Youngsters in Oxfordshire can try new sports free of charge and become sports' leaders themselves.

The Sorted 4 Sport initiative, for 14 to 25-year-olds, is being organised by the Oxfordshire Association for Young People (OAYP) and no experience in the sports offered is needed.

A five-week series of free coaching sessions in basketball, mixed football, indoor baseball, archery and self-defence will soon be held at leisure centres in Witney, Banbury, Didcot, Abingdon and Blackbird Leys, Oxford.

Courses running early next year will enable young people to gain a recognised qualification in sports' leadership.

For details call Lindsy Gray, the OAYP sports development officer, on 01865 247427.