Knowsley older people’s Fun Olympics 2011

9 September 2011

Knowsley’s fourth annual older people’s fun Olympics takes place on Friday, 21 October 2011 at the new Leisure and Culture Park on Longview Drive, Huyton.

Throughout the day, participants will be competing in a range of fun activities including welly throwing, scrabble, badminton, boccia, dominoes, draughts, football, netball, short mat bowls, plus much more!

Four teams will represent Huyton, Halewood, Kirkby and Prescot, Whiston, Cronton and Knowsley Village.

If you’re over 50 and want to have fun meet new friends, showcase your talent, or learn new skills, register at one of our local training sessions by Friday, 23 September.  Weekly sessions take place at:-

  • Halewood Leisure Centre on Thursdays between 10.30 am – 12.30  pm
  • Kirkby Leisure Centre on Wednesdays between 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
  • King George V Sports Complex on Thursdays between 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Councillor Eddie Connor, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Community and Culture commented “We attracted over 160 participants last year and we’re hoping this year’s event is even bigger and better.  This is a fun way to keep fit and improve the health and wellbeing of our residents, as well as providing an opportunity to represent their local area, socialise and make new friends.  If you’re over 50, I’d encourage you to come along and take part!”