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.
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Hide AdThe 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.