171 (Christchurch) Squadron Air Training Corps.
Wickfield Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset. Tel: 01202 471671 (Meeting Monday & Thursday Evenings)

Sports

Air Cadets from the ATC participate in sports at various levels, gaining recognition for themselves, their Squadron, Wing, Region and can even be selected to represent the Corps.

As well as athletics, cross country, football, hockey, netball, rugby and swimming, there is also a huge variety of other sports participated in at Squadron and Wing levels including 5-A-Side, Table Tennis, Volleyball and many more. These tend to be played more for local pride and fun rather than being truly competitive; it does not matter if your not designed to be the next Olympic star - enjoy yourself!

Athletics is by far the most popular sport that the ATC participates in. This event is normally held in Summer and all age groups can progress to Corps level.

Swimming is the Corps most Successful event, with the ATC winning the last 29 annual tri-service meetings.
Cross Country is normally the very last sport in the year for most Wings and is competed at by Junior and Senior Girls, and Junior, Youth and Senior Boys.
Hockey in the Air Cadets is played by female cadets, and can be competed at right up to Corps level.