>

Blog tag

Sport

A young man with dark hair, wearing a yellow t-shirt. He is standing beside a swimming pool with a medal round his neck.

Travel funding scheme that supports talented athletes is open for applications

The Athlete Travel Award Scheme, supporting performance athletes in the Highlands with travel…

A group of nine young ice hockey players in red and blue hockey tops. They are wearing helmets and holding up ice hockey sticks. They are in an ice rink.

New year, new funds for Highland clubs thanks to Get Active Scotland

The first recipients of Get Active Scotland funding from High Life Highland are announced with more…

A man wearing a suit, sitting in a wheelchair in front of a blue background. He is holding an award.

Breaking down barriers with wheelchair basketball

Shining a light on one of High Life Highland's hardest working volunteers!

12 young people lined up wearing gym kit standing on a playing field.

Active Schools cross country series kicks off at Invergordon

Active Schools launches its cross country series in Invergordon, with pupils competing…

Young woman in blue jumper with long dark hair, standing in a garden. She is standing side on and looking at the camera.

Support for young athletes with travel awards

Travel awards from High Life Highland help young athletes access competitions, easing costs and…

Four young people - two boys and two girls - wearing purple tops and sports wear are holding up a winners shield and wearing medals. They are standing outside a cabin.

Impressive results at Lochaber schools cross country

Schools go for it at Lochaber schools cross country.

A group of young athletes wearing matching maroon sports jerseys with white trim and black shorts stand together on a grassy field. Each player has a medal around their neck, and one person in the center is holding a small silver trophy above their head.

Rugby fun in the Lochaber sun!

The Lochaber Inter-School Primary Tag Rugby Tournament in Fort William saw 18 schools compete under…

A large group of children is standing together outside a modern white building with large windows and a curved balcony. The children are wearing different colored sports uniforms, including yellow, purple, blue, and dark shades, and many are holding water bottles. The group appears to be gathered for an event or activity on a sunny day, with shadows visible on the paved area in front of the building.

Primary pupils tee off for Junior Golf Skills Challenge

High Life Highland Active Schools partnered with Cabot Highlands and Scottish Golf to host the…

A group of children standing in a row outside a light-colored building with a dark roof. They are wearing different sports outfits and each child has a medal around their neck

Brora win big at primary schools cross country event

Ten schools competed across P4–5 and P6–7 boys’ and girls’ races, with over 100 runners taking…

A runner wearing a blue sports jersey with a white emblem and black leggings splashes through a muddy water section during a cross-country race.

Travel award scheme boost for talented Highland athletes

A travel award scheme is helping talented young Highland athletes access competitions and progress…

An indoor sports hall with a group of people playing a game of walking football. The wooden floor is marked with white and red court lines, and two small goals are positioned against the grey wall. Several players wear bright orange bibs, while others wear casual sports clothing. A blue football is in play at the center, with one player about to kick it while others move into position. The hall has high ceilings with metal beams and bright overhead lighting, and curling targets are visible on the walls.

Take a sporty approach to ageing!

High Life Highland is promoting sport as a key to healthy ageing, echoing the message that staying…

Ten people, including four senior school pupils are stood in front of a white building on a sports field. In front of them are two blue wheelie bins with Kit For All branding on them.

‘Kit For All’ will help more young people get active in Inverness

Inverness High School pupils are leading the way with a new initiative which involves establishing…

A young school pupil holding a winners shield. She is wearing dark clothing and standing beside and adult female in black leggings and a blue jacket. They are in a school hall setting and there are two older boys in the background.

Sutherland school pupils smash it at badminton!

P6/7 pupils have a smashing time at badminton tournament.

A group of primary school boys lined up ready to start a running race in a park.

Primary pupils set the pace at McRobert Cup

The 20th McRobert Cup was held at Torvean Park with over 750 pupils taking part.

A large group of high school pupils of various ages are gathered together in a sportshall. One pupil is in a wheelchair.

Good luck to Highland students at Boccia Champs!

Inverness pupils are taking part in the Scottish Disability Sport National Schools Boccia Finals

Five young athletes wearing matching black sports kits stand on a grassy field holding trophies and medals. One holds a large wooden shield, while others display smaller awards. A football goalpost is visible in the background, along with a church spire and trees under a sunset sky.

Culbokie event closes Cross Country Winter Series

The Cross Country Winter Series concluded in Culbokie after six races across Easter Ross and East…

A group of 18 people - both adults and high school students in a gym hall setting. Eight people are in the front row kneeling with one boy holding a rugby ball, The rest are standing behind. They are all smiling at the camera.

Fortrose Rugby Coach Receives Highland Coaching Award

Active Schools team member, James Hall has been recognised for his dedication to coaching young…

A group of adults and primary school pupils are on a sports pitch. The children are wearning blue school jumpers and holding a variety of sports equipment including rugby balls, footballs and shinty sticks. There are several adults with them including school staff, local councillors and representatives from sportscotland. On the ground in front of the group is a blue and gold flag.

Portree Primary School awarded gold status by sportscotland

Portree Primary School on the Isle of Skye, has been awarded gold for innovation and achievement in…

Nine young people on standing with mountain bikes. They are all wearing bike helmets and some are wearing goggles.

Gear up for Fort William’s Mountain Bike World Cup

Get on your bike for a day out in Lochaber.