A new schedule of popular Return to Sport courses will begin later this month on the Isle of Wight. Weekly sessions in Badminton, Snooker, Yoga, Netball and Golf are on offer starting from 21st January.

First up is an eight week badminton course which begins on 21st January at Ryde Sports Centre. The course costs just £12 per person and takes place every Thursday between 1900 – 2000.

For the first time, a snooker course is available from 25th January. Again an eight week course, the sessions will be held at Gunville’s Ambassador Snooker Club every Monday from 1800 – 2000 and costs £16 per person.

With Andy Murray continuing to do so well in tennis, the sport returns for a six week course from 27th January. It costs just £12 per person and takes place at Ryde Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club between 1300 – 1400 each Wednesday.

An eight week Yoga (integral hatha) course takes place at Niton Methodist Church from Wednesday 27th January between 1930 – 2045. The cost is £16 per person, although it won’t be held on 10 February.

Finally, an eight week netball course will take place at Carisbrooke High School from Thursday 28th January. It costs £12 per person.

Meanwhile, Isle of Wight Council with support from Sport England and National Lottery funding, is putting on an eight week Tri-golf Junior Academy in the West Wight from 25th January.  It’s for children aged 6 – 11 only and takes place at West Wight Sports Centre every Monday between 1630 – 1730. All equipment including clubs are provided and it costs £10 per person.

Anyone wishing to find out more details about any of the sports or courses, or are looking to book a spot, should email sports.unit@iow.gov.uk or call (01983) 823818.

The idea of Return to Sport is to get adults (16+) to try a new sport or dust off the old equipment and take up a previous sport again or to take up a new sport for the first time.