7 energising sports events to get your heart racing
Sport is a wonderful way to keep fit, boost mood and build community. Here are seven sporty Refugee Festival Scotland events to help you get active this June.
1. Street Soccer Scotland – New Scots
When: 14 June from 4-8.30pm
Where: Portobello Beach, Edinburgh
Football is a great way to break down barriers and connect with new people. Street Soccer helps folk who may be experiencing isolation by inviting them to have a kick about. Everyone is welcome. There are no fees and no registration required – just turn up.
2. Sports and Physical Activity Event
When: 15 June from 1-5pm
Where: Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow
Join Shaping Life to keep fit, have fun and make some new friends at an afternoon of football and rounders in Toryglen.
When: 15 June from 10am-3.30pm
Where: Civic Hall, Perth
Try out different activities for mind and body including tai chi, Zumba, karate and yoga. All sessions will be led by qualified instructors and are free of charge.
4. LGBT Unity 5-a-side Tournament
When: 15 June from 12.30-4.30pm
Where: Powerleague Soccer Centre, Glasgow
Join LGBT Unity for an inclusive 5-a-side football tournament for LGBTQIA+ refugees, people seeking asylum and allies. Mixed gender teams will play in a supportive environment. Come along for the change to meet new people and build understanding.
Where: 16 June from 3-7pm
Where: Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow
This event aims to help refugees and young people who are at risk of isolation and facing language and cultural barriers have fun and celebrate together with an afternoon of football. Everyone is welcome to join Afroscots United for some training, play a game or two, and enjoy food and refreshments.
6. You, Me and a Game of Sport
When and where:
- 17 June, 2-5pm at Get Active, Kincorth
- 18 June, 7-10pm at Get Active, Sheddocksley
- 21 June, 2-5pm at Ashdale Hall, Westhill
Join Aberdeen Interfaith for this friendly and welcoming three-part event. Make some new friends. Maybe try some new sports and take a moment to de-stress and relax.
To book your place, contact interfaithab@gmail.com
When: 22 June from 12-3pm
Where: Tron St Mary’s Church, Springburn
Join North East Glasgow Framework for Dialogue for an afternoon of sports to bring refugees, people seeking asylum and local people in the community together to break down barriers and help new arrivals feel more at home.
