APPLICATION forms are now available for Kidderminster Harriers Community Scheme's Christmas holiday soccer courses.

The course will be held over two days, from 10am until 3pm, and this year's venues include Kidderminster and Cleobury Mortimer.

The programme has been designed by a UEFA A licensed coach and includes matches, competitions and Santa's penalty shoot-out.

All coaches are FA qualified and police-checked, while a physiotherapist will be in attendance and all players are insured.

The courses are open to boys and girls aged from six to 14 of all abilities. Mini-kicker five and six-year-olds may attend for half days from 10am until 12.30pm.

Indoor and outdoor facilities are available and the emphasis is on fun in a safe environment.

The course will be at Lacon Childe School, Cleobury, on Monday and Tuesday, December 23 and 24, and at St John's Middle School, Kidderminster, on Thursday and Friday, January 2 and 3.

Courses are also being held in Bromsgrove; Droitwich, Malvern and Worcester.

Applications forms can be obtained from schools, Kidderminster Harriers reception or the community scheme on 01562 863821.