‘Street Sportz’ comes to Warwickshire
Young people in Warwickshire are facing a boredom-free half term thanks to a new sports programme from Warwickshire County Council’s ‘Positive about Young People’ scheme.
‘Street Sportz’ offers 8 to 13-year-olds the chance to play any sport they can think of – providing the equipment is available – absolutely free of charge and in an organised environment.
Sessions will run countywide between Monday 16 February and Friday 20 February, and last approximately an hour.
Cllr Izzi Seccombe, Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Children, Young People and Families, said: “It can be difficult for parents to keep young people occupied during half term, but this scheme provides a great opportunity to be active and reduce any boredom over the holidays.“
Participants will need to provide their name, address, any medical information we should know about and emergency contact details before joining in with activities.
‘Positive about Young People’ is a partnership between Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Police amongst other agencies working with Young People. The programme helps Young People by giving them something positive to do and to feel part of their communities.
To find out where ‘Street Sportz’ is happening near you or for more information contact Positive about Young People on 02476 754168, or visit http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/payp.
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For media enquiries please contact Stuart Goodwin in the Warwickshire County Council press office on 01926 414168.
Editors Notes
Sessions will be held at:
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Monday 16 February
Keresley POD, Howat Road, 12 - 1pm
Bedworth Heath POD, Smorrall Lane, 2-3pm
Tuesday 17 & Thursday 19 February
Grove Farm POD, Kingswood Road, 12 – 1pm
Vale View POD, Haunchwood Road, 2 – 3pm
Wednesday 18 & Friday 20 February
Hilltop POD, Middlemarch Road, 12 – 1pm
Bede, Rye Piece Ringway, St Francis Catholic Primary, 2 – 3pm
Leamington and Warwick
Monday 16 February
Sydenham POD, Marloes Walk, 12 – 1pm
Lighthorne Heath POD, Southam Crescent, 2 – 3pm
Wednesday 18 February
Brunswick, Westbury Centre, Westbury Road, 12 – 1pm
Packmores POD, Lyttleton Road, 2 – 3pm
Rugby
Tuesday 17 February
New Bilton POD, Addison Road, 12 – 1pm
Tuesday 17 and Thursday 19 February
Brownsover POD, Crowthorns, 2 – 3pm
Thursday 19 February
Benn POD, Craven Road, 12 – 1pm
North Warwickshire
Friday 20 February
Dordon POD, Long Street, 12 – 1pm
Baddesley Ensor POD, Speedwell Lane, 2 – 3pm