Many residents find joining a local club is one of the best ways to make deeper connections within the community. The Islands have a range of social and recreational groups for all interests. Sports, arts & crafts, and music are just some of the shared interests.
Sports enthusiasts can play football, touch rugby, archery, badminton, inline hockey, running, swimming and even motorcross racing. Those with a creative side can join the Falkland Islands Operatic & Dramatic Association (FIODA), the Guild of Spinners, Weavers & Handicrafts or one of the many arts & crafts groups.
Here are some of the most popular groups:
- Falkland Islands Football League (FIFL)
- Falkland Islands Rugby Football Club (FIRC)
- Falkland Islands Badminton Club
- Falkland Islands Cricket Association
- Falkland Islands Hockey Association
- Falklands Athletics & Running Club
- Falklands Archery Association
- Falkland Islands Rifle Association (FIRA)
- Falkland Islands Gun Club
- Falkland Islands Table Tennis Association
- Stanley Netball Club
- Stanley Swimming Club
- Falkland Islands Bowls Association
- Falkland Islands Inline Hockey League
- Parkrun – Cape Pembroke Lighthouse
- Falkland Islands Motorcycle Association (FIMA)
- Kenpo & Kickboxing Academy
- Stanley Golf Club
- Stanley Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club
Hobby & Interest Groups
- Jelly Tots Playgroup – Playgroup for children under 5
- The Shack Youth Club – A safe space for young people to socialise
- Stanley Leisure Centre – Fitness classes, swimming, squash courts
- Mudita – Yoga, pilates, fitness and meditation
- Falklands Conservation–Watch Group – Youth and adult conservation and volunteering activities
Find out more by:
- Checking the Community Directory for contact details.
- Visiting the Falkland Islands Community Board on Facebook.
- Reaching out via email or phone to specific clubs.