London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
activeharlow Olympic
Extravaganza Taster and Showcase Day
London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will
be the greatest show on earth and to celebrate 1 year to the Games
activeharlow are hosting an Olympics Extravaganza
in order to participate in the National London 2012 Open
Weekend.
This event will take place on Saturday
23rd July 10am to 3pm at Mark
Hall Sport Centre and will have FREE entry and
will showcase the very
best in sport, leisure, community and business
within Harlow. Children
and adults can try out or watch demonstrations
of sports and activities
indoors and outdoors. Plus there will be
many club stalls, face painting,
and a bouncy castle. With Lots to try out such
as Zumba, Taekwondo,
Dance, Ruggerbugs, Football, Basketball and
Volleyball and many more
activities for all age groups and abilities.
The gym at Mark Hall Sports
Centre will also be hosting open sessions so
anybody considering joining
can go along and try out the facilities for
FREE. Refreshments will be available and there will also be a
BBQ!
Plus a chance to meet local Olympic and
Paralympic hopefuls as well as celebrities and local emergency
services.
Everyone is welcome, just turn up on the
day. Any organisation interested in taking part should Email
info@activeharlow.co.uk
ASAP.
Harlow is one of the closest Districts to
where the majority of London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games events will be held. This places Harlow in a
fantastic position to take advantage of the many opportunities
surrounding London 2012. Harlow Council is working with
partners to ensure Harlow achieves a lasting legacy from London
2012.
The Council and partners are currently working
towards legacy benefits such as increasing participation in sport
and physical activity, promoting healthy lifestyles, employer
engagement, image promotion, volunteering, training and
apprenticeships, the Cultural Olympiad and Pre Games Training
Camps.
Progress to date has included a successful
application for Harlow Leisure Zone to be included in the Official
Pre Games Training Camp Guide, a visit to Harlow by Olympics
Minister Tessa Jowell and a successful Handover Event on 24.08.2008
which was part of national network of coordinated events and
received regional press coverage. A range of successful
Cultural Olympiad events have also taken place.
For accurate up-to-date information on London
2012 please visit the London 2012 website which is: www.london2012.com.