Accessible sport and activities

Glasgow Club venues are accessible for all.

You can find out more about your nearest Glasgow Club on Accessable

If you have any questions then please get in touch disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk

All Glasgow Club venues, with pools, have a functioning hoist on site. These support safe entry and exit from our swimming pools.

Please contact the venue or disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk with any questions before your visit.

We offer ‘quiet times’ in our Glasgow Club gyms.

This helps to create an inclusive, welcoming environment, particularly for members with autism, high levels of social anxiety and anyone who prefers working out in a quieter environment.

At these times there will be no music on the main gym floor. Music in (functional training) areas will be at a much lower level too.

Of course you’re welcome to bring your own music and wear headphones during these hours.

Find out more about our Quiet Times in Glasgow Club

We deliver a variety of ASN Friendly sessions.

This includes our PlayGym, Clip n’ Climb, Soft Play and Free Family Swims. 

These activities are delivered at a reduced capacity, no music and lower levels of lighting.

Sensory toys and mats are available within our Softplay and PlayGym activities.

Find out more about our ASN Friendly Activities

Our Disability Activity Days are designed to give participants the opportunity to participate in sport and exercise within a safe and inclusive environment. These sessions are ran by our experienced coaches, who make sure all activities are inclusive and adaptable for wheelchair users and people with more complex disabilities or health conditions.

Activities across the day include Circuits, multi-sport, supervised gym sessions and boccia.

These sessions take place at:

• Monday @ Glasgow Club Tollcross between 10am - 2.30pm 
• Wednesday @ Glasgow Club Gorbals between 10am – 2.30pm
• Friday @ Glasgow Club Springburn between 10am - 2pm 

Booking Information

Please contact our Disability Sport team at disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk to enquire about attending this session.

Our Disability Sport sessions are included within the Active Club membership for Glasgow Club which you can see here.

Our Disability Learn to Swim sessions are delivered by our experienced coaches.

The sessions assist participants to be water confident, develop core aquatic skills and keep fit.

Theses sessions take place at Glasgow Club Tollcross & Scotstoun

Booking Information

Please contact our Disability Sport team at disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk to enquire about attending this session.

Session Days and Times can be found here.

These sessions provide participants with the opportunity to develop their strength and fitness levels in a gym setting at their own pace. Our experienced and qualified staff will create a programme which suits your needs and adapt as you progress.

These sessions take place at Glasgow Club Tollcross, Springburn Gorbals and Scotstoun

Booking Information

Please contact our Disability Sport team at disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk to enquire about attending this session.

Our Disability Sport sessions are included within the Active Club membership for Glasgow Club which you can see here.

You can view session times and dates here

These sessions include the opportunity to play Badminton, Basketball, Tennis, Boccia, Football and lots of other fun games.

Delivered by our experienced and qualified coaches this is the perfect environment to come along and get a taste of lots of different sports in a fun and safe environment.

Booking Information

Please contact our Disability Sport team at disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk to enquire about attending this session.

Our Disability Sport sessions are included within the Active Club membership for Glasgow Club which you can see here.

You can view session times and dates here

Our Boccia Sessions provide participants with opportunities to try a Paralympic sport similar to bowls. This target sport develops precision, muscle control and teamwork skills.

No previous experience needed, so why not come along and try something new!

These session take place at Glasgow Club Gorbals and Tollcross.

Booking Information

Please contact our Disability Sport team at disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk to enquire about attending this session.

Our Disability Sport sessions are included within the Active Club membership for Glasgow Club which you can see here.

You can view session times and dates here

Disability Circuit sessions are delivered by our highly experienced and qualified Disability Sport Coaches.

These sessions aim to improve and maintain the general health and well being and increase physical activity with adults with a disability. Our staff will create a fun and safe circuit session which will suit everyone's needs and abilities.

These session take place at Glasgow Club Gorbals and Tollcross.

Booking Information

Please contact our Disability Sport team at disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk to enquire about attending this session.

Our Disability Sport sessions are included within the Active Club membership for Glasgow Club which you can see here.

You can view session times and dates here

Our Disability Learn to Swim sessions are delivered by our highly experienced and qualified Disability Sport Coaches, these sessions will assist people to be water confident, develop core aquatic skills and keep fit.

These sessions are for young people aged 5-17 years old.

These sessions take place at Glasgow Club Gorbals, Springburn and Scotstoun.

Please contact our Disability Sport team at disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk to enquire about attending this session.

This session is delivered in Partnership with Glasgow Eagles and provides children aged 12+ years with the opportunity to develop there basketball skills in a fun, safe and welcoming environment. The session is mixed ability sessions and no experience in basketball is required.

This session takes place at Glasgow Club Donald Dewar on a Saturday between 12pm and 2pm. Sessions cost £3.50.

Please contact our Disability Sport team at disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk to enquire about attending this session.

Toryglen Regional Football Centre

Wednesdays

5pm - 5.45pm: ASN Family Football (5-10 years)
Unstructured free play for children to explore, play and have fun alongside their parent/ carer.
£3 per session

6pm - 6.45pm: ASN Coached Football
Structured activities led by our coaches for children aged 5-10 and 11-15.
£5 per session

View and book sessions here. 

Please contact our Disability Sport team at disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk if you would like further information.

Glasgow Life offer various sessions which are ASN Friendly. 

These sessions are open to all and have reduced capacity with lower sound and lighting levels.

To find out more about the ASN sessions we offer check here or contact our Disability Sport Team on disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk

We offer opportunities for children aged 5 to 18 years. Our coaches ensure that all participants have a great time and have an opportunity to to try a range of activities.

These sessions include the opportunity to play Badminton, Basketball, Tennis, Boccia, Football and lots of other fun games. 

These sessions take place at Glasgow Club Scotstoun and Tollcross

Please contact our Disability Sport team at disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk to enquire about attending this session.

You can view our session times and dates here

Join our Family Additional Support Needs Play sessions! Perfect for kids and families to have fun and stay active with indoor activities like circle games, storytelling, arts & crafts, and free play with toys. 

• Sun 10am-12noon: Glasgow Club Tollcross
• Sun 2pm-4pm: Glasgow Club Palace of Art
• Sat 9.30am-11.30am (starts 22 March: Glasgow Club Donald Dewar

£2.50 per child.

Click links above to book or contact centre directly. 

• GC Tollcross: 0141 276 8282
• GC Palace of Art: 0141 276 3896
• GC Donald Dewar: 0141 276 0774

We delivery ASN friendly sessions in the soft play at Kelvin Hall every Wednesday.

These sessions are open to all and will have reduced capacity with lower sound and lighting levels. We will also have an area set up with sensory resources including toys, lights and soft matting. 

You can view and book sessions here

At our Additional Support Needs (ASN) PlayGym class all of the equipment is set out to encourage each child to explore their own imagination and stimulate learning, with a fully qualified coach on hand to help.

Classes are open for parents/guardians and pre-school children from crawling to 5 years old (pre-school) with additional support needs. Lighting will be reduced and noise will be minimal with no music, please note there is a maximum ratio of one adult to one children.

For some disabilities it may be necessary to seek medical advice prior to taking part in these sessions.

You can view and book sessions here

These free swim sessions are for kids with additional support needs and their families throughout the school holidays.

There is no need to book in advance, but booking is an option from 7-days ahead of each session if you'd like peace of mind.

You can view and book sessions here

We offer ‘quiet times’ in our Glasgow Club gyms.

This helps to create an inclusive, welcoming environment, particularly for members with autism, high levels of social anxiety and anyone who prefers working out in a quieter environment.

At these times there will be no music on the main gym floor. Music in (functional training) areas will be at a much lower level too.

Of course you’re welcome to bring your own music and wear headphones during these hours.

Find out more about our Quiet Times in Glasgow Club

Toryglen Regional Football Centre

Wednesdays

5pm - 5.45pm: ASN Family Football (5-10 years)
Unstructured free play for children to explore, play and have fun alongside their parent/ carer.
£3 per session

6pm - 6.45pm: ASN Coached Football
Structured activities led by our coaches for children aged 5-10 and 11-15.
£5 per session

View and book sessions here. 

Please contact our Disability Sport team at disabilitysport@glasgowlife.org.uk if you would like further information.