SPORT
AND
FITNESS
Highlights from 2015/2016
july
Start of the Trusts first Summer Holiday Activity programme including the Tackling
Summer Hunger catered camps which provide nutritious lunches for hundreds of
children in receipt of free school meals throughout the summer school holidays. Over
650 children participated in our programmes
august
Determined to Succeed in Sport schools programme launched aimed at including
children from the most deprived households in out of school hour’s sports clubs and
activities within targeted schools in East Renfrewshire. Over 860 children and young
people participated each week
september
The start of the Disability Swimming Lesson programme in Eastwood High Sports Centre
providing bespoke swimming lessons for disabled children and a fun family sessions to
include parents and siblings
october
Investment of £40,000 into our Community Sports Hubs from the sportscotland Lottery Fund
to help local sports clubs increase participation and membership numbers.
november
Our Football Development coach education academy programme launched at
Eastwood High Sports Centre proving high quality education and training to improve
the quality of football coaching within East Renfrewshire. Over 270 adults have
undertaken training programmes within the Coaching Academy and are now coaching
within community clubs
december
The 12 Days of Fitness gym promotion saw over 100 new people join our gyms
january
Launch of a new sports volunteer recruitment and retention programme. Designed to
support parents, students, senior pupils or indeed anyone with an interest in sport, the new
recruitment event attracted a range of interest with 7 new volunteers now actively involved
in delivering activities
february
Start of the new gymnastics programme catering for 330 children per week in introductory
and intermediate gymnastics linked to the newly formed Flair Gymnastics Club operating out
of Barrhead Foundry
march
Launch of the new and improved Fitness Class programme providing over 100 classes
per week including PIYO, Insanity, Metafit, Body Pump and Zumba in multiple sports,
leisure and community venues throughout East Renfrewshire and catering for over
1,000 people per week