It’s Game On again as free and low-cost sport continues across Scotland!
The ‘2026 Summer of Sport’ investment has already helped thousands of young Scots get involved in sport, with more activities and opportunities planned this Autumn and Winter.
Scottish Volleyball, working in partnership with sportscotland, is continuing to provide free and low-cost opportunities for young people locally as part of the national 2026 Summer of Sport initiative.
Harnessing nationwide interest in the World Cup and the Commonwealth Games, the £20 million initiative, funded by the Scottish Government and facilitated by sportscotland, has already helped thousands of young people across Scotland get active and experience the benefits of taking part in sport.
Chief Executive of sportscotland, Forbes Dunlop, said:
“The 2026 Summer of Sport has already helped thousands of young people across Scotland get active and experience the wider benefits of taking part in sport and physical activity. As we move into autumn and winter, it’s fantastic to see free and low-cost opportunities continuing, giving even more young people the chance to take part.
“By working with local partners, we’re helping to break down barriers to participation and create a lasting sporting legacy that extends far beyond the excitement of this incredible summer of sport.”
But while summer may be over, the 2026 Summer of Sport is far from finished.
Throughout autumn and winter, and into 2027, young people across Scotland will continue to enjoy access to a range of free and low-cost sporting and physical activity opportunities.
Scottish Volleyball is working with a network of partners, to make these opportunities available to young people across the country.
Blair Pettigrew, Head of Development at Scottish Volleyball said:
“Our Summer Sets recreational festivals have been a fantastic success, giving young people the chance to get on court, enjoy volleyball and experience the sport in a fun, accessible environment.
“But there is much more still to come. Building on the success of Summer Sets, we’re excited to continue creating opportunities through our upcoming Autumn Sets and Winter Sets events. We’ll be sharing more details over the coming weeks, with plenty more chances to get involved in volleyball across Scotland.”
The 2026 Summer of Sport was launched to help remove barriers to participation and give more young people aged three to 26 the opportunity to be active, regardless of their background or experience.
With the programme continuing into the colder months and beyond, young people across Scotland can find even more opportunities on their doorstep – and there has never been a better time to get involved.
To find out more about the 2026 Summer of Sport initiative and discover what new opportunities are available in your area, visit sportscotland.org.uk/2026.