EDLC Children Multi Sports Classes
Our children’s multi sports classes runs for 40 weeks of the year, taking breaks during the school holidays. We have recently moved to a new direct debit booking system where further details can be found on the Children's Classes page.
The classes we offer can be found below with details on times, venues, cost and availability. Please note classes are available on a first come first served basis and classes with limited availability may already be full.
For any questions on the classes we have to offer please contact Chris.Hynes@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Squash
We offer bookable squash courts at Allander and Leisuredrome.
Tennis
The following opportunities are available in East Dunbartonshire for tennis.
Casual Play.
Courts are available to book at:
Allander Leisure Centre (1 x indoor court)
Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre (2 x outdoor courts)
Please Note Tennis is not available at the Leisuredrome.
Children's lessons
Mini Tennis red, orange, green and full court available for children aged 6 to 14 years.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer tennis lessons at this time. If you would be interested in tennis lessons for your child in the future then please email Chris.Hynes@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Badminton
INTRODUCTORY
A chance for the younger ones to learn about badminton. Fun games learning all about the court and equipment. For ages P1+
Venue |
Age |
Day |
Times |
Availability |
Cost |
Leisuredrome |
P1 to P3 |
Wednesday |
4:00 – 4:45pm |
Contact Chris for waiting list |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
Allander LC |
P1 to P3 |
Thursday |
4:00 – 4:45pm |
Contact Chris for waiting list |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
Leisuredrome |
P1 to P3 |
Friday |
4:00 – 4:45pm |
FULL – contact Chris for waiting list |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
Allander LC |
P1 to P7 |
Saturday |
9:30 – 10:15am |
Limited availability |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
BEGINNERS / IMPROVERS
More fun and games aimed at those new to the sport as well as those who have mastered the basics of the game. Contains co-ordination, movement, racquet and shuttle skills and an introduction to singles and doubles play. For ages 8yrs+. (All players will receive a progress report after week 6 and 12)
Venue |
Age |
Day |
Times |
Availability |
Cost |
Leisuredrome |
P4 to P7 |
Wednesday |
4:00 – 4:45pm |
Limited availability |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
Allander LC |
P4 to P7 |
Thursday |
4:00 – 4:45pm |
Good availability |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
Leisuredrome |
P4 to P7 |
Friday |
4:00 – 4:45pm |
FULL – contact Chris for waiting list |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
Allander LC |
P4 to P7 |
Saturday |
9:30 – 10:15am |
Limited availability |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
IMPROVERS / INTERMEDIATE
A course aimed at those with a firm grasp of all the major shots and a good understanding of the rules. Players should be competent at high/low serves, overheard clears, drop shots and be comfortable playing a rally of six shots or more. Aimed at S1 to S4 age group, however younger players may be promoted to the class based on their performance. For ages 11yr+. (All players will receive a progress report after week 6 and 12)
Venue |
Age |
Day |
Times |
Availability |
Cost |
Allander |
S1 to S4 |
Saturday |
10:30 – 12:00pm |
Good availability |
£24.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
Badminton Games Classes
Badminton Games is aimed at those in P7 and above who have played badminton before. It’s a supervised session with one of our EDLC badminton coaches and the focus is on playing games of badminton (both doubles and singles). There will be a small element of group coaching in these classes but the majority will be games. All equipment will be provided if you don’t have your own racquet.
Venue |
Age |
Day |
Times |
Availability |
Cost |
Leisuredrome |
S1 to S6 |
Wednesday |
5:00 – 6:00pm |
Good availability |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
Allander LC |
S1 to S6 |
Thursday |
5:00 – 6:00pm |
Good availability |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
Leisuredrome |
S1 to S6 |
Friday |
5:00 – 6:00pm |
Limited availability |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
The following opportunities are available in East Dunbartonshire for badminton.
Casual Play
Courts available to book at any of the 3 Leisure Centres.
Children's lessons
Beginner, Improver and Intermediate lessons as well as Badminton Games available for children aged 5 years and over.
Athletics
Scottish Athletics state “It is widely recognised that athletic activities: running, jumping and throwing – underpin every sport in Scotland”
RUN/JUMP/THROW
Classes are predominantly “games based” with a focus on fun.
Venue |
Age |
Day |
Times |
Availability |
Cost |
Allander |
P1 to P7 |
Friday |
4:00 – 5:00pm |
FULL – contact Chris for waiting list |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
Allander |
P1 to P7 |
Friday |
5.00 – 6.00pm |
FULL – contact Chris for waiting list |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
There are various opportunities in East Dunbartonshire to take part in Athletics.
Huntershill and Merkland athletics track are available for hire and individual use. Please check your local leisure centre pages for more information.
Childrens Classes
We offer Run Jump Throw clubs for children in P1 to P7 at two of our leisure centres.
During the school summer holidays we run week long camps which include athletics. Details can be found in the Holiday Programme section.
Netball
The classes cater for all primary age children and working on passing, positions and games, all the while having fun.
Venue |
Age |
Day |
Times |
Availability |
Cost |
Allander LC |
P4 to P7 |
Monday |
4:00 - 5:00pm |
Limited availability |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
Allander LC |
P4 to P7 |
Monday |
5:00 - 6:00pm |
FULL – contact Chris for waiting list |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
Leisuredrome |
P4 to P7 |
Tuesday |
4:00 – 5:00pm |
|
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
New classes for Netball.
We provide recreational courses at our Leisure centres, after school clubs within our primary schools and also link with the local netball clubs.
Our recreational courses will take place on a Monday at both Allander Leisure Centre and Leisuredrome, Bishopbriggs.
We will be working with Active Schools to provide come and try blocks in the rest of East Dunbartonshire. Please keep an eye out for these and we will be publicising them through the schools.
Basketball
Our basketball classes have recently returned to our Leisure centres due to popular demand. Our classes will cover the basics of passing dribbling and shooting, as well as playing small sided games. Included within the games will be understanding the rules and learning the court. All sessions will be delivered through fun games and activities.
Venue |
Age |
Day |
Times |
Availability |
Cost |
Leisuredrome |
P4 to P7 |
Tuesday |
5:00 – 5:45pm |
Limited availability |
£20.50 per month (Direct Debit) |
The following opportunities are available in East Dunbartonshire for Basketball.
Casual Play
Courts available to book at any of the 3 Leisure Centres.
Children's Classes
We offer Mini Basketball for age 8-12 and Basketball for age 12+
In addition to these sessions we work with the Active Schools team and provide 4 week blocks of after school sessions throughout the year. These sessions will be advertised directly through the schools, so keep an eye out for these.
As well as the classes run by EDLC, Glasgow Fever Basketball Club run sessions for U12's in the Bearsden/Milngavie area. More details can be found on their website.
Disability Sport
Sports Development Classes (Additional Support Needs - ASN)
There are various classes run by EDLC that cater specifically for children with additional support needs.
We have multi sport , swimming and gymnastics classes available. In addition to this we have details of classes available in west Dunbartonshire and Inverclyde.
The Disability Sport Finder website(link is external) has all the information you are looking for.
For more information on the classes or for other sporting opportunities please call John Farr, Sports Development, 0141 578 8437 or email: john.farr@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Easter 2024
We are delighted to be able to run 2x week long multi sports Easter camps. Please see details below with full week and daily options. Our sports camps will offer a variety of sports sessions that we deliver in our current term time programme. The camps are open to children currently in primary school.
Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. We are currently transitioning to a new booking system so all our bookings will have to be done manually.
Week 1 - Allander LC
Dates | Type | Time | Price |
---|---|---|---|
Tuesday 2nd – Friday 5th April | 4 day camp | 9:30am - 3pm | £75.20 |
Tuesday 2nd April | Single day camp | 9:30am - 3pm | £22.50 |
Wednesday 3rd April | Single day camp | 9:30am - 3pm | £22.50 |
Thursday 4th April | Single day camp | 9:30am - 3pm | £22.50 |
Friday 5th April | Single day camp | 9:30am – 3pm | £22.50 |
Week 2 - Leisuredrome
Dates | Type | Time | Price |
---|---|---|---|
Monday 8th - Friday 12th April | 5 day camp | 9:30am - 3pm | £94.00 |
Monday 8th April | Single day camp | 9:30am – 3pm | £22.50 |
Tuesday 9th April | Single day camp | 9:30am – 3pm | £22.50 |
Wednesday 10th April | Single day camp | 9:30am - 3pm | £22.50 |
Thursday 11th April | Single day camp | 9:30am - 3pm | £22.50 |
Friday 12th April | Single day camp | 9:30am - 3pm | £22.50 |
How to book
For more information on how to book and to receive the application form please contact Chris.hynes@eastdunbarton.gov.uk