Members of the bowls section - Sylvia Murray, Ron Greensmith, Lyn Taylor, Barbara Higmore and Barbara Froggatt

But it is united by a special team spirit.

It's not uncommon, for example, to see squash players take on rowers at bowls. Or to see tennis and squash players take each other on at rowing.

Most recently the St Nicholas Park-based club has seen off a threat to the rowing section to ensure it stays as one.

This would have meant motor boats navigating along the Avon, within an oars-width of athletes from the club.

When sticking to their own sport, the majority of the club's 1,300 members play tennis.

The section has accreditation from the Lawn Tennis Association in recognition of its coaching programme, which is only given to the country's top clubs.

The 600 senior and 280 junior members are also backed by an experienced manager and coaching staff.

Teams are regularly sent to national and county competitions.

Tennis chairman Ann Jordan said: "Our coaches have a wealth of experience, which is helping to bring through some talented youngsters.

"It's a family-focused section, and it's one of the few places you will find youngsters happy to hang around in this kind of environment."

The rowing section also has some young talent among its 130 members.

Captain of boats Nick George said: "Warwick crews have represented the town at all levels of competition.

"This has been from local regattas through to the Henley Royal Regatta, national events and even world championships."

Youngsters in the rowing section practise on the Avon

Mr George said the growing section had taken on ten new coaches in the past six months, making a total of 13.

Another well-established part of the club is the bowls section, with about 60 members.

Bowls captain Stan Brophy said the game had an important social aspect, with a dinner normally organised by the host team after a match.

He said: "It's a friendly club here and we always welcome new members of any age."

Women's captain Barbara Froggatt said: "I enjoy being outdoors meeting new people.

"I've made a lot of friends through bowls."

But Mrs Froggatt said one "needle match" was when the women played the men at an annual tournament.

Another thriving section is squash, with 150 members and a monthly league catering for all standards.

Several teams also compete in Warwickshire leagues, with the ladies conquering division three last season.

Squash captain James Alty said the sport was going through a transition, which the section had adapted to.

He explained: "Squash peaked in the late 80s, with people trying to get fit quick.

"Racketball is now becoming increasingly popular, and we've organised a ladder where players can challenge the person above them."