A range of summer sport activities is being offered to young people across West Dunbartonshire.
More opportunities are being made available to take part in sport and activity as part of the national Summer of Sport scheme.
Designed to get more children and young people involved in physical activity, the scheme targets those who may face barriers to taking part.
It is funded by a £212,000 grant to West Dunbartonshire Council and aims to support and expand opportunities for those aged between three and 26.
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Inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the scheme includes a dedicated programme for children with additional support needs, including an ASN dance programme supported by Dumbartonshire Disability Sports Club.
Activities will also be offered to young people involved in the West Dunbartonshire SEARCH programme.
Councillor William Rooney, convener of corporate services, said: "We welcome this funding, which enables us to further expand our already wide-ranging programme of free and low-cost activities across West Dunbartonshire.
"Sport and exercise are crucial components of leading a happy and healthy life, so it is important to break down barriers and create opportunities for children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds so they can take part in and enjoy physical activity."
The funding will support projects aimed at improving mental health, as well as an active travel cycling scheme offering free access to bikes for all young people.
Priority families will receive free family leisure passes to reduce barriers to participation.
A small number of free activities will also be available to book.
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These activities are in addition to the council’s existing summer holiday programme, which includes free swimming sessions for all West Dunbartonshire school pupils, free gym sessions for pupils aged between 12 and 18 and the SHINE summer holiday scheme.
Councillor Lawrence O’Neill, vice convener of corporate services, said: "The funding through Summer of Sport has allowed us to extend what was already a great offer in West Dunbartonshire and ensure that we help families keep their children active, regardless of their background.
"I would like to thank all our staff and partners for their help and support in rolling out this exciting programme of sports, which will have benefits long after the summer months."
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