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Summer of Sport in East Dunbartonshire

We're thrilled to be working in partnership with sportscotland to support the 2026 Summer of Sport initiative!

The extra funding will help us provide more opportunities for children and young people to get physically active. 

With activities running throughout the summer and beyond, it's game on East Dunbartonshire!

Find out more about:

Free activities in our leisure centres

Spaces are limited and only available at certain times of the day. Check out our handy guide below for availability and how to book!

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Check Availability

From Friday 26 June until Sunday 16 August, children and young people who are aged 0-17 can swim for free in our pools. Young people, or families with children, can also book our pitches, tennis courts and inside courts for free!

You can find the dates and times for each centre below. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Summer of Sport 2026

How we are supporting...

Local clubs

Are you a sports club in East Dunbartonshire? Would you be interested in providing reduced cost or free activities for children and young people? 

To access this funding clubs will need to have completed our Club Approval process. Don't worry, our team can support you with this!

Contact the team

Young people

Are you a young person aged 16-26? Would you like to volunteer in sport or enhance your CV? 

Great! We are offering free training opportunities across a wide variety of sports until the end of March 2027.

Contact the team to find out more.

What's next?

We are only at the start of our exciting plans for East Dunbartonshire’s Summer of Sport!

We will publish the latest updates here and on our social channels so make sure you give us a follow: Facebook / Instagram.

Our Active Schools and Community Sport newsletter is also full of our news and events. 

Woman coaching children at sport. Text saying: Free swimming and court bookings. 26 June - 16 August.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Venues: Leisuredrome, Kirkintilloch and Allander Leisure Centre
  • Applicable dates: Friday 26 June to Sunday 16 August 2026
  • Up to 17 years only
  • Swimming pool child admission policy

  • Venues: Leisuredrome, Kirkintilloch and Allander Leisure Centre
  • Applicable dates: Friday 26 June to Sunday 16 August 2026. Monday to Sunday subject to availability.
  • Bookings can be placed one day ahead
  • Up to 17 years only. Children aged 7 years and under will require an adult to make the booking and to supervise the session.
  • Court hire can be booked at the front desk or over the phone.
  • Equipment hire is provided
  • Date(s)
  • Cost Free
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