06 - Clubs

Sports and hobbies

Practices, choirs, music lessons, outdoor groups, community clubs and courses across East Iceland, for children, teenagers and adults.

Ages 6–15 Sport

Alpine ski training for children and teens

The ski club coaches children from every town in Fjarðabyggð at Oddsskarð and sends racers to competitions for UÍA. Lift passes at Oddsskarð are free for children aged 0–10; training news is posted on the club's Facebook page.

Skíðafélag Fjarðabyggðar (SFF) · Austurland Skíðamiðstöðin í Oddsskarði Winter, when there is snow
All ages Sport

Snowboarding – open sessions

The snowboard club looks after the terrain park and rental boards at Oddsskarð and holds an open session once a month for snowboarders of all ages. It also sends riders to national cup events.

Brettafélag Fjarðabyggðar (BFF) · Austurland Skíðamiðstöðin í Oddsskarði One open session a month in winter Winter, when there is snow
Ages 6–15 Sport

Children's volleyball

Volleyball practice for children run by Hrafnkell Freysgoði. Registration is on Abler.

UMF Hrafnkell Freysgoði – blak · Breiðdalsvík Íþróttahúsið í Breiðdal Autumn term 2026
Ages 6–15 Sport

Children's football

Football practice in Breiðdalsvík run by Hrafnkell Freysgoði. Registration is on Abler.

UMF Hrafnkell Freysgoði – fótbolti · Breiðdalsvík Autumn term 2026
Ages 6–15 Sport

Karate for children

Karate practice for primary-school children in Breiðdalsvík; children from Stöðvarfjörður train with the club too, and it has sent competitors to the Icelandic youth kata championships. Register on Abler; contact the club for practice times.

UMF Hrafnkell Freysgoði · Breiðdalsvík Íþróttahúsið í Breiðdal
Ages 10–15 Sport

Volleyball, years 5–10

Neisti's volleyball practice for older schoolchildren, one session a week for each group.

Ungmennafélagið Neisti · Djúpivogur Íþróttamiðstöðin á Djúpavogi Years 5–7: Tue 14:15-16:00; years 8–10: Thu 14:15-15:30
Ages 9–11 Sport

Football, years 4–6

Neisti's football practice for children in years 4–6, four times a week, led by the club's experienced football coach.

Ungmennafélagið Neisti · Djúpivogur Íþróttamiðstöðin á Djúpavogi og Neistavöllur Four practices a week Autumn term 2026
Ages 6–9 Sport

Games sessions, years 1–4

Active games sessions for the youngest schoolchildren, twice a week; register in Abler.

Ungmennafélagið Neisti · Djúpivogur Íþróttamiðstöðin á Djúpavogi Twice a week Autumn term 2026
Ages 6–7 Sport

Allir með – multi-sport practices for years 1–2

Children in years 1–2 try four sports for one fee: gymnastics, athletics, basketball and taekwondo. Staff walk Egilsstaðaskóli pupils to practice and a bus runs from Fellaskóli; Múlaþing's leisure grant can be used.

Höttur · Egilsstaðir Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum After school: athletics and basketball 14:15-15:30, gymnastics Mon (girls) or Sat (boys), taekwondo Fri 17:00-18:00 Autumn term 2026 (register by 11 Sept); new registration in January 30,000 ISK per term
Age 8 Sport

Gymnastics, 5th group (year 3)

Team gymnastics for girls and boys born 2018, the next step after Allir með.

Höttur – fimleikadeild · Egilsstaðir Fimleikahúsið, Íþróttamiðstöðinni á Egilsstöðum Wed 16:00-17:30, Fri 14:15-15:40, Sun 15:15-16:45 Autumn term 2026
Ages 10–15 Sport

Gymnastics, recreational groups (non-competitive)

For children born 2011–2016 who want to do gymnastics without competing; choose one or two sessions a week, and beginners are welcome.

Höttur – fimleikadeild · Egilsstaðir Fimleikahúsið, Íþróttamiðstöðinni á Egilsstöðum Girls Wed 17:30-19:00 and Thu 16:00-17:30; boys Tue and Wed 16:00-17:30 Autumn term 2026
Ages 12–15 Sport

Football, 4th and 3rd divisions (years 7–10)

Older groups train at Fellavöllur and in the sports hall, including before school in the morning; the 3rd division also has joint sessions in Reyðarfjörður.

Höttur – knattspyrnudeild · Egilsstaðir Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum og Fellavöllur (gervigras) í Fellabæ 4 practices a week, incl. 7:00-8:00 morning sessions and joint sessions; see timetable Winter 2026–27 130,000 ISK per year (valid until end of August 2027)
Ages 8–11 Sport

Football, 6th and 5th divisions (years 3–6)

Boys and girls train in separate groups, partly on the artificial pitch at Fellavöllur and indoors on Saturdays. Each group's times are in the timetable.

Höttur – knattspyrnudeild · Egilsstaðir Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum og Fellavöllur (gervigras) í Fellabæ 3 practices a week at Fellavöllur and in the sports hall; see timetable Winter 2026–27
Ages 6–7 Sport

Football, 7th division (years 1–2)

Three practices a week, indoors over the winter and on Vilhjálmsvöllur in summer; separate boys' and girls' groups.

Höttur – knattspyrnudeild · Egilsstaðir Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum Boys Tue 16:30-17:30, Thu 14:15-15:15, Sat 11:00-12:00; girls Tue and Thu 15:30-16:30, Sat 11:00-12:00 Winter 2026–27
Ages 8–17 Sport

Athletics, children and teenagers

Running, jumping and throwing; winter practice in the sports hall and summer practice at Vilhjálmsvöllur stadium. Timetable and age groups are posted on the division's Facebook page; the youngest children train through Allir með.

Höttur – frjálsíþróttadeild · Egilsstaðir Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum (vetur) og Vilhjálmsvöllur (sumar) All year
Ages 9+ Sport

Team gymnastics, competitive groups

Competitive team gymnastics groups for gymnasts born 2017 or earlier; the teams compete at national federation events. Exact times for each group are in the timetable.

Höttur – fimleikadeild · Egilsstaðir Fimleikahúsið, Íþróttamiðstöðinni á Egilsstöðum 3–4 sessions a week depending on group (4th–1st group, younger/older boys, senior) Autumn term 2026
Ages 11+ Sport

Knapamerki riding levels 1–3

Hólar University's graded riding curriculum, with an exam at the end of each level; for children born 2015 or earlier and adults.

Hestamannafélagið Freyfaxi · Egilsstaðir Reiðhöllin á Iðavöllum November–April (registration in October) Winter 2025–26: 90,000 ISK (12 sessions, loan horse) or 60,000 ISK with own horse
Ages 8–13 Sport

Basketball, boys in years 3–8

Three boys' groups by age with three to four practices a week. Register in Abler; Múlaþing's leisure grant can be used.

Höttur – körfuknattleiksdeild · Egilsstaðir Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum Years 3–4: Tue 17:30-18:30, Thu 16:30-17:30, Sun 12:30-13:30; years 5–6: Wed 19:30-20:30, Fri 16:30-17:30, Sun 11:00-12:30; years 7–8: Mon 19:00-20:30, Thu 17:30-19:00, Fri 15:30-17:00, Sun 13:30-15:00 From August 2026, winter 2026–27
Ages 8–13 Sport

Basketball, girls in years 3–8

Two girls' groups by age with three to four practices a week. Register in Abler; Múlaþing's leisure grant can be used.

Höttur – körfuknattleiksdeild · Egilsstaðir Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum Years 3–5: Mon and Wed 14:30-15:30, Sat 13:00-14:00; years 6–8: Tue 20:00-21:00, Wed 19:30-21:00, Fri 19:00-20:30, Sat 13:00-14:30 From August 2026, winter 2026–27
Ages 6–17 Sport

Motocross practice for children and teens

Riders are split into three groups by ability and bike size and coached on riding and safety gear; anyone curious is welcome to drop by the track.

Akstursíþróttafélagið Start · Egilsstaðir Motocrossbrautin í Ylsgrús Weekly practices
Ages 4–18 Sport

Riding lessons for children and teenagers

Taught in small groups of 2–4 children by experience: beginners from age 4, children with some experience, and experienced riders aged 10–18. Loan horses are available and Múlaþing's leisure grant can be used.

Hestamannafélagið Freyfaxi · Egilsstaðir Reiðhöllin á Iðavöllum eða Gíslastöðum About twice a month, 90–120 min each, at weekends and some weekdays November–April (registration in October) Winter 2025–26: 70,000 ISK (10 sessions, loan horse) or 55,000 ISK with own horse
Ages 5–16 Sport

Youth football (U6–U16 age groups)

KFA runs all children's and youth football in Fjarðabyggð, from the youngest group (ages 5–6) up to age 16, for boys and girls. Registration and fees go through Abler, where Fjarðabyggð's leisure grant can be used.

Knattspyrnufélag Austfjarða (KFA) · Eskifjörður Eskjuvöllur Autumn term 2026
All ages Sport

Golf at Byggðarholt

Eskifjörður's golf club runs the course at Byggðarholt, where children up to 15 have had free access and kids' golf courses have been held. News is posted on the club's Facebook page.

Golfklúbbur Byggðarholts · Eskifjörður Byggðarholtsvöllur Summer
Ages 10–17 Sport

Swimming – Hákarlar (year 5 and up)

Austri's swimming section trains at the Eskifjörður pool; Hákarlar is the group for school year 5 and up. Updates are mainly posted on Austri's Facebook page.

Austri Eskifirði – sunddeild · Eskifjörður Sundlaug Eskifjarðar Autumn term 2026
Ages 6–15 Sport

Volleyball for children and teens

Leiknir has played volleyball since 1972 and runs practices for both younger and older primary-school pupils. Times can change from year to year, so check the club's latest timetable.

Leiknir Fáskrúðsfirði – blakdeild · Fáskrúðsfjörður Íþróttahúsið á Fáskrúðsfirði Years 1–4: Mon 15:30; years 5–10: Tue 16:30 and Thu 18:00 (2024–25 timetable)
Ages 4–15 Sport

Gymnastics for children and teens

Gymnastics in age groups, from pre-school toddlers up to teenagers; members come from all over Fjarðabyggð. Registration is through Abler.

Leiknir Fáskrúðsfirði – fimleikadeild · Fáskrúðsfjörður Íþróttahúsið á Fáskrúðsfirði Little ones (born 2019–2021): Wed 17:00-17:40; school years 1–2: Wed 16:00-17:00 and Sun 16:30-18:00; year 5 and up: Wed 17:45-19:00 and Sun 16:30-18:00
Ages 5–16 Sport

Youth football (U6–U16 age groups)

KFA runs all children's and youth football in Fjarðabyggð, from the youngest group (ages 5–6) up to age 16, for boys and girls. Registration and fees go through Abler, where Fjarðabyggð's leisure grant can be used.

Knattspyrnufélag Austfjarða (KFA) · Fáskrúðsfjörður Knattspyrnuvöllurinn á Búðargrund og íþróttahúsið Autumn term 2026
All ages Sport

Leiknir golf simulator

A golf simulator in the old sports hall where you can practise your swing and play courses from around the world through the winter, for beginners and experienced golfers alike. News and bookings go through the simulator's Facebook group.

Leiknir Fáskrúðsfirði – golf- og píludeild · Fáskrúðsfjörður Gamla íþróttahúsið (Glaðheimar), Fáskrúðsfirði Winter Single session 3,500 ISK; annual fee 30,000 ISK (couples 45,000 ISK, under 18s 15,000 ISK)
All ages Sport

Archery

Indoor archery practice. Beginners are welcome on Saturdays and can borrow a bow and equipment; beginners' courses are advertised now and then (15,000 ISK, 10,000 ISK for members).

Skotfélag Austurlands (Skaust) – bogfimideild · Fellabær Íþróttahúsið í Fellabæ Sat 14:00-16:00 and Wed 21:30-22:30 4,500 ISK per month
Ages 8–12 Sport

Taekwondo, ages 8–12

Two sessions a week of the Korean martial art, focusing on kicks, technique and discipline. Register in Abler.

Höttur – taekwondodeild · Fellabær Íþróttahúsið í Fellabæ Tue and Thu 17:45-18:45 Autumn term 2026
Ages 5–16 Sport

Youth football (U6–U16 age groups)

KFA runs all children's and youth football in Fjarðabyggð, from the youngest group (ages 5–6) up to age 16, for boys and girls. Registration and fees go through Abler, where Fjarðabyggð's leisure grant can be used.

Knattspyrnufélag Austfjarða (KFA) · Neskaupstaður Gervigrasvöllurinn og Íþróttahúsið í Neskaupstað Autumn term 2026
All ages Sport

Golf at Grænanesvöllur

A golf club founded in 1965 with a course at Grænanes, tournaments through the summer and a bookable golf simulator. The club has run week-long beginners' courses for children in summer, with clubs to borrow.

Golfklúbbur Norðfjarðar (GN) · Neskaupstaður Grænanesvöllur Summer
All ages Sport

Horse riding club

A horse riding club with facilities in Norðfjörður that organises rides, social activities and children's events such as pony leading. Information is on the club's Facebook page.

Hestamannafélagið Blær · Neskaupstaður
Ages 6–11 Sport

Kids' volleyball (U8–U12)

Þróttur is one of Iceland's strongest volleyball clubs and runs practices for young children in three groups: U8, U10 and U12. Register in Þróttur's Abler shop.

Þróttur Neskaupstað – blakdeild · Neskaupstaður Íþróttahúsið í Neskaupstað Autumn term 2026
Ages 6–17 Sport

Swimming for children and teens

Swimming practice at Stefánslaug in groups by age and level: Sæhestar (youngest, born 2020), Selir, Höfrungar and Hákarlar. Register in Þróttur's Abler shop.

Þróttur Neskaupstað – sunddeild · Neskaupstaður Stefánslaug Autumn term 2026
Ages 12–19 Sport

Youth volleyball (U14–U20)

Volleyball for teenagers in U14 (boys and girls), U16 girls and U20 groups, with matches in the national youth championships. Register in Þróttur's Abler shop.

Þróttur Neskaupstað – blakdeild · Neskaupstaður Íþróttahúsið í Neskaupstað Autumn term 2026
Ages 5–16 Sport

Youth football (U6–U16 age groups)

KFA runs all children's and youth football in Fjarðabyggð, from the youngest group (ages 5–6) up to age 16, for boys and girls. Registration and fees go through Abler, where Fjarðabyggð's leisure grant can be used.

Knattspyrnufélag Austfjarða (KFA) · Reyðarfjörður Fjarðabyggðarhöllin Autumn term 2026
Ages 6+ Sport

Glíma (Icelandic wrestling)

Glíma, the traditional Icelandic form of wrestling, has a strong tradition in Reyðarfjörður, which has hosted the national championship. Valur's glíma section is the main user of the old sports hall and publishes its timetable each autumn.

UMF Valur – glímudeild · Reyðarfjörður Gamla íþróttahúsið á Reyðarfirði Twice a week in winter Winter
All ages Sport

Golf at Kollur

A nine-hole course (par 70) on the hillside above Reyðarfjörður, with a putting green by the clubhouse. The club offered free golf during European Sports Week in autumn 2026.

Golfklúbbur Fjarðabyggðar (GKF) · Reyðarfjörður Kollur, golfvöllur Reyðarfjarðar Summer
Ages 6–11 Sport

Basketball, school years 1–6

Valur's basketball practices in three age groups: school years 1–2, 3–4 and 5–6. Register in Valur's Abler shop.

UMF Valur – körfuboltadeild · Reyðarfjörður Íþróttahúsið á Reyðarfirði Autumn term 2026
Ages 12–15 Sport

Basketball, under-13 and under-15 groups

Basketball practice for young teenagers (the 7th- and 9th-grade groups). Register in Valur's Abler shop.

UMF Valur – körfuboltadeild · Reyðarfjörður Íþróttahúsið á Reyðarfirði Autumn term 2026
All ages Sport

Padel

The first padel club outside the Reykjavík area; courts are booked online and members pay a monthly fee. The club runs beginners' tournaments, women's and girls' sessions and family padel.

Padel Palma · Reyðarfjörður Gamla íþróttahúsið á Reyðarfirði All year
Ages 4–12 Sport

Beginners' ski school

First steps on skis on the rope tow with courses and games, for children turning 4 that year and older. Parents must stay on site; there is also a four-session course, Fyrstu tökin, for children with a parent.

Skíðafélagið í Stafdal · Seyðisfjörður Skíðasvæðið í Stafdal (barnalyfta) Sun 12:00-13:00 During the ski season, when the area is open 21,900 ISK per winter (last season)
Ages 6–15 Sport

Running practice for kids

Weekly running sessions for active kids: warm-up, sprints, longer runs and games.

Hlaupaæfingar barna á Seyðisfirði · Seyðisfjörður Sparkvöllurinn á Seyðisfirði Wed 17:00
Ages 6–7 Sport

Sports practice for years 1–2

Huginn's weekly practice for the youngest schoolchildren in Seyðisfjörður; register in Abler via Múlaþing's shop.

Íþróttafélagið Huginn · Seyðisfjörður Íþróttahúsið á Seyðisfirði Wed 16:10-17:00 Autumn term 2026
Ages 8–15 Sport

Volleyball for children and teens

Huginn's volleyball practices for children and teenagers in two age groups; news is posted in the section's Facebook group.

Íþróttafélagið Huginn · Seyðisfjörður Íþróttahúsið á Seyðisfirði Years 3–6: Mon and Tue 16:00-17:00; years 7–10: Mon, Tue and Thu 17:00-18:00
Ages 5–15 Sport

Ski training for schoolchildren

Alpine ski training in three age groups; younger children can choose one to three sessions a week and Sundays are 'adventure' sessions. Helmets are compulsory and there is a 25% sibling discount; timetable from last winter.

Skíðafélagið í Stafdal · Seyðisfjörður Skíðasvæðið í Stafdal Age 8 and under: Tue 17:30-19:00, Sat and Sun 10:00-12:00; ages 9–11: Tue and Wed 17:30-19:00, Sat 10:00-13:30, Sun 10:00-12:00; ages 12–15: Tue 17:30-19:00 (also train at Oddsskarð) During the ski season, when the area is open
Ages 8–15 Sport

Volleyball, years 3–10

Volleyball practice for children and teenagers several times a week over the winter; 10% sibling discount, register in Abler.

Ungmennafélagið Einherji · Vopnafjörður Íþróttahúsið á Vopnafirði Three groups: years 3–4, 5–7 and 8–10 Autumn term 2026
Ages 4–16 Sport

Football, youth teams

Football is the heart of Einherji, which won the KSÍ/UEFA grassroots award in 2017; there is a 10% sibling discount. Teams train indoors in winter and outdoors in spring, summer and autumn; registration and times are in Abler, and Vopnafjörður's leisure grant can be used.

Ungmennafélagið Einherji · Vopnafjörður Íþróttahúsið á Vopnafirði (vetur), sparkvöllur og grasvellir í Holtunum Autumn 2026: 8th division plus colour/age groups (green, orange, Next) for boys and girls Autumn term 2026; separate summer season
Ages 6–7 Sport

Sports school, years 1–2

Varied movement sessions for the youngest schoolchildren, run by Einherji; register in Abler, and Vopnafjörður's leisure grant can be used.

Ungmennafélagið Einherji · Vopnafjörður Íþróttahúsið á Vopnafirði Autumn term 2026