Firhill Youth Project & Community Sports Hub

04/08/2026

Come and Try Rowing

16th of August, 2-4pm down at the Firhill Basin

Everyone is welcome and it is all completely free!

You must be aged 11-25 and who can float unaided for 5 minutes in water to participate.

21/07/2026

Our Sunday core sessions have been growing every week, helping create a fun and supportive environment. There are still spaces available if your young person is interested in coming along. All sessions are completely free!

Our experienced coaching team are here to support everyone from those with experience with water sports to those who have never tried it before. Paired with the sunny weather we've been having this is a perfect way to get outside and enjoy the sun

Our requirements are that you or your young person is age 11 or older and can float unaided in water for 5 minutes.

If you or your young person is interested in coming down contact us via:
- This page
- Instagram:
- Email: [email protected]

02/07/2026

Sunday core sessions still have space for anyone wanting to come and give rowing a go. This is all completely free and with the guidance from our coaches you are completely supported to learn to row, even if you have never done it before. With the sunny weather we've been having this is a perfect way to get outside and enjoy the sun

Our requirements are that you or your young person is age 11 or older and can float unaided in water for 5 minutes.

If you or your young person is interested in coming down contact us via:
- This page
- Instagram:
- Email: [email protected]

19/06/2026

03/06/2026

Our core sessions run on Sundays are still open to those wanting to come down and have a go rowing on the Firhill Basin. This is all completely free and with the guidance from our coaches you'll be out exploring the canal in no time.

Our requirements are that you or your young person is age 11 or older and can float unaided in water for 5 minutes.

If you or your young person is interested in coming down contact us via:
- This page
- Instagram:
- Email: [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

20/05/2026

The project is pleased to announce Sunday Core Sessions are returning for the summer. This involves rowing on the Firhill Basin and once confident exploring the Canal (under the supervision and guidance of our coaches). This is all completely free and welcomes anyone, even if you have never rowed before.

If you or your young person is interested in coming down contact us via:
- This page
- Instagram:
- Email: [email protected]

We hope to see you for a session soon!

22/03/2026

You may have already seen that applications are open for our Lead Coach position at the Firhill Youth Project & Community Sports Hub!

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering rowing sessions for young people in our local community, helping to open up the sport to those who might not otherwise have access.

Application forms are available via both the Scottish Rowing website and our website.

Mike Simpson, former Project Coordinator and current Chair of the Board, said:

“This is a brilliant opportunity to help make rowing more accessible. We’re looking for a dedicated, driven individual who is passionate about opening up the sport to new people and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in the community.”

📅 Full details and application information are available here: https://www.scottish-rowing.org.uk/about-scottish-rowing/vacancies/1389-firhill-youth-project-and-community-sports-hub-scio-lead-coach

Please note that our application deadline has extended from 23 March to 27 March.