Spotlight on UK Euro Sports Week
Holy Cross jointanni to launch programme
Pupils at Hamilton’s Holy Cross High were given the chance to take part in the launch of ukactive’s UK European Week of Sport.
The UK European Week of Sport runs from September 23-30, and the campaign was launched with a sports day for pupils, delivered by the school’s young leaders.
Pupils also had the chance to interview Baroness Tanni Greythompson, chair of ukactive, about her career as a Paralympian and work to champion physical activity for young people.
The European Week of Sport aims to promote sport and physical activity across Europe, with 32 countries set to participate in the fourth edition of the programme.
With a focus on grassroots initiatives, the week will inspire people to #Beactive on a regular basis and create opportunities in people’s everyday lives to be healthier and happier through physical activity.
It is open to everyone, regardless of age, background or fitness level, and takes place at EU, national, regional and local levels, and is structured to include themes and activities that appeal to all audiences.
In 2017 the European Week of Sport saw more than 34,000 activities delivered across 32 European countries, resulting in 12 million active participants – the aim is to increase that impact with this year’s event.
Plans for the UK include a kickoff event in Scotland on Sunday, September 23, in partnership with charity Streetgames, which will take the form of a #Beactive Festival, and will aim to engage families through a wide variety of sports and activities, encouraging them to try new things and lead a physically active lifestyle.
The flagship event will be ukactive’s National Fitness Day, in partnership with AXA PPP healthcare, on Wednesday, September 26, which celebrates the fun of fitness and physical activity through thousands of free activities across the country. Last year over 5.1 million people got active on the day.
Baroness Tanni Grey-thompson, chair of ukactive, said: “We have some great plans coming together, which involve a number of exciting partners to reach a wider audience and help people #Beactive.”
Mel Young, chair of sportscotland, said: “We know that sport has the power to change lives and the European Week of Sport is a terrific way to highlight the benefits of sport and physical activity.
“This will be a celebration of sport.” fantastic