Activities at the Play Drome

View the Leisure Services Child Admissions Policy. (21KB .pdf document)

For opening times and prices see the Opening Times and Prices web page or contact us directly. View the activities in the pool at Play Drome Pool Programme (814.66KB .pdf document)

Swimming Lessons

With easy access to the River Clyde, River Leven, Clyde and Forth Canal and Loch Lomond in West Dunbartonshire it has never been more important to raise the awareness and knowledge that swimming brings. We aim to offer the highest quality of instruction at a highly competitive rate. West Dunbartonshire Council in partnership with Scottish Swimming offer a comprehensive swimming programme for all ages and abilities. The aims and objectives of Swimming Development are as follows:

• Provide children and adults with the opportunity to develop swimming technique through an extensive Learn to Swim Programme

• Deliver primary school swimming lessons for P5 to P7 with the target of all pupils being able to swim 25metres before leaving primary school

• Provide swimming Lessons for people with additional support needs (ASN) in partnership with the Social Work Department

• Deliver comprehensive swimming teacher education & development programme in partnership with Scottish Swimming

• Provide a clear pathway through the swimming continuum from complete beginner to national standards of performance

• Assist the development of local swimming clubs

Mission Statement

"From Beginner to Swimmer"

‘To teach as many young people as possible to swim and to ensure that those who wish to achieve high levels of performance in the sport are provided with the opportunity to do so through a fluent pathway to an appropriate competitive environment’

 For full details of the Swimming Development Programme click the West Dunbartonshire Council Swimming Development link

Sports Clubs & Classes

We offer a whole range of sporting activities in our 8 badminton size sports hall and ancillary facilities.  Instructional classes are delivered by centre staff as well as clubs and the Council’s Sports Development team. Activities include gymnastics, badminton, wheelchair basketball, football, judo, tae kwon do and tai boxing.  Activities are suited for all ages from pre school classes to over 50’s.

If you just want to book and pay for a casual session with your friends, activities include badminton, mini tennis, football, basketball and table tennis. Equipment is available for hire for all of these activities. The sports hall also has seating for over 480 individuals, which makes it an ideal venue for special events, such as 5 a side football tournaments, boxing nights, shows, dancing competitions and displays.

Exercise Classes & Spin Classes

A variety of aerobics and fitness classes, run by friendly, fully qualified instructors are available for all standards of fitness.Our spin studio has 16 spin bikes, classes are on throughout the week.

View the list of exercise classes and descriptions available at the Play Drome Group Fitness Class programme January 2012 (258.5KB .pdf document)

You can book and pay for your class online.  Click the book and pay online page to find out more

Indoor Bowls

The indoor bowling hall has five rinks and can accommodate all standards of play, from the very experienced to junior development. The Centre is the home of the Clydebank Indoor Bowling Club, who are affiliated to the Scottish Indoor Bowling Association and the Glasgow & District Indoor Bowling Association. The club operates as an equal rights club and as such caters for Seniors, Ladies, Gentlemen and Junior bowlers.

Leagues are set up to ensure healthy competition on the green and both internal and external competitions are regularly played. Visiting clubs and casual users are very welcome with a range of equipment available for hire.

Squash

This explosive sport can be played in the international size glass back-court equipped with a seating gallery. The venue is ideal for ladies and gentleman's local leagues and junior players. Full changing facilities are located close to the courts and equipment is available for hire.

Special Events

With its excellent road and rail links to Glasgow and surrounding area, the Play Drome is the ideal venue for holding a sporting event, exhibition or trade show. Our sports hall has a total capacity of 1000 plus, with retractable seating for over 480 spectators.

The sports hall is also an excellent exhibition venue, with over 1000 square metres of floor space and additional areas ideal for storage and ancillary use. An extra advantage for events is the centre's large free car park and direct access into the sports hall.

If you are interested in using the Play Drome for an event, please provide your details on the Contact Us page or telephone the Play Drome direct on (0141) 951 4321.

Special Needs

Please Note:

It is possible for children with special needs to join in a number of the organised activities, classes or clubs. Please contact The Play Drome on telephone number 0141 9514321 to discuss the suitability of activities.

A hearing loop induction system is available at reception and in the centre's Function Room. The centre also has a dedicated changing area with hydraulic hoist and bed for changing. A pool hoist is available for customers who find difficulty entering or exiting the pool.

Birthday Parties

Make that birthday party one to remember, choose the Play Drome as your party venue.

Choose from a selection of party options. Enjoy a range of activities in the sports hall or splash about in the pool.  We offer great value and a dedicated room to host the birthday feast.  You supply the catering and we supply the fun

Standard Birthday Options

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