Aug 20 - Final Burst Of Fun For GSLA Summer Sports Programme
The sixth week of the GSLA’s Annual Summer Sports Programme sees a final burst of fun new sports and leisure activities as well as the Water Fun Day.
The overall Summer Sports and Leisure Programme is sponsored by NatWest and co-ordinated by the Gibraltar Sports & Leisure Authority (GSLA). The programme 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.
• Super Star Competition week.
Throughout the last week the Sports Train will feature competitions and small sided tournaments building up to some fantastic prize winners on Thursday before our final Water Fun Day on Friday 28th August.
• The Sports Train and Children’s Corner
'Water Fun Day', a splashing, fun day filled with a number of water-themed activities including slides, water gun fights , obstacle courses, bubbly pools and of course lots of soaking each other as well as the leaders. Unmissable!
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.
• Yoga for children aged 8 to 12 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 12 noon at the Bayside Sports Centre’s Victoria Sports Hall. Sessions will include techniques for calming, exercise and confidence development, as well as fun storytelling and games.
• Childline Journalism and Creative Media Workshop on Tuesday from 11:30 to 12:30.
• Family Fun Sports Evening on Tuesday from 7:30 to 10pm at the Bayside Sports Centre. Activities planned include Badminton, Boccia, Table Tennis, Darts, Climbing and Paddle Tennis. All members of the family are welcome, including youngsters, parents and grandparents.
• Beginner Learn to Swim classes for 4 to 8 year olds at the GSLA accessible swimming pool.
• Eco Arts Workshops from Monday to Wednesday 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.
• Walks through History for children aged 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.
For further information please 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.
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