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08/09/2009Groups and clubs in Spain – Part 2

Groups and clubs in Spain – Part 2 Find new friends by referring to Expatica’s guide to sports and political groups and clubs in Spain.

If you’re new to a country, usually it’s great to hit the ground running and meet the locals. But sometimes you may feel a little nostalgic and may want to meet up with people from your country, or at least people who speak your language. There are a lot of groups for you, with any adventure you may be seeking.


SPORTS GROUP

MADRID

Lacrosse
Email: info@madridlacrosse.com
34 618 836 240 (Men)
34 637 931 320 (Women)
Since it’s not the most popular sport, finding a lacrosse group may be quite hard to find. Madrid Lacrosse is the answer to your problem. They have all the equipment so don’t worry if you left yours at home. There’s training for all levels on Sundays from 18:30-20:30 at Almudena’s Field (Metro: Metropolitano)


Muay Thai (Madrid)
Email: info@muaythaimadrid.com
Learn the fighting style known as “The art of the eight limbs”, said to be the most effective fighting style in the world. It’s a great workout if not nothing else. The gym is located on Calle Oviedo, 13 (Metro: Cuatro Caminos) They have training at all levels on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Visit http://www.muaythaimadrid.com for more information.

Cricket (Madrid)
Email: david.leonida@cricketinmadrid.com
Tel: 659 630 327
Cricket is a favourite in England and the Madrid Cricket Club has been bringing cricket to Spain since 1975. They practise at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Alcorcón. Contact President David Leonida at david.leonida@cricketinmadrid.com for more information about joining.

Madrid Lions rugby club
Email: info@madridlionsrfc.com
Tel: 91 373 56 13
This social rugby group was formed in 1997 and accepts players on all levels from all nationalities. Since founded they have had over 400 members/guests, young and old(er), from a nationality base of 23 countries. Sign-up fee is EUR 65 for fees and jerseys. Training is at training at 1:30 pm on Saturdays at Complejo Deportivo Almudena, Calle Ramiro de Maeztu, Ciudad Universitaria ( Metro: Metropolitano). Visit for more details.


BARCELONA

Tennis (Barcelona)
Tel: 650499997
Barcelona Tennis is a non profit organisation hoping to bring together all tennis lovers to play tournament style. It’s free to join for non-competitive matches and EUR 9 to sign up for the competitive matches. Matches are played at several courts over Barcelona.

Barcelona Lacrosse
Email: kevin@creasemedia.com
Tel: 687 387 532
Join and play lacrosse in an informal club for men & women. Newcomers welcome!

Barcelona International Cricket Club
Tel: 666 411 309 (Rob)
This club is always looking for players of all abilities to play friendly and serious matches on most weekends.


Barcelona Hash House Running Club 
Tel: 93 415 97 38 (Curt).
The multi-language international group prides itself on being a ‘running-not-racing’ group that likes to socialise. Runs are organised on the last weekend of each month.

POLITICAL GROUPS

Democrats Abroad (Madrid and Barcelona)
Democrats abroad is the official chapter of the United States Democratic party for Americans living abroad. During the year they organise events for homesick Americans. In 2008 they catered an election party and most recently, hosted a July 4th celebration. Contact info@democratsabroad.org for more information on all Democrats Abroad news, or democratsabroadmadrid@yahoo.com for the Madrid chapter.

Conservatives Abroad (Madrid and Barcelona)

Similarly to the Democrats Abroad organization, Conservatives Abroad seeks to unite conservatives living in Spain. Visit for more information.

If any of the above information is incorrect or you want to add your club, please email: editores@expatica.com.

Expatica September 2009


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