Fun sporting tournament aims to stamp out hatred
DOZENS of Glasgow youngsters took part in a five-week football tournament which aims to promote the anti-sectarian message.
The scheme is run by the children’s charity Aberlour and was sponsored by Councillor Josephine Docherty.
More than 40 pupils took part in a six-week programme of a variety of sports in the grounds of Tinto Primary School.
It’s aim was to bring together local youngsters from different backgrounds and teach them about treating one another with respect.
The scheme was launched in 2014 after an appeal from a local youngster to allow children to use the school pitches.
A spokeswoman for Aberlour said: “The Tinto Sports Programme started five years ago to give children and young people something to do during the school holidays.
“Councillor Josephine presented cups for the summer player of the year, the players player award, the most spirited player and the sportsmanship award. Feedback from the children and young people has been overwhelmingly positive with many saying it gives them something fun and healthy to do while schools out for summer.”
Aberlour helps children and young people living in areas where there are high levels of deprivation, crime and drug use.
The charity says youth workers reach out to young people who are being missed by other services, by meeting them on their territory – the streets.