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The session time for all ball games includes up to 5 minutes for the setting up of the activity.

At Castle Leisure Centre basketball, 5-a-side football and walking football can all be played within the sports hall. 

Basketball

  • Up to 2 courts are available to hire at any one time within the main sports hall
  • Each basketball session is 45 minutes long
  • Recommended 6 people maximum per court
  • Players must bring their own basketball
  • Spectators can view the basketball courts from the first floor balcony

5-a-side football 

  • Up to 1 court is available to hire at any one time within the main sports hall
  • Each basketball session is 45 minutes long
  • No more than 10 players per booking
  • Players must bring their own football
  • Spectators can view the basketball courts from the first floor balcony

Walking football

  • Walking football is played at walking pace with players not allowed to run.  
  • Tackling is allowed but there must be no contact
  • Players are provided with footballs
  • Spectators can view the basketball courts from the first floor balcony

Taking part in ball games at Castle

  • Pre-book online (recommended) or on arrival at the centre
  • Members can book up to 7 days in advance
  • Pay as you go customers can book up to 5 days in advance