At GLL, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to discover their potential through sport. As a not-for-profit charitable social enterprise, we are proud to deliver high-quality coaching programmes that inspire, challenge, and empower young people across Belfast.
Our swimming programme, led by Swim Teacher Association qualified instructors, teaches school children the vital life skill of water safety. Aiming to improve their swimming ability and technique, fostering a confident and positive relationship with the water that supports lifelong wellbeing.
Price: £2.30 per person
6–8 week block
The gymnastics programme is delivered by British Gymnastics qualified instructors and supports the NI school curriculum. The sessions will equip children with essential movement skills, such as balance, coordination, and agility, that form the foundation for success across all other sports.
Price: £2.95 per person
6 week block of 45/60 minute sessions
Class size – 30
In the following centres:
- Belvoir Activity Centre
- Brook Leisure Centre
- Falls Leisure Centre
- Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre
- Olympia Leisure Centre
Tennis sessions are delivered by LTA-qualified instructors and provide a fun and energetic environment where school children can develop skills for tennis and other racket sports. All of this can be achieved without the need for a traditional court - making it easily adaptable to sports halls or outdoor spaces.
Price: £20 per session per class
6-8 block
In your school or in one of the following centres:
- Avoniel
- Ballysillan Leisure Centre
- Belvoir Activity Centre
- Brook Leisure Centre
- Falls Leisure Centre
- Girdwood Community Hub
- Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre
- Olympia Leisure Centre
- Shankill Leisure Centre
- Whiterock Leisure Centre
Our climbing sessions are delivered by qualified instructors and offer school children a dynamic way to enhance their coordination, strength and mobility. Through engaging physical challenges they will build teamwork skills and develop a strong sense of personal safety.
Price: £26 plus £1.97 per participant per hour
5 week block booking
Class size - max. 8 participants
In the Indoor Tennis Centre and Ozone Complex.
Pickleball is an exciting and fast-growing sport where all abilities can participate and improve. Our sessions are delivered by Pickleball England qualified instructors who will introduce school children to an adaptable court-based play that promotes movement, skill development, and the potential for lifelong recreational enjoyment.
Price: £20 per session per class
6–8-week block of 2-hour sessions
To find out more visit: https://racketscubed.com
Class size – 24
In your school or in one of the following centres:
- Avoniel
- Ballysillan Leisure Centre
- Belvoir Activity Centre
- Brook Leisure Centre
- Falls Leisure Centre
- Girdwood Community Hub
- Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre
- Olympia Leisure Centre
- Shankill Leisure Centre
- Whiterock Leisure Centre
The Rackets Cubed programme offers school children a free, enriching after-school experience over an initial 6 to 8 weeks (with the option to extend), combining 45 minutes of racket sports, 45 minutes of STEM education, and 30 minutes for a nutritious meal. The programme integrates sport, learning, and healthy eating to boost physical literacy, mental well-being, and classroom behaviour, while helping children grow in confidence and happiness.
Price: Free for users but schools are asked to contribute £350 per academic term or a teacher to fulfil the academic section of the session.
Class size – 30
Our fencing sessions are led by Northern Ireland Fencing qualified instructors and offer school children a unique way to engage with the games strand of the NI Primary Curriculum, while developing movement control, safety awareness, and concentration. This is an exciting new opportunity that brings something refreshingly different to the school Physical Education experience.
Price: £20 per session per class
6-8 block
In your school or in one of the following centres:
- Avoniel
- Ballysillan Leisure Centre
- Belvoir Activity Centre
- Brook Leisure Centre
- Falls Leisure Centre
- Girdwood Community Hub
- Lisnasharragh Leisure Centre
- Olympia Leisure Centre
- Shankill Leisure Centre
- Whiterock Leisure Centre
