Highland Wildcats hope the success of their primary flag football festival can spark a resurgence of the sport in younger age groups.
The Highland Amateur Cup returns this weekend, with two Ross teams looking to progress past the third round of the competition.
Caberfeidh and Kinlochshiel will both compete in the Macaulay Cup's north quarter finals this weekend.
From next season the winners of the North Caledonian League will be invited to play in the Scottish Cup, meaning Invergordon will enter in 2022/23.
Plockton High School will be supported by local shinty clubs and the Camanachd Association to help grow the sport in the local area.
North Caley president Iain Whitehead hopes that with the league getting stronger every year, more clubs will start to aim for the Highland League.
Four young prospects have signed their first full time contracts with Ross County after progressing through the club's youth academy.
Earlier this week 11 Highland primary schools took part in a flag football tournament organised by the Highland Wildcats at Bught Park in Inverness.
Malky Mackay has his third signing of the transfer window, bringing in a young English left back.
The recruitment drive at Ross County continues to roll on as the Staggies have confirmed their second new arrival of the transfer window.
Malky Mackay has sealed his first signing of the summer at Ross County ahead of the 2022/22 Scottish Premiership season.
Malky Mackay has been delighted with how the culture at Ross County has grown, and he hopes that will encourage potential signings to Dingwall.
The best of young footballing talent from across the Highlands and Islands will play a festival at the Highland Football Academy at the start of July.
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Preparation for new season is about to begin.
Alex Iacovitti has become the second player in two days to sign a new contract to stay at Ross County ahead of the new Premiership season.
David Cancola will remain a Ross County player for at least one more season after signing a new contract to remain with the Staggies.
NCL president Iain Whitehead says question marks over a team are nothing new, with Fort William's participation next season still somewhat in doubt.
Munlochy's Alan Clyne and North Kessock's Greg Lobban have spoken of their excitement after being picked in Team Scotland for the Commonwealth Games.
Caberfeidh Shinty Club can end an 85-year wait to lift the MacTavish Cup this weekend as they play in the final against Kingussie.