Glasgow Sport

❕ Inclusive Holiday Games and Sports Camp ❕

Looking for something this summer?

Glasgow Life in partnership with Active Schools Glasgow, Disability Sport Glasgow and Scottish Disability Sport are delivering Inclusive Holiday Camps for children aged 5- 17yrs with a disability.

This is a fun and exciting way for children to meet new people and try a variety of activities!

📅 Smithycroft Secondary 23rd - 25th July
📅 Shawlands Academy 30th July - 1st August
📅 Glasgow Club Maryhill 6th - 8th August

🕘Primary 1 - Primary 4 10.30am - 12pm
🕘Primary 5 - Secondary (S6) 1pm - 2.30pm

For more information and to book 👇
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/inclusive-holiday-games-and-sports-camps

🌊 National Drowning Prevention Week 2024! 🌊
From 17-25 June, Glasgow Sport is partnering with the Royal Life Saving Society to educate kids aged 5-15 about water safety. During this week, our swimming lessons will include special water safety sessions. 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️
Mark your calendars and make sure your child attends! Let's equip them with the knowledge to enjoy water safely and prevent accidents. 🗓️
For more info visit https://www.rlss.org.uk/Pages/Category/drowning-prevention-week-campaign

Party like it is 2014 with 10 Years On - Summer of Fun Events! Coming to a Glasgow Club venue near you! Enjoy a fun filled family day with sports, inflatables, face painting and much more. To find your local event visit:

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/whats-on?channel=Sport

Our next inspirational Angela, has dedicated her whole life to impacting Young People through her work with Knightswood Football Club & is described as ‘One in a Million’ by the club. She puts in countless amounts of hours each week to keep the club running.

Thank You Angela for all you do!

Scottish Youth FA - SYFA

We doubled up with celebrating Yusra during with delivering some Sport & Games Training for all the amazing volunteers at Glasgow Afghan United.

Thank you Yusra for all work you do on the clubs Women’s Empowerment Programme! 🦸‍💪

Graduating from our Junior Tennis programme as a player himself, Ben now volunteers within the programme, lending his expertise to developing the next generation of players. Supported through our coach development funding , he’s now looking to sit his Level 2 Award soon! Tennis Scotland

Thank You Ben!

Owen of Whitacres Wolves Girls is a very special young man!

Our latest doesn't let any life barriers get in his way, coaching, fundraising, seeking club sponsorship, foodbank collections, litter picking before training. First in & last out each wk, he does it all to help the clubs players enjoy the club.

Thank You Owen, you are amazing!



Scottish Youth FA - SYFA

Looking to volunteer within physical activity and sport in Glasgow?

Check out Glasgow Life's Gateway to Volunteering initiative. We will provide you with the support to find a role that suits you with Glasgow Life or one of our many community partners.

Get in touch today to start your volunteering journey!

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/volunteer-in-sport/gateway-to-volunteering

Gateway to Volunteering - Glasgow Life Gateway to Volunteering provides training and support for new people to start their volunteering journey within community sport and physical activity in Glasgow.

Summer Tennis Camps
Glasgow Club Scotstoun
Monday – Friday
9am-3pm

Weeks commencing:

1 July
8 July
15 July
22 July
29 July
5 August

Our camps, led by our qualified tennis coaches, are a great way for children to have fun, meet new friends and learn lots of new skills.

For more information and to book visit:
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/tennis

Our final of Friday was praised for his ‘boundless energy’ for in his nomination. James of Hillhead Cricket Club is involved in all aspects of the success of the club, coaching, matches & is inspiring other volunteers to play their part too. Hillhead Sports Club Cricket Scotland

Thank You James!

Not all heroes wear capes & our latest Russell dedicates so much time volunteering at our Parkinson's Walking Football. Check out our video below on how he found the group after retirement & is now a vital part of the team! https://vimeo.com/954378692?share=copy

Thank You Russell!

Parkinson's UK Walking Football Scotland

🏊 Are you a Swim Teacher, looking for flexible hours? 🏊

Why not come and teach with us?

Our applications are closing this weekend (Sunday 9 June 2024) for qualified Swim Teachers!

If you would like to come and work with us in Glasgow Life - Sport teaching the next generation to swim we have BANK contracts available across our range of swimming pools. If you are interested, please email [email protected] or apply on the link below 👇

https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/glasgow-life/jobs/swimming-teacher-various-hours-locations-part-time-10-posts-378684

Friday's 1st Patience, combines her work as a Volunteer Coordinator with Africa Future with volunteering for the organisation herself. She's friendly & approachable, giving other volunteers the confidence to make a real impact in their community. Volunteer Glasgow

Thank You Patience!

Our Bat Phone’s been ringing off the hook for our latest Nathan 🦇

He’s given up his time to plan & run an inclusive basketball club for the students Glasgow Clyde College Open to all, he manages to plan great sessions for all skill levels & is making such an impact with everyone.

Thank You Nathan!

Hero Alert!

As well as being the club Chairperson for 15 years, Pauline of Glasgow Disability Badminton Club does the marketing, tournament entries, nights out & even the annual Secret Santa!

Basically, the club couldn’t run without her!

Thank you Pauline!

Scottish Disability Sport BADMINTONscotland Disability Sport Glasgow

Our next are 3 young coaches who between them dedicate over 30hrs a week Drumchapel Ttc . Toni-Leigh, Fergus & Rhoari all started as participants, progressing on to coaching and are amazing role models to the children they coach.

Thank You Guys!


Table Tennis Scotland

Our latest for has built his Tigers Academy Club from scratch to having Scottish & GB Internationals. Alan dedicates so much of his time each week to developing players, booking pitches, analysing matches and so much more.

Thank You Alan!

Glasgow Tigers American Football Club
British American Football Association

Last night we visited the Awards Night of Summerston Netball Club to surprise Bex with her award! Bex was nominated for ‘going above and beyond’ each week encouraging players & for her dedication to the club, supporting all the players both on and off the court

Thank You Bex!

Glasgow Netball Association Netball Scotland

Calling all cyclists 🚲
Get ready to roll into some FREE family fun with a 4 mile traffic-free cycle route that winds through the city centre, all the way to Glasgow Green! ☀️
There'll also be fun family activities in George Square and Glasgow Green, including music, games, face painting, street performers and more.
🗓️ Sunday 9 June
🎟️ FREE! Find out all the info: facebook.com/events/1151366156201886/?locale=en_GB

We are delighted to open our Active Glasgow Volunteer Fund during National Volunteers Week 🥊

The fund supports volunteers in community organisations to attend training that allows them to assist, lead or officiate activities 🏃‍♀️

🔴 Volunteers can apply for up to £250!
⚫ The fund supports coaching, leadership and officiating qualifications that help physical activity and sport happen.

Find out more about the fund and apply here 👇
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/funding/active-glasgow-volunteer-fund

Adult & Child Gymnastics Classes (18m – 3yrs)

Spaces now available at Kelvin Hall Gymnastics Academy.

The Early Years programme is designed to allow children to be confident in a gymnastics environment with the support of an adult, developing fine motor skills, balance, flexibility and agility.

For more info: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/gymnastics
Or email: [email protected]

Our 1st of is the amazing Michael McEleney who has dedicated over 30 years to volunteering in the city. He supports events, our wheelchair sports sessions, as well at Scottish Women Warriors Wheelchair Basketball Club

Thank You Michael!

Scottish Disability Sport Sportscotland Disability Sport Glasgow

Who’s your Unsung Sports Hero?

Holy Batman! It’s & we’re celebrating the amazing volunteers that make sport tick in . Each day we’ll feature the awesome people that make sports clubs & organisation around the city superhuman!
Watch this space..

Volunteer Glasgow Sportscotland

We are at the Big Gorbals Fair in the Rose Garden from 12noon with fun and games for all the family!

📣 Calling all Badminton Coaches 📣

🟢 Disability Coaching Workshop
🟢 Sat 22 June
🟢 10am – 1pm
🟢 Emirates Arena Glasgow

Open to all badminton coaches, newly qualified or highly experienced open to everyone with an interest in coaching badminton to disabled people 16+

Book your FREE place: https://badmintonscotland.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=64B6060F10B0C9F9754AB006142BB59B8276E6AB