturday | 12.00-12.30pm | Cardio Master Class | Functional Fitness Zone | Book Here |
| Saturday | 10.00am-14.00pm | Adult Gym Taster Sessions | Gym | |
| Saturday | 9.00am-4.00pm | Hydro Massage Bed | Gym |
Drop In |
| Saturday | 10.00-4.00pm | Gym Challenges and Prizes | Gym Floor | |
| Saturday | 10.00-14.00pm | Health Care Checks - Totty Pharmacy | Gym Floor |
Drop In |
| Sunday | 09:00-10:00am | Kid Swim for £1 | Teaching Pool | |
| Sunday | 11:00-12:00 & 14:00-15:00 | Junior Gym Taster Session | Gym | |
| Sunday | 10.00-11.00am | Dance Fitness Taster Session | Studio 1 |
Drop In |
| Sunday | 9.00-4.00pm | Hydro Bed | Gym |
Drop In |
| Sunday | 10.00-14.00pm | Adult Gym Taster Session | Gym | |
| Sunday | 10.00am-4.00pm | Gym Challenge | Gym Floor |
Drop In |
| Sunday | 10.00-14.00pm | Health Care Checks - Totty Pharmacy | Gym Floor |
Drop In |
The Plumstead Centre
| DAY | TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | BOOKING DETAILS |
| Saturday | 9:45-10:30am | Dance Fusion Ballet & Tap 3-4 years | Triplets 2 | |
| Saturday | 10:30-11:30am | Dance Fusion Ballet & Tap 18months -3 years | Triplets 2 | |
| Saturday | 10:00-10:30am | Stage School 18months -3 years | Triplets 1 | |
| Saturday | 10:30-11:15am | Stage School 4-6 years | Triplets 1 | |
| Saturday | 11:15-12:15pm | Stage School 6+ years | Triplets 1 | |
| Saturday | 10:15-11:00am | Power Pump | Sumner | |
| Saturday | 12:00-2:00pm | Pickle Ball | Sumner | |
| Sunday | 11:00-11:45am | Group Cycle | Triplets 1 | |
| Sunday | 11:00-1.00pm | Pickleball | Sumner | |
| Sunday | 13.00-2.00pm | Badminton | Sumner |
Woolwich Waves
| DAY | TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | BOOKING DETAILS |
| Saturday | 8:00-9:00am | Free Tea & Coffee | Reception Area |
Drop In |
| Saturday | 8:15-9:00am | Adult Swimming Lessons | Main Pool | |
| Saturday | 8:00am-12:00pm | Healthwise Healthchecks | Cafe |
Drop In |
| Saturday | 9:00am-12:00pm | BasketBall Social | Sports Hall | |
| Saturday | 11:00am-4:00pm | Face Painting | Reception Area |
Drop In |
| Saturday | 2:00-2:30pm | Fitness Class Taster - Bootcamp | Studio 3 | |
| Saturday | 8:00am-8:00pm | Fitness Challenge | Gym |
Drop In |
| Saturday | 4:00-8:00pm | Gym Tasters | Gym | |
| Saturday | 10:00am-6:00pm | Centre Tours | Reception | |
| Sunday | 8:00-9:00am | Free Tea & Coffee | Cafe |
Drop In |
| Sunday | 8:15-9:00am | Adult Swimming Lessons | Teaching Pool | |
| Sunday | 11:00am-4:00pm | Face Painting | Reception Area |
Drop In |
| Sunday | 1:30-3:00pm | Table Tennis | Sports Hall | |
| Sunday | 1:30-3:00pm | Netball | Sports Hall | |
| Sunday | 2:00-2:30pm | Fitness Class Taster - Bootcamp | Studio 3 | |
| Sunday | 8:00am-8:00pm | Fitness Challenge | Gym |
Drop In |
| Sunday | 4:00-8:00pm | Gym Tasters | Gym | |
| Sunday | 10:00am-6:00pm | Centre Tours | Reception |
The Eltham Centre
| DAY | TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | BOOKING DETAILS |
| Saturday | 10:00am-12:00pm | Gym Taster Sessions | Gym | |
| Saturday | 12:00-2:00pm | Adult and Junior Gym Taster Sessions | Gym | |
| Saturday | 10:00am-2:00pm | Face Painting | Reception |
Drop In |
| Saturday | 2:00-4:00pm | Gym Taster Sessions | Gym | |
| Saturday | 2:00-5:00pm | £5 Family Swim | Main Pool | |
| Sunday | 10:00am-12:00pm | Gym Taster Sessions | Gym | |
| Sunday | 12:00-2:00pm | Adult and Junior Gym Taster Sessions | Gym | |
| Sunday | 2:00-4:00pm | Gym Taster Sessions | Gym | |
| Sunday | 2:00-5:00pm | £5 Family Fun Swin | Main Pool |
Thamesmere Leisure Centre
| DAY | TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | BOOKING DETAILS |
| Saturday | 10:15-11:15am | Dance Fitness Class | Studio | |
| Saturday | 10:00am-2:00pm | Gym Taster Sessions | Gym | |
| Saturday | 10:00-3:00pm | Table Tennis | Patio | Drop In |
| Saturday | 11:45-13:45pm | Swimbies Taster Session | Teaching Pool | |
| Sunday | 10:00am-2:00pm | Dance Fitness Class | Gym | |
| Sunday | 10:00-3:00pm | Table Tennis | Patio | Drop IN |
| Sunday | 9:00-11:00am | Swimbies Taster Session | Teaching Pool |
Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre
| DAY | TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | BOOKING DETAILS |
| Saturday | TBC | Athletics Taster Session | Track | |
| Saturday | 9:00-11:00am | Arts and Crafts | Reception |
Drop In |
| Saturday | 11:00am-12:00pm | Free Tea and Coffee | Cafe |
Drop In |
| Saturday | 10:00-11:00am | Health Checks | Reception |
Drop In |
| Saturday | 4:00-5:00pm | Track Taster | Track | |
| Sunday | TBC | Athlectics Taster Session | Track | |
| Sunday | 9:00-11:00am | Arts and Crafts | Reception |
Drop In |
| Sunday | 11:00am-12:00pm | Free Tea and Coffee | Cafe |
Drop In |
| Sunday | 10:00-11:00am | Health Checks | Reception |
Drop In |
Coldharbour Leisure Centre
| DAY | TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION | BOOKING DETAILS |
| Saturday | 10:00am-12:00pm | Padel Taster Session | Padel Courts | |
| Saturday | 10:00-2:00pm | Gym Taster Session | Gym | |
| Saturday | 12:00-2:00pm | Adult and Junior Gym Sessions | Gym | |
| Sunday | 1:00-3:00pm | Padel Taster Session | Padel Courts | |
| Sunday | 10:00-2:00pm | Gym Taster Session | Gym | |
| Sunday | 12:00-2:00pm | Adult and Junior Gym Sessions | Gym |
Bring your friends and family, get active together and make the most of a fantastic weekend of sport, community and fun. We can't wait to welcome you to in leisure centres across the borough of Greenwich and help you discover your next favourite activity.
How to book
If you already have an account:
You can sign in and book activities.
If you're not a member with Better or do not have an account:
You'll need to sign up for a free account so that you can book any of the activities available during the open weekend.
Booking your open weekend activity online
- Log in via our customer portal. Once logged on, follow these steps:
- Click the ‘Book Activity’ button.
- Select a local leisure centre by entering your postcode or choosing from the list.
- Choose the category 'Open Weekend'
- Scroll to 18th or 19th July and find an open weekend activity that interests you.
- Click ‘Book’ and confirm the booking.
You can also book activities through the Better UK app. After setting up your account:
- Tap the menu at the top-left and select ‘My Clubs.’
- Tap the plus button and choose a leisure centre.
- Choose the category 'Open Weekend'
- Scroll to 18th or 19th July and find an open weekend activity that interests you.
- Click ‘Book’ and follow the steps to confirm.