Splash out for nowt in Fife pools

Fife youngsters are being given an unbeatable offer to cool down with free swimming during the summer holidays.

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is launching a splash-out-fornowt scheme thanks to extra funding from the council.

The offer gives those aged 17 and under the chance to swim for free between 9am and 1pm.

The council funding also means the trust will be able to deliver its quid-a-kid programme from 1pm, which allows juniors to play racquet sports for just £1 during school holidays. Both popular schemes are available in trust facilities across Fife and are part of the drive to get more young people active more of the time.

In addition, there will be a range of children’s camps and programmes where participants can enjoy a range of sports both in and out of the water.

Trust chief executive Ed Watson said: “We are very pleased to be in a position to be able to maintain splash-out-fornowt and quid-a-kid, initiatives which are at the heart of the organisation’s drive to engage more young people with physical activity at an early age to encourage a lifelong interest in staying active.

We would encourage as many young people and families to visit the trust’s facilities during the summer holidays to experience the choice and quality of programmes and facilities on offer.”

For details visit www.fife leisure.org.uk.