Adult and Junior Sports Coaching and Courses
We offer a range of sports coaching lessons, led by qualified and experienced coaches.
Our coaching programmes help children to develop new skills, improve their agility and grow confidence.
Whether you're looking for a something for you or your child we have coaching and classes running across Edinburgh. If you just want to try something out or you're looking to hone your skills, you can take your pick from a range of different sports and activities.
BRAND NEW Acrobatic Gymnastics Class at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre!
Our brand new 120-minute Acrobatic Gymnastics Easter Class at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre is open to any gymnast P1+ who is in our Stage 1 class or above (or equivalent) and also to new customers who can neatly achieve basic gymnastics skills such as rolls, cartwheels, handstands and balances.
Participants will focus on floor skills, tumbling, partner and group balances to combine the activity of a gymnast the movement and artistry of a dancer and the courage and excitement of an Acrobat.
Spaces are very limited so book your spot today!
Edinburgh Leisure Venue Swimming Galas
We are delighted to announce that we are re-instating our Learn to Swim - Club Galas across our swimming venues.
This will be for swimmers in Swim skills 3, Swim skills 4, Club Ready and Junior Skills & Drills. Our new page with more information is now live so click below for all the details!
Click here for more details!
Available at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre and Meadowbank Sports Centre, our new classes for 10-12 years are now taking bookings! Space is limited so book your spot today!
The Jump into Sport program is a multi-sports class and develops physical literacy and spatial awareness and delivers multi-activity sport sessions specifically designed for children from 3 to 5 years old.
Each session is 45 minutes and allows children the opportunity to try of a wide range of sports including; athletics, tennis, gymnastics,
football and lots more!
Booking will reopen soon for our BRAND NEW GymStars Display Class!
We have closed bookings for this block of GymStars, however we will be starting a new block very soon!
Join our weekly classes to learn choreographed Display Gymnastics routines!
- Display Performances throughout the year as well as at our Festive Display
- Requires a weekly commitment to attend due to team routines
- Suitable for P1+ with previous basic gymnastics experience
Keep your eyes peeled on social media and our website for when bookings reopen!
Our Coaching Term Dates
Normal Term dates
Our normal coaching term dates are below:
- Saturday 6th January - Friday 29 March 2024
- Saturday 13th April-Sunday 30th June 2024
*Please note coaching at Balerno High School will not take place during w/c Monday 16th October 2023 and Monday 12th February 2024. Programmes at this venue take place over 40 lessons rather than 42.
Booking into a coaching class
Use our Coaching HomePortal to book and pay online for classes. The Coaching HomePortal also allows you to book into additional classes, add siblings to your account and book them into a suitable class.
- Current customers without an activated Coaching HomePortal account - please activate your account first. Click here for a guide to help you activate your account.
- Current customers with an activated Coaching HomePortal account - Click here to go to the Coaching HomePortal. When booking your class please ensure you enter your email and password under the Returning Customers section.
- New customers - Click here to go to the Coaching Homeportal. Once you have selected your class, select the option to Register as a new customer.
Once you have booked and paid online, and received your confirmation, your space is guaranteed.
Click here for information on how to move you or your child onto a different class
Our sports classes
Basketball
From shooting to dribbling, lay ups to free throws: there’s plenty of fun to be had on the court. This fast-paced game is a great way to hone skill and accuracy.
Our new pathway currently on offer at Meadowbank Sports Centre and Ainslie Park Leisure Centre caters from 18 months to 9 years.
Diving
Fancy yourself as a bit of a Tom Daley? Edinburgh Leisure is very proud to offer a fantastic diving pool at the Royal Commonwealth Pool, complete with a dedicated Dry Dive Area with trampolines and harnesses. Our diving programme follows the National Diving Award Scheme with classes to suit beginners right through to those at a competitive level.
Kids in coaching? Discounted Why Wait Gym or Swim Visit
If you have children in a coaching class you don’t have to wait around our venues. Any customer accompanying a child to their coaching class can visit the gym or pool whilst their child is in their class for a discounted price.
Enjoy a discounted gym visit at the following venues while your child enjoys their class. At only £4.99 it’s a great way to fit in your own workout.
Ainslie Park, Craiglockhart Leisure Centre, Dalry Swim Centre, Drumbrae Leisure Centre, EICA Ratho, Gracemount Leisure Centre, Kirkliston Leisure Centre, Leith Victoria Swim Centre, Meadowbank Sports Centre, Portobello Swim Centre, Queensferry High School and the Royal Commonwealth Pool.
Discounted Swim Visits are also available at Ainslie Park, Drumbrae Leisure Centre, Gracemount Leisure Centre and the Royal Commonwealth Pool.
Just £3.20 (£3.90 at the Commie) when accompanying your child to their coaching class.
Ask a member of the team in your venue for more information.
Introducing: Why Wait? Drop into Soft Play
Got kids in coaching? Why wait, drop into soft play and enjoy a 30-minute discounted session with your little one while your other child is enjoying their class.
Prices:
50p for 6 - 11 months
£2.00 for 1 - 2 years
£3.00 for 3 - 10 years
Find out more about our soft play venues here.