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North West Street Games
2007 saw Wigan become one of the newest
members of the ‘Street Games’ initiative. ‘Street Games’ is a national
charity, established in 2006 to promote sport for young people living in
the most disadvantaged communities with tried and tested ways of
engaging young people who are currently outside sport. Up and down the
country, ‘Street Games’ delivers sport and dance to young people where
they want it, at times when they want it and in a style they want.
Through involvement with the street games initiative Wigan Sports
development have now been successful in gaining £42,000 to deliver
street games across the borough from 2007-2009. See “Get Active in Your
Community” for details of a sports session in a community near you.
North West Street Games Festival 2007
More than 1000 young people from 13 inner city areas across the North
West, many of whom in the past played little or no sport at all,
attended the ‘2007 North West Street Games’ on 31st August at The City
of Manchester Stadium. Great Britain and St Helens Rugby League star,
Paul Sculthorpe opened the event and brought with him fellow team mates
and the Rugby league challenge cup.
The 2007 Street Games also had the support of the then Minister for
Sport, Gerry Sutcliffe, who said: “Street Games is a fantastic programme
that offers young people from disadvantaged areas the chance to do more
sport – such as football, athletics and basketball – and lead a more
active lifestyle. The health benefits are obvious but Street Games does
more than that. It also builds stronger communities and helps young
people fulfil their potential through volunteering and coaching
opportunities.”
More info:
www.streetgames.org
This was Wigan’s 1st year as a participant and the borough brought the
largest team on the day. There were over 120 young people and 20 coaches
that attended the Festival. Wigan teams were successful in winning the
handball, netball, cheerleading and athletics events. There was also a
performance at the opening ceremony from Wigan’s dance group who had
been professionally led by Victoria Thomas, WLCT and her support team.
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Can you kick it? - Street Games in action |
