Welcome to coaching at Edinburgh Leisure
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.
Here's more information on our coaching classes including booking and cancellation.
What do you want to do?
Find and book into a new sport for the first time
Visit our coaching class timetable where you can check dates and times of classes, availability and request to book a space.
- Check which class would be right for you or your child from the links below.
- Check when your class is on and whether it has spaces using the 'Class timetable and availability' button below.
- If there are spaces, you can complete a 'Booking Request Form'.
- Your space is not guaranteed at this stage. We will check and get back to you to confirm we have held a space and what the next steps are. Your space is guaranteed once we have your Direct Debit instruction and we have emailed confirmation to you. Normally we collect Direct Debits on or around the 1st of each month. The monthly amount is calculated and collected over 12 months.
- If there are no spaces in your choice of class, you can complete a 'Note of Interest Form'. We can't put you on a specific waiting list for a particular class but we'll get back in touch if a space becomes available in a suitable class. Please be aware that we will not get in touch unless a space becomes available - this can be the next day or up to 3 months depending on demand.
Please bear with us we may take longer than usual to get back to you at this time.
Manage Coaching Courses Online
For customers in our coaching programme, you can access your online coaching home portal anytime anywhere for;
- Updates on your child's progress
- Online booking for the next class
Follow this link for more information on how to set up your Coaching Home Portal account.
Our normal term dates
Our normal coaching term dates are below (subject to Scottish Government guidelines):
- Monday 16th August to Wednesday 22nd December 2021
- Thursday 6th January to Sunday 3rd July 2022
New classes and activities for Under 5's
You probably already know all about our swim lessons for babies to pre-schoolers.
You may also know about Gym Nippers classes from 18 months + and pre-school tennis, ballet, and football.
But did you know we’ve some exciting new combo classes to mix it up a little? Your child could be trying out our full size trampolines or our dry dive board in our Gym & Jump and Jump & Dive Skills classes.
If your wee one enjoys jumping, tumbling – or just running around, we make learning basic skills fun with our amazing coaches.
Sam's return to swimming lessons
"It's really nice from a parent's perspective to watch him improve -
We’re really grateful to have the opportunity to take Sam swimming every week. It’s something he looks forward to and something we look forward to."
Sam is one of many children returning to our coaching lessons. Coaching lessons help young kids to learn important life skills, expel some energy and stimulate them physically as well as mentally.
Watch Sam's story about returning to his swimming lessons at the Commie.
Our sports classes
Badminton
Develop your technique and improve through experience by joining one of the badminton clubs that play regularly at our venues, giving players of all ages and abilities the chance to learn or compete.
Boccia
Boccia is a target ball sport similar to bowls. Our boccia session is open to both adults and young people with sensory, physical and learning disabilities.
Climbing
We have indoor climbing courses for all levels of experience, from taster courses to dry tooling and lead climbing. We can take you outside to some of the best mountains in Scotland. We can even help you make a career out of climbing.
Dance
Dance classes can help sustain a young child's enthusiasm for movement and music. From ballet, highland dance to hip-hop and cheerleading, we have coaching to fit P1 to P7s.
Diving
Practice twists and turns with trampolines and harnesses in the Dry Dive area before taking to the big boards. We follow the National Diving Award Scheme with classes for all levels.
Football
Starting from the age of 3 to P7 children in our classes will develop confidence, spatial awareness and teamwork. As they progress they'll put their skills, tactics and knowledge into practice playing the game they enjoy.
Gymnastics
Developing skills for life in strength, coordination, self confidence and body awareness. Gymnastics teaches the basics of floor and vaulting skills from Primary 1 upwards before progressing to a higher class.
Gym Nippers
Our Gym Nippers classes help to develop motor skills, balance and agility. Progress within these classes will be monitored against the Edinburgh Leisure class competencies and you can keep a track by signing up to our home portal.
Judo
Our full contact judo courses progress through a grading system and involve throwing and holding movements promoting coordination, flexibility, balance, strength and endurance, teaching children self-discipline.
Multi-Sport - Coming Jan 2022
Multi-Sport early years activities are the perfect introduction to sport and exercise. Try out a wide range of sports including athletics, tennis, football, gymnastics and more in a fun and social environment.
Swimming
From toddlers to older adults, we aim to improve confidence in and out of the water, with an emphasis on fun and progression. Our swim teachers are fully accredited and follow the Scottish Swimming Learn to Swim Programme.
Tennis
We can get you or your kids on the way to serving up aces through our extensive junior and adult coaching programme, running according to age and ability.
