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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?

Book into a new sport for the first time





I'm/my child is already booked into a class - I just want to move

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.

  1. Check which class would be right for you or your child from the links below.

  2. Check when your class is on and whether it has spaces using the 'Class timetable and availability' button below. 

  3. If there are spaces, you can complete a 'Booking Request Form'. 

  4. 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.

  5. 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.



Our classes

Class timetable and availability


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.



Visit the Coaching Home Portal


Kids in coaching? Discounted Why Wait Gym 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 whilst their child is in their class for a discounted price. 

Enjoy a discounted gym visit while your child enjoys their class. At only £4.50 it’s a great way to fit in your own workout.  

Ask a member of the team in your venue for more information.

See our full list of gym venues here.


Our normal term dates

Our normal coaching term dates are below (subject to Scottish Government guidelines):

  • Thursday 6th January to Sunday 3rd July 2022
  • Mon 15th August - Wed 21st Dec 2022

  • Thursday 5th Jan- Sun 2nd July 2023

Coaching will take place during October, February and Easter school holidays.




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 other exciting 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. We've also fantastic Under 5's football classes. Or they can try out lots of different sports in our Active Start Multi-Sport classes.

We also have a new Adult and Child gymnastics class on at Tumbles; Baby Nippers is the perfect class for those who are walking to 18 months and wanting to enjoy songs, movement to music, and sensory toys in a sociable and inclusive environment. 

If your wee one enjoys jumping, tumbling – or just running around, we make learning basic skills fun with our amazing coaches. 

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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.



Kids Coaching at Edinburgh Leisure

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.

Watch our coaches engage with children of all ages and teach them how to stay healthy and active always.

Our sports classes

Athletics

Our programme offers children from P1-P7 a wide variety of athletics events and techniques, and focuses on the FUNdamental movement skills, important in every child’s development. Tailored to suit children of all skill levels from beginners to competitors.

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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.

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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.

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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.



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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.



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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.


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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. 


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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.


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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.


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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.


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Multi-Sport

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. 


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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.


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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.


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Coach with Edinburgh Leisure

There are lots of ways to work with us to help encourage the people of Edinburgh to lead fitter, healthier and happier lives.

We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and enjoyable work environment that people are proud to be part of. 

We’re firm believers in investing in staff development and value behaviours that create a positive and enjoyable atmosphere all round.

Careers with Edinburgh Leisure

 Find out how you can build a career with Edinburgh Leisure and check out the latest live job vacancies. 

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Coach with Us

Being a coach with Edinburgh Leisure opens up a world of opportunity with many benefits so that you can make the most out of coaching with us.

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Get Qualified

Edinburgh Leisure run a series of professional qualification courses for those looking to further develop their careers as a coach.
  

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