Sixty teachers trained to introduce shinty to youngsters as part of initiatives
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In a bid to promote shinty and make it more accessible to young people, the Camanachd Association has partnered with the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) to train 60 teaching students to deliver the sport in primary schools.
The programme, which is called Shinty for Schools, aims to introduce children to Scotland’s community sport. With the help of trained professionals, who are passionate about the sport, children will be able to learn new skills, values, and teamwork.
Speaking on the partnership, Ronald Ross, National Development Manager of the Camanachd Association, said: "We are delighted to be partnering with UHI to provide this exciting opportunity for trainee teachers to gain knowledge and skills to deliver shinty in schools.
"It is important that we continue to promote and grow our national sport and ensure that it has a bright future, which starts with getting young people involved."
The training course will include both theoretical and practical components, as well as an assessment to ensure that UHI student teachers have the confidence and understanding in delivering the programme. The course will cover the ‘How to Coach’ and ‘What to Coach ‘ techniques that are fundamental to skills development in the game of shinty, all of which will help the teachers to deliver effective and engaging sessions to their pupils.
On completing the course, the students will all receive a coaching resource pack that will include drill cards and skill videos to support them in their delivery.
