Families across Fife are enjoying a summer of sport – with a variety of low-cost and fun activities at local leisure centres. 

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust has been rolling out a packed programme of events as part of the national Summer of Sport campaign. 

In the coming weeks, there are taster sessions for youngsters under five, a family fun day and opportunities for children to take part in a variety of sports for just £1 per child, per session. 

Full details are listed at www.fifeleisure.org.uk/summerofsport/ 

The charity’s Activities Manager, Lee Cunningham, said: “Through Summer of Sport, we’re creating more opportunities for young people across Fife to build confidence, develop new skills and experience the many physical, mental, and social benefits that being active can bring.” 

• Dalgety Bay Leisure Centre is hosting “Stay and Play” sessions for children up to five years of age. Youngsters can try football and gymnastics, supported by qualified coaches. Sessions are taking place on Thursdays on 30th July, 6th August and 13th August. The cost is just £1 per child for each morning session. 

• The Trust has expanded its “Quid-A-Kid” programme, allowing youngsters aged 17 and under to try football, swimming and racquet sports for just £1 per child, per session. Facilities taking part include the Beacon Leisure Centre in Burntisland, Bowhill Swimming Pool in Cardenden, Cowdenbeath Leisure Centre, Cupar Sports Centre, Dalgety Bay Leisure Centre, Duloch Leisure Centre in Dunfermline, and Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre in Glenrothes.  

• Selected venues are also running indoor basketball and indoor football throughout the summer.  

• The £1 offer is also extended to the play centres at Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre and Dunfermline’s Carnegie Leisure Centre. The “Quid-A-Kid” sessions run seven days a week throughout the summer holidays, subject to times and venue capacity. 

• Adults can also join in the football and racquet sports sessions for just £2 per person. 

On Wednesday, 5th August, the Michael Woods Sports and Leisure Centre in Glenrothes is hosting a family fun day – with tickets priced at just £5 per family (up to six people).  

Activities on offer include family swimming, gymnastics, football, bubble football, multi-sports, athletics, dance and racquet sports. There will also be fun inflatables to try out.  

Families are encouraged to book their places through the Fife Sports and Leisure Trust website. 

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust has also been running summer camps to help children improve their skills in a range of sports – as well as dancing. 

For details on what’s on offer in your area, pop into any of the Trust’s 14 venues across Fife or visit the charity’s website.  

Summer of Sport 2026 is a national initiative supported by the Scottish Government, sportscotland and local authorities. Fife Council is working with Fife Sports and Leisure Trust to deliver the programme locally. 

The campaign creates more opportunities for children and young people aged three to 26 to get active, stay active, and experience the benefits of sport and physical activity. 

Alongside a packed programme of free or low-cost summer activities, the investment is designed to create a lasting legacy.  

It aims to strengthen routes into school, club, and community sport. 

Lee said: “We are delighted to be part of Summer of Sport 2026 and to play our part in helping more children and young people across Fife access sport and physical activity.” 

The campaign aims to build on excitement generated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. 

Maureen Campbell, the Chair of sportscotland, said: “This is a hugely exciting time for Scottish sport. The 2026 Summer of Sport campaign, made possible by Scottish Government investment, is a great example of what can be achieved when partners come together with a shared ambition to make sport more inclusive and accessible.   

“At sportscotland, we believe that sport has the power to strengthen communities and change lives – this investment will help to do exactly that.  

“We’re proud to play our part in helping more young people enjoy the benefits of being active as we celebrate a fantastic summer of sport.”