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17/05/04 - Cumbria youth games final 2004 to be held in Allerdale

Cumbria Sport is delighted to announce this year’s Cumbria Youth Games Final will, for the first time, be held in Allerdale.  Young people from throughout the County will take part in this year’s Final on Saturday 26thJune at three venues throughout Allerdale.  The event is the largest multi-sport participation event for young people in Cumbria.  This year over 900 participants from all 6 Local Authority areas will be taking part in this 1 –day competitive festival of sport.

The games provide 9 – 16 year olds with a fantastic opportunity to compete in a high-profile event.  Over the last few months qualifying rounds have been taking place throughout the 6 Local Authority areas.  The winning teams of these events will now go through and represent their District in the Final.  The competition will include a diverse range of sports including, Athletics, Basketball, Boccia, Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Tennis, and Cycling.

County Councillor Joan Stocker, Cabinet Spokesperson for Education says

“This is a fabulous competition for all young people to come together and take part in a high-profile competition.  I am delighted the event is in the West of the County this year.  Cumbria Sport work hard to develop sporting activities available to the young people of this County and continue to achieve high standards.  This is a fun way for young people to take part in the sport that they love.  I am sure that this year’s final will be as successful as they have been in the past.”

Richard Johnston, Sports & Recreation Officer for Cumbria Sport says

“Cumbria Sport Partnership runs this event yearly and the Games have previously only taken place in Carlisle & Kendal.  This year, Allerdale is hosting the event for the first time.  The event is aimed at spectators as well as competitors.  Entertainment and further attractions for spectators and families will be on going throughout the day.  I would like to thank the many local companies who have agreed to sponsor this year’s event.”   

The Main Sponsor for the Games is Cumberland Building Society with the Media partner being West Cumbria Times & Star.  Other Sponsorship has come from, Graves (Cumberland) Limited, Tesco, Workington Leisure Centre, Allerdale Leisure & Carlisle Leisure Limited, Subway, Lakeland Willow Water Ltd & Allerdale Borough Council.   For an event timetable and more details of the attractions please contact Richard Johnston on (01228 606885). Alternatively checkout the Cumbria Sport website.

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