Aberdeenshire ASN Indoor Kulring and Boccia Festivals 2026

As part of our development plan for ASN and Disability Sport, Active Schools are offering pupils from across Aberdeenshire the opportunity to participate in our Indoor Kurling and Boccia festivals!

The festival events are for children with Additional Support Needs who are in primary schools, secondary schools and/or special schools or home-schooled (P4-S6). Children with a Physical Disability (Ambulant), Physical Disability (Wheelchair User), Neurodivergent Condition, Hearing Impairment or Visual Impairment can take the opportunity to try a mixture of competitive and fun activities to allow players to develop their Indoor Kurling and Boccia skills at their own pace.

Active Schools Aberdeenshire Indoor Kurling Festivals

• South Indoor Kurling Festival

Tuesday 3rd February 2026 : 11.00am-12.00pm @ Mackie Academy

• North Indoor Kurling Festival

Thursday 5th February 2026 : 10.45am-12.15pm @ Turriff Sports Centre

• Central Indoor Kurling Festival

Friday 20th February 2026 : 11.00am-12.30pm @ Inverurie Community Campus

ENTRY CLOSING DATE:      Tuesday 30th January 2026

Active Schools Aberdeenshire Boccia Festivals

• North Boccia Festival

Tuesday 3rd March 2026 : 10.30am-12.00pm @ Fraserburgh Community and Sport Centre

• Central Boccia Festival

Wednesday 4th March 2026 : 10.30am-12.00pm @ Meldrum Academy

• South Boccia Festival

Thursday 5th March 2026 : 10.30am-12.00pm @ Portlethen Academy

ENTRY CLOSING DATE:      Friday 20th February 2026

Grampian Schools Inclusive Events Programme 2025-2026

Curling Festival – Event Organised by Active Schools Aberdeen

This will take place on Friday 20th March 2026 at Curl Aberdeen Centre either 10:30-12:00 or 12:30-14:00 . This festival is an opportunity for young people with physical disabilities, hearing or visual impairment or neurodivergent conditions to participant in a range of Curling activities.

There is no cost to participate.

Sign up Via the Eventbrite link-

10:30am -12:00pm Session – https://link.edgepilot.com/s/b2089171/7MtJpO2Gz0iFYWYaTfiiRg?u=https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/grampian-schools-inclusive-events-programme-3646479

12:30pm -2:00pm Session - https://link.edgepilot.com/s/b2089171/7MtJpO2Gz0iFYWYaTfiiRg?u=https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/grampian-schools-inclusive-events-programme-3646479

Please note registrations close on Wednesday 11th March 2026.

Please get in contact if you have any questions – Smitchell@sportaberdeen.co.uk

Racquet Sports Festival – Event Organised by Active Schools Aberdeen

This will take place on Wednesday 20th May 2026 at Aberdeen Tennis Centre & Westburn Lounge 10:30am- 1:30pm. This festival is an opportunity for young people with physical disabilities, hearing or visual impairment or neurodivergent conditions to participant in a range of racquet based sports, Tennis, Badminton & Table Tennis.

There is no cost to participate.

Sign up Via the Eventbrite link here- https://link.edgepilot.com/s/b2089171/7MtJpO2Gz0iFYWYaTfiiRg?u=https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/grampian-schools-inclusive-events-programme-3646479

Please note registrations close on Wednesday 13th May 2026.

Please get in contact if you have any questions – Smitchell@sportaberdeen.co.uk

After School Ski Sessions - Alford Ski Centre
These sessions are aimed at young people who have mastered the basics of skiing (up to snowplough turns) and want to progress their skills in a fun, social club setting. The programme is a great opportunity for kids to improve their technique, get an introduction to racing and freestyle, and make new friends on the slopes.

The details for the sessions are:

• When: Thursdays, 18:05 - 19:05

• Where: Alford Ski Centre

• Cost: £72 for 8 x 1-hour sessions (ski equipment included) - only £9 per session!

• Membership: A 12-month club membership and insurance for £17.50 is required.

• Booking Link: https://www.gsnow.club/post/after-schools-ski-sessions-continue-until-december

This initiative is made possible thanks to funding from the Inverurie Youth Sports Foundation and Aberdeenshire ClubSport.

If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Coaching Team

G*Snow - Grampian Snowsports Club

gsnowcoaching@gmail.com

www.gsnow.club

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This activity is being organised by Grampian Snowsports. Aberdeenshire Council is not responsible for the acts and omissions of Grampian Snowsports and members of the public engaging in the activity do so at their own risk.

FREE Disability Cricket Sessions in Aberdeen 

Cricket Scotland and Sport Aberdeen are delighted to work in partnership to run a fortnightly FREE cricket session for children and young people aged 10+ in Aberdeen and Shire who have a disability and/or Additional Support Needs. Running every other Wednesday at ALC Aberdeen 18:30 till 19:30, come along, try something new and have fun! Our experienced coaches will make sure all needs are catered for. All genders, disabilities and experience levels included and encouraged!

The session is running from Wednesday 8th October 2025 and every other week. 

Participants can sign up for the session by following the link - https://app.upshot.org.uk/signup/74446a8d/cb19f23fc8f24fae/  

This activity is being organised by Cricket Scotland. Aberdeenshire Council is not responsible for the acts and omissions of Cricket Scotland and members of the public engaging in the activity do so at their own risk.