Practices, choirs, music lessons, outdoor groups, community clubs and courses across East Iceland, for children, teenagers and adults.
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.
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.
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.
Structured strength and cardio training in small groups for Fjarðabyggð residents aged 60+, with health check-ups in autumn and spring and talks on healthy living. Apply on the Janus website; coaching is run by KFA and Lyftingafélag Reyðarfjarðar.
A gym with coached group classes such as WOD, conditioning, running fitness and HYROX, plus personal training and courses. There is a children's room on site.
A sports school for pre-school children, with play and movement in the sports hall. Autumn-term registration is in Valur's Abler shop.
Valur's basketball practices in three age groups: school years 1–2, 3–4 and 5–6. Register in Valur's Abler shop.
Basketball practice for young teenagers (the 7th- and 9th-grade groups). Register in Valur's Abler shop.
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.
A running group linked to Valur that runs a 6.7 km loop, Gunnarsbaugur, around Reyðarfjörður. The group says everyone is welcome to join; the article doesn't say whether six is morning or evening.
The youth unit of the Ársól rescue team (ICE-SAR): first aid, navigation, mountain skills and trips with experienced rescuers. Contact the team or the ICE-SAR office (570 5900) for meeting times.
Private and group lessons in piano, guitar, bass, drums, wind instruments, ukulele, singing and more; pupils often have lessons during the school day. Apply online at any time; applications are handled in the order received, and adults are welcome too. Student bands (rhythmic/pop music) play at the spring concerts.
Fjarðabyggð's youth centre for school years 5–10. Drop-in sessions are free, and once a month all the centres hold a joint event. Opening times are announced at school and on social media.
Volunteers read picture books and new children's books aloud in Icelandic; parents often drop by straight from nursery, and it is a nice way for children to hear Icelandic.
Beginners' course taught on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings; the course description is also available in Polish. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).
Polish lessons (speaking and writing) plus Polish culture, traditions and history for Polish and Polish-Icelandic children from Reyðarfjörður, Fáskrúðsfjörður, Neskaupstaður, Eskifjörður and Egilsstaðir; teachers are engaged through the Polish Embassy.
Four-hour basic course in first aid, CPR and using a defibrillator, for anyone who wants to learn or refresh. Union members (e.g. AFL) can claim back part of the fee from their union's education fund (Landsmennt refunds up to 90%).