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MORE than 80 Wigan youngsters enjoyed their
own mini Olympics to mark the start of the games in China.
Children from Ince, Shevington and Ashton took part in a variety of
events including the long jump and the 100 metres on Friday.
Two special competitions, to mark the beginning of the Beijing 2008
Olympic games, were held at both the Robin Park Arena and Leigh Sports
Village in a bid to get more children interested in sports as Britain’s
top track and field stars go for gold in China.
The day of athletics and sporting competitions saw 8 to 14-year-olds
from summer sports camps across the borough compete.
Three camps competed at Robin Park Arena and another three at Leigh
Sports Village – both potential 2012 Olympic training sites.
Organiser Craig Anthony, events delivery officer for Wigan Leisure and
Culture Trust’s Sports Development Unit said: “It was a great day.
“The aim of the whole project is to get children active this summer at
camps across the borough.
“The Olympics is all over the news and TV and hopefully what happens in
Beijing will inspire children over here to take up a sport and live
healthier lives.”
The project is part of Wigan Sports Development’s ‘Get Active this
Summer 2008’ programme which will see 21, week long, sports camps run
throughout the summer holidays at venues across Wigan and Leigh coaching
hundreds of youngsters.
Another day of competition is being planned to mark the end of the games
on 22 August.
It’s hoped youngsters will then sign up with local clubs to enjoy a
healthier future.
To find your closest summer camp contact Wigan Sports Development on
01942 404 982.
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NOTES TO EDITORS: For further information on this press release please
contact David Taylor, PR and Media Manager, on 01942 486 937 or at
david.taylor@wlct.org
Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust: Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust is a
charitable trust working on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and
support leisure and cultural facilities, initiatives and events for over
300,000 residents in the Wigan Borough. See
www.wlct.org
Getting Wigan Active: Getting Wigan Active is Wigan Leisure and Culture
Trust’s vision to help people across the Wigan Borough to become more
physically, mentally and creatively active. It also aims to increase
community activity and to encourage good citizenship.
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