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Wirksworth has a very active sporting community, with a great many activities centred around the Leisure Centre next to Anthony Gell School.
Wirksworth Leisure Centre
- Hannage Way,
- Off Water Lane
- Wirksworth (01629) 824717
SPORTS CLUBS AND GROUPS
Wirksworth & District Community Sports Group
This is an 'umbrella' organisation that covers a wide range of sports and activities in the Wirksworth and surrinding area. It is a constiuted group that meets 3 times per year. For more details see the Wirksworth & district Community Sports Group
Wirksworth Colts
The club runs 14 football teams for young people - both girls and boys teams. To fnd out more check the club out at www.wirksworthfootball.com
Carsington Sailing Club
Based at nearby Carsington Reservoir, the club offers a range of facilities to new sailors as well as those with experience. www.carsingtonsc.co.uk For a full listing of sports clubs in the Derbyshire Dales see Derbyshire Sport
SPORTS EVENTS
The Annual Incline Race takes place every April and takes place in the Middleton Incline on the High Peak Trail.
SPORT STARS
Ellen MacArthur
Ellen grew up in Derbyshire and was at school in Wirksworth. Her world record sailing challenges can be followed at her team web site. www.teamellen.com
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