Olympics-inspired games come to Wickersley

About 30 children aged between five and ten took part in various events at Wickersley School.

The day was set up by a group of 16-year-olds — calling themselves Rother’s Champions Squad — as part of their National Citizen Service summer work.

The competing youngsters were divided into four teams and contested a series of relays before a hard-fought football tournament.

Chantelle Hubbard, from the organising group, said: “The Ready Steady Sport games have proved very popular.

“It gave us valuable experience at organising an event and the children a day to remember.”

Rotherham United Community Sports Trust helped put on the games, which was sponsored by Parkgate Shopping. A celebration event is being organised.

NCS gives young people the opportunity to get ahead by learning new skills which are valued by employers and colleges.