[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"external-pm-1441":3},{"payload":4,"id":48,"user":49,"level":55,"course":56,"activity":57,"activity_slug":58,"title":30,"topic":59,"tone":60,"stats":61,"created":64,"score":65,"is_favorite":66,"public":67,"is_external":66},{"texts":5,"title":30,"people":31,"headline":47},[6,9,12,15,18,21,24,27],{"text":7,"title":8},"This swimming squad trains in a 25-metre pool and is aimed at strong swimmers who want to improve their speed. Training is three evenings a week and includes hard sets and timed lengths. You must be able to swim at least 400 metres without stopping, and you need your own goggles and swim cap. The coach focuses on technique, but the session is demanding and there is little time to chat. Because it is a squad, places are limited and you need to do a short test before joining. This is ideal for people who already swim confidently and enjoy intense training.","Competitive Swimming Squad",{"text":10,"title":11},"If you want fast fitness results, our sunrise indoor rowing challenge is a great choice. Training starts at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, perfect before work. You train in small groups and follow a clear programme with levels, so you can see progress each week. We use rowing machines, which are safe and controlled, and a trainer checks your technique to avoid injury. Every month there is a friendly competition where you can compare times, but you can also take it at your own pace. The gym is a short walk from Hilltop Station, and lockers and showers are available.","Sunrise Indoor Rowing Challenge",{"text":13,"title":14},"Join our friendly indoor bowling league at Riverside Sports Centre. You play in teams of four, so it’s ideal if you already have a small group. The atmosphere is relaxed, with music and plenty of time to chat between turns. Our lanes are inside, so weather is never a problem. Bowling is low-impact and suits people who don’t want to run or jump. Games last about an hour, and you can choose an early evening slot or a later one. Shoes and balls are included in the price, and beginners get a quick introduction before the first game. After you play, the café stays open for hot drinks and snacks.","Indoor Bowling League",{"text":16,"title":17},"These five-a-side football sessions are for beginners who want to learn the basics and then play short matches. Our coach explains simple rules, warm-ups and safe movement. Sessions are held on weekday evenings at the City Centre Dome, two minutes from the main bus station. You don’t need to buy equipment at first: we provide bibs and balls, and you can wear any sports shoes with good grip. Teams are mixed and friendly, and matches are short so everyone gets a turn. Changing rooms are available, and you can join as a group or come alone and be placed in a team.","City Five-a-Side Football Starter Sessions",{"text":19,"title":20},"Try ultimate frisbee in Greenfield Park every Saturday morning. It’s a team game that mixes running, passing and quick thinking, but our group welcomes complete beginners. We start with a gentle practice so nervous players can learn safely. Then we play short games, with regular breaks and lots of encouragement. The only thing you need is comfortable clothes—frisbees and training cones are provided. After the session, many players stay for a coffee at the small park kiosk, so it’s easy to make friends. This is an outdoor activity, so if the weather is very bad we cancel and message everyone early.","Saturday Park Ultimate Frisbee Social",{"text":22,"title":23},"Our mountain biking weekend is for people who love speed and want an exciting challenge outdoors. You need your own bike and helmet, and you should already be confident on rough paths. The group meets early on Saturday and travels by minibus to a forest trail. A guide shows the route, but this is not a beginner course, and you will ride for several hours with steep hills. It can be muddy and tiring, so bring warm clothes and snacks. This activity is perfect for adventurous riders who want to push themselves, but it is not suitable if you prefer calm, controlled training.","Mountain Biking Skills Weekend",{"text":25,"title":26},"North Wall offers evening indoor climbing for adults who want to try something new. The building is modern and the routes are colourful and fun. However, you must buy your own climbing shoes after your first visit if you want to continue. We do give a safety talk, but the sessions are mainly for people who are happy to practice independently. Groups can book a lane, but it is not a team sport and you don’t play matches. The centre is outside the city centre, and the last bus back is quite early. This is a good option for confident people, but not for nervous beginners.","Evening Rock Climbing at North Wall",{"text":28,"title":29},"This holiday course is for small groups who want to try paddleboarding in a calm, shallow lake. It is designed for people who are not confident swimmers, because everyone wears a life jacket and stays close to the shore. A qualified instructor teaches you how to stand, balance and turn slowly, and there is no pressure to go fast. All equipment is provided, including boards, paddles and safety gear. Sessions last 75 minutes and include a short break on the beach. The lake area is quiet and safe, and parents can watch from the picnic tables if they want to.","Calm Water Paddleboarding for Beginners","Choosing a Group Sport",[32,35,38,41,44],{"name":33,"text":34},"Ben","Ben and four colleagues want a sport that helps them get fit quickly. They prefer early mornings before work. They like competition and want clear progress, like times or levels. They can travel a little, but they do not want anything dangerous.",{"name":36,"text":37},"Oskar","Oskar and his classmates want a team sport they can do in the city centre on weekday evenings. They do not want to buy special equipment at the beginning. They want a coach because they are beginners, and they would like to play short matches.",{"name":39,"text":40},"Leila","Leila is organising a Saturday activity for a mixed group of adults. Two people are complete beginners and feel nervous, so the sport must be friendly and safe. Leila would like an outdoor option, and the group wants to finish with a social drink or snack together.",{"name":42,"text":43},"Hana","Hana wants to join a sport with her brother and two cousins during the school holidays. They enjoy water, but they are not confident swimmers. They need all equipment provided and a qualified instructor. They would prefer an activity that is calm, not fast or scary.",{"name":45,"text":46},"Maya","Maya wants to start a sport with three friends after work. They need something indoors because it is winter. Maya has a knee problem, so she prefers a low-impact activity. They also want to talk and laugh while they play, not do very hard training.","The people below all want to try a sport as a group. Below are descriptions of eight sports clubs or sessions. Decide which would be the most suitable for each person. For questions 1-5, choose the correct answer.",1441,{"id":50,"username":51,"first_name":52,"last_name":53,"image":54},27853,"siyara-methsuki","Siyara","Methsuki","https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ6KZ9GTsf2QToVivAIaFDNXLycSNt0w7TAPHIGnz3J818X_24=s96-c","B1","Reading","People Matching","people-matching","Create an exercise in which some people are selecting a sport to try as a group.","Standard",{"times_played":62,"num_favorites":63},1,0,"2026-08-27T10:02:41",null,false,true]