Wigtownshire Active Schools and Community Sports

16/09/2026

⬛🟥NEW...DEHS AFTER SCHOOL GIRLS RUGBY 🟥⬛

We are delighted to share that Wigtownshire Rugby Football Club are delivering a block of after school rugby at the Douglas-Ewart High School starting THIS FRIDAY (18th Sept)!

The club will be led on by the coaches from Wigtownshire Rugby Club girls section headed up by Eddie Stevenson.

DAY: FRIDAYS
TIME: 3.20-4.30PM
WHERE: DEHS BOTTOM GRASS PITCHES
WHO: S1-6 PUPILS
COST: FREE
KIT: Please bring water and dress for the weather!

SIGN UP: If you are please able to complete the ms form link below in advance of the first session that would be much appreciated!

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/0UFpVRAUia

No previous experience required... just come along, bring a friend and give it a go! :)

16/09/2026

The new Dumfries and Galloway Club Connect page has just launched. DGCC is here to support, connect and celebrate the incredible sports clubs and community organisations across Dumfries & Galloway.

🔵 WELCOME TO DGCC – DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY CLUB CONNECT! 🔵

🏆 Stronger clubs. Stronger communities. More opportunities to get active.

We’re delighted to officially welcome you to the DGCC page!

DGCC – Dumfries & Galloway Club Connect – is here to support, connect and celebrate the incredible sports clubs and community organisations across Dumfries & Galloway.

Whether you’re a small community club, a volunteer, a coach, a committee member or someone looking to get involved in local sport, we’re here to help!

🤝 What can you expect from DGCC?

🔹 Practical support and advice for local sports clubs
🔹 Funding opportunities and sustainability support
🔹 Training, development and volunteer opportunities
🔹 Sharing success stories and celebrating local achievements
🔹 Connecting clubs, organisations and communities
🔹 Supporting inclusion and helping more people get involved in sport
🔹 Creating opportunities for clubs to learn from and support one another

📣 Get involved!

We want this page to become a place where clubs can connect, share ideas, ask questions and celebrate the amazing work happening throughout our region.

If you’re involved in a local sports club, give our page a follow, introduce your club in the comments and tell us what you’re working on!

Let’s work together to build a stronger, more connected sporting community across Dumfries & Galloway.

Your club. Your community. Your connection.

15/09/2026

📌U13 WEST NETBALL TRIAL NOMINATIONS - REMINDER DEADLINE IS THURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER AS TRIALS ARE NEXT MONDAY (21ST)📌

11/09/2026

WEST UNDER 13 GIRLS NETBALL SQUAD - SELF NOMINATION FORM

We are delighted to announce that the West Under 13 netball squad will run monthly again at the Merrick Leisure Centre this year for keen female netballers in P7 and S1.

If you would like to nominate a player for the trials for the squad which will take place on Monday 21st September in the Merrick Games Hall, Newton Stewart from 4.30-6pm then please complete this online nomination form before Thursday 17th September.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/DpmHJTQkDi

Girls nominated must have been involved in school netball, leagues and/or festivals and not those new to the game. Parent information letters have been shared with schools with further details.
Thanks.

11/09/2026

🎾🏸Stranraer Cluster Clubs🎾🎾

Active Schools are delivering a taster block of tennis and a taster block of badminton as cluster clubs this term.

Both sessions will be held in the Ryan Centre Games Hall for selected primaries and will be available for all abilities to come along try the sport, make friends and have some fun! 😁

Sessions are as follows:

P5-7 Taster Fun Play Tennis Cluster Club – Tuesday 15th 22nd & 29th September at the Ryan Centre Games Hall – 4.30pm – 5.15pm
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/qtXcmk6VJD

P5 Taster Fun Introduction to Badminton Club – Wednesday 16th, 23rd & 30th September at the Ryan Centre Games Hall – 4.30pm – 5.15pm - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/qD6YnKKnwC

Spaces are limited for both sessions. Once all spaces have been filled the forms will close.

09/09/2026

❤️🖤Cluster handball club🖤❤️

Tonight saw our new primary Autumn handball club kick off at the merrick.

Well done to all the wee players and a big thanks to all our young leaders from the Douglas-Ewart High School who came along to help.

The group completed their handball introduction course during the summer holidays and it was lovely having them support the club.

There are still a few spaces, so please do sign up and come and get involved.

09/09/2026

Supporting the physical and psychological development of young people | In these dynamic workshops, you will deepen your understanding about the physical and psychological development of young people.

In the Psychological Development workshops, you will:
- Explore the impact of adolescence on the brain.
- Investigate the neural mechanisms which support effective learning.
- Consider strategies for supporting mental health and wellbeing.
- Discuss what we can expect at this time of transition and how to adapt our work with children and young people.

In the Physical Development workshops, you will:
- Explore the term physical literacy and identify how much physical activity is required
- Discover tools to support fundamental movement and sports skills assessment
- Discuss how to further support children’s physical development through a movement-rich environment
- Consider solutions to engagement barriers and common pitfalls and myths in sports coaching
- Facilitate movement creativity to enhance the movement solutions a child will explore
- Apply effective athlete monitoring techniques to support wellbeing in PE and sport

Leave this workshop feeling empowered to support the physical and psychological needs of young people in education, sport and exercise settings.

Date: Friday 25th September 2026
Venue: the Bridge, Dumfries

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ms3uztpb

08/09/2026

📌STILL A FEW SPACES....DON'T MISS OUT!!

We have some lovely young leaders from the DEHS coming along to help too and the tunes on so please sign up and join us :)

🔴⚫⚪NEW FOR AUTUMN 2026 - DEHS CLUSTER HANDBALL CLUB⚪⚫🔴

Welcome Back!!

We are delighted to pilot a new handball cluster club open to pupils across the Machars Primary Schools.

It is a fun team sport which we are keen to introduce this academic year so why not join us on a Wednesday evening 5.10-6.00pm at the Merrick and give it a go!

It is a great opportunity for children to get active, learn new skills, make friends and have fun.

Day: Wednesdays (Sessions begin from 9th September for a 5-week block)
Time: 5.10-6.00pm
Age: Open to P5-7 pupils
Cost: FREE
Venue: Merrick Centre Games Hall

❌Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Register your child here:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/7Z4Wt8Emfs

You will receive an email in advance of the first session to confirm whether your child has secured a space or has been added to the waiting list.

Thanks

04/09/2026

Aged 14-23years old and would like to help shape the future of sport in Scotland then this is for you....