The Sporting Aces

The Sporting Aces is a local charity (based in Kirkintilloch) who work with adults, young people and children who have a range of physical, learning and communication difficulties. We run weekly sports sessions for participants to promote fitness, teamwork, confidence and communication skills through a variety of activities such as tennis, basketball, netball, football, badminton and dance. These sessions offer our participants the chance to feel part of a community, and this has significant social benefits for them. You can find out more about us on our website:

https://www.thesportingaces.co.uk/

We are currently looking for coaches and volunteers for our weekend sessions (Saturday and Sunday afternoons). This can provide students with valuable work experience, and they can receive certified hours towards a Saltire award. In addition, this might open up the pathway to becoming a paid coach for The Sporting Aces. One of our current coaches has taken this step herself this year. We also provide student placements, typically a 60 hours internship as part of a course, for which we provide written reports to tutors as required.