New sessions for budding young footballers are being launched next week by North Lanarkshire Leisure.
The hour long lessons, for boys and girls aged 18 months to 12 years old, focus on team play, co-ordination, passing, shooting and game time.
Nicky Laughlin, Football Programme Co-ordinator with NL Leisure said: “Play time means football for loads of youngsters and we have designed lessons to help them develop their talents.
“Our lessons boost youngsters’ confidence, teach them the rules, improve fitness and make new friends.
“We have top quality 3g pitches and indoor sports halls which provide a safe and fun place for kids to learn.
“Parents are welcome to come along and watch their kids, and our training is designed to ensure everyone learns and improves.”
The soccer schools are running at Airdrie Leisure Centre, Birkenshaw Sports Hall, Broadwood, Iain Nicolson Centre, Kirkwood Sports Barn, Ravenscraig, Shotts Leisure Centre and St Ambrose HS.
Classes run in 10 week blocks, can be joined at any time and cost £41 for Ravenscraig and £31 for all other sites. Day, evening and weekend classes are available.
For further information contact Nicky Laughlin on 01236 341968 or [ mailto:nicky.laughlin@nlleisure.com ]nicky.laughlin@nlleisure.com
To find out about other sports programmes including golf, balanceability, yoga, dance, musical theatre, tennis, athletics and many more visit NL Leisure website  http://links.govdelivery.com

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The school will host an end of term Fun Day on Friday for all pupils.  Please note this is a non-uniform day for all pupils.

The school will be closed to all pupils for the EU election on Thursday.  It will re-open on Friday at 9.00am.