National Sports Open Weekend - 18th and 19th July
Save the date! 18th and 19th July 2026
Ready to unleash your sporting spirit? Members and non-member can jump in and experience the excitement of Commonwealth Games-inspired sports and activities.
Book your spot in advance to enjoy a whole range of activities, including trampolining, badminton, pickleball, basketball, adult swimming lesson tasters, family fun games in the sports hall and in the pool.
Whether you're trying something completely new or rediscovering a sport you love, there's plenty of fun waiting for all ages and abilities. Bring your trainers, water bottles, and towels for a fun filled weekend!
Non-members:
Non-members can participate by creating a free account via the app or online at https://bookings.better.org.uk/register, then simply booking an available open day activity. As part of the registration process, customers must agree to the activity terms and conditions, which include a signed waiver granting access into the centre.
Health Information:
Please ensure you let GLL staff know abourt any health conditions prior to participatuing in an activity.
See below for whats on offer over the 2 days:
Sports Hall programme - Saturday 18th July 2026
| Saturday 18th July | ||
| Time | Location | Activity |
| 08:00 - 08:45 | Sports Hall | Trampolining |
| 08:45 - 09:30 | Sports Hall | Trampolining |
| 08:00 - 09:30 | Sports Hall | Social Pickleball |
| 09:00 - 11:00 | Sports Hall | Family Multisports Day |
| 09:00 - 13:00 | Pool | BSS lessons with Commonwealth themes |
| 11:45 - 13:15 | Main Pool | Academy - Beat the Lifeguard Event |
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Sports Hall | NBA coached Basketball (5-10yrs up) |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Sports Hall | NBA coached Basketball (11-15yrs up) |
| Sunday 19th July | ||
| Time | Location | Activity |
| 08:00 - 10:00 | Sports hall | Social rascquets (badminton and pickleball) |
| 08:00 - 08:45 | Sports hall | Trampolining |
| 08:45 - 09:30 | Sports hall | Trampolining |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Sports hall | Adult multi-sport drop in |
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09:00 – 09:45 |
Pool | Academy - Beat The Lifeguard Event |
| 09:00 - 13:00 | Pool | BSS lessons - with Commonwealth themes |
| 11:00 - 13:00 | Sports hall | Family Multisport drop in |
| 12:30 - 13:00 | Sports hall | Adult multi-sport drop in |
| 12:30 - 14:30 | Pool | Family Fun and pool multi-games – Instructor led |
| 12:30 - 13:00 | Pool | Adult Lesson - drop in taster session |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Sports hall | Female only NBA coached basketball (11-15yrs) |
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Pool | Health suite and swim included - Adults only |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Sports hall | Female only NBA coached basketball (16yrs + ) |
We look forward to welcoming you to to Botwell Green Sports and Leisure Centre.