Hyndburn Soccer Task Force -- a group that represents the interests of football for the Borough, successfully obtained an award from the lottery fund to run a series of coaching courses in the borough for volunteers, parents, coaches and prospective coaches.

The courses are offered free or heavily subsidised and include an FA Coaching Certificate (£50), two Junior Team Mangers courses (free), a referee's level three and a number of National Coaching Foundation Courses which would enable clubs to gain the FA Charter Award.

The courses are available to those individuals living in Hyndburn or attached to a local club. Any courses which are not filled will be made available Lancashire-wide.

For further information ring Susan Else, Principal Sports Development Officer, 01254 380202.