Opportunities for Participation and Competition

Active Schools provides children and young people with a wide range of opportunities to engage in events, festivals, competitions and leagues. By offering these experiences, we are actively working to reduce the gap in experiential poverty through sport and physical activity.

Access to World-Class Venues and Major Events

Our young people don’t just watch from the sidelines; they participate. They have run on the track, swam in the pool and walked through the doors of Glasgow’s major venues. These experiences allow them to feel a real connection to sport at the highest level, inspiring future aspirations and achievements.

Delivering Over 100 School Events Annually

We organise and deliver more than 100 city-wide and local school events, ensuring as many pupils as possible have the opportunity to take part. With an estimated 15,000 attendances at these events, we bring together thousands of pupils, providing them with new experiences, a sense of success and the feeling of being part of something beyond their school gates.

Highlight Events

• City of Dance Showcase / Finals: Over 2000 young people take to the stage to showcase their talents and compete.
• Super 7s Indoor Athletics: Engaging 1,500 Primary 7 pupils across heats and finals, fostering teamwork and athletic challenge.
• PEPASS Gymfest: A gymnastics showcase featuring around 1,000 pupils demonstrating their skills and dedication.
• Active Schools Netball League: More than 500 secondary school girls participate in fixtures across the academic year. With three year-group-specific leagues, this competition provides an excellent opportunity for competitive challenge. It also stands as a testament to the dedication of school teachers who commit their time and effort to supporting the teams.