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Still time for young sports fans to enjoy free swimming, football and tennis

Children and young people are having a ball, raising a racket and taking the plunge thanks to a free ‘Summer of Sport’ in Bearsden, Bishopbriggs and Kirkintilloch.

If you’re under the age of 18 and live – or attend school – in East Dunbartonshire you can enjoy free access to local authority pools, pitches and courts until 16 August 2026.

The initiative has been organised by East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust (EDLCT), thanks to funding from sportscotland.

A young person with a foot on a ball as part of the ‘Summer of Sport’
A young person with a foot on a ball as part of the ‘Summer of Sport’

Young people, as well as families with children, can book a variety of courts and pitches for free:

Allander Leisure Centre, Milngavie Road, Bearsden, G61 3DF (call 0141 777 3070):

  • Book an indoor court to play badminton, pickleball or tennis (one per day), with loan equipment available
  • Swim – no booking required.

Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre, Woodhead Park, Kirkintilloch, G66 3DD (call 0141 578 8222):

  • Book an indoor court for badminton or pickleball (one per day), with loan equipment available 
  • Book an outdoor five-a-side football pitch (please bring your own ball)
  • Swim – no booking required.

The Leisuredrome, 147 Balmuildy Road, Bishopbriggs, G64 3HD (call 0141 777 3060):

  • Book an indoor court for badminton or pickleball (one per day), with loan equipment available
  • Book an outdoor five-a-side football pitch (please bring your own ball)
  • Swim – no booking required.

Huntershill Sports Hub, 35 Auchinairn Road, Bishopbriggs, G64 1RU (call 0141 777 3061):

  • Book an outdoor court to play tennis (one per day), with loan equipment available.

Pitches and courts can be booked by young people aged eight and above (one per day) – up to 24 hours in advance. Call the centre or pop in.

If you're a parent/guardian/carer, you can book a pitch or court with your child(ren) for free (one per day).

For swimming, if there's space then young people can take the plunge as many times as they like (under-eights must be supervised).
The offer is open to anyone under the age of 18 who lives in East Dunbartonshire or attends a local school, as well as local secondary pupils who are 18.

For more information, including terms and conditions, please visit The EDLC summer of fun webpage

If you’ve been inspired by the World Cup, Wimbledon or the Commonwealth Games then it’s game on! This is a sporting chance to enjoy first-class facilities and activities for free.
Alan Wright, Chair of the EDLCT Board

“We’re delighted to have secured funding from sportscotland, which we’re using to provide more opportunities for children and families as part of the 2026 ‘Summer of Sport’. We hope it will help to inspire everyone to see what's available locally."

Chief Executive of sportscotland, Forbes Dunlop, said, “At sportscotland, we believe that sport has the power to strengthen communities and change lives. The 2026 ‘Summer of Sport’ campaign, made possible by Scottish Government investment, is a great example of what can be achieved when partners come together with a shared ambition to make sport more inclusive and accessible.”