What’s On in Glasgow: Sport for everyone
Take up running, swimming, fencing or cycle at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. Glasgow has excellent sports facilities and great choices for participating in and learning sports.
Swimming Lessons for Adults and Children – all ages and stages: Beginners, Improvers, Developers.
Email or Telephone William Young 07986884556
Swimming lessons in Glasgow
Swimming lessons and coaching for all ages and stages, one to one, groups, swimming for disabled or people wanting to develop their swimming to a higher level. A high class service with a focus on customer satisfaction. Classes available at various locations including Arlington Baths, Glasgow West End and The The Marriott Hotel, Glasgow City Centre and Golden Jubilee, Dalmuir, Clydebank.
Learn to swim in your lunch break – Glasgow City Centre
Lessons for beginners or nervous non-swimmers (adults)
Swimmers keen to develop their swimming to a higher level
William Young Swim School is currently recruiting Swimming Instructors for the Glasgow Area, Level 1 or Level 2 and Full Disclosure Scotland
Email or Telephone William Young 07986884556
Full details including times, prices and class types: www.glasgowswimminglessons.com
The Bike Station
Donate a bike / buy a refurbished bike. Do you have an old bike that you could donate to us?
Do you have an old bike that you could donate to this charity to help develop a community of cyclists? Please get in touch or drop by Tuesday to Saturday if you can help out.
Help the planet and help the vulnerable in society. Funds from sale of refurbished bikes go towards a community programme with a focus on cycling. Working to create a healthier community. Maintenance classes to give local communities the tools and confidence they need to get into cycling.
Refurbished bikes are available to buy every day we’re open (Tuesday-Saturday). To book a cycling lesson, maintenance course, or for other inquiries, give us a call on 0141 248 5409.
65 Haugh Road, G3 8TX Glasgow
0141 248 5409
Glasgow Bike Station Facebook for further information
Arlington Baths Club
61 Arlington St, Woodlands, Glasgow – Telephone: 0141 332 6021
email
The oldest surviving swimming club in Britain – founded in 1870. A West End institution, the club has a 21 metre long pool, a sauna, Turkish baths and a gymnasium. There are a number of services available including: massage, chiropody and reflexology.
More about the Arlington Baths Club
Belles on Bikes
Belles on Bikes is a network of inclusive women’s cycling groups in Scotland. Volunteer run by women supporting other women to get cycling in a friendly and relaxed environment
Belles on Bikes offers rides for women of different backgrounds and abilities.Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been cycling for years – as long as you can ride a bike you’ll find a cycling home with the Belles.
Email. Belles on Bikes Glasgow
Annexe Healthy Living Centre
9a Stewartville Street, Partick, Glasgow G11 5PE
Jazzercise, Chair Yoga, Walking Group and various programme of activities
Tel: 0141 357 6747
Email: info@annexecommunities.org.uk
Orienteering in Glasgow
Sport for all – Sport for life
Orienteering is a sport centred on map reading in a natural terrain. The object is to locate a series of control points marked by posts using a map and compass to navigate through the park.
For all ages and degrees of fitness and skill, you can run, jog or walk, you decide your pace. An easy way of staying fit or getting into shape.
It can provide the suspense and excitement of a treasure hunt, a great activity to take up with family and friends.
Chris Hoy Velodrome
The velodrome is named after Sir Chris Hoy, 6 time Olympic gold medallist. It was built in 2012 and is inside the Emirates Arena.
The track is 250 meters long and made from special wood called Serbian pine. This makes it perfect for top athletes to race on. The velodrome has hosted major events like the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
See Velodrome Sessions for all abilities.
Girls Only Football
A session aimed at primary school aged girls. The focus is on playing small sided games to develop specific techniques such as passing, shooting and dribbling whilst challenging and developing game awareness and decision making. A welcoming environment for girls to learn, make new friends and have fun whilst they play football. Delivered by specialist coaches
Glasgow Sharks Australian Football
Want to try something different? Male, Female and Juniors all welcome.
Fancy taking part in a game of power, skill, endurance, agility and balance; a game which combines the demands of football, rugby, basketball and Gaelic football. The sport is Australian Rules Football, or Aussie Rules as it’s more commonly known.
ALWAYS looking for new members and you do not need ANY previous experience of the sport to give us a try! All our players started in a similar position and our experienced coaches will provide you with the tools to learn and have fun. glasgowsharks.co.uk
Lack of physical activity is one of the biggest causes of illness and death in Scotland. Keeping active however provides a range of benefits to both an individual’s physical and mental health. This includes:
- Reduced risk of developing heart disease
- Reduced risk of stroke
- Reduced risk of developing certain types of cancer
- Improved self esteem and confidence
Walking is one of the easiest ways to get active! You will find walks in different parts of Glasgow.
Lambhill Stables
Choose from various activities including cycling, walking and bike maintenance.
www.lambhillstables.org/activities
A community hub and social enterprise in Glasgow
We serve communities in North Glasgow by transforming vacant and derelict land into productive and attractive green-space, whilst maintaining and preserving it for public use. Our mission is to provide jobs and training opportunities for local people who are excluded from the labour market.
Call us on 0141 945 4100
or Email for details
11 Canal Bank North, Glasgow, G22 6RD
Joanne Conlin
Joanne Jennings qualified fitness instructor also offers group sessions in various parks in and around Glasgow.
Contact Joanne for details of current sessions Details on Facebook
Glasgow University Sports Association
Sport provides a great chance to help you lead a balanced, healthy lifestyle. At GUSA they know how to live the best of all worlds.
GUSA represents all members involved in:
- Health & fitness classes
- Specialist courses
- Drop-in sport sessions
- Recreational leagues
- Club sport
GUSA provide appropriate student led representation for our members and provides effective opportunities for them to take part in sport. Sport provides a great chance to help you lead a balanced, healthy life style. Here at GUSA we know how to live the best of all worlds.
www.gla.ac.uk/services/sport/gusa/
West of Scotland Cricket Club – Juniors
Coaches and senior captains are experienced in integrating juniors into senior cricket, fostering a safe and supportive environment for their development.
The Western Warriors offer regional opportunities at U14, U16, and U18 levels, while Cricket Scotland provides various national age-group teams. The club is committed to supporting juniors who wish to trial for these teams, ensuring that their performance is recognised and nurtured at the appropriate level.
westofscotlandcricketclub.co.uk
Salle Rollo Fencing Club
Salle Rollo is a community based Fencing club based in the Anniesland area of Glasgow. The club is always open to those wishing to try Fencing for first time or existing fencers looking for additional training. We cater for children from age 8.
If you fancy participating in a sport a bit out of the ordinary give fencng a try.
Broomhill Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
Broomhill welcomes new members. Presently they have no waiting list, no joining fee and have a special initial fee for 2 people joining together of £100 They provide a means to keep fit by playing social tennis and squash and by competing in the local leagues. Young people are encouraged to play tennis by the Juniors’ tennis coach and squash through their link to West Squash. They have 4 all weather floodlit tennis courts and 2 squash courts
Contact: 0141 334 2519 or secretary@broomhill-tennis-squash.co.uk or www.broomhill-tennis-squash.co.uk
Clan Surf School
Clan Skates, 45 Hyndland Street
New Year New Adventure?
Learn to surf at Scotland’s premier surf school
in the heart of the WestEnd (the school not the surf!)
More info 0141 339 6523
or visit http://www.clanskates.co.uk
Fit For Life
Glasgow City Council Land Services Department has produced a very nice map of the greater Glasgow area marking all the cycle and walking and running paths. On the reverse are more details of all the routes and some healthy advice and contacts. Well worth a look! Your local library should have them.
Glasgow Women’s Jogging Network
A new booklet has been issued with events and courses up to December 2005 – a month by month guide to whats going on with plenty of opportunities for beginners
more info from 0141 287 5079
or visit www.activeglasgow.com
Broomhill Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
Broomhill welcomes new members. Presently we have no waiting list, no joining fee and have a special initial fee for 2 people joining together of £100. We provide a means to keep fit by playing social tennis and squash and by competing in the local leagues. Young people are encouraged to play tennis by our Juniors’ tennis coach and squash through our link to West Squash. We have 4 all weather floodlit tennis courts and 2 squash courts.
Contact: 0141 334 2519; secretary@broomhill-tennis-squash.co.uk or www.broomhill-tennis-squash.co.uk
Glasgow University
Sports and Recreation Service (SRS)
have introduced a new programme
handy for all WestEnders!
Activage – Active Living for 55+
Registration fee £5 then £2 per visit
you can use the Stevenson Building off University Avenue
or the Garscube Sports Complex in Maryhill
swimming badminton and exercise classes
more info from Alan Francis 0141 330 4200
or visit their website at http://www.gla.ac.uk
Braehead Arena
10 mins from the West End through the tunnel
has regular basketball with competitions, cheerleaders..the works!
resident team the Scottish Rocks
are the reigning British Basketball League Champions
Nail biting excitement right up to the last Goal
A great outing for all the family…they even get to try a shot
at the net in the interval with a chance to win a season ticket!
For more info phone 0141 561 1140 or look into
www.scottishrocks.co.uk
Hillhead Cricket Club
Welcomes all new players to the 2006 season. Indoor training commences 30/1/06 at Kelvinside Academy Games Hall (6:30pm to 8pm) . Outdoor season starts mid April. Hillhead CC fields 2 senior teams on Saturdays , a Sunday XI and midweek fixtures. Juniors are represented at U10s, U13s, U15s and U18s.
Contact: hillheadcc@yahoo.co.uk
Hyndland Rugby Club
All ages and standards welcome
2 senior teams
Training is on Tuesday evenings
for more info contact Alex Mack on 0141 579 1745
or email hyndlandrugby@lineone.net
or visit http://www.sru.org.uk/clubs/hyndland-FP-RFC
Knightswood Model Boats Club
For more information: http://www.knightswoodboats.co.uk
Knightswood Golf Club
For more information see: http://www.golfguide.com/scotland
The College Of Chinese PhysicalCulture
Life Long Vitality
A system of music and exercise designed for everyone
North Woodside Hall, Glenfarg Street Thursdays 7-8pm
More info from 0113 368 0411 or email: office@ccpc.ac.uk
Rollerblading
How can I get fit and have fun at the same time? Go Rollerblading.
Something everybody should try once. It is never too late to learn – why not take a lesson with Don Morton instructor see www.tryskating.com
Scotstoun Leisure Centre
Women’s Football
session every Wednesday 7 – 8pm
Glasgow City Council
have their own equivalent to the private Health Club
The Glasgow Club
gives you access to fitness facilities and swimming pools
in 16 locations throughout the city
More info on 0800 027 0470
The Western Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
at 30 Hyndland Road have drop in and look around sessions
on Thursdays 6.30 – 8.30pm Sundays 5 – 8pm.
Coach Ian Campbell will show you around.
They have 6 all weather floodlit tennis courts
3 squash courts and a bar open 7 days a week!
More info and a leaflet from:0141 339 0065 or email wltsc@hotmail.com They also have a website at http://www.glasgowwestern.co.uk
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