Brechin Tri-Golf Festival

As part of the national junior golf programme, clubgolf, Angus Council Sports Development Team hosted a Tri-Golf festival at Brechin Leisure Centre.

A continuation of the work carried out in the town’s schools by local golf professional, Stephen Rennie, and Active School Co-ordinator, Jo Whaite, the festival targeted Primary 5 children from the schools in the Brechin High School cluster. It attracted 120 children who took part in a series of golf based drills and games.

Tri-Golf, clubgolf’s introductory game, demonstrates how golf can be delivered through fun-based activity sessions to large groups of youngsters. It is being delivered locally through a partnership involving Angus Council Sports Development Team, Education Department, Active Schools, SportTayside & Fife and local golf professionals.

The festival comprised 10 stations, giving the children the opportunity to experience different aspects of the golf.

Nine Brechin High School senior pupils, who are completing the Junior Sports Leader Award, explained the activities and provided coaching and guidance throughout the festival.

This festival, its main emphasis on fair play, enjoyment and safety, was the first of its kind in Angus and generated a positive response from all involved.