Nairn County participates in the SHFL Youth Development Leagues at Under-18 and Under-16 levels.
As a community run club which provides regular coaching to youth squads, Nairn County aims to provide a safe, positive and nurturing environment within which young players can develop their skills with confidence. The club commits fully to promoting the SFA’s Child Wellbeing & Protection policies. These polices can be viewed below.
All adults working with young people at the club undergo rigorous appointment and selection procedures. These include PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) checks through Disclosure Scotland, completing child welfare and protection training and signing up annually to the club’s Code of Conduct.
The club also has fully trained Child Wellbeing & Protection Officers (CWPOs) with responsibility for safeguarding, and ensuring that everyone at the club is safe and protected, whether a child, vulnerable adult, coach, volunteer or supporter. However, we all have a role in safeguarding. Everyone involved at Nairn County is responsible for implementing best practice in every aspect of the club. If anyone has any concerns or queries, please contact the CWPO using the contact details on the Organogram below.
Mark Kelman
Chairman
Nairn County FC
Child and Wellbeing Policy
Set the Standards
Child and Wellbeing Policy Procedures
Child and Wellbeing Policy
Practice Notes
For more information, please check the Scottish FA Wellbeing and Protection page
Nairn County Community Football (NCCF) uses the power of football, and the Nairn County FC brand, to promote fun and participation in football for all children and young people aged under 14 in the town. NCCF is financially and operationally independent of Nairn County FC. It comprises Nairn County U14s, Nairn County Soccer 7s and Nairn County Fire who provide fully inclusive opportunities to be involved in fun sessions, mini festivals, small sided games, and league competitions through SYFA.
NCCF, along with our SHFL Youth System, provides a full pathway for young footballers in Nairn from age 5 through to the first team.
Nairn County Soccer 7s was formed in 2019 and provides opportunities for kids between 5 and 12 years old to play football every Sunday, regardless of ability or gender. Currently, over 130 boys and girls take part in regular weekly sessions.
Nairn County Fire was formed in late 2021. Currently, they have over 30 boys and girls at under-8 and under-10 level training on Monday and playing in matches and festivals on Saturday mornings. Some of these sessions run under Highlife Highland’s Active Schools programme.
While our pathway from Under-14s onwards is for boys, both boys and girls are actively encouraged to play with Nairn County Soccer 7s and Nairn County Fire, with additional playing options and a girls’ pathway available with Nairn St Ninian Women’s Team
Get in touch with Nairn County Fire Kids
Get in touch with Nairn County Soccer 7s
Anyone looking to get involved as volunteer should register their interest here.
