Sport
Sport in Derby is a Big Thing
Sports in Derby are not just about fun but a source of livelihood. Very many people do not just undertake sport for leisure, it is their main economic activity. The government through the Derby City Council has initiated projects that are geared towards ensuring all residents of Derby get quality and affordable sports facilities where they can grow and nurture their talents. That is why the council owns and runs a couple of sports centers. The centers are equipped with the latest fitness facilities.
All the centers boast of state of the art gyms that have very friendly workout programs for different categories of people. This enables you to meet your specific workout needs. The centers also have Olympic size pools that are designed to provide you with the best swimming experience. For lovers of indoor sports like tennis, netball and badminton then Markeaton Park will take care of your sporting needs since it has the pitches for indoor sports. Those who love golf you are treated to two very splendid golf courses one at Sinfin while the other is at Allestree.
There is no way you can talk about sport in Derby without talking about Football. This is the favorite sport in the region. As earlier mentioned there are very many people who use sport in Derby, especially soccer as a source of living. One of the greatest teams in the history of English football has its training base and stadium in Derby. This team is no other than Derby County which has featured in the renowned English Premier League and even ended up champions a couple of times. The team has also reached the European cup semi finals and this is proof that it is a big club. The club also boasts of a massive following as is evidence by the number of supporters who turn up for its matches.