This year’s Summer Sports and Leisure Programme will start Monday 6th July until Friday 28th August. Registrations to Sports Train and the programmes Support and Integration Service is now open with links and QR codes available on the GSLA Website. Face to face registration available at the Bayside Sports Complex 10am to 3pm. 

A statement from the Government follows below:

Summer Sports & Leisure Programme due to start on Monday 6th July until Friday 28th August.

This year’s programme offers lots of sport, leisure and learning opportunities for the  children and young people of Gibraltar throughout the summer, fun and being active being the main  ingredients for Gibraltar’s youngsters. What is on offer this year: 

Sports Train – organised sport and physical activities for children and young people between the  ages of 5 years and 14 years to be held Mondays to Fridays 9am drop off to 12.30pm pickup.  Depending on age groups venues will include Bayside Sports Complex, Europa Sports Complex,  Lathbury Sports Complex, Sandy Bay and Europa Beach Volleyball Courts and Europa Pool. This  year will see the programme work in partnership with local Sports Associations to ensure a wide  variety of sporting and leisure activities are on offer 

Sports Train Support and Integration Service - (A partnership between GSLA Sports Train and  PossAbilities) A team of sports leaders available to support children and young people who access  learning support in schools enabling them to join in and enjoy Sports Train activities.  

Registrations to Sports Train and the programmes Support and Integration Service is now open.  Links and QR codes available on GSLA Website www.gsla.gi and at all GSLA facilities. Face to face  registration available at Bayside Sports Complex 10am to 3pm. 

Family Fun Evening – Every Wednesday 15th July to 26th August 7.30pm to 10pm. A recreation  evening aimed at encouraging children and young people to play recreational activities with their  parents, grandparents and family members. Paddle boarding, canoeing, rock climbing, table tennis,  pickleball, darts, arts and crafts and fun games all available to those taking part. The Family Fun  Evening is organised to attract neuro typical and neurodiverse families. Under 16’s to be  accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 years of age. No need to book just turn up. 

Stay and Play – A programme of sporting and leisure activities, that also includes supporting the  development of life skills, emotional wellbeing and continued learning for children through taking  part in sport and leisure. 

GSLA Sports Leadership Award Level 1 – Learning leadership skills through sport is the key  message on this practical sports leadership course aimed at 14- and 15-year-olds. Organisational  skills, building confidence and communication skills all on offer. Wednesday 15th July to Friday 17th July and Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th July 9.30am to 1.30pm. The leaders involved will complete their award by organising a Festival of Sport and undertaking voluntary hours on the Summer Sports &  Leisure Programme.  

GSLA Sports leadership Award Level 2 – A 40-hour course aimed at learning organisational,  communication and motivational skills through sharing good practise in sport. This programme will  start on Wednesday and Thursday 1st and 2nd July in the early evening, and Friday 3rd July in the  morning. The course will then continue from Tuesday 28th July to Friday 31st July. A further 10  sessions of voluntary sports leadership will then be undertaken by Sports Leaders. Limited places  available on both sports’ leadership awards. 

This year’s Programme includes:

Contact us: 

Details of all activities on offer over the summer period can be seen on the GSLA Website www.gsla.gi 

Registration links to Sports Train activities is now open.  

For further information please contact the GSLA Sports Development, Training and Inclusion team  on email [email protected]