Young sports stars shine
Released: 24 August 2007
A total of 40 young people took to the track and field for an athletics course in Wolverhampton.
The Norwich Union Star:track scheme was held at the city’s Aldersley Leisure Village as part of a packed programme of summer sporting activity in Wolverhampton.
Star:track is a UK Athletics development initiative for children aged between eight and 15 years old.
Young people who took part in the course this week, from Monday August 20 to Friday August 24, were given the opportunity to experiment with all the different athletics events, including some they may never have tried in school.
It also gave those who already enjoy athletic activities the chance to develop their skills further with UK Athletics qualified coaches.
The scheme was organised by Wolverhampton City Council’s Sport Development Unit and all of the youngsters who took part received a goody bag, t-shirt and certificate.
Councillor John Reynolds, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture said: “The course has been a huge success and was enjoyed immensely by everyone involved.
“Hundreds of children have enjoyed taking part in the scheme since it started running about 10 years ago and we are planning to hold it again next year due to its enduring popularity.”
The Sport Development Unit has been working in partnership with clubs and governing bodies to ensure there is a varied programme of sports on offer in Wolverhampton this summer.
The summer programme was jump-started with the Multisport scheme which took place at Aldersley Leisure Village from Monday July 23 to Thursday July 26.
Participants, aged from eight to 15 years old, were given the chance to experience several sports throughout the scheme including volleyball, squash, athletics, tag rugby and cricket. This year, young people were also able to try climbing when experts from the Wolf Mountain climbing centre set up a climbing wall at the leisure village. All the sporting activities were led by qualified coaches.
Issued by the press office.
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