Sport in Birmingham
Football
The so called national sport has a large national presence within Birmingham and the Midlands region. A pretty poor season last year for Birmingham City and West Bromwhich Albion saw them relegated to the Championship, leaving only Aston Villa in the Premiership. All of these teams will provide you with a great afternoons game of football (Mostly by the opposition). However you may prefer to actually play football opposed to sit on the terraces cheering. The amateur leagues are full of local sides who would love the next Owen or Beckham to come and sign up. A good place to start looking for a side is the Birmingham Football Association.Junior Football Coaching
If you or your child are lookling for football coaching in the Staffordshire region, why not take a look at a new programme by Kick Start Football
Aston Villa were one of the first clubs in the Football League.
In 1885 Aston Villa's Director, William McGregor, was bored with playing local 'friendlies' and decided to create a national football league. Aston Villa were runners-up in the league's inaugral season in 1888.
Rugby Union
Not as well represented in Birmingham at National level as Football, however there are still a number of decent sides around. The Pertemps Bees are the highest represented side in the region in National Division 1, and Moseley in National Division 2. For those of you who are more socially gifted, will find The North Midlands RFU is a good site to look at to find local sides.Hockey
Not just a game for girls. Increased its reputation after the GB lads beat the German squad to claim the Olympic Gold. One of the best clubs in the region is Edgbaston and are one of the leading clubs in the UK. Other sides in the area include, Sutton Coldfield, Bournville and Harbourne.
Cricket
Birmingham is home to the famous Edgbaston cricket ground, which was the venue of arguably the best match in this summers Ashes series, and saw thousands of Brummies practicing the art of Aussie Bashing. The ground is also the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club.Golf
Being a sprawling metropolis, there are not that many places to get the clubs out and smash a golf ball about. However, if you feel you just have to practice your swing, you can always visit Living Golf in Broadway Plaza, Five Ways. This is essentially virtual golf, giving you the option of playing from around 50 of the worlds most prestigious courses. Not only can you play golf, but you can get a couple of beers too. An excellent new site to check out is Golf In Birmingham.Skiing
Have the Winter Olympics inspired you to launch yourself down steep icy inclines? Well you're in luck, as Birmingham has a dry ski slope at The Akers. In fact The Ackers is Europe's leading Urban Outdoor Adventurous Activity Centre. So not only can you go skiing, you can go snow boarding, climbing and canoeing too! Should you require slightly more than a dry ski slope, you can always travel a little further away to the Tamworth Snow Dome and experience some real snow - all year round!