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The Hunslet Club is a not-for-profit youth organisation and registered charity with over 3,450 members. Our top priority is to serve as a safe place for young people in and around Leeds. Furthermore we always strive ensure they are able reach their full potential, despite financial circumstances. We do this by providing a wide range of sessions, including dance, sports, youth workshops/intervention and various educational courses.

Founded in 1940, our experience working with young people is long standing, and the sense of community in our club is like no other. Our activities range from Rugby and Football, to Gymnastics and Ballet. Newcomers are always welcome, so don’t hesitate to join in or come along to a session. Our youth club also gives young people with a safe place to socialise, relax, have a free meal and most importantly, have fun.

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OUR ACTIVITIES

Girls Rugby

ABOUT HUNSLET RUGBY Our dedicated Rugby League qualified coaches are all DBS checked and deliver sessions covering an age range of 18 months through to open age, here in Leeds. We have recently taken on new coaches who are more experienced teaching younger children to unlock their full potential. Our main aim is the development of the child as a player and as a person. Although we encourage winning, we advocate the taking part element first and foremost. Taking on a sport from a young age can increase development of skills in terms of social skills, agility, strength, balance and...

Hunslet Club Solitaires – Majorettes

About Our Hunslet Club Solitaires – Majorettes The Hunslet Club Solitaires is the Hunslet Club’s Majorette Troupe. Established in October 2017, the troupe competes their Military Freestyle routines around the North West of England. They have won numerous awards across all of their age groups over their first two competitive seasons. The sessions are full of energy and fun for all ages. Over the sessions, you will learn how to twirl a baton, create formations as a team, dance while learning routines and make friends with your fellow team members. We encourage all our members to learn new routines in...

Football

Football The club’s junior football section currently has 16 teams. They play competitive football here in Leeds, covering an age range of 18 months through to open age. Everyone is welcome to join in our training sessions (teams train twice weekly – see our timetable for details of dates and times) If you do not want to be part of one of our league teams, it’s also a great way to keep active and make new friends as well as improving your footie skills! The Hunslet Club is an FA Charter Standard Club. We are an official partner of Leeds United...

Gymnastics

***Calling all parents/carers – volunteers are needed for our Gymnastics session. No experience necessary just lots of enthusiasm. If you’re interested please speak with a coach or contact reception*** Gymnastics is proving to be one of the Club’s most popular activities with over 200 children and young people taking part in our programme each week Everyone is welcome to join in regardless of previous experience. It’s a great way of making new friends, learning new skills and increasing confidence as well as gymnastic ability, developing core strength, agility and movement precision. The Club has an Airtrak that helps participants to...

Hunslet Boxing

The Hunslet Boxing club is a Leeds-based boxing gym. It has a long established reputation as one of the top boxing clubs in the country. We have a long history of producing local, regional and national champions across several generations. Our ABA qualified coaches (including several former champions) deliver sessions for all abilities – if it’s your first time or you have boxed many times before, there is a session for you. In return for your hard work and self-discipline, we offer an atmosphere of camaraderie, friendship and fun. The Hunslet Club is an Affiliated Member of the Amateur Boxing...

Rugby

About Hunslet Rugby Our dedicated Rugby League qualified coaches are all DBS checked and deliver sessions covering an age range of 18 months through to open age, here in Leeds. We have recently taken on new coaches who are more experienced teaching younger children to unlock their full potential. Our main aim is the development of the child as a player and as a person. Although we encourage winning, we advocate the taking part element first and foremost. Taking on a sport from a young age can increase development of skills in terms of social skills, agility, strength, balance and...

Cheerdance

Cheer-pom Our Cheer-pom sessions are high energy and full of exciting, creative routines involving everything from dance moves, jumps, tumbling, stunts and cannons!! Arts Co-ordinator, Cherry Crosby has over 15 years experience in community dance coaching working with all ages and abilities. Like all our activities at The Hunslet Club, it’s a great way of making new friends, learning new skills and increasing confidence to perform in front of an audience. What to wear Comfortable clothing, dance shoes or trainers Cost of session – £1.50 No previous experience is necessary Let’s go Emeralds, let’s go! Hunslet Club Emeralds...

Ballet

Which group can I join? Our ballet programme, here at The Hunslet Club offers sessions for all ages and abilities. Ballet for tots classes are available from 18 months to four years. These take place on a Thursday It is a great opportunity to get young children involved in a more social environment, where they can learn and play. For older children who are wanting to start ballet for the first time, our ballet beginners sessions take place every Tuesday and Thursday. Our more abled dancers can attend our Prep and Primary class. Dancers from other sessions may also progress...

Tap Dance

Our Tap classes provide you with a step-by-step guide to the essential steps, sounds and moves of tap dance. Everyone is welcome to join our friendly, fun Preparatory & Primary session regardless of previous experience. It’s a great way of making new friends, learning new skills and increasing confidence to perform under the spotlight. What to wear Comfortable clothing, tap shoes Cost of session £1.50

Youth Clubs

About Youth Club Our youth clubs are completely FREE. We welcome all young people age 8 to 18, to join us 5 nights a week. We have two age groups; Junior Youth Club (age 8 to 12) and Open Access Youth Club (School Year 8+). These run from Monday to Friday every week! Make sure to check our live timetable to stay updated with session times as these vary depending on weekday. We have a wide range of activities and events for all attendees to take part in as they please. The activities on offer help young people learn new...

The Hunslet Club Rogues

The Hunslet Club Rogues are a South Leeds theatre company here at The Hunslet Club. Our Rogues sessions are perfect for budding young stars to come along and begin their journey into exploring the world of dance, drama, singing and musical theatre. We welcome everyone from all abilities and backgrounds. Each year we have big performances 2-3 times in addition to our main sessions and celebration evenings. The pictures below are from our most recent performance of SIX: The Musical. Over the weekend, nearly 300 people came from all over Leeds to watch the show, as well as talent scouts,...

Hip-Hop Dance Sessions

Do you love hip-hop music and dance? Our sessions incorporate hip-hop moves and grooves into exciting sequences and routines. Develop your own dynamic style and improve your strength, agility and movement precision. It’s a great way to practice your moves, make new friends and develop your urban skills. We provide our hip-hop dance sessions to a wide range of age groups and abilities from beginners to our competitive youth dance team, who compete in our annual competitions. Newcomers are always welcome! Feel free to come to a sessions and give it a try. For updates on everything Hunslet club and...

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