with support from Loretto Golf Academy
In partnership with Loretto Academy we would like to invite junior golfers that live in East Lothian and have a handicap to apply to attend our 2023/24 PAiS Performance Golf or Winter Development Squads.
Loretto's indoor golf academy is a fantastic facility which they have kindly agreed to provide us with access to along with support from their PGA Pros. We are keen to help as many players access the facility as possible during the winter months so if you'd like to apply to join the programme please see the criteria outlined below.
The Performance Squad in this programme will form part of the Council’s PAiS programme (Performance Athletes in Schools).
The other 3 squads are Winter Development Squads and not officially recognised as PAiS.
Places will be allocated in each squad based on handicap and age with priority being given firstly to secondary school aged pupils and then to P7's. Places are limited.
If your child meets the criteria for any of the below squads and you'd like to register your child’s interest in attending please email kgreen@eastlothian.gov.uk confirming:
Closing date for indications of interest: Friday 6th October 2023
PAiS Golf Criteria
The above handicap ranges are a rough guide as it will depend on the numbers and handicap that apply to attend.
2023/24 PAiS Golf Coaching Dates/Times
PAIS Performance Squad = Handicap range 0 - 11
Day: Mondays
Time: 1900 – 2000
Block 1 Dates: Mon 30th Oct to Mon 4th Dec inclusive = 6 weeks
Block 1 Price: £35
Block 2 Dates: Mon 15th Jan to Mon 26th Feb inclusive = 6 weeks
No coaching: Monday 12th Feb 2024
Block 2 price: £35
Pre PAiS Development Squad 1 = Handicap range 12 – 19
Day: Mondays
Time: 1800 – 1900
Block 1 Dates: Mon 30th Oct to Mon 4th Dec inclusive = 6 weeks
Block 1 Price: £35
Block 2 Dates: Mon 15th Jan to Mon 26th Feb inclusive = 6 weeks
No coaching: Mon 12th Feb 2024
Block 2 Price: £35
Pre PAiS Development Squad 2 and 3 or Girls = Handicap range 20+
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 1800 – 1900 or 1900 – 2000
Block 1 Dates: Wed 1st Nov to Wed 6th Dec inclusive = 6 weeks
Block 1 Price: £35
Block 2 Dates: Wed 18th Jan to Wed 28th Feb inclusive = 6 weeks
No coaching: Wed 14th Feb 2024
Block 2 Price: £35
Each block would be payable separately a week prior to the start date of each however players would need to sign up to attend both blocks to ensure we have the numbers to cover costs etc. Discounts: May be available to Access to Leisure Pass holders and those qualifying for free school meals. Contact Kate Green to discuss or your Active Schools Cooridnator in confidence.
Block 2 is currently TBC as we need to confirm staffing so please book in for both and I will confirm in due course.
Loretto will have PGA Pros leading the sessions who will work players individually on rotation covering:
1) Goal setting & data collection
2) Trackman Combine
3) SAM Putting
4) Short game skills challenge
5) V1 swing development
6) Pre shot routine building
7) Contraints practice routines, preparing for performance.
We recognise that players at your child’s level potentially all have their individual coaches with coaching plans in place.
The intention of these sessions is to compliment their existing coaching plans by giving them the opportunity to utilise indoor practice facilities during the winter months.
As spaces are limited we are looking for as close to 100% attendance as possible.
