THE growing popularity of one of North America's biggest sports attracted aspiring players to a free coaching session on Saturday last week.

Qualified coaches from the North London Lords Basketball Club passed on tricks of the trade to youngsters up to the age of 13 at Harrow High School in Gayton Road, Harrow.

The event was organised as part of the London Active Sports Initiative to encourage more people in the capital to take up a sport and get fit. Further information about the initiative and future events can be obtained from the arts and leisure department on 8424 1070.