Sport
With Armed Forces sport, you can get fit, have fun, and even compete at the national level
Eligibility check:
What’s it for?
Sport is a huge part of the Services lifestyle – and whether you want to play for fun or compete at unit, Service or even international level, there are plenty of ways to take part.
Sport doesn’t just keep you fit, active and healthy – it also teaches you important lessons about teamwork and commitment, inculcates a will to win and develops determination, resilience and courage. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the effectiveness of our Armed Forces. It’s great fun, too.
What do I get?
The Armed Forces recognise over 50 different sports, from football and rugby to kitesurfing, so there’s plenty of variety. The complete list can be found in JSP 660. You also get free use of extensive military gym and sports facilities, and certain civilian sporting facilities also offer concessions to Service personnel.
How do I claim?
Read the unit sports information and speak to your unit’s sports officer/PT staff to get involved.
If you aspire to play at higher levels, then email:
NAVYNPS-PEOPLESPTSPORTGROUP@mod.gov.uk if you're in the Navy
Army sport contact@ascb.uk.com if you're in the Army
the Directorate of RAF Sport if you're in the RAF (contact details below).
Need more information?
Defence Gateway
Navyfit - sport in the Navy
Visit the Navyfit portal to find out more about sport in the Navy
Defnet access only
Sport in the Army
Read about sport in the Army
Army Sport Control Board
Visit the Army Sport Control Board site
Defnet access only
Sport in the RAF
Read more about sport in the RAF (defnet access only)
Defnet access only
Directorate of RAF Sport
find contact details for the Directorate of RAF Sport
JSP 660 Sport in the Armed Forces
Read JSP 660 part 1 for more information on sport in the Armed Forces