A sports coaching CPD workshop, ‘How to utilise gymnastics conditioning in sports training sessions’ is being held at Edinburgh Leisure’s Ainslie Park Leisure Centre on 31 March 2019 from 7 – 9pm. Continue reading Elite gymnast to inspire coaches in gymnastics conditioning workshop
Come and try your swing at some tennis open events this week
Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis Centre is hosting two tennis open events, which are open to members and non-members. With lots of different coached tennis activities to try on their all-weather outdoor courts, there will be sessions catering for all abilities where you can try as many as you like for free.
The events are being held on:
Wednesday 27th February (18:30 – 20:30) – This adults’ tennis open evening has lots of fun activities whether you’ve just picked up a racket or you’re an ace on the court.
Saturday 2nd March (14:00 – 16:00) – An afternoon of fun tennis activities on the all-weather outdoor courts. There are activities throughout the afternoon for all ages and abilities.
The open events have lots of different activities to try whether it is working up a sweat or working on your technique. They also have some special sessions running from their regular programme that you can try out including:
Spaces are limited so booking is advisable. Contact the Craiglockhart Leisure & Tennis Centre 0131 443 0101 / info.cltc@edinburghleisure.co.uk or book online.
To see the full programme of activities for the events and find out more information:
Do you have what it takes to inspire youngsters to reach their goals? Edinburgh Leisure is hiring qualified swimming and gymnastics coaches. Continue reading Coach others to success with Edinburgh Leisure
An adult tennis charity event, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Advantage, a disability programme operating within Edinburgh, will take place at Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre on Thursday, 22 March from 7:00-9.30pm. Continue reading Advantage Macmillan: anyone for tennis?
With the first signs of spring and lighter evenings on the horizon, why not take to the Meadows this March to improve your tennis stroke or even take up the sport? Continue reading Anyone for tennis?
Edinburgh Leisure is looking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic and reliable young people aged 16-24 years old, who have a passion for sport for their next Positive Destinations course. Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure Seeks Young People Looking for A Positive Destination
Edinburgh Leisure is looking to recruit individuals with a passion for coaching to help support the growth of their successful gymnastics programme at various venues throughout Edinburgh Leisure. Continue reading A springboard to success with Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a new pre-school class, ‘Jump and Dive’ designed specifically for 3-5 year olds. Continue reading Jump into self-confidence
Youth Work Provision at Spartans Community Football Academy over the summer holidays:
Street Football In A Safe Place (SFiSP):
Monday to Friday throughout the holidays from 1 – 5pm
Ages: 7-18
Cost – FREE
Location – The Spartans Community Football Academy, 94 Pilton Drive EH5 2HF, next to Ainslie Park Leisure Centre.
Details – SFiSP offers the opportunity for young people to come and play (for free) in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Our Youth Work Team are on the pitch throughout the afternoon to join in the fun and also to make all participants feel safe.
Our 3G requires that everyone on the pitch must wear football boots while playing, but not to worry if you don’t have any as we have a boot bank for those who don’t have boots but would still like to play -and everyone is welcome to borrow a pair!
FooTEA: Days
Friday Nights
Ages: 7 to 11yrs (5pm to 7:30pm), 12 to 15yrs (6pm to 8:15pm)
Cost – FREE
Location – The Spartans Community Football Academy, 94 Pilton Drive EH5 2HF, next to Ainslie Park Leisure Centre (although on occasion we do hold this elsewhere but parents/guardians will be given plenty of notice)
Details – FooTEA is one of the main youth provisions we run here at the SCFA. FooTEA runs from 5pm to 8:15pm every Friday night here at the Academy. The young people who attend spend the first hour playing football, and then afterwards we have a hot meal together, before they are allowed to take part in various activities such as Baking, Xbox, Pool, Table Tennis, Arts and Crafts, etc.
Coaching: Bend it like Beesley (BILB)
Monday to Friday 10am to 12pm throughout the school holidays
Ages: 3yrs to 12yrs (split into three groups:3 -4, 5-8 and 9 -12)
Cost – £40 for the whole week or £8 per day.
Location – The Spartans Community Football Academy, 94 Pilton Drive EH5 2HF, next to Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
Details – ‘Bend It Like Beesley’ is our fun packed holiday programme aimed at 3-12 year olds, named after Spartans First Team star and SCFA Development Officer, Jack Beesley.
The emphasis is on developing young children’s football skills, whilst providing a thoroughly enjoyable week – all under the watchful eye of our highly-qualified Academy coaches.
For more info visit http://scfacoaching.com/bend-it-like-beesley-2/
Jamie Tomkinson,
Youth and Community Worker, The Spartans Community Football Academy
Twitter: Spartans_CFA
Telephone: 0131-552-7854
Civil Service Strollers are running football training sessions for youngsters on Saturday mornings at their Telford College Playing Fields home on Marine Drive.
Operating in partnership with Play2learn Sports Coaching, Diamond Football is fast-flowing four-a-side football game that ensures young players get more touches, develops positional awareness and improves first-touch skills – and most important, it’s fun to play!
Sessions are held for children (boys and girls both welcome) born in 2005 or 2006 from 9.30am and it’s a 10.30am start for children born in 2007 and 2008.
Each player receives quality coaching, chances to win medals and prizes and can have a lot of fun too. For further information call Shane at Play2Learn on 07952 147 577, email Shane@Play2Learn.info
