The competitions are being run in conjunction with Sport England and are open to young people and adults in four age categories: eight to 15 years, 16 to 18 years, over 18s and over 50s.
Anyone who lives or works in one of the nine community forum areas can take part in their local competition. All they have to do is turn up ready to play. All sporting equipment will be provided.
The heats start on Tuesday, December 9 and run until Friday, December 12. The finals will take place on Sunday, December 14 at Newham Leisure Centre in Plaistow.
All finalists will receive a t-shirt and a Newham medal. The winners will each receive a Newham Shield and an MP3 player.
Tuesday 9 December 2008
Manor Park and Forest Gate Community Forums
Little Ilford Youth Centre
1a Rectory Road
Manor Park E12 6JB
Registration: 4.30-9.30pm
Heats:
4.30pm: 8-15yrs
5.30pm: 16-18yrs
6.30pm: over 18s and over 50s
Wednesday 10 December 2008
East Ham Community Forum
Langdon School
Sussex Road
East Ham E6 2PS
Registration: 6-9.30pm
Heats:
6pm: under 18s
7pm: adults, over 50s
Thursday 11 December 2008
Canning Town and Custom House Community Forum
Stratford and West Ham Community Forum
Eastlea School
Exning Road
Canning Town E16 4ND
Registration: 4.30-9.30pm
Heats:
4.30pm: 8-15yrs
5.30pm: 16-18yrs
6.30pm: over 18s and over 50s
Friday 12 December 2008
Beckton and Royal Docks Community Forums
St Mark's
Community Centre
Tollgate Road
Beckton E6 5YA
Registration: 4-9pm
Heats:
4pm: 8-15yrs
7pm: 16 and over 50s
Friday 12 December 2008
Plaistow and Green Street Community Forums
Lister School
St Mary's Road
Plaistow E13 9AE
Registration: 4-9pm
Heats:
4.30pm: 8-15yrs
5.30pm: 16-18yrs
6.30pm: over 18s and over 50s
Finals
Sunday 14 December 2008, 1-5pm
Newham Leisure Centre
281 Prince Regent Lane Plaistow E13 8SD
For further information contact Lee Johnson on 07771 842 859 or email lee.johnson@newham.gov.uk
