An Active Glasgow

The Commonwealth Games will inspire people and help us tackle the health challenges we face in Glasgow. We want to see Glaswegians on the winners’ podium in 2014 cheered on by a home crowd living more healthy and active lives.

World-class venues will be available to local people, elite and non-elite athletes beyond 2014.

These will include Tollcross Pool, Kelvingrove Lawn Bowls and Scotstoun Stadium along with brand new facilities such as the National Indoor Sporting Arena, the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, the Scottish National Arena and the Hockey Centre.

These facilities and dozens of others across the city will be open to all, free of charge or at a reduced rate.

And we will invest in school sports, clubs, coaches and equipment to make sure as many people as possible can be active.

Case Study

Betty Swinbourne, 64 from Sandyhills, takes part in the Easy Exercise class run for over 60s in Glasgow.  She said: “I go to my class every week and I love it.  The classes have helped me lose weight and as well as keeping me fit, it’s a good chance to meet new friends and have a good blether.     “I already use the gym at Parkhead and swim for free at Tollcross Pool so I know first hand how good some of Glasgow’s facilities are.  The Commonwealth Games will do a lot for Glasgow, and the new venues being built will encourage more people to exercise.     “The Commonwealth Games will give young people role models and inspire those who don’t consider themselves to be sporty to get involved.  I’m proof that it’s never too late to get started!”

Find out more about Glasgow's sporting facilities at Culture and Sport Glasgow: www.csglasgow.org