There are two football coaching courses being organised through the Council’s Active Schools programme and the Scottish FA North Region for coaches looking to develop their skills as follows:-

• Saturday 20 April 2013, Level 1 Early Touches for those coaching children aged 5-11 years - 10am to 4pm in the Dounby Centre.

• Sunday 21 April 2013, Level 1 for those coaching youths aged 12-18 years - 10am to 4pm in the Dounby Centre

Costs are £40 and only persons aged over 16 years can apply. Further details are available from Michael Swanney, Active Schools Co-ordinator at the Council – e-mail Michael.swanney@orkney.gov.uk or Tel. 01856 873535 ext. 2441