Dan Thackeray brings a stellar handball experience to London athletes at Westway Fives, situated within the Westway Sports Centre on Crowthorne Road. If you're a handball enthusiast, Westway Fives & Wallball Club is your spot, no matter your skill level.
The club schedules various sessions for different age groups and abilities. The Social Wallball Club is a laid-back session open to all abilities, with guidance available from a coach. First-timers get a free session, while members enjoy unlimited access. Non-members can join for £10 per session. These sessions are held at the Indoor Tennis Court 7.
For the younger crowd, ages 7 to 17, there's the Junior Fives Club. This inclusive session offers coaching to help beginners ramp up their skills. Like the Social Wallball Club, the first session is free, with unlimited access for members and a £4 fee for non-members. These sessions take place in the Fives Courts.
The Wallball Youth Club caters to those under 16, providing a fun and supportive environment. No prior experience required, and a coach is on hand to assist. It's just £1 per session, with membership options for unlimited access. These sessions are held in the Outdoor Courts, with additional art activities on offer.
For seasoned players, the Sunday Fives Club is the most popular fives club globally. This is a competitive, coach-free session perfect for experienced players. Members get unlimited access, while non-members pay £10 per session, taking place in the Fives Courts.
Adults, 16 and over, can join the Adult Fives Club, suitable for beginners and seasoned players alike. A coach is present to provide support, and the first session is free. Membership gives unlimited access, or join as a non-member for £10 per session in the Fives Courts.
Dan Thackeray also hosts large, entertaining tournaments as part of the European Wallball Tour, catering to all skill levels, including singles, doubles, and over-40s categories. These events are a great opportunity for cultural exchange and earning international ranking points, with locations varying across Europe.
Pricing is straightforward – pay per session as a non-member or become a member for unlimited session access. For enquiries or to book a session, contact Dan at dan.thackeray@ukwallball.co.uk for Wallball, or westwayclub@gmail.com for Fives.
Westway Fives, led by Dan Thackeray, is where London’s handball players find community and competition.