Community Stories August 2010

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First Point USA

Kevin Keen, Oban, has just been accepted by American scholarship company, First Point USA to study in America for four years, starting next summer. This scholarship is based on his football abilities and enables Kevin to study for a degree of his choice alongside playing college football. He is currently working in Atlantis as Sports Marketing Assistant, and raising money for First Point USA, as they will supply him with an acting agent and will contact all relevant colleges and univerities in America.

Zalina Dzhatieva, Russia

Zalina Dzhatieva, Russia, is a very experienced volleyball player now living in Oban. Having played since a young age, she attended a school in Russia which allowed her to combine both volleyball and academic study. Since then, she has been involved in an impressive number of very successful teams. Career highlights include making the Russian Olympic Reserve Squad and following a move to Scotland, making it to the top of the Scottish League and final of the Scottish Cup. Since moving to Oban a year ago, she has founded the Atlantis Volleyball club and taught in local schools in partnership with Active Schools.

So why not make the most of this great opportunity to learn from someone so experiencesd? Currently she teaches volleyball at Atlantis on Thursday evenings: 5-6pm as part of PlaySport, 6-7pm for all beginners and 7-8pm for the volleyball club. If you would rather make the most of what's left of the summer, join her at noon on Sundays at Ganavan for beach volleyball - everyone is welcome!

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