Jul 23 - Summer Sports Programme Enters Second Week Of Fun Activities

Written on 23 July 2015.

The Summer Sports and Leisure Programme is about to enter its second week of fun activities. The programme is sponsored by NatWest and co-ordinated by the Gibraltar Sports & Leisure Authority (GSLA) and consists of the Sports Train, Children’s Corner and Teen Sports, all organised directly by the GSLA within the Bayside Sports Centre. The GSLA has also partnered with Gibraltar’s voluntary sports associations and leisure providers to allow for a broad and diverse range of other sports and leisure opportunities which will take place at the Bayside Sports Centre and other leisure facilities over the next week.

Activities of note this week include:

• Walks through History for children ages 9 to 12 organised by the Gibraltar Museum. There are a number of exciting locations being visited this summer which allows children a rare opportunity to visit the fascinating areas steeped in Gibraltar’s diverse history such as; the Neanderthal Caves, which involves a possible boat trip; the Mediterranean Steps and their brilliant views of the bay either side of Gibraltar; as well as like the 700-year old Moorish Castle, the WWII tunnels that wind through the Rock of Gibraltar itself and the huge 100 Ton Gun and Parson’s Lodge Battery.
• Ju-jitsu on Monday 27^th to Wednesday 29^th at the Victoria Sports Hall from 10 to 12 noon. This 3-day course will introduce children to self-defence via ju-jitsu and develop their skills.
• Triathlon for 10 to 14 year olds. New to this year’s GSLA programme, the triathlon introduction is an excellent opportunity to develop children’s endurance in multiple sports, and includes techniques for transitioning between swimming, running and cycling.

Other sports and leisure sessions ongoing throughout the GSLA’s Summer Sports Programme include popular staples such as:

• Sports Train for children over the age of 7 years - Monday to Friday 10am to 12.30pm.
• Children’s Corner for children aged 5 and 6 years – Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 12 noon.
• Stay and Play programme for children with special needs, with activities such as swimming at GSLA small pool, integration with the Sports Train and outings to Gibraltar’s historical locations.
• Childline Journalism and Creative Media Workshop on Tuesday from 11:30 to 12:30.
• Junior Dog Handling for children and their pet dogs at Bayside Sports Centre.
• Climbing on Tuesday and Thursday for 8 to 13 year olds at the Bayside Sports Centre Climbing Wall.
• Swimming for over 8s at the GSLA 25 metre pool
• Beginner Learn to Swim classes for 4 to 8 year olds at the GSLA accessible swimming pool
• Rock Stars Ice Skating for beginners as well as tuition for advanced skaters at King’s Bastion Ice Skating Rink from 9:15 to 12:15.
• Tennis for children over 5 of any skill level at the Queensway Tennis Courts.
• RGP Kids Summer Camp for children aged 8 to 11. Activities planned include Crime Scene Investigations, Police Dog displays and a Wash and Splash Fun Day.
• Eco Arts Workshops for children interested in painting, drawing and sculpting at the Alameda Gardens.
• Happy Crafting at the Gibraltar Arts & Crafts Centre and in Casemates for children aged 4 to 9.
•  Outdoor Painting on Monday at Gibraltar’s beautiful Commonwealth Park and on Tuesday at Catalan Bay.
• Sailing Summer School from 9:30 to 12:30pm for children aged 8 to 15.
• Junior Angling at the Detached Mole.

For further information, pick up a GSLA Summer Programme booklet from the Bayside Sports Centre, GSLA pools or the Kings Bastion Lesiure Centre or email the Sports Development & Training Unit at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.