olympic activities!
100 Days to Go
To celebrate the Olympic Torch Test Relay
passing through Melton and 100 days to go till the Olympics, the
Melton Borough Council Sports Team, part of Active Melton and
Leicester-shire and Rutland Sport have organised a Beginner’s
Activity Day to showcase some exciting activities that Melton has
to offer!
King Edward VII Sports Centre is hosting the
day. It kicks off at 11:30am with a New Age Kurling session. New
Age Kurling is a recent addition to Melton’s physical activity
provisions, with two clubs now in existence, one at King Edward and
one at Thorpe Arnold Village Hall. The day will finish at 5:30pm
with a Zumba session for all. In between, visitors will be given
the opportunity to try out a large variety of sports and activities
including badminton, Boxercise, tai chi, laughter yoga and
circuits. Family Play sessions will also be available between 12:30
and 2:30 pm. The day is completely free and booking is not
necessary. Everyone and all ages are welcome.
From 3:30pm till 6:30pm Play Close will host
some exciting activities aimed at families and children. Terminal 1
Skate Park is coming to help improve your BMX, skateboard and
scooter skills, whilst Active Melton’s Street Stadia will be there
to help improve your football skills. Run England will be on the
lookout for future Olympic athletic champions, and Leicestershire
and Rutland County Golf Partnership are bringing inflatable nets
for you to test out your golfing ability.
Please see the poster for a full timetable.
3rd of July - Olympic Torch Relay
We are planning on having a huge celebration event for all to
take part in an enjoy! More information will be released soon.
For more information please contact the Sports team on sports@melton.gov.uk or 01664
502502.
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