Free football and fitness sessions

Date published: 18 January 2012

Free football and fitness sessions are being offered to young people aged 16 and over.
The aim is to increase the numbers playing football, but also to encourage volunteering and to give those who are not in employment, education or training a chance to gain qualifications and improve their CV.

The course has been put together by Bury Football Development Forum, Bury Sport And Physical Activity Service (SAPAS) and the England Football Foundation.

It takes place every Tuesday from 14 February to 1 May at Castle Leisure Centre in Bury, from 11.30am to 12.30pm.

Participants will be given the opportunity to join SAPAS pool of volunteers and go on courses such as Level 1 in football coaching, the Junior Football Organisers course and Refereeing Football course, all paid for by Bury Football Development Forum. They can also join the SAPAS pool of coaches if they pass the course where they will have the opportunity to be a casual coach and be paid.

For more details contact Martyn Bennett on 0161 253 5893 or email M.Bennett@bury.gov.uk