SOCATOTS coaches came together last weekend for their annual SOCATOTS training course in Leeds.

Coaches came from around the world and were introduced to lots of new exercises and activities designed to help develop the football skills and co-ordination of pre-school children.

The head coaches at all SOCATOTS centres receive tuition from the SOCATOTS head office several times each year to continually raise the high standard of training. Last week's summer course was an integral part of the training received.

 SOCATOTS Leeds organised a Fun Day for all of its members to come along to and join in with. SOCATOTS games and activities ran throughout the session and guests were also able to pose for their new membership photos.

Each child pays for the photo as part of the membership scheme when joining SOCATOTS and then renews annually, receiving a new photo each year – giving parents the chance to compare their children’s pictures over the years and see how much they have grown.

One parent said, “I can’t wait to see our latest photograph! Everyone that has seen the first one loves it. It is great to have a good shot of Joshua in his kit!’’

Sessions were run based on age which allowed the activities to be suitable for the children in each group. But according to SOCATOTS Leeds Head Coach, Kirsty Cooper, “no matter what the age, everyone was keen to join in – especially the parents!”

100 pre-school children who attend classes with SOCATOTS Renfrewshire attended an end of year World Cup themed party on 19th June 2010.

The main aim of the party was for the kids to have some well earned fun whilst raising some funds for Make-a-Wish Foundation UK.

SOCATOTS Head Coach Carol Heaton had this to say: "Over the years our SOCATOTS have supported a number of children’s charities with their fundraising. This time around we’re working with Make-a-Wish and with all the buzz about the World Cup we're aiming to support a child's dream of seeing their favourite football team in action on a VIP trip. So from a bunch of footie mad kids to another footie mad kid we managed to raise £301.41 today and hopefully we can boost that a bit further over coming weeks.