Sports for Kids & Teens in Cayman

There is a diverse range of sports offerings on-Island for children of all ages and abilities.

Athletics

Cayman has a vibrant athletics community with events held throughout the year. Cayman Athletics is the governing body for athletics in the Cayman Islands and they promote, develop and encourage participation in athletics at all levels throughout the Island, regardless of age, gender or race. Training sessions are held every afternoon at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex (TBSC). For more information, email: gensec@athletics.org.ky.

Speed Athletics, which is run by Coach Porter, have a full track and field team and they have sprinters, middle/long distance runners, jumpers and throwers. They accept children from the age of 4 and have club members all the way up to 46 years old. Their groups are broken down into Youth, Juniors, Seniors and Masters. Joining the club is very easy as they have an open door policy to give everyone the opportunity to try track and field. As a Club they meet during the season at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex on Monday through Thursday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, with Fridays off if there is a Saturday competition. When there are no weekend competitions, they occasionally train both on Fridays and Saturdays. During the off season they tend to switch up
training locations depending on the type of conditioning they are working on. Coach Porter can be reached on (345) 525 2793 or email: speedathleticstrackclub@gmail.com.

Hy-Tech Tigers TFC is run by Coach Williams who is also the National Track and Field Coach, and they meet Monday-Thursday at 3pm and on Saturday mornings at 8am at the Truman Bodden Sports Stadium. Age groups are from six to senior. Younger children (under 12 years old) will have a go at multiple disciplines and then between the age of 12 and 13 they start to have the athletes specialise when they are mentally and physical capable of handling a more complex workload. Events offered include sprints, hurdles, middle and long distance, high, long and triple jump, discus, shot put and javelin. You can email Coach Williams on hytechtrackclub@gmail.com or you can call him on (345) 925 1943.

You can also try Mustang Track Club which is open for ages five and up including adults. They meet Monday-Thursday from 3.30pm-5.30pm at the TBSC. Call: (345) 925 6917 or visit their Facebook page to stay up to date.

There is the Falcon Athletics Track and Field Club for 10-20-year olds. They meet at the TBSC three to five days a week and are determined by age groups. Sessions begin at 4pm and last two to three hours, depending on the age of the participant. They are a very small group and there is a waiting list. They concentrate on sprints and jumps. To join and find out meet times, you can find them on facebook or email them on falconathleticsky@gmail.com.

Finally, children age 5-12 years old can participate in the Walkers Cayman Islands Marathon Kids Fun Run. It is a short half a mile course and great fun for the kids and takes place on the same day as the adults event.

Baseball/Softball

Located on the corner of Aspiration Drive and Fairbanks Road, the Cayman Islands Little League is based at the Dart Field of Dreams which is the largest facility of its kind in the Caribbean with four floodlit artificial turf fields on a 15-acre complex. Programmes and divisions are organised and managed by the YMCA and available for children from 4-18 years of age – all of them free. If you are looking for a safe environment that emphasises teamwork, good sportsmanship and learning the art of competition call: (345) 916 5643, email: info@littleleague.ky or visit: www.littleleague.ky. Volunteers are always needed for the recreational league teams for coaches, assistants, umpires and canteen helpers.

Basketball

The Cayman Islands Basketball Association (CIBA) has eight national programmes for which athletes are prepared for regional and national competitions during the year. Their senior men's team won gold in the 2022 Island Games and silver in the 2023 Island Games in Guernsey. Athletes for these programmes are selected through the Talent ID programme.

CIBA currently has ten leagues: U12, U14, U16, U19 and Senior separated by gender. They also host a Basketball Academy on Saturday mornings during the school period at the First Baptist Christian School gymnasium for three age groups: ages 7-9 years, ages 10-12 years and ages 13-16 years. They also offer a Youth Development Training Programme for ages 10-16 (male and female) and this takes place on Thursdays and Fridays from 3.30pm-5.30pm at the Kings Sports Centre at a cost of CI$25 per month.

For more information, call Coach Voot O’Garoo, Tel: (345) 916 5083, email: info@caymanbasketball.com or visit www.caymanbasketball.com.

ACX Basketball provides basketball training for children aged 6 to 15 years old, focusing not only on skill development but also on character building and confidence through a games-based learning approach. For more information on classes, visit the ACX website, email: letsplay@acxbasketball.com, or call/WhatsApp: (345) 322 2925.

Beach and Indoor Volleyball

The Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation (CIVF) is the non-profit organisation that provides opportunities to play indoor and beach volleyball at a competitive and recreational level. CIVF provides youth development programmes free of charge, including school leagues and tournaments, and weekly practices with international and local instructors. There are also summer and holiday camps and clinics. The national youth teams compete regionally and internationally. In August 2024, the U19 (under 19 years) female team qualified and will compete in China for the Beach Volleyball World Championships. The Men's Indoor Volleyball team has entered a competition in Jamaica. On Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach, CIVF has hosted the annual NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit for over 10 years, which welcomes over 30 teams from across North America, Central America and the Caribbean. CIVF now also hosts the NORCECA U23 beach volleyball tournament. There are also Corporate, one-day, and Sunday beach competitions for players of all levels. Memberships cost CI$10. For more information on current programmes, visit www.civf.ky or check out their social media pages on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

Boxing

In collaboration with the YMCA, The Cayman Islands Boxing Association runs an extended after-school amateur boxing programme for children aged seven and up at the D. Dalmain Ebanks boxing gym at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex. Kids can use the facilities on weekdays from 3.30pm-5pm, while being coached. The coaches keep kids active, training them in the fundamentals of boxing while maintaining their fitness levels and teaching discipline. For youths in the after-school programme who would like to box competitively, they also have a Youth Squad National Training Programme. Email: info@cibaky.com or visit www.cibaky.com for more information.

Cadet Corps

The Cadet Corps instill life skills and high standards of conduct through military-style activities. Youth learn life skills, develop morals and high standards of conduct through fun, adventurous, challenging, educational and military-style activities. The programme offers a wide range of activities including drills, field craft, adventure, navigation, first aid, music and water-based activities for ages 11-19. Three programmes are offered: band cadets, marine cadets and army cadets. The various programmes could result in BTEC Level 2 qualification and/or honours in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme. They accept boys and girls and all are welcome! For further information email: cadetcorps@gov.ky, call Mr Brathwaite on (345) 244 8301 or (345) 938 8822 or visit www.cicadetcorps.ky. You can also find them on social media at www.facebook.com/caymanislands.cadetcorps or on Instagram: @caymancadet.

Cricket

Cricket is a very popular sport in the Caribbean.

Cayman Cricket organises competitions for primary and secondary schools (May to June) and summer camps in July and August. Cricket practice for under-15s and under-19s girls and boys is held on Saturday mornings from 9.30am-12pm and Sundays from 3pm-5.30pm during the school year through its youth academy. For more information, call David Bernard on (345) 517 9328.

Kwik Cricket is run by a local cricket club, the Village Greenies. There is one group for 4-8 year olds and another for 9-11 year olds. It is held on Saturday mornings from 8.30am-9.45am in the summer term. The younger kids play at Cayman Prep Junior School on Smith Road and the older kids play at the cricket field at the Smith Road Cricket Oval. The cost is CI$25 per term this season. Please WhatsApp Matthew Walker on (345) 526 6039 for more information.

CrossFit

Crossfit Cayman has been working with PE teachers and sports groups to incorporate CrossFit (constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movement) into their programmes. At their new Lincoln Drive location, they offer teen classes for ages 12-16 on Fridays from 3.45pm-4.30pm. Drop-ins for these age groups are not available, instead, the classes run in six-week terms. If you are interested in the upcoming term schedule, email: info@crossfitcayman.com.

School of Fitness, in the Cayman Technology Centre, runs a kids crossfit camp on Saturdays at 12pm. Tel: (345) 916 0171 for more information.

Dance

Dance is offered in many local studios. Centre Pointe Home of the Performing Arts teaches classes from 9 months through to late teens in their studios at Alissta Towers on North Sound Road. Classes include jazz, tap, contemporary, freestyle, Irish, musical theatre and hip-hop, Acrobatic Dance, Soca and CPDS’s very own Pre-school dance program Wiggle Giggle Dance With Us & Zumbini! The Centre Pointe Performance School provides a comprehensive musical theatre training program which offers private song presentation classes and drama specific classes. External examinations are an integral part of the training at Centre Pointe; students take International Dance Acclaim Performance Awards in Ballet and Tap and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art examinations in Acting, Shakespeare, Verse and Prose and Musical Theatre. Email: centrepointedance@gmail.com, call (345) 926 5889 or (345) 926 9603.

KRI Performing Arts School, run by Kirk Rowe at 98 Shedden Road, has classes for kids, juniors, teens and adults. Dances include salsa, jazz, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, belly-dancing, Afro-Caribbean and reggae. Contact Kirk on (345) 924 4089.

The Radiance Dance Studio, located in Countryside Shopping Village, offers a variety of fun and exciting dance classes for children aged 3-17 years old. Dancers can learn AcroDance, Ballet Foundations, Body Conditioning, Caribbean Rhythms, Creative Movement, Hip Hop, Jazz Fusion, Modern Contemporary and more. There are performing opportunities throughout the year including an annual Christmas and End-of-Year production. For more information email: info@radiance.ky, call (345) 916 0146 or visit www.radiance.ky.

Bailamos Dance Studio, located in Barnett Building on 24 Huldah Avenue, offers a range of dance classes for all ages. Call (345) 917 7832 for more information.

Spark! School of Performing Arts offers dance in relation to their musical theatre and performing arts classes. For more information and to register, see www.sparkcayman.com or call (345) 929 2190.

Diving

For all-things diving, see our Diving sections.

Local dive centres offer a Junior Open Water Diver certification as early as 10 years old. At Red Sail Sports, children aged 8-9 years can participate in the bubblemaker course. This is an opportunity to try real scuba diving in a pool. Resident discounts are available. Tel: (345) 623 5965 for more information.

Divetech offers SCUBA diving activities for kids aged 5-9 and certifications for kids aged 10 years and up. For more information call (345) 946 5658, email: info@divetech.com or visit www.divetech.com.

Flag Football

Flag football is gaining popularity on the Island and follows the basic rules of American or Canadian football. The Cayman Islands Flag Football Association (CIFFA) runs a popular Youth Flag Football League for boys and girls aged 7-19. For more information, email: ciffa345@gmail.com or message them on Instagram.

Football/Soccer

Academy Sports Club runs a youth football programme for boys and girls aged 10-19. The club has football activities all year round and is one of the most successful youth football teams in the country. Their goal is the development of excellence in football, while fostering personal integrity, leadership skills, community awareness and commitment to academic success. Their goal is to get as many of the children as possible into overseas prep, high schools, colleges and universities where they can excel in football and their academics. On average they have 25-30 Caymanian children away at overseas schools. They are located at the Academy Sports Club, Outpost Street, George Town. For more information on leagues and training times, call: (345) 929 2257, email: coaches@academysportsclub.ky or visit www.academysportsclub.ky for more information.

The Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth season runs from September to May. Teams are friendly and welcoming to new players. Leagues include under-8, under-10, under-12, under-14, under-16 and under-18. For further information, contact the CIFA office on (345) 749 5775 or email: cayman.fa.gs@gmail.com.

Sunset Football Club provides football for all ages. Coaching sessions for 5-10 year old boys are held on Sunday mornings at 8.00am-10.30am and Saturday mornings for girls at 8.30am-9.30am, both at the Camana Bay Sports Complex. There is also midweek training and matches for boys and girls under 8's to Under 18's as well as men’s and women’s teams. Contact either Paul Macey on (345) 525 0822 or email: pnm@gmail.com or Gareth Thacker at garethjthacker@gmail.com. For any of the girls programmes please contact Gisela Gamba at gisela.gamba@gmail.com. For more information check out their website at www.sunsetfootballclub.

Total Soccer programmes are inspired by the Dutch Football Vision and their goal is to help children ages 3.5-18 years old become skilled and creative decision makers on the field. For more information on the programmes offered and how to sign up, email: info@totalsoccercayman.com or visit www.totalsoccercayman.com.

Excel Sports Management is a leading youth football development programme on Island. Their UEFA qualified coaches hold after-school coaching sessions designed to increase individual players’ confidence and skill. In addition, they also offer camps, overseas tours and trial opportunities for players identified as ‘talented’. For more information, visit www.esmcayman.ky or call (345) 925 4347.

The YMCA host the YMCA Youth Football Academy at the Dart Field of Dreams for under-6 and under-8, and it runs from September to December. They meet Wednesday evenings to practice skills, and games are held on Saturday mornings. To book your child’s spot, you must register on the YMCA Cayman website.

Fountain Play

Camana Bay has two wonderful fountains that children love: one for toddlers that is shaded, quite gentle and can be found next to the Camana Bay Cinema. The other one is on The Crescent and has powerful and exciting jets that come to life in a big way every few minutes.

Starfish Cay Water Park, located on the resort side of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, is home to winding waterslides, fountains and a giant water bucket. All children under ten years of age must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times. The play area is open to locals and residents by purchasing a day pass (US$25 for kids and adults) at The Heritage House of Ambassadors of the Environment in the resort. Private birthday party bookings are also available. Entry is subject to weather conditions. For more information, call (345) 943 9000.

Girl Guides Association

Girlguiding Cayman Islands gives girls (ages five to 18 years) and women a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to the community. Sections include: Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. Girl Guides Members enjoy a variety of annual events, including camps, sleepovers, leadership days and pack holidays. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/girlguidingcaymanislands or www.girlguiding.ky. You can also contact them by email: ggcimarketing@gmail.com.

Golf

The North Sound Golf Club offers private and group lessons, from age five, with PGA professionals. Visit www.northsoundclub.com or call (345) 947 4653.

Cayman Golf Lab is Cayman’s largest indoor golf facility with three large golf simulators and a 600 square foot putting green. They offer afterschool and weekend junior golf classes, as well as, private session for golfers of all ages. They are also open for events and birthday parties and can cater to a maximum of 16 people at a time. Call (345) 938 5484, email info@caymangolflab.com or visit www.caymangolflab.com.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grand Cayman
The Ritz-Carlton golf club is a completely private golf club for Ritz residents and guests. They offer private instruction from adults and for children aged five and up. Tel: (345) 815 6500.

Gymnastics

The Cayman Islands is a member of the International Gymnastics Federation, the international governing body for gymnastics. This allows for local gymnasts to represent Cayman internationally at events, such as the Youth Olympics and Pan American Games.

Motions Unlimited has experienced coaches and state-of-the-art gymnastics equipment for children including a trampoline, zip line and a 40 ft long tumble track. See our page on Kids Playgroups for more information. Call (345) 749 8365 or email: info@motionsunlimited.com.

Quinntessential Movement offers kids and youth aerial classes that are fun and unique and help with strength, balance, coordination, focus and control. For the even younger ones, they offer Me and My Shadow music and dance classes. Tel: (345) 745 8973 or email: info@qmovement.dance.

Hockey (Inline Roller Hockey)

King’s Sports Centre (KSC) offers a diverse hockey programme for children ages 6-14 years old. Kids are taught to skate with fun skating drills and games. Children should have their own roller blades (hockey), helmets, and other protective equipment such as elbow and knee pads. Used hockey equipment is also available for certain items and can be borrowed for the season. The cost of participation on a team varies from CI$200-CI$650 per season. Skating camps are also held during school holidays.For more information, Tel: (345) 946 5464 or email:kings@candw.ky or caymankingshockey@gmail.com.

Horseback Riding

Cayman Riding School offers a full boarding facility and riding lessons for adults and children in show jumping, dressage and cross-country with BHS and FEI-qualified instructors who are also trained in airst aid (an AED is on site). Their Tiny Trotter programme offers lessons to children from four years old and they are affiliated with the British Pony Club. Pony Rides are offered on a Saturday Morning and the children’s farm is available for private functions and birthday parties. Call (345) 926 7669 or email: caymanridingschool@gmail.com.

The Equestrian Center (Tel: (345) 516 1751 or email: equestriancentercayman@gmail.com) located just off the Linford Pierson Highway, is a registered overseas centre with the UK Pony Club and members are able to start from four years old. They offer riding and vaulting lessons and advanced instruction in dressage and show jumping, as well as a “Pony Park” every Saturday morning from 9am-10.30am in the upper field where children can have pony rides for CI$5 and also meet the goats, the miniature donkey and horse.

Spirit of the West (Tel: (345) 916 6488) offers organised private and group horseback beach rides along Barkers Beach, as well as longer “ride and swim” expeditions. Their minimum age for their beach ride is eight and for the swim ride it is 14. Resident rates are available.

Pampered Ponies (Tel: (345) 916 2540 or www.ponies.ky) offers morning, midday and afternoon beach treks or swim rides along Cayman's nature trails and remote beaches. The minimum age for the swim ride is eight and for their beach trek it is six. They only allow one child per excursion as riders must be accompanied by a tour guide.

Kiteboarding

The popularity of kiteboarding among adults and teens has grown rapidly on the Island. Children must be 10 years of age or older (or younger, depending on water confidence level). To get more information on private and group lessons, contact Kitesurf Cayman on (345) 916 5483.

Leisure Activities with Additional Supports

Special Olympics Cayman Islands offers a variety of sports training for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. To learn more about their current programmes and offerings, visit www.soci.ky or follow them on Facebook.

Martial Arts

The Cayman Islands National Karate-Do Association (CINKA) is the official association for traditional Japanese Karate-Do in the Cayman Islands and is sanctioned by the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee (CIOC). For those wanting to compete internationally, and train with the national team, Cayman Associated School of Karate (CASK) run special competition classes out of the King’s Sports Centre in Red Bay. They also offer traditional wado-style Karate classes, as well as a Tai Chi programme, to children (from age four) and adults. For more information or a free trial, call (345) 925 3367 or visit www.caskcayman.com.

The Purple Dragon School of Martial Arts (PDSMA) is located on the 2nd Floor of the Reliable Industries Building, 313 Compass Drive. They offer afternoon and weekend classes for children ages four and older. Purple Dragon teaches the martial arts system called Don Jitsu Ryu and offers a free introductory lesson. Call (345) 946 1241 or email: purpledragoncayman@gmail.com for more information.

The Academy Grand Cayman, located in Cannon Place, specialises in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and offers classes for children aged four to 15 years from 3.30pm onwards on Monday-Thursday. Children 16 and older join the adult classes. Email: info@theacademy.ky or Tel: (345) 323 9778 for further information.

Sensō BJJ & Muay Thai is located in Barcadere Warehouse Park and offers Muay Thai, Submission Grappling and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu. The training facility is home to five Brazillian Jiu Jitsu black belts and offers both beginner and advanced classes in the week and at weekends. Call or WhatsApp (345) 922 5256, or email info@senso.ky for more information.

For lessons in Taekwondo, go to the Cayman Islands Taekwondo Academy (Tel: (345) 325 51220 or (345) 328 5006) in Crown Square, Eastern Avenue. They offer an after-school programme for children aged 3-7 on Monday to Friday from 3.30pm-5.30pm, which includes homework assistance and kids Taekwondo. The focus is on discipline. Taekwondo classes are also offered to children aged 7-13 at their Eastern Avenue location and classes for children aged 13 to adult at the ARC at Camana Bay location.

Active Karate, located in The Montessori School of Cayman, specialises in teaching Kenpo, a dynamic martial arts style. Tel: (345) 916 4876 or email: info@active-ky.com

Finally the Cayman Fight Factory offers mixed martial arts and fitness classes including boxing, kickboxing and personal training to anyone over the age of 16. Call (345) 922 0538.

Netball

Netball is a very popular sport in Cayman with all the schools, public and private, playing it.

The Cayman Islands Netball Association has a number of netball leagues including an U12, U14 and U16s league, as well as an adults league, and for children aged five to ten, there is the ‘Turtle Netters’ league. They meet up to play games on Saturday mornings. New members are always welcome. If you’d like to get involved call Lucille Seymour on (345) 916 1944, email: caymannetball@yahoo.com or visit www.caymannetball.com.

Cayman Fury Netball Club is a nonprofit organisation, led by experienced coaches. They provide more opportunities for girls to play and develop their netball skills and prepare players to compete internationally for the club. Programmes are offered to girls of all skill levels in school grades 4 to 7/school years 5 to 8. Email: caymanfury@netball.ky or visit www.netball.ky.

Parkour

Parkour is a training discipline using movement that developed from military obstacle course training. Motions Unlimited offers this programme to experienced participants aged eight years and older on Mondays and Wednesdays. You must be a registered member on the Motions Jackrabbit parent portal and all payments must be made in advance online through Butterfield. To learn more or register your child, email: reception@motionsunlimited.com.

Pickleball

Pickleball Cayman, located opposite the Cricket Pitch by the airport, offers 12 shaded floodlit courts and 12 open-air floodlit courts. Professional trainers are on-hand to provide private and group training for beginners or advanced players, as well as after-school programmes and holiday camps for kids. To book a court, visit www.pickleball.ky.

The Courts at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman have five pickleball courts available to book. For more information, email: grandcaymantennis@ritzcarlton.com or call (345) 323 0049.

You can also book courts at The Grand Caymanian Resort (Tel: (345) 949 3100), the Camana Bay Sports Complex (Tel: (345) 640 2878), Cayman Islands Tennis Club (www.tennis.ky) and the Cayman Pickleball & Tennis Academy (Tel: (345) 516 0300).

Roller & Inline Skating

Old-fashioned roller skating is great fun and can be done alongside inline skaters at King’s Sports Centre every weekend. Family skating is on Saturdays from 4.30pm-7pm for CI$8, and Teen Jam Skate nights also run on Saturdays from 7pm-10pm for CI$10. On Sundays, skating from 1pm-4pm costs CI$8 if you don’t have your own skates, but is reduced to CI$5 if you do bring your own. Make sure you don’t forget your socks! For more information, call (345) 946 5464. Refer to the Hockey section for details on the inline roller hockey league for kids. You can also take a look at the Hockey sections (field, roller and ball) in our Sports & Fitness sections. Their Learn to Skate programme is now held on Saturday mornings at 8am and costs CI$10 per class.

Rugby

The Rugby Club in South Sound holds the Maples Group Junior Rugby Community Programme for girls and boys aged 3-16 years old on Saturdays 8am-12pm and Sundays 10am-12pm from November to May. Artex and Maples Group academies are held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3.30pm-4.30pm from November to June. Annual junior membership is CI$125. For information about these or U19 training sessions, contact Caroline Deegan at caroline.deegan@caymanrugby.com, call (345) 525 6743 or visit www.caymanrugby.com.

Sailing

The Cayman Islands Sailing Club runs various sailing training programmes for kids aged six and up. Programmes run after school from 3.30pm-5.30pm Wednesday to Friday, and at weekends during the school term. The club also hosts popular all-day camps during school holidays with exciting ‘sailing away’ days. Their training boats range from the Pico and Optimist to their Hartley range. If you are interested in membership, visit “Join Us” at www.sailing.ky, email: admin@sailing.ky, or visit the Cayman Islands Sailing Club and the National Sailing Centre Facebook page.

Snorkelling

Cayman is popular for its incredibly beautiful underwater scenery and snorkelling can be done from any shore access point. Refer to the Diving sections for the best snorkelling spots.

Squash

The Squash Club has a thriving junior section from beginners to top team players. Junior coaching is available (for kids from the age of five and up) at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Call (345) 526 5052, email: info@squash.ky, and refer to the Sports & Fitness section for more details.

Surfing

Damian Davis, otherwise known as “Damo”, offers private and small group lessons for those interested in experiencing stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, or wind foiling. Lessons are suitable for children aged eight and above, as well as adults. He also offers mangrove eco tours for a unique nature exploration experience. Tel/WhatsApp: (345) 938 4787.

Mica Koll also offers surfing camps in the school holidays to children aged eight and up. Call or WhatsApp: (345) 927 8690 or email: micabeach@gmail.com. His camps get booked up months in advance.

Swimming

The Cayman Islands Aquatic Sports Association (CIASA) is dedicated to the promotion and development of aquatic sports in Cayman. Membership of CIASA connects you to an active aquatic community and opportunities to participate in a variety of aquatic activities and camps. Visit their website to find a list of registered clubs and swim schools (www.ciasa.ky) or email: ciasaboard@gmail.com and ciasa@ciasa.ky for more information.

Laura Ribbins and the Fitness Connection team are celebrating 35+ years of being a swim school in Grand Cayman. They offer a wide variety of programmes for all ages and abilities with both on-site and mobile instruction. Private lessons, group classes and intensive ‘Learn to Swim’ and ‘Stroke Improvement’ programmes for adults, as well as babies, toddlers and kids are available. Water polo and competitive swimming sessions are available for individual and group training in a 25-meter pool. They also host very popular camps for children aged 4 to 10. For more information, call (345) 949 8485, email: fitness@fitness.ky or visit www.fitness.ky.

Sky Blue Aquatics offers swimming lessons from age four months to adult in the comfort and convenience of your pool. Whether it be a house, hotel or condo, they come to you. Their certified and experienced instructors specialise in customising lessons to your needs and focus heavily on water safety. Private, semi-private and small group lessons provide a productive learning environment. Tel: (345) 916 0054 or email: info@skyblueaquatics.com. They also have a registered non-profit organisation that offers subsidised swimming lessons to nannies and caregivers.

The Camana Bay Aquatic Club (CBAC) is Cayman’s largest swim program that caters to all levels and abilities; from beginner to elite swimmers representing Cayman on the National Team. They offer high-quality professional coaching and technique instruction in their year-round programs. To schedule a free assessment or get more information, email: info@cbac.ky or visit www.camanabayaquaticclub.com.

Seven Mile Swimmers is a fun, competitive and driven swim team for children aged six and over. Swimmers are motivated and encouraged to reach their goals, with training offered 7 days a week. Swimmers are grouped by ability and regularly swim at both local and off-island swim meets, often representing their country. Two-time Olympic finalist and former world number two Darren Mew is their Head Coach, supported by superb staff. For more information call (345) 323 9512, Email: smsboarddirectors@gmail.com or visit www.sevenmileswimmers.com.

Stingray Swim Club is a competitive swimming team for ages six and up. They meet at the Lions Aquatic Centre, which houses a 25 metre pool situated on Olympic Way near UCCI in George Town. The club’s swimming programmes are developed and delivered by the club’s Head Coach David Pursley. For more information email: headcoach@stingrayswimclub.ky.or visit www.caymanswimming.com.

Thrive Fit offers mobile swimming, yoga and fitness classes for children aged six months and upwards, as well as movement classes for preschool-aged children. They teach water safety, skill development and stroke improvement. Junior Lifeguard Certifications are also available. They also provide lifeguarding at birthday parties and CPR/AED certification. For information email: info@thrivefitcayman.com or call (345) 938 1113

Competitive Swim Teams

The level of competitive swimming in the Cayman Islands is really strong and we have a history of sending athletes to national and international swimming competitions including the Olympics. If you are interested in joining a swim team then they will usually accept children from aged 8. The child will be assessed and then grouped based on ability not age. The following groups are very active in Cayman:

The Stingray Swim Club (Tel: (345) 323 2271, email: headcoach@stingrayswimclub.ky or president@stingrayswimclub.ky, www.caymanswimming.com) is a competitive swim club in the Cayman Islands that offers lessons and coaching to swimmers of all ages and abilities. They are based at the Lions Aquatic Centre, Olympic Way, George Town, which is a great location and easily accessible. Their mission is to providing swimmers of all abilities with the opportunity and encouragement to pursue performance excellence in an environment built upon a team-first philosophy, which relies on discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship.

Seven Mile Swimmers is a fun, competitive and driven swim team for children aged six and over. Swimmers are motivated and encouraged to reach their goals, with training offered 7 days a week. Swimmers are grouped by ability and regularly swim at both local and off-island swim meets, often representing their country. Two-time Olympic finalist and former world number two Darren Mew is their Head Coach, supported by superb staff. For more information call (345) 323 9512, Email: smsboarddirectors@gmail.com or visit www.sevenmileswimmers.com.

The Camana Bay Aquatic Club (CBAC) (email: info@cbac.ky or visit www.cbac.ky) also has a competitive swim team which is inclusive, team-focussed, and led by world-class coaches. Swimmers can be placed in training groups based on age, ability and their goals.

The John Gray High School also has a swim team that compete locally and internationally and in the Brac, contact the Brac Barracudas,

Synchronized Swimming

CBAC Artistic Swimming is Cayman’s first competitive synchronized swimming team and is open to all confident swimmers ages five and up. Water shows, skill badges, and international competitions are all a part of their programme. For information or to schedule an introductory session, email: synchro@cbac.ky or visit www.cbac.ky.

Tennis

The Cayman Islands Tennis Club (CITC) has a number of membership options and professionals who provide lessons for all ages. CITC offers an after-school programme from September-June and Junior Tennis Camps over the school breaks. For information call (345) 949 9464 or email: juniors@tennis.ky. For regular updates visit www.facebook.com/caymanislandstennisclub.

Cayman Pickleball & Tennis Academy offers lessons to kids aged three and above at their courts located at 1960 West Bay Road. Lessons can be scheduled before and after school, on weekdays and weekends, starting at CI$75-CI$90 for a 45-minute to one hour private lesson. Private and group lessons are available and your child can slot in with a group, or you can get a group of friends together and schedule your own time. They also offer private lessons to older children and adults. Tennis camps are held during school midterms, Easter, Christmas and summer holidays. The club has 10 brand new pickleball and tennis courts complete with lights and fenced-in play areas. These courts have it all: exceptional facilities, ample space, modern amenities, on-site coach/trainer, plenty of parking and bike racks. Email caymantennisacademy@gmail.com or call (345) 547 6257 for more information. You can also check their Facebook page for regular updates on classes.

At The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, professionally coached, private or semi-private lessons are offered by The Courts tennis centre. Programmes include after-school ‘Tiger Tennis’, including Tigers (age three), Super Shots (ages four to six) and High and Elite Performance (ages 6-16-year olds). They also run tennis camps during the school holidays. For more information about The Courts, call (345) 323 0049 or email: grandcaymantennis@ritzcarlton.com.

Mica Koll from Cayman Performance Tennis teaches private and group tennis lessons for all ages. Call (345) 927 8690, email: micabeach@gmail.com or visit www.caymanperformancetennis.com for more information.

Ten Pin Bowling

Cayman’s only ten-pin bowling alley at King’s Sports Centre on Crewe Road has four bowling lanes (accommodating up to 24 bowlers in total) as well as a lounge and bar area. Lanes can be reserved for parties and birthday packages are available. For more information, call (345) 946 2695 or email: kingpinbowling@candw.ky.

Triathlons

The Cayman Islands Triathlon Association organises a number of events throughout the year, including the ‘Stroke and Stride’ race series in September, the Duathlon in October and the popular Cayman Islands Triathlon every November. Visit www.triathlon.ky for more information on upcoming events.

Yoga & Relaxation

Yoga Sprouts specialises exclusively in yoga classes for children, toddlers and babies. These interactive and well-planned classes are extremely popular. Birthday parties and special events such as Girls’ Nights Out are also available. For more information visit www.yogasproutscayman.com or call Sarah on (345) 326 9876.

Kula Kids Yoga (Tel: (345) 916 3007) offers prenatal, baby, toddler, children and teen yoga classes as well as Nature Yoga Camps (midterm and summer breaks) and a Kula swim programme.

The Pilates Studio, located in Governors Square, is a fully equipped boutique studio offering teen Pilates Reformer classes and private/partner training, as well as mat work and cardio classes, and fitness training. To schedule a class email: info@pilates.ky or visit www.pilates.ky.