06 - Clubs

Sports and hobbies

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

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