Our weekly class programme caters for pre-school aged children (2-5 years old), primary school aged children in P1-P7 and those in S1-S4. The programme offers a great selection of fun sporting activities to try, with all sessions led by fully qualified sports coaches.
All Junior Saints Class (Excluding Junior Hockey and climbing)
£5.60
£6.60
Climbing
£14.00
£16.50
Junior Hockey
£4.50
£4.50
Tennis for Girls
£35.00 (per block)
£35.00 (per block)
*Please note: prices listed are per session but places are only available to those signing up to a full block of classes.
Block
Dates
Length
Block 1
21 August – 7 October 2023
7 weeks
Block 2
23 October – 16 December 2023
8 weeks
Block 3
8 January – 30 March 2024
12 weeks
Block 4
15 April – 29 June 2024
11 weeks
Information for parents
Find out all you need to know about signing your child up for a Junior Saints membership, how to book, and important information and what to expect from our classes, camps and coaching sessions. Find out more.
Terms and Conditions
All Junior Saints parents/carers are asked to read and make themselves aware of the Junior Saints terms and conditions, as well as the main Saints Sport terms and conditions, before booking a Junior Saints weekly class, holiday camp, birthday party or coaching session.
How to book
Junior Saints members can book all classes and camps using our online booking system.
Bookings can also be made in person at reception, by emailing [email protected] or by phoning +44 (0)1334 46 2190.
To book online, please register an account on the online booking platform for each child by choosing a username and password, and entering your child’s unique Junior Saints membership number.
If you don’t have this number to hand please contact our reception team.
Class descriptions
Climbing Age 8 – 12 / Age 11 – 18
Our blocks of Junior Saints climbing classes offer children aged 8-18 years old the chance to learn to climb in a supervised environment, with sessions run by qualified instructors.
Courses run for 5-7 weeks at a time. Each class is limited to a maximum of 6 children per class, so book early to avoid disappointment. Places may also be booked at any point through the programme, providing the class isn’t full.
General information
participants will need to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check out equipment and to get all necessary forms completed
all participants will require a parental consent form to be completed for each visit
all equipment will be provided free of charge: climbing shoes must be worn – helmet wearing is not mandatory for under 16’s in instructor led sessions but can be requested by the parent/carer
For more information on the climbing wall please visit our facilities webpage.
Tots Multi Move
The starting block to our Junior Saints programme of activity – our Multi Move class is for children aged 2-3.
Our Multi Move classes is for parent and toddler class that develops your child’s physical literacy whilst allowing their imagination to run wild with the use of colour recognition and counting whilst developing gross and fine motor skills. This class introduces children to a wide range of movement patterns and develops life skills such as communication, sharing, listening, and teamwork. A wonderful opportunity for your children to meet other children in structured play time.
The class is 45 minutes long and parents are required to stay for the entire session.
Our tots gymnastics class for children ages 3-5, teach children the development of physical literacy and movement skills or theFUNdamentals.
Our classes introduces children to physical activity in a fun yet structured environment so they can safely learn and experiment the ABCs of movement agility, balance and coordination activities.
Advance Moves – Multisport
Embark on an exciting journey with our brand-new Multisports class, specially crafted for preschool kids aged 3-5! Immerse your child in the world of sports exploration! Our Multisports class offers a delightful array of activities, including Football, Basketball, target sports, and more. Every week unfolds a new adventure, keeping the enthusiasm high and the learning dynamic.
Our dedicated coaches are passionate about creating a positive and engaging environment for your little ones. With a focus on fun and skill development, our sessions will nurture a love for sports while introducing fundamental skills in a playful and interactive manner.
Join us as we kick off 2024 with fun, learning, and play in our Multisports class—where every day is a new opportunity for discovery and growth!
Netball
Our Netball classes are conducted through a collaborative partnership with certified netball coaches from the University Netball Club, overseen by the Director of Netball to guarantee the delivery of high-quality session content infused with a sense of enjoyment and engagement.
Our coaching team tailor sessions to accommodate participants of varying abilities, ensuring that everyone experiences both learning and enjoyment. This inclusive environment not only facilitates the acquisition of new skills but also provides an excellent opportunity to forge new friendships.
Basketball
Introducing a fantastic addition to our Junior Saints weekly class programme—an exciting opportunity to explore a new sport or enhance existing skills!
Our dedicated coaches will guide participants through the fundamentals of basketball, covering essential skills such as passing, dribbling, and shooting. Our engaging sessions not only promise a enjoyable experience but also focus on cultivating teamwork through game-based practices. Join us as we combine skill development with the joy of play, offering an enriching environment for both beginners and those looking to elevate their basketball proficiency.
Gymnastics
The Saints Sport Gymnastics Programme provides a pathway of gymnastics classes from pre-school to Primary 7 in an exciting and fun environment.
Our preschool tots gymnastics class for children ages 3-5, teach children the development of physical literacy and movement skills or theFUNdamentals.
Our classes introduces children to physical activity in a fun yet structured environment so they can safely learn and experiment the ABCs of movement agility, balance and coordination activities.
Our Primary 1-4 Gymnastics class is designed to introduce young learners to the exciting world of gymnastics while placing a strong emphasis on fun. This class combines fundamental gymnastic skills with engaging activities that make learning enjoyable. Our approach combines fun and structure, fostering a secure space for children to experiment, develop fundamental motor skills, and embark on a journey of physical well-being.
Our Junior Primary 5-7 Trampoline and Gymnastics class provides an energetic and engaging environment for young learners to develop fundamental skills in trampoline and gymnastics. Tailored for ages Primary 5 to 7, the class focuses on developing coordination, balance, and flexibility through age-appropriate exercises and activities. Please note, that if our Trampoline Coach is not present at the session, we will not be able to use that piece of apparatus.
Football
The Saints Sport Football Programme follows the SFA’s player pathway and offers a fun and positive environment for children and young people to develop their footballing skills and confidence.
Fun participation sessions for pre-school children (aged 3-5) that provide the first step on a young person’s football journey.
Children will develop their skills, confidence, teamwork, spatial awareness and physical literacy through a range of fun and varied football themed activities.
Parents are encouraged to stay in this class to help your children’s development. In line with guidelines parents are required to follow all Scottish Government guidance on physical distancing.
Fun remains the focus in the P1-P3 football sessions. Themes will include passing, shooting, dribbling, control to name a few! There will be lots of small sided games for children to put these skills into practice.
In the P4-P6 football sessions, the fun continues with a greater emphasis now being placed on skill acquisition. Themes will include passing, shooting, dribbling and control. There will be lots of small sided games for children to put these skills into practice.
The S1 – S4 sessions continue to offer young people a fun environment to further develop their footballing skills. Participants will learn positional play, teamwork and tactics through game based coaching and small sided games.
Tennis
The Saints Sport Youth Tennis Programme provides a pathway of tennis classes for nursery and primary school children that follows the LTA’s youth programme.
The sessions are full of fun tennis themed games and activities where children will develop basic movement patterns and physical literacy.
This is a parent and child class for pre-school children aged 3-5 where parents must remain during the session at all times and play an active part with your child in each of the activities.
Sessions packed full of fun and dynamic games! The ages noted below are simply a guide and these sessions follow the LTA Youth Programme which allows children to progress and develop with other players of similar ability as opposed to being group solely by their age.
Three courts will run side by side which allows children to progress and develop without having to change the day or time they attend and each court will offer one of the following themes:
Blue Ball: Learn the Basics (5-6 years)
Children will learn the basics of the game and continue to develop basic movement patterns and physical literacy, along with learning to play different shots.
Red Ball: Serve, rally and score (7-8 years)
Mini red sessions continue to offer a fun environment where children will learn to play the game through a series of games and activities. Children will learn to play different shots and how to serve, rally and score. A greater emphasis will be placed on developing tactics and technique.
Orange Ball: Develop a rounded game (8-9 years)
The children will see children learn to problem solve and develop their tactical awareness and strokes through a series of game-based practices and games.
Tennis for Girls Sunday morning session aims to introduce tennis to new female players. Run by qualified female coaches from the student club, the aim is to get more girls playing tennis in a fun environment. The sessions will be split into age groups and ability levels based on sign ups, and we will also have a coach and courts available for adults as well, so parents who drop their kids off can play and learn at the same time at no extra charge (all parents welcome, not just females).
Our aim is to keep the costs of the programme to a minimum to ensure everyone can enjoy the benefits of sport and activity at a young age. To support this, the student tennis clubs team of dedicated coaches volunteer their time for free. The result is an outreach programme that offers accessible coaching for enthusiastic children, accessing top of the range facilities and equipment.
Junior Hockey
Our Saturday morning Junior Hockey programme offers weekly coaching to children in North East Fife and is delivered by the University Hockey Club, overseen by the University’s Director of Hockey Jamie Carnegie.
With fantastic facilities and enthusiastic student coaches leading the sessions, the children are in great hands.
Over the last two years, the programme has delivered hockey to over 300 children in the local area and we are continuously looking at how we can develop it further.
Our aim is to keep the costs of the programme to a minimum to ensure everyone can enjoy the benefits of sport and activity at a young age. To support this, our team of dedicated coaches from the University and the school volunteer their time for free. The result is an outreach programme that offers accessible coaching for enthusiastic children whilst providing students with opportunities to enhance their coaching and develop a range of transferable skills.
Games and themed sessions
As part of the Junior programme players will have the opportunity to play games throughout the year on the last Sunday of every month.
Throughout the training blocks we run a variety of themed sessions to keep the children (and adults engaged), these include a “Bring your parents to Hockey” session, Halloween, “Kids make the rules” and various tournament days throughout the year.
Secondary Hockey – Friday nights
We are adding a Friday evening session for 2023 that will be more games based to allow players to practice their skills in small sided games in a social environment run by University coaches.
