Ashfield District Council: Get Active for Hucknall

Get Active for Hucknall

The Active Ashfield Games will take place on 3rd July 2010.

It will begin with an Opening Ceremony at Ashfield School and will see teams from Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Hucknall and Selston competing in various sports and activities, including netball, hockey, gymnastics, bowls and rugby for juniors, boccia for adults with disabilities, workplace five a side football and 'It's a Knockout' competitions.

The Games are aimed at introducing new people to targeted activities and age groups and encouraging them to continue participating beyond. It is hoped that the games will be an annual event, up to and beyond 2012, creating a legacy for the people of Ashfield.

For young people living in Hucknall a range of activities have been planned including:

Hockey at Titchfield Park (Astro)

Thursdays from 22nd April at 5:30 – 6:30pm
Boys and girls aged 11-18 years

Gymnastics at Hucknall Leisure Centre

Fridays from 30th April at 5:00 – 6:00pm
Girls and boys aged 9-13 years

Netball at National Comprehensive School

Mondays from 26th April at 6:00 – 7:30pm
Girls aged 14-18 years

Rugby at Titchfield Park

Wednesdays from 9th June at 4:30 – 5:30pm
Ages 9-11 years

For further information about getting involved in rugby, Workplace It's a Knockout and 5-aside football, please download a form at www.activeashfield.co.uk.

For information about Active Ashfield Games please contact Carol Hallam on:
07884 118 000 or email: c.hallam@ashfield-dc.gov.uk.