FIFTH and sixth year pupils in North Ayrshire are being invited to apply by this Friday for a place on a sports leadership week.

The Active Schools Leadership Programme runs from August 2-4 at Ardrossan Academy.

The leadership award is open to new S5/S6 pupils and it will help develop their coaching and leadership skills.

There are 12 places available per school. And on completion of the course candidates will receive an Active Schools Leadership certificate.

They will also be in receipt of two other recognised coaching qualifications which can be used to help boost UCAS forms and job applications.

Participants on this course will have the chance to apply to be part of the first year of North Ayrshire Sports Academy where they can work towards eight other coaching qualifications.

To apply, contact Leeanne McPhail, Active Schools Coordinator for the Auchenharvie Cluster, before Friday, July 14 Email leeannemcphail@north-ayrshire.gov.uk or telephone 07920 500916.

To apply after Friday, July 14, please contact Rebecca Morrison, Support Worker, on 01294 475900.