Alison Johnstone, Lothian MSP and Scottish Green Party Spokesperson on Health, Wellbeing and Sport, joined two groups of young people from Street League Edinburgh as they played a friendly match at Spartans Community Football Academy at Ainslie Park yesterday. Continue reading On the ball: Johnstone meets Street League stars at Spartans
Judy Murray has teamed up with the PlayTalkRead campaign to encourage parents and carers of babies and toddlers to ‘Play Ball’ with their wee ones. Continue reading Aileen and Judy have a ball!
Hibees proclaim to walk 500 miles
Hibernian staff and players have joined forces with health website Living it Up to walk 500 miles … and they are challenging fans to walk 500 more! Continue reading Can Hibs fans walk 500 more?
With spring in the air, Edinburgh residents and organisations are being invited to get on their bikes this March for the Edinburgh Cycle Challenge. Continue reading Get on your bike in March!
Edinburgh College has teamed up with the City of Edinburgh Basketball Club to support the development of the country’s elite players of the future. The college is sponsoring the club’s elite Talent Programme, providing a base for the best local players to develop their skills. Continue reading Tip for the top: Edinburgh College to partner city basketball club
Spartans Community Football Academy, Ainslie Park
Fridays 2 – 3pm
Little Miss Kickers is our new girls only programme which is delivered during term time for girls aged 5-8 years. The sessions for this programme take place on Fridays (starts 26 February). Continue reading Little Miss Kickers sessions at Spartans
Due to unprecedented demand our February camp sold out ahead of the school holidays – thank you to everyone who has booked onto our camps and for your continued support (writes Mark Coull of Edinburgh Rugby). Continue reading Edinburgh Rugby camps: worth a try?
Police in Edinburgh are urging fans to ‘enjoy responsibly’ Sunday’s Hearts v Hibs Scottish Cup clash. Continue reading Behave: police warning ahead of cup derby
“it’s time to put fans at the heart of their clubs” – Alison Johnstone
Football supporters should have a greater say in the day-to-day running of their clubs, Sports Minister Jamie Hepburn will tell fans today. Continue reading Open goal: football fans urged to have their say
Club ownership: football belongs to the fans, say Greens
The Scottish Greens are launching the latest stage in their campaign to deliver a fans’ right to buy football clubs in Scotland. Continue reading Fans’ right to buy? We’ll support you evermore, say Greens
