It’s Game On as the 2026 Summer of Sport launches across Scotland

It’s Game On as the 2026 Summer of Sport launches across Scotland

 

The £20 million Scottish Government investment will give young people the chance to get involved in different sporting activities on their doorstep.

  

Scottish Hockey, working in partnership with sportscotland, has secured funding from the national initiative to provide free and low-cost opportunities for young people locally as part of the national agency’s 2026 Summer of Sport.

 

Chief Executive of sportscotland, Forbes Dunlop, said:

 

“At sportscotland, we believe that sport has the power to strengthen communities and change lives. The 2026 Summer of Sport campaign, made possible by Scottish Government investment, is a great example of what can be achieved when partners come together with a shared ambition to make sport more inclusive and accessible. We’re proud to play our part in helping more young people enjoy the benefits of being active as we celebrate a fantastic summer of sport.”

 

The £20 million initiative, funded by the Scottish Government and facilitated by sportscotland, will offer young people aged three to 26 the opportunity to get active and maybe try something new.

 

This summer, it’s game on, and the 2026 Summer of Sport is a unique opportunity for communities across Scotland to embrace the excitement of sport, inspired by the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, both of which will showcase Scotland on the global stage and inspire young people to take part, get active and begin their own journey in sport and activity.

 

With activities running throughout the summer and beyond, young people in Scotland will have access to a range of events, helping remove barriers to participation and ensure more young people have the chance to get involved.

 

Scottish Hockey is working with a network of partners to ensure these opportunities are available to everyone, regardless of background. The funding will enable the delivery of activities designed to help young people develop healthy habits, build stronger social connections, and foster a lifelong love of movement.

 

Derek Keir, CEO of Scottish Hockey, said:

 

Scottish Hockey are delighted to have secured funding to be part of the 2026 Summer of Sport. Creating more opportunities for young people across Scotland to get involved in hockey is a key part of our strategy. Summer of Sport is designed to give children and young people a chance to build confidence, learn new skills, and experience the fun and social side of sport. Hockey is a game for everyone and a sport for life so between now and March 2027, Scottish Hockey will work with clubs, schools and communities to launch a club support fund to help even more people from all backgrounds step into hockey. We will also deliver a fund to support growth of hockey in state schools in partnership with local clubs to deliver more regular festivals and opportunities for young people. This is a fund that will create opportunities to enjoy the sport and to feel part of the sport and we are excited to have secured this funding for our sport.”

Through these investments, Scottish Hockey is working to ensure that the 2026 Summer of Sport positively influences as many young people as possible, fostering engagement in sport and outdoor activities across all communities.

To find out more about the 2026 Summer of Sport, visit: sportscotland.org.uk/2026

More information on Scottish Hockey plans will be released in due course.

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