 The original swimming pool, fed by the river, is in the middle of Holt Island and is now used for canoeing practice and other activities.St Ives also has a Rugby club on Somersham Road, and a Non-League football club, St Ives Town F.C., which plays at Westwood Road.The St Ives Rowing Club was once captained by John Goldie and has had a number of members who have competed at Olympic and Commonwealth championships.