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
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
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
Volleyball practice for children run by Hrafnkell Freysgoði. Registration is on Abler.
UMF Hrafnkell Freysgoði – blak · Breiðdalsvík
Íþróttahúsið í Breiðdal
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 16+
Sport
Hrafnkell Freysgoði's volleyball sessions for older players, alongside the club's children's volleyball. Registration is on Abler.
UMF Hrafnkell Freysgoði – blak · Breiðdalsvík
Íþróttahúsið í Breiðdal
Autumn term 2026
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Adults
Sport
Relaxed football for adults, where having fun matters more than winning. Registration is on Abler.
UMF Hrafnkell Freysgoði – fótbolti · Breiðdalsvík
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 6–15
Sport
Football practice in Breiðdalsvík run by Hrafnkell Freysgoði. Registration is on Abler.
UMF Hrafnkell Freysgoði – fótbolti · Breiðdalsvík
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 6–15
Sport
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
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Ages 10–15
Sport
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
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
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Adults
Sport
A mix of activities led by the head of Tryggvabúð; the sports hall is also open for general exercise during the Thursday session.
Tryggvabúð / Félag eldri borgara á Djúpavogi · Djúpivogur
Sundlaug og íþróttahús Djúpavogs; Tryggvabúð
Mon 10:30 water aerobics; Mon and Thu 13:00 chair exercise; Wed 10:30 walk from Tryggvabúð; Thu 10:30 beanbag toss in the sports hall
September–May
Ages 6–9
Sport
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
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Ages 6–7
Sport
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
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Adults
Sport
Informal badminton sessions for adults, played in Egilsstaðir for decades; there is no children's programme.
Höttur – badmintondeild · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum
Thu 20:30-21:30 and Sun 10:00-11:00
3,500 ISK per month (shuttlecocks included)
Age 8
Sport
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
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Ages 10–15
Sport
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
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Ages 2–5
Sport
A weekly Saturday session of games, obstacle courses and a first go on the gymnastics equipment; a good base for any sport. Fees are shown in Abler when registration opens.
Höttur – fimleikadeild · Egilsstaðir
Fimleikahúsið, Íþróttamiðstöðinni á Egilsstöðum
Sat: born 2024 09:00-09:45, 2023 09:45-10:30, 2022 10:15-11:15, 2021 11:00-12:00
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 12–15
Sport
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)
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Ages 8–11
Sport
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
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Ages 6–7
Sport
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
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Ages 4–5
Sport
First steps in football for pre-school boys and girls, once a week indoors in the sports hall.
Höttur – knattspyrnudeild · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum
Wed 16:20-17:30
Winter 2026–27
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Ages 8–17
Sport
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
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
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Ages 16+
Sport
Gym with daily group classes and a 24/7 weights room; gym-only memberships and personal training are also available.
Austur líkamsrækt · Egilsstaðir
Austur, Lyngási 12, Egilsstöðum
Daily group classes; gym open 24/7
12,490 ISK per month (classes and gym)
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Ages 11+
Sport
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 4–5
Sport
A short weekly basketball session for pre-school children with games and ball skills.
Höttur – körfuknattleiksdeild · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum
Tue 16:40-17:20
From 8 Sept 2026
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Ages 8–13
Sport
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
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Ages 8–13
Sport
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
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Ages 14–19
Sport
Competitive teams that practise almost daily and play in the national youth leagues, with strength training added for the older groups. Each team's times are in the timetable on hottur.is.
Höttur – körfuknattleiksdeild · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin á Egilsstöðum
4–5 practices a week depending on team (year 9 boys, year 10 boys, girls' 9th–11th grade teams, boys' 12th grade team)
From August 2026, winter 2026–27
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Ages 60+
Sport
Instructor-led exercise at the Austur gym, plus a shorter chair-exercise class at Hlymsdalir for those who prefer something gentler.
Múlaþing – félagsstarf eldri borgara · Egilsstaðir
Austur, Lyngási 12 (leikfimi); Hlymsdalir (stólaleikfimi)
Tue and Thu: exercise 9:00-10:00, chair exercise 10:45-11:15
September–May
Adults
Sport
Line dancing at Hlymsdalir: gentle exercise in good company, no experience needed. Open to everyone; you don't need to be a member of the seniors' club.
Félag eldri borgara á Fljótsdalshéraði · Egilsstaðir
Félagsmiðstöðin Hlymsdalir
Mon and Thu 16:15-17:15
September–May
Ages 6–17
Sport
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
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Adults
Sport
Safe, structured training during pregnancy and after giving birth; babies are welcome to come along.
Austur líkamsrækt · Egilsstaðir
Austur, Lyngási 12, Egilsstöðum
Mon, Wed and Fri 09:30-10:30
2–27 November 2026 (4 weeks)
19,000 ISK (50% off for members)
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Ages 4–18
Sport
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
Adults
Sport
Water exercise in the Egilsstaðir pool. The late-afternoon sessions have an instructor, who charges a fee; the earlier sessions are unguided.
Múlaþing – félagsstarf eldri borgara · Egilsstaðir
Íþróttamiðstöðin, Tjarnarbraut 26
Mon and Wed 14:30-15:30 (no instructor); Mon, Wed and Fri 16:30-17:30 (with instructor)
September–May
Ages 5–16
Sport
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
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All ages
Sport
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 60+
Sport
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.
Fjarðabyggð – Janus heilsuefling · Eskifjörður
Líkamsræktin í sundlauginni, Eskifirði
Strength training twice and cardio once a week with a coach
From 8,950 ISK per month (subsidised by Fjarðabyggð)
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Ages 10–17
Sport
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
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Ages 6–15
Sport
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)
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Adults
Sport
Adult volleyball sessions at Leiknir, open to experienced players and beginners alike. Contact the club to confirm the current times.
Leiknir Fáskrúðsfirði – blakdeild · Fáskrúðsfjörður
Íþróttahúsið á Fáskrúðsfirði
Mon 19:30, Tue 17:15 and Thu 19:00 (2024–25 timetable)
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Ages 4–15
Sport
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
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Ages 5–16
Sport
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
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All ages
Sport
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)
Ages 60+
Sport
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.
Fjarðabyggð – Janus heilsuefling · Fáskrúðsfjörður
Íþróttahúsið á Fáskrúðsfirði
Strength training twice and cardio once a week with a coach
From 8,950 ISK per month (subsidised by Fjarðabyggð)
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Ages 2–5
Sport
Movement and games in the sports hall for pre-school children. The time comes from European Sports Week 2026, so check whether it runs weekly and who takes registrations.
Íþróttaskóli leikskólabarna á Fáskrúðsfirði · Fáskrúðsfjörður
Íþróttahúsið á Fáskrúðsfirði
Sat 10:00-11:00
Adults
Sport
Boccia in the Fellabær sports hall, part of the seniors' programme in the Hérað area. Open to everyone; you don't need to be a member of the seniors' club.
Félag eldri borgara á Fljótsdalshéraði · Fellabær
Íþróttahúsið í Fellabæ
Mon 14:00-15:00
September–May
All ages
Sport
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 14+
Sport
Grappling and submission wrestling (BJJ) for teenagers and adults, run by Höttur's taekwondo division.
Höttur – taekwondodeild · Fellabær
Íþróttahúsið í Fellabæ
Tue and Thu 20:00-21:30
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 13+
Sport
The taekwondo division's older group, two sessions a week; teenagers and adults train together.
Höttur – taekwondodeild · Fellabær
Íþróttahúsið í Fellabæ
Tue and Thu 18:45-20:00
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Ages 8–12
Sport
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
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Adults
Sport
Volleyball practice for adult women and men who play in the lower leagues, with a separate group for each; a good way for adults to keep fit in friendly company.
Þróttur Neskaupstað – blakdeild · Neskaupstaður
Íþróttahúsið í Neskaupstað
Autumn term 2026
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Ages 5–16
Sport
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
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Adults
Sport
Coached swimming sessions for adults ('masters'), for those who want to improve their technique or simply keep fit.
Þróttur Neskaupstað – sunddeild · Neskaupstaður
Stefánslaug
Mon and Thu 16:30-17:30
Autumn term 2026
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All ages
Sport
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
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Ages 60+
Sport
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.
Fjarðabyggð – Janus heilsuefling · Neskaupstaður
Líkamsræktin í sundlauginni, Neskaupstað
Strength training twice and cardio once a week with a coach
From 8,950 ISK per month (subsidised by Fjarðabyggð)
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All ages
Sport
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 2–5
Sport
Movement and games in the sports hall for the youngest children, in two groups by year of birth. The times come from European Sports Week 2026, so check whether it runs weekly and who takes registrations.
Íþróttaskóli leikskólabarna í Neskaupstað · Neskaupstaður
Íþróttahúsið í Neskaupstað
Sat 9:30-10:15 (born 2023–2024) and 10:15-11:00 (born 2021–2022)
Ages 6–11
Sport
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
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Ages 6–17
Sport
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
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Ages 12–19
Sport
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
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