A chance for everyone to try out new sports at funday
A free event with more than 20 sports to try out takes place in September.
The Utmost Community Sports Funday is being held in partnership with the Guernsey Sports Commission.
Activities will include boxing, golf, sailing, fencing, football, cricket, netball, badminton with others to be confirmed.
Nicky Will, director of communications for the Commission, said: ‘This is a fantastic opportunity for all generations to get involved and for families to come together to enjoy sport with their children.
‘Engaging in sport positively benefits our physical and mental health and this is a key drive in everything the Sports Commission do.
‘We want this event to be a huge success and it is important to emphasise that everyone is welcome. Each sport is encouraged to challenge the participants’ skills and provide a fun activity.’
The Health Improvement Commission is looking to create an active travel route map to encourage people to find their way to the Funday without cars.
Children will have a free drink provided by the Guernsey Dairy and fruit at a Channel Islands Co-operative refuel station.
There will also be a Guernsey Island Games Association stand.
Here Games veterans and up and coming athletes will meet and greet the public ahead of next year’s event.
Darcy the Donkey, the Guernsey Island Games Team official mascot, will be another addition to the day.
A Sports Challenge Card will be available for people to complete 10 different sports challenges for the chance to win a sports-related prize for home and for school.
Last year 7-year-old Daniel and adult winner Badmini received a large bag of sports equipment and beach games.
La Mare de Carteret Primary pupil Lottie Taylor also won a voucher for £500 for her school to spend on PE equipment.
Leon Steyn, chief executive officer, Utmost International Guernsey, said: ‘Our involvement with the Community Funday is always a pleasure. Last year Daniel and Badmini won a huge bag of prizes and we were thrilled to have played a part in encouraging them to try new sports.
‘We look forward to seeing the continued success of the event as it returns again this year and we hope our islanders will be excited to engage in sporting activities to stay healthy and energised.’
The event takes place at Saumarez Park from 12 to 4pm on Saturday 3 September.
