Our Sporting Life
Grassroots and amateur sports magazine
Proud Sponsors of the Saddleworth 3Ds U9 Whites
We’re over the moon to sponsor the kit for an under 9s football team this season. The Saddleworth 3Ds U9s Whites are playing their football in the East Manchester Junior Football League!
Good luck, 3Ds!
Sports Turned Virtual Reality: Popular Sports in Video Games
The influence of sports on video games, the development of sports computer games, the application of new technologies, factors affecting the success of sports games – let’s talk about it.
The Role of Nutrition in Enhancing Athletic Performance
What you eat has a significant impact on your health, as we all know. But it has a major impact on your sporting performance too. Let’s take a look.
Football Boxing Day Schedule for this Year
Boxing Day is a huge part of the football calendar in Britain. It’s a day that has become synonymous with fans for the sport; perhaps
Sports, The Outdoors and 3 Other Ways to Improve Mental and Physical Wellbeing
Our mental and physical health are just as important as one another. And while there are many things we can do to improve both, here are some of the most important.
Mammut Aenergy Light Hooded: The Lighest (and Best) Midlayer I’ve Ever Owned
I’ve made no secret of my love for Mammut jackets and midlayers. But I think the women’s Aenergy Light hooded is the best of the bunch. Here’s my review and why I LOVE it so much.
Could Lionel Messi Face Cristiano Ronaldo at the Club World Cup?
Could Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face off at the Club World Cup? Explore the potential pathways and implications of their participation.
Routes Up Snowdon: Guide to the Most Popular Paths
So you want to hike Snowdon? Well, you have plenty of choice. There are 5 potential starting points for your hike up Snowdon, each offering different paths and scenery along the way. Here’s the key information about them all.
Is Mammut a Good Hiking Brand? (2.5 Years of Use Review)
I’ve been wearing Mammut midlayers and jackets for over 3 years now. So is Mammut a good hiking brand? Well here’s my takes on the pros and cons of buying hiking and mountaineering gear from them.
Do Golf Lessons Help? A Beginner’s Guide to Improving Your Swing
Whether you want to improve your swing as an absolute beginner or perfect a technique as a seasoned player, you may have considered private golf lessons. But are they worth it?
Our Writers and Editors
It’s really important to us that our content is created by people who know and love their topics. So we source contributions from external experts as well as having our own in house writers who cover their own areas of expertise. If ever we’re offering up health or fitness advice, we want to know it’s coming from someone qualified to give it. So we work with doctors and personal trainers as well. Some of our writers and listed below.
Stacey MacNaught
Hiker & football lover
Stacey is a keen hiker and mountain ridge walker. She runs a women’s over 30s football team and recently took up rugby (with a questionable degree of skill).
Christopher Czermak
Tennis player & coach
Christopher is an enthusiastic tennis player and qualified coach. He’s been playing since the age of 6 and now shares his love of the sport with other aspiring players.
Dr Andres Maldonado
Doctor
Andres Maldonado is a a doctor currently located in Venezuela and working at the country’s International Unit of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. He writes for us on anything health related.
Melanie Gilder
personal trainer
Melanie Gilder is a qualified personal trainer and dance teacher who specialises in female fitness. She works with clients to achieve improved fitness as well as weight loss. She writes for us on fitness tips and advice
Football. From 6 year olds running around on a Sunday morning to the mighty England women’s team selling out stadiums, football has a special place in our hearts. Here’s where we share articles, features and news on football.
Hiking. From gentle flat trails to mountain ridges, getting out on foot can be the most relaxing or the most exhilarating way to experience the scenery around you. We love a good hike. And in our hiking blog, we share trails, reviews, hints and tips on all things hiking.
Our Statistics and Research
Boxing Statistics UK – How Popular Is Boxing In 2024?
We polled 2,000 people in the UK to ask them about their participation in boxing! We rounded up this data and other data to pull together the most important boxing participation statistics for the UK in 2024! Let’s dive right in.
Golf Statistics: How Popular Is Golf In The UK In 2024?
How popular is golf in the UK in 2024? To find out, we polled 2,000 adults in the UK about their sporting preferences. We’ve crunched the numbers and here’s everything you need to know about how many people are playing and who are the most likely to engage in golf.
Running Statistics UK – How Popular Is Running In 2024?
How popular is running in the UK in 2024? We polled 2,000 people and collated some other facts and figures to find out.
Hiking and Walking Statistics UK: How Popular is hiking in the UK in 2024?
Hiking (or even just getting out for a quick walk) has a whole host of benefits for both mental and physical health. And for many of us, it’s also just fun. But how popular is hiking in the UK in 2024? And where are the most popular hiking spots in the country?
Women’s and Girl’s Football Statistics UK
The momentum behind women’s football is phenomenal. But how many women play football? How many played as children? And what are the audience sizes like? We take a look in our 2024 round up of women’s and girl’s football statistics.
21 Mind Blowing Stats and Facts About the Six Nations Rugby
It’s upon us again – the Six Nations Championship is one of the highlights of the rugby union calendar. England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Italy will battle it out in 2024. And to get set for the competition, here are 21 mind blowing statistics and facts about the 6 Nations.
Everything You Need to Know About Under 10s Football in England
There are specific rules, set out by the Football Association, that must be followed when playing football at under 10s level. “Mini Soccer” is played by all children up to the age of 10. All you need to know about the sport for children at this age is set out below – from how many players on a team to the size of the pitch, goals and even the size of the ball that is used.
Everything You Need to Know About Under 9s Football in England
Football at under 9s in England follows the laws of Mini Soccer. These laws entail the maximum playing time for children, how many players can play in a match and even the size of the ball that should be used. If you want to get your child involved in Football and they are in this age group, here is all you need to know.
Everything You Need to Know About Under 8s Football in England
Under 8s football adheres to the FA laws of “Mini Soccer,” which determine the age of players, time limits on games and other things too. Got a child going into under 8s football or considering it? Here’s everything you need to know about football at this level in England.
Everything You Need to Know About Under 7s Football in England
Under 7s football follows the laws of “Mini Soccer,” which determine the age of players, time limits on games and other things too. Find out everything you need to know about getting started with U7s football in England.
American Football Statistics: UK Popularity 2022
American Football is one of the most popular sports in the United States, but exactly how popular is it over the pond in the UK?
Karate Statistics: How Popular Is Karate In The UK In 2022?
Karate is a Japanese martial art which is popular in many countries around the world. It is a popular martial art in the UK too
Skateboarding Statistics: How Popular Is Skateboarding In The UK In 2021?
Although many people may not think skateboarding is a sport, it was actually approved to be a sport in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. This
Squash Statistics UK: How Popular is Squash in the UK in 2021?
Squash is a fast-paced racquet sport where players compete against each other by hitting the ball against the wall to rebound towards their opponent. These
Badminton Statistics: How Popular Is Badminton In The UK in 2021?
Commonly, badminton is played in singles or doubles while players hit the shuttlecock over the net. It’s played in the Summer Olympics and needs a
Gymnastics Statistics: How Popular Is Gymnastics In The UK In 2021?
Gymnastics is popular around the world. People perform the sport in many countries and events, such as the Olympic Games. But how popular is gymnastics
Skiing Statistics UK 2021: How Popular is Skiing in the UK?
Skiing is an exhilarating sport where people can travel at fast speeds down icy slopes. While the UK may not be well known for Skiing,
Swimming Statistics: How Popular is Swimming in the UK in 2021?
Swimming is one of the most popular methods to stay active in the UK, with large numbers of the population engaging in the sport. This
MMA Statistics: How Popular is Mixed Martial Arts in the UK in 2021?
Mixed martial arts has become much more popular in recent years, with the likes of the UFC gaining traction and notorious fighters such as Conor
Tennis Statistics UK 2021: How Popular is Tennis in the UK?
Tennis is a very popular sport in the UK, with exciting fast paced action throughout. These tennis statistics explore exactly how popular it is as