Corby to host McDonald's free fun football sessions - sign up now

Football-loving children have been invited to sign up to free soccer sessions all delivered by a team of fully qualified coaches and organised by local McDonald’s franchisee Glyn Pashley

The restaurant chain is providing 120 hours of football sessions for children under eleven from Corby and the surrounding area in April and May.

With two dates remaining youngsters will have the opportunity to learn from top FA coaches.

Corby McDonald’s franchisee, Glyn Pashley, said: “It is fantastic that we can help get children back playing football again together after such uncertain times.

“It’s so important that children take this opportunity to keep active which will benefit both their physical and mental health, so it truly is an honour to be involved in this scheme and to work with the FA alongside other franchisees, and the business, to give even more children the chance to hone their skills – no matter their ability.”

Taking place at Tresham Corby Campus in Oakley Road, Corby children between the ages of five and 11 will be given a physical and mental boost after the lockdown restrictions.

A spokesman for the scheme said: "Getting kids active after a long year of lockdown restrictions is key to keeping them mentally and physically healthy. Whether they are first-timers or keen to get back to developing their skills, every child can turn up, take part and enjoy."

In total 120 Corby budding footballers will be able to access the course. Two Fun Football sessions have already taken place but there are still spaces available at sessions on Saturday, April 24 and May 1, from midday to 1pm.

The McDonald’s Fun Football sessions are part of McDonald’s programme that aims to provide five million hours of free fun football coaching to children in the UK by 2022.

For those who are unable to make the dates, McDonald’s also has a suite of football skills, tricks, downloadable packs and video drills that can be learnt at home from pro footballers Jack Rutter, Casey Stoney and Martin Keown.

Click here to access the free downloads.

To sign up to the free Fun Football sessions click here.