Children under five are invited to take their first steps into sport with Edinburgh Leisure’s Play & Try Week, running from Monday 29 September to Sunday 5 October 2025.
Designed for babies to preschoolers, this special week of £3 taster sessions offers a fun and friendly introduction to a variety of coached activities across the city.
There will be opportunities to try bouncing into trampolining, splashing into swimming, or scoring their first goal in football, these sessions are all about building confidence, learning new skills, and having fun.
Participating venues include:
- Ainslie Park Leisure Centre
- Drumbrae Leisure Centre
- Gracemount Leisure Centre
- Kirkliston Leisure Centre
- Meadowbank Sports Centre
- Royal Commonwealth Pool
- Tumbles at Portobello
- Portobello Swim Centre
- Warrender Swim Centre
Sports on offer:
- Gymnastics
- Trampolining
- Dry Dive
- Football
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Multi-Sport
And there’s more good news for parents: if you sign up for a coaching course at the venue on the same day as your taster session, your October coaching fee will be waived.
Angela McCowan, Sports Development Manager for Edinburgh Leisure said: “We know how important it is to get children active from an early age.
“Play & Try Week is a brilliant opportunity for families to explore our coaching programme and find something their little ones love.”
Edinburgh Leisure is here to help the people of Edinburgh enjoy a healthier, happier, and more active life. And it’s never too early to start.
Book your spot from 15 September – £3 per session.
www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/play-try
