Sports & Community
The Urban Games
The Urban Games is a free multi-sports event held in Redlees Park for children ages 8 – 15ys. The event will not run in 2009. Read all about last year's event here.
Children aged under 15 enjoyed a range of free sports taster sessions including athletics, rugby, BMX racing, canoeing and hockey. The organisers hope the event encouraged self motivation and general willingness to participate in sport outside of school hours.
The event was organised by Hounslow’s Community Sports Development Team, with the mayor of Hounslow and various councillors attending. Councillor Lin Davies, lead member for families said;” I was thrilled to see the youngsters enjoying taking part in the games.
Sport is incredibly important for children’s development. It builds teamwork skills, fitness and is also known to improve performance at school. I sincerely hope the children involved in the weekends event, especially those who weren’t particularly sporty before, have a new appreciation for physical activity and team sports.”
For more information please contact the Sports and Community Development Team on 0845 456 2856 / 57 or e-mail hounslow@fusion-lifestyle.com
