SFA kick-off with courses on football

Jun 6 2008

A FULL programme of SFA football courses for kids are rolling-out in Perth and Kinross over the summer.

They are tailored to the school holidays and run in tandem with St Johnstone.

The popular courses are designed to promote fun and enjoyment for boys and girls from five to 16, of all standards.

Atholl Henderson, the SFA community coach based at McDiarmid Park, said his team of coaches had been trained to follow a programme specifically designed to encourage youngsters to develop their skills in a friendly environment.

Various souvenirs and St Johnstone match tickets are included in the package as the Perth club foster local team loyalty among young supporters.

Full details, costs, times and applications forms contact Atholl Henderson at McDiarmid Park on 459090.

From July 1-3 Kinross is hosting sessions from 10.30am to noon while it’s 2.30-4pm those days at McDiarmid.

Other dates include Bridge of Earn, July 2-4; McDiarmid July 7-11; Crieff July 8-10; Blairgowrie July 9-11; Pitlochry July 14-16; Aberfeldy July 14-16; Dunkeld July 15-17; Alyth July 15-17.

There is also a Scottish Hydro Electric Super Skills Soccer Week at McDiarmid Park for seven to 16-year-olds. It costs £50 and runs from July 21-24, from 1-4pm.