Adult and Junior Sports Coaching and Courses
We offer a range of sports coaching lessons, led by qualified and experienced coaches.
With 12 sports at 17 venues across Edinburgh, 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.

Available at Ainslie Park Leisure Centre and Meadowbank Sports Centre, our new pathway caters from 18 months to 9 years across four different classes. 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!
Our Coaching Term Dates
Normal Term dates
Our normal coaching term dates are below:
- Thursday 5th January - Sunday 2nd April 2023
- Monday 17th April - Sunday 2nd July 2023
- Monday 14th August - Friday 22nd December 2023
- 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.
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.