Glasgow Life Sport

🥋 FREE FAMILY KARATE! 🥋

Our friends at Ganbaru Family Karate Club are offering a FREE karate class for children aged 4+ this Monday.

📍 Govanhill Neighbourhood Centre
📅 Monday 31st August
⏰ 3.45pm–4.45pm

The sessions are a great way to:
💪 Build confidence and self-esteem
🏃 Improve fitness, focus and discipline
🤝 Learn respect and courtesy
😊 Make friends and have fun

Book at the form in the comments section

🌿 New 12-Week Stretch & Stroll Programme at Clarice Pears Building

We’re delighted to be working in partnership with the team at Byres Community Hub to bring a new Stretch & Stroll walking group to the Clarice Pears Building! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
📅 Every Tuesday, from 1 September
📍 Meet: Next to reception at the Clarice Pears Building, Byres Road
⏰ 11am

Each session will include:
💪 10 minutes of stretches with gentle strength and balance exercises
🚶 15–20 minute relaxed stroll
☕ Tea, coffee and a chat afterwards at Byres Community Hub

Why strength and balance?
The latest UK physical activity guidelines highlight the importance of building and maintaining strength and balance alongside regular walking and other physical activity. Strength and balance exercises can help support mobility, confidence and independence, while also helping to reduce the risk of falls as we get older..
Whether you’re looking to become more active, meet new people, are returning to activity after an injury, or simply prefer a shorter walk, this group is for you!
🌟 Everyone is welcome!
Please feel free to share this post with anyone who might be interested. We’d love to see you there! 💚 For more info call the Walking Team on 0141 287 0963

Summer of Sport 2026: Making a real difference across Glasgow! 💙

We are proud to highlight that The Active Glasgow Holiday Fund funded in partnership with Sportscotland, helped make sport and physical activity more accessible to children and young people across the city this summer.

🏃 644 activity sessions delivered
🙌 14,936 attendances
💙 3,351 individual young people took part

From football, basketball and gymnastics to cycling, kayaking, tennis and much more, the programme gave young people opportunities to stay active, build confidence, make friends and try something new.

And the impact goes beyond the summer holidays — organisations reported young people joining clubs, returning to regular coaching and even progressing into leadership and volunteering opportunities.

A huge thank you to all the community organisations, clubs and volunteers who made this possible. Together, we’re helping create positive experiences and lasting pathways into sport for children and young people across Glasgow. 💪

Additional Support Needs (ASN) football sessions

Glasgow Sport is delighted to offer these sessions for FREE until the end of the year through the 2026 Summer of Sport

ASN Family Football
📅 Wednesday
⏰ 5:00pm - 5:45pm
For children aged 5-10 years
A welcoming, unstructured free-play session where children can explore, play and have fun alongside their parent or carer in a relaxed and supportive environment.

ASN Coached Football
📅 Wednesday
⏰ 6:00pm - 6:45pm
For children aged 8-14 years
Structured football activities delivered in a safe and inclusive setting, designed for children who can attend independently.

📧 For further information:
[email protected]

Talented Sports Performer Award (TSP) Open for Applications

Glasgow Life’s TSP scheme supports athletes living in Glasgow, providing funded access to world class venues in the city. The award is open to athletes competing at or aiming to compete at national level within the next 12 months. For further information go to:

https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/funding/talented-sports-performer-award-tsp

Make a splash with Glasgow Life . Come join our team of Swimming Teachers! 🏊‍♀️

We’re looking for qualified Swimming Teachers to join our Learn to Swim team across Glasgow. Flexible part-time hours, great benefits and the chance to help people of all ages build confidence in the water.

Ready to dive in? Apply today: https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/glasgow-life/jobs/swimming-teacher-483324

Got questions? Come see us at our Gateway Opportunity Event on 28/8/26: https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/glasgow-life-gateway-to-opportunities-day

Or drop us an email at [email protected]

Disability Multi-Sport Session
Looking for a fun, friendly, and inclusive way to stay active?

Join our Disability Multi-Sport Session every Monday from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
✅ Try a variety of sports and activities
✅ Build confidence and skills
✅ Meet new people and have fun
✅ Suitable for a range of abilities
📍 Tollcross International Swimming Centre
📅 Every Monday
⏰ 5:30pm - 7:00pm

For further information, contact us on [email protected]

Glasgow Sport is delighted to offer these sessions for FREE through the 2026 Summer of Sport

🏀 LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP! 🏀

The Cash for Kids Sports Challenge 2026 is back, giving sports clubs the chance to raise vital funds — and compete for up to £5,000 in additional funding! 💰

Last year, 17 clubs and groups raised over £70,000 between them, with 100% of funds raised going directly back to participating clubs.

Want to find out more? Join our FREE online Information Session with Cash for Kids West Scotland this Friday:
📅 Friday 21 August
⏰ 1.00pm–1.30pm
💻 Microsoft Teams

Come along to hear how it works, get fundraising tips and find out how clubs benefited last year.

🔗 Sign up for the Information Session at the link in the comments section