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Walking football kicks off at Ainslie Park on Monday
The beautiful game … just a little bit slower
Reach 2 Your Future with a career in sport
Edinburgh Leisure offers employment and training opportunities for young people
Edinburgh Leisure is reaching out to young people aged 15-24 years, who have a passion for sport to register their interest for a forthcoming ‘2 Your Future Project’, which aims to give young people employment and training opportunities in sport.
Jack Martin, Positive Destinations Project Development Officer at Edinburgh Leisure explained: “The project is a fully funded opportunity that provides a combination of sports based activities and tailored employment support for your people not currently engaged in education, employment or training or young people at high risk of falling into this category.
“We’re looking for young people between 15-24 years, who have a passion for sport and who would be able to commit to the project for up to 16 hours per week over an eight-week project.”
The project will be delivered between March and April 2017 at Gracemount Leisure Centre, but city-wide travel to alternative Edinburgh Leisure venues will be expected over the programme.
‘2 Your Future’ provides a number of opportunities including: sports coaching experience in football and athletics; SCQF Level 4 in Sports Leadership qualifications; quality, structured sports coaching sessions and the opportunity to participate in sport and physical activity; the opportunity to volunteer and experience being part of a major sporting event; Active Start Multi-Skills training; Emergency First Aid at Work training; Positive Coaching Scotland training; advice and guidance on further education and training opportunities; and increased confidence and self-esteem.
One participant rebuilding their lives through ‘2 Your Future’ is Ryan Aird. Ryan suffered an unexplained cardiac arrest in 2012 whilst at Meadowbank Sports Centre and was saved by the quick response of the team at Edinburgh Leisure.
Although he started a Mechanical Engineering course at Heriot Watt University in 2013, he dropped out after a year in 2014, before finally starting a ‘2 Your Future’ course last summer. He is now employed as a freelance sports leaders course tutor, helping groups of young people learn new skills for the job market, using the power of sport.
“The confidence I have gained from participating in ‘2 Your Future’ has been immense,” said Ryan. “It’s given me a totally different career path than the one I originally embarked on when I started at university. Through sport I have managed to transform my life and hope that I can go on to inspire and motivate others to personally develop and transform their lives too.”
Prospective candidates for the next ‘2 Your Future’ course are asked to register their interest by filling in the project’s registration form available on the Edinburgh Leisure website and return the form by Thursday 2nd March.
All those who register their interest will be invited to attend an Information Day on Friday, 3 March from 10am-2pm, where they will get a full project overview, meet the ‘2 Your Future’ tutors; and take part in a discussion with the tutors on their suitability to gain a place on the project.
For further information about the project, please contact: Jack Martin, Positive Destinations Project Development Officer – jackmartin@edinburghleisure.co.uk
Half term fun with Edinbugh Leisure
Keep kids happy this half term and splash around as a family
Edinburgh Leisure is running new fun sessions every weekend, starting 20 February at their six pools across the city: Ainslie Park, Dalry, Drumbrae, Glenogle, Gracemount and Leith Victoria. Continue reading Half term fun with Edinbugh Leisure
Half Term Holiday Club places available
Still haven’t sorted out your holiday childcare this half term? Edinburgh Leisure still has a few places available at all their holiday clubs, being run at four of their venues across the city. Contact the individual venues to book but don’t leave it too late as there are only a few places left at each.
Every day is packed full of games, sports, arts, crafts, drama, challenges and educational activities – for £145 per week. Daily bookings are also available for £35 per day.
Available days can be had at:
Craiglockhart Leisure and Tennis Centre – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Drumbrae Leisure Centre – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Gracemount Leisure Centre – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (day and week bookings)
Royal Commonwealth Pool – Friday
The Holiday Club will run at these centres from the 13th to 17th February (9am to 5pm) – with early drop off from 8am and late pick up until 6pm – perfect for working parents.
And if you’re thinking ahead, Holiday Clubs for other holidays throughout the city are also now available to be booked. And for early birds, there’s a 10% discount.
Teenage Kicks at Commie Pool
Are you aged 13-17 years and looking for a fun way to get active? Edinburgh Leisure is offering two new group exercise classes specifically for teenagers at the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Continue reading Teenage Kicks at Commie Pool
Deaf-friendly swim sessions this Saturday
Following the success of their deaf friendly swim lessons last year, Edinburgh Leisure is having their first ‘Deaf Friendly Swimming Open Day’ this Saturday (28 January) from 1.30-3.30pm with a view to attracting new participants and offering classes for pre-schoolers, where the parent/carer is present in the water with them and older children with a hearing impairment.
The Open Day, funded by Deaf Action, a local authority for deaf young people, will be held at Portobello Swim Centre. Free 30 minute sessions will be available, led by specialised swim coaches, who have been trained in adapting activities for deaf children and adults.
Booking is essential and requests should be sent to laurafallen@edinburghleisure.co.uk
Challenge yourself in 2017
January is the month when thousands of Scots resolve that this is the year they will get fit, lose weight or just get out more. Unfortunately, New Year’s resolutions are as notorious as Hollywood marriages as far as lasting commitment goes! Continue reading Challenge yourself in 2017
Twelve Days of Fitness
December has arrived and with it the season of shopping, eating, drinking, partying and … exercise! (Eh? – Ed)
That’s right, December may traditionally be the month physical activity levels drop (unless you count dodgy dancing) but actually this could be the most magical time of the year to keep fit, according to the experts at Edinburgh Leisure.
Edinburgh Leisure, the not-for-profit company, which manages over 30 fitness venues across the capital, has launched its seasonal promotion 12 Days of Fitness with the aim of encouraging people to stay active in December.
The 12 Days of Fitness promotion offers 12 consecutive days of membership for only £12 any time in December. Passes go on sale on 1 December and are available from any of the many Edinburgh Leisure venues across the city.
As the promotion includes unlimited access to all Edinburgh Leisure’s gyms, swimming pools (excluding the Turkish Baths at Portobello Swim Centre), fitness classes and even the EICA:Ratho, this represents excellent value for money.
The promotion is timely as experts advise exercise is one of the best ways to reduce stress, minimise hangovers, fight colds and beat the winter blues – as well as shaping up for your Hogmanay party outfit.
Furthermore, it can be a brilliant way to get one step ahead of New Year fitness plans – that first trip back to the gym in January will be far easier and the promotion gives you the opportunity to try out Edinburgh Leisure venues.
David McLean, Fitness Manager at Edinburgh Leisure, said: “When everybody is busy getting in the Christmas mood, and it’s cold outside, it’s understandable fitness slips down the priority list for many people.
“What we advise is to keep enjoying some physical activity – just lower the intensity level if that’s how you feel. Or try something new and fun like Sh’bam or just enjoy a gentle swim and sauna. Any activity will help you keep healthy at this time of year.
“There are countless benefits to staying active in the festive season, and if you remain in the habit of visiting our leisure centres. it’s much easier to step up the pace come January.”
For further information about Edinburgh Leisure venues and services and the 12 Days of Fitness promotion visit www.edinburghleisure.co.uk
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Edinburgh Leisure’s soft play
Ho Ho Ho! Christmas is just around the corner and the Edinburgh Leisure elves have been busy planning some festive fun across Scrambles, Clambers and Tumbles’ soft plays.
With fun-filled parties, a glittering grotto, an action-packed pantomime and much more, there’s something that will bring some festive cheer to all age groups:
Clambers at the Royal Commonwealth Pool
Santa’s Grotto
Visit Santa in his enchanting grotto at Clambers at the Royal Commonwealth Pool Party Room, where children will make their own reindeer dust, write a letter to Santa and finish with their Santa visit where they will receive a gift.*
Date: 17th and 18th December
Time: 10am – 4pm (30 minute slots)
Cost: £6.00 per child (£2.50 for under 1’s)
Who: 0-10 years
*Clambers will operate as normal
Clambers Christmas Party
Christmas bells will be jingling and the elves will be singing as Edinburgh Leisure invite the little ones to join in their Christmas party, jam packed with festive fun, including a disco, face-painting, gingerbread decorating, arts and crafts and of course, a visit from Santa, who present each child with a gift.
There will also be prizes for the best dressed.
Date: 21st and 22nd December
Time: 4pm-6pm
Cost: £11.50 (under 1’s £5.00)
Who: 0-10 years
Tumbles at Portobello
Tumbles Christmas Party
Two hours to burn off some Christmas excitement in Tumbles’ soft play at Portobello, plus a disco to boogie on down to and lots of festive party food. Not only that, the man in red will be there with a present for every child.
Date: Sunday 11th December
Time: 3pm-5pm
Cost: £11.50
Who: 0-10 years.
New Christmas Craftivator – NEW for 2016
Struggling to find the time to get the last of your Christmas shopping done? Drop the kids off at Edinburgh Leisure for a morning or afternoon full of crafts and soft play to allow time to blitz those last minute tasks.
Date: 23rd Dec (9-12pm or 1-4pm) and 24th Dec (9-12pm)
Cost: £10 (includes snack)
Who: P1 – P7
Scrambles at EICA: Ratho
Dick Whittington Panto
Caplin Gold Pantos will be presenting an afternoon filled full of fun, sing-a-long songs and comedy, as children are taken on the magical adventures of Dick Whittington; one not to be missed.
Date: 23rd December
Time 1-3pm and 3.30-5.30pm
Cost: Under 2yrs free
Single ticket £7.50
Family ticket 2 adults & 2 children £26
Who: The whole family
Breakfast and lunch with Santa
The children’s eyes will light up with delight as Santa joins them for breakfast or lunch and listens to their Christmas wishes before presenting them with a gift. After they eat, Santa will join in some festive party games before they finish with a relaxing story about Christmas.
Breakfast:
Date: 24th Dec
Time: 9.30am – 11.00am
Cost: £12.95
Who: 0-7 years
Lunch:
Date: 24th Dec
Time: 12.30-2.00pm
Cost: £12.95
Who: 0-7 years
Book now!
Booking is advised. Call or visit reception at the individual venues to book your tickets.
Clambers, Royal Commonwealth Pool – Telephone: 0131 667 7211
Scrambles, EICA:Ratho – Telephone: 0131 333 6333
Tumbles, Portobello – Telephone: 0131 669 0878