BORDERS Sport and Leisure has lined up some of the country’s top coaches to deliver workshops on Tennis and Athletics for local clubs.

Local long jump legend Darren Ritchie, now Scottish Athletics Performance Manager and a National Coach, will pass on his expertise at the athletics workshop which will take place at Tweedbank Outdoor Sports Complex on Saturday, April 4, whilst Tennis Scotland coaches Mark Kinsey and Peter Gordon will be joined by Borders Sport and Leisure’s own tennis Development Officer, Alistair McCulloch to deliver the tennis workshop at the Borders Tennis Centre in Galashiels on Sunday, March 29.

Ewan Jackson, Chief Executive of Borders Sport and Leisure said: “Tennis and athletics are two of our key target sports and these workshops are a fantastic opportunity to learn from some of the most experienced practitioners in the country. “We are really fortunate to have some exceptionally talented and enthusiastic local sports clubs and coaches in the Borders and I am sure the workshops will be well supported and a really valuable and inspiring experience for all those who attend.” Coaches and clubs can obtain more details on the two workshops by contacting mforsyth@bslt.org.uk.