Dons support ‘My First Scotland Game’ programme

Local youngsters from Seaton Primary School are being given the opportunity enjoy their first Scotland match at Hampden thanks to the generosity of the Tartan Army Children’s Charity.

Every Tuesday evening we welcome more than 20 primary school children to take part in a weekly club at Pittodrie. The initiative, funded from the Tartan Army Children’s Charity, allows the youngsters to receive an hour of free football coaching from the AFC in the Community team at Aberdeen Sports Village before making their way to Pittodrie to have their dinner in the Players canteen.

As well as learning how to dribble the ball like Peter Pawlett and score a goal like Niall McGinn, the pupils from Seaton will be taught a number of life skills, including how to set a dining table and help with cleaning dishes after their meals.

Now the lucky children will make their way to Hampden as part of our ‘My First Scotland Game’ programme, complete with their first Scotland strip, to enjoy the match against USA.

AFC in the Community Senior Community Coach, Steven Sweeney, who is running the initiative will lead the kids on the road to Hampde. “On behalf of the Seaton School pupils of TACC FC and AFC in the Community, I would like to express our appreciation and thanks for the kind gifts received from the Tartan Army Children’s Charity last night. On Friday 15th November, we are taking the pupils to Hampden Park for the Scotland v USA game as part of the ‘My First Scotland Game’ Programme. The pupils were so excited to receive their Scotland tops and tickets for the match from TACC! Their support is providing fantastic opportunities and positive experiences for all the boys and girls involved, thank you TACC!”