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The Activcity Festival of Sport
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Welcome to Edinburgh's first ever Festival of Sport.
This event is sponsored by the Activcity programme and supported by ClubSportEdinburgh and includes a wide range of sports and activities designed to promote physical activity, showcase the programmes of many of the city's sports clubs, and encourage locals and visitors alike to become involved in an active, healthy lifestyle.
Listed below is the full festival programme on a daily basis but we recommend you phone the contact details to confirm exact times and venues.
Further details of all the events can be accessed from the Forthcoming Events pages on this site.
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Thursday 18th June
Scottish Schools Tennis Finals - St Georges School from 10.00 to 16.00
The Scottish Schools Finals is the culmination of the knock-out national competition. Spectators only - contact 0131 444 1984
Murrayfield-DAFS Youth Cricket Coaching - Roseburn Park 5.00pm to 6.30pm
Opportunity for youngsters to partipate in quality cricket coaching.
Please pre book by contacting 0773 007 4174
Portobello Road Run - Portobello Promenade starting at 6.30pm
Join in this popular established event along the prom that caters for fun joggers to the more serious athlete.
To enter contact www.portobellorunners.co.uk
L'art Du Chi - Gillies Centre from 7.00 to 9.00pm
Why not try the relaxing art of Tai Chi
Pre book at 0131 669 1804
NUVOC Recreational Indoor Volleyball - Crags Sports Centre from 7.00 to 9.00pm
Recreational volleyball session for both men and women of all abilities.
Come along on the night - contact 0795 117 0960
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Friday 19th June
Official Launch of the Festival of Sport at Festival Square, Lothian Road from 1.00pm
Come along and see the event promoted on Edinburgh's brand new giant screen in Festival Square.
Murrayfield Wanderers Tag Rugby Festival at Murrayfield starting at 2.15pm
Murrayfield Wanderers RFC are hosting this event for primary aged boys and girls from local schools.
Everyone welcome to turn up and try the activities. Contact: 0790 683 7339
Run, Jump & Throw Taster Session at Saughton Sports Complex from 3.00 to 5.00pm
This fun introduction to athletics organised by Edinburgh Leisure is open to all youngsters aged 8 plus. Pre book on 0131 652 2178
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Saturday 20th June
Edinburgh Triathlon - Begins at Commonwealth Pool at 8.00pm
Challenging event across the city that involves Swimming, Cycling and Running.
To enter contact 0781 119 6397 or turn up and cheer on the compeitors!
Edinburgh to St Andrews - Begins in Inverleith Park at 8.45pm
50 mile cycle to Scotland's centre of golf.
For more info contact 0196 868 2369
Beach Volleyball - Portobello Beach from 9.00am to 4.00pm
Mainly a spectator event but if if you want to try out beach volleyball contact 0779 986 1494
Four Nations Veterans Hockey Tournament - Peffermill Playing Fields
veteran hockey players from over the UK meet in two day tournament.
Comtact: www.scottish-hockey.org for full tournament details.
Brazilian Ju Jitsu Open Day - 17, Leven Street from 13.30 to 17.00
This is an open day to encourage individuals to watch, participate, ask questions and most inmportantly have a bit of fun.
Just turn up on the day. Contact: 0795 294 1691
NUVOC Recreational Outdoor Volleyball - The Meadows from 2.00 to 4.00pm (weather permitting)
The NUVOC club invite you to come along and play volleyball. Men and women of all abilities most welcome.
Contact: 0795 117 0960
Braid Tennis Open Day - Braid Tennis Club from 2.00 to 5.00pm
Come along and join in the American Tennis Tournament suitable for players of all abilities. Contact: 0131 445 5144
Free Golf Lesson - Craigentinny Golf Course 15.30 & 16.30
One hour taster for either complete beginners or those who have an intial grasp on the game who want to improve their swing.
Pre bookable on 0131 652 2178
The Moonwalk - Begins at Inverleith Park at 23.30
Extremely popular charity walk through the night to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. To book a place go to Web Link
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Sunday 21st June
Beach Volleyball @ Portobello Beach from 09.00am to 4.00pm
Continued from yesterday. For more info contact: 0779 986 1494
Four Nations Veteran's Hockey Tournament @ Peffermill Playing Fields.
Final day of this event and for up to date details go to Scottish Hockey
The Seven Hills Run - City Wide starting at 9.45am.
Gruelling race covering the summits of all seven Edinburgh's hills.
More information here
Murrayfield DAFS Kwik Cricket Festival @ Roseburn Park 10.00am to 2.00pm
Local club-run tournament for youngsters. Contact: 0773 007 4174
Fernieside Football Club Fun Day @ Gilmerton Park
Fernieside Football Club stage an open day to promote their activities with bouncy castle, football and fun. Contact: 0131 311 4219
The Two Capital Cycle Race @ Finishes at Ocean Terminal.
Cycle event from Dunfermline to Edinburgh. For more information contact: 0781 800 2366
Come & Try Petanque @ Inverleith Park from 11.00am to 5.00pm
Inverleith Petanque Club host an open day offering coaching and the opportunity to try out this interesting sport. Contact: 0774 068 1619
Try Sailing Day @ Granton Harbour from 12.00 to 4.00pm
The Royal Forth Yacht club is offering the opportunity to try sailing and join in with their activities. Pre book at 0131 317 7388
North Merchiston Sports & Dance Open Day @ North Merchiston Club from 12.00 to 4.00pm
Activities includes demonstrations of dance, table tennis, martial arts, breakdancing football and gymnastics. Contact 0131 622 1757
Murrayfield DAFS v East Presidents XI Cricket Match @ Roseburn Park starting at 1.00pm.
Spectator event. Contact 0773 007 4174
Free Basketball Coaching @ Gracemount Leisure Centre from 1.00 to 3.00pm
Basketball taster sessions for both boys and girls from 12 to 16 years olds run by Edinburgh Leisure. Please pre book your place on 0131 652 2178
Beginners Ju Jitsu Session @ Meadowbank Sports Centre from 2.00 to 4.00pm
Edinburgh City Ju Jitsu club are offering a demonstration plus the opportunity to partipate in a jutsuka session to learn the fundamentals of this oriental art. Contact: 0776 969 6002
Forth Camanachd v Glasgow - Shinty Match @ Morgan Playing Fields starting at 2.00pm
Edinburgh womens shinty team in Division One action.
Spectator event but if interested in taking up one of Scotland's oldest sports there is a copme and try session on 24th June at Holyrood Park. (6.00pm) Contact: 0785 592 9295
Edinburgh Wolves v Glasgow Tigers @ Meadowbank Stadium starts at 2.00pm
Top American Football action. Spectator event contact 0788 867 5876
An Introduction to Golf @ Kingsknowe Golf Club from 3.00 to 5.00pm
Golf coaching for beginners, putting & pitching competitions are all on offer from the Kingsknowe Golf Club. Book in advance at 0131 441 1145
Caledonian Thebans RFC v HotScots FC @ The Meadows starts at 3.00pm
Edinburgh's gay rugby and football clubs clash in an interesting mix of touch rugby and football. All welcome. Contact 0775 866 8784
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Monday 22nd June
Girls Basketball Coaching @ Boroughmuir High School from 6.30 to 8.00pm
Free basketball coaching and games for girls aged 9 to 14 years from the Polonia Phoenix Club. Pre book at 0131 478 0425
Introduction to Tai Chi @ Stockbridge Library from 7.00 to 9.00pm
Please pre book these classes by contacting 0131 669 1804
Social Badminton @ George Watsons College from 7.30 to 9.00pm
Pre book a place at this social event organised by the Sunday Brunch club by contacting 0788 190 0251
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Tuesday 23rd June
Street Handball @ Liberton High School at 6.00pm (Youth) & 7.30pm (16+)
Gracemount Edinburgh Handball invite you along to try out this exiting new 4v4 game that can be played both indoors and outdoors. Pre book at 0778 639 6841
Free Golf Lesson @ Craigentinny Golf Course starting at 6.00 & 7.00pm.
Edinburgh leisure offering free instruction from complete beginners to more experience players. Pre book at 0131 652 2178
Table Tennis Open Day : Church of Good Shepard, Murrayfield from 7.00 to 9.30pm
The Murrayfield Memorial Club invite all standards of players to come along and be coached and play matches. Contact 0131 337 7020
Social 5 a side Football @ Meadowbank SC from 8.00 to 9.00pm
Organised by the Sunday Brunch Social Club but must book in advance 0788 190 0251
Try Korfball @ Mary Erskines Sports Hall from 8.00 to 10.00pm
Edinburgh City Korfball Club offer a beginner friendly session to introduce new comers to this mixed sex sport that is a mixture of handball, netball & basketball. Contact 0131 345 5172
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Wednesday 24th June
Three Sport Evening @ Edinburgh Sports Club, Belford Place from 6.00 to 8.00pm
The Edinburgh Sports Club host an introduction to raquetball, squash & table tennis fully supervised by qualified coaching staff. Contact 0131 539 7071
Come & Try Tang Soo Do @ Meadowbank SC from 6.30 to 8.00pm
Come along and try out this interesting Martila Art. Contact 0131 442 3384
Come & Try Shinty! @ Holyrood Park from 6.00 to 8.00pm
Try out Scotland's other national sport. Contact 0785 592 9295.
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Thursday 25th June
Youth Cricket Coaching @ Roseburn Park from 5.00 to 6.30pm
Coaching for both boys and girls from the Murrayfield DAFS Club.
Contact: 0773 007 4174
Try Tai Chi @ Gillis Centre from 7.00 to 9.00pm
The L'art du chi group invite you to join in this session. Contact: 0131 669 1804
Recreational Volleyball @ Crags Sports Centre from 7.00 to 9.00pm
NUVOC Volleyball invite men and women to join in this fun session. Contact: 0795 117 0960
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Friday 26th June
Celtic Cup Hockey Tournament @ Peffermill Playing Fields starting at 12.00 noon
Top International event. For more information go to Hockey Tournament
Youth Rugby Festival @ Murrayfield from 2.15 to 4.00pm
Open to boys aged 12 to 18 years. Contact: 0790 683 7339
Spartans Soccer Olympics @ Spartans Community Football Academy from 5.00 to 7.00pm
Football coaching and fun challenges for boys and girls aged 3 to 14 Contact: 0131 552 7854
Children's Karate @ Kikliston Leisure Centre from 5.30 to 6.30pm
Azami Garate Group offer Karate coaching to children aged 5 to 18. Contact: 0791 071 0764
Free Golf Lesson @ Craigentinny Golf Course at 6.00 & 7.00pm.
Edinburgh Leisure are offering free lessons to both beginners and more experienced players. Must pre book place on 0131 652 2178.
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Saturday 27th June
Scottish Junior Tennis Open @ Craiglockhart Tennis Centre starting at 9.00am.
Showcasing the best of British sporting talent with over 400 competitors taking part in a tournament that runs all week until 3rd July.
For more information go to Tennis Scotland
Celtic Cup Hockey Tournament @ Peffermill Playing Fields starting at 12.00 noon
Top International event. For more information go to Hockey Tournament
Leith Bowling Open Day @ Leith Bowling Club from 11.00am to 4.00pm
Leith Bowling Club invite individuals from 16 to 60+ to come along and try out their facilities. Contact: 0131 554 7439
Could You Do Martial Arts? @ St Stephen's Centre, Howe St. from
Edinburgh Ju Jitsu are offering several opportunities to try out a range of martial-arts style activities FREE.
11.30am to 12.30pm: aged 6 to 12 years
12.30pm to 1.30pm: aged 13 to 16 years
1.30pm to 2.30pm: womens self defence
2.30pm to 3.30pm: 18 years +
Contact email
Brazilian Ju Jitsu Open Day @ Cross Combay Gym, 17 Leven St from 1.30 to 5.00pm
The Cross Combat Brazilian Ju Jisu club offers the opportunity of sampling one of the fastest growing spotrts in the UK. Contact: 0795 294 1691
Run, Jump & Throw Athletics Taster @ Meadowbank SC from 2.30 to 4.30pm
Edinburgh Leisure are offering this free session to introduce youngsters over 8 to athletics. Pre book at 0131 652 2178
Free Golf Lessons @ Craigentinny Golf Course at 3.30 & 4.30pm
Edinburgh Leisure run lessons for beginners and those with some experience of golf. Must pre book at 0131 652 2178
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Sunday 28th June
Scottish Junior Tennis Open
Second day of major tennis event at Craiglockhart Tennis Centre from 9.00am to 8.00pm. More details at Tennis Scotland
Celtic Cup Hockey Tournament @ Peffermill Playing Fields starting at 10.00 noon
Top International event. For more information go to Hockey Tournament
Race For Life begins at Holyrood Park at 11.00am
For more information go to Race For Life
Edinburgh Baseball Festival@ Union Park starting at 12.00 noon
Edinburgh Diamond Devils invite you to attend a baseball festival that offers the following programme:
12.00 noon: National League game v Strathclyde Falcons
3.00pm: Under 14 youth baseball coaching
Contact: 0798 930 6159
Edinburgh Athletics Festival @ Meadowbank Stadium from 12.00 to 1.30pm
Edinburgh Athletic Club invite you to attend an athletics festival that offers the following programme:
12.00 noon Boys & Girls aged 8 to 11 coaching in a wide range of running, throwing & jumping activities.
13.40pm: Lothian Athletics League match
Contact: 0131 339 1713
Corstorphine Tennis Open Day @ Cortorphine Tennis Club from 2.00 to 4.00pm
Corstorphine Tennis Club invite all age groups to come along and enjoy the club's facilities and play tennis. Contact: 0131 551 4055
We would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to the following Edinburgh Sports Clubs who are supporting the Festival which we hope will become a major annual event:
Azami Karate, Braids Tennis, Caledonian Thebans Rugby, City of dinburgh Voleyball, Corstorphine Tennis, Cross Combat Brazilian Ju Jitsu, Edinburgh City Korfball, Edinburgh Diamond Devils Baseball, Edinburgh Ju Jitsu, Edinburgh City Ju Jitsu, L'art Du Chi Tai Chi, Edinburgh Sports Club, Gracemount Edinburgh Handball, Edinburgh Wolves American Football, Fernieside Football Club, Forth Camanachd Shinty, Hot Scots Football, Inverleith Petanque, Kingsknowe Golf, Leith Bowling, Murrayfield Memorial Table Tennis, Murrayfield DAFS Cricket, Murrayfield Wanderers Rugby, North Merchiston, NUVOC Volleyball, Polonia Phoenix Basketball, Royal Forth Yacht, Spartans Community Football Academy, Sunday Brunch Social Group, Tang Soo Do Martial Arts.
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