The Concello de A Coruña has announced the opening of pre-registration for the 2026-2027 Christmas Sports Camps, expanding the number of available places to 180, an increase of 36 from the previous year. This 25% rise aims to allow more children to engage in this initiative, which combines sports practice with leisure activities during the school holidays, providing families with a helpful alternative for balancing work and childcare.
The camps are aimed at children aged between 6 and 12 years, specifically those born between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2020, and will primarily take place at the Ciudad Deportiva de Riazor. Residents of A Coruña will be given priority when allocating places.
“Families can apply for a place until 18 November through the municipal sports website,” said the mayor, Inés Rey.
The camps will be conducted in two sessions, each accommodating 90 participants. The first session is scheduled for 22, 23, 24, and 28 December 2026, while the second will run from 29 to 31 December and on 4 and 5 January 2027. The programme will include various sports such as athletics, wrestling, self-defence, badminton, and chess, alongside water games and outdoor activities, allowing participants to explore new sports and enjoy age-appropriate leisure options.
Rey emphasised the importance of promoting physical activity from an early age and providing healthy leisure alternatives. “We want young children to discover new sports, make friends, and have fun in a safe environment,” she noted.
The general schedule for the camps will be from 09:00 to 14:00, with parents able to drop off their children from 08:30 and pick them up until 14:30 at no additional cost, offering greater flexibility.
Pre-registration details
The deadline for submitting applications is 18 November at 23:59. Interested families must complete the online form available on the municipal sports website, www.coruna.gal/deportes, indicating their preferred session order. Pre-registration will be conducted exclusively online.
Following the application period, a provisional list of applicants will be published on 20 November, with a correction period until 23 November. The final list will be released on 24 November, and a public draw will be held if necessary. The allocation of places will be announced on 27 November.
Families securing a place must complete the registration between 27 November at 14:00 and 3 December at 23:59. This can be done online via the CronosWeb platform or in person at the Pazo de los Deportes de Riazor, preferably by appointment. The cost is €35.04 for the first four-day session and €43.80 for the five-day session. Additionally, a 50% fee reduction is available for families whose gross annual income per capita does not exceed the current Public Multiple Effects Indicator (IPREM), in accordance with municipal tax regulations.
Further information regarding the programme, participation requirements, and application procedures can be found on the municipal website.
