The City’s Recreation and Parks Department hosted its Area Games series, with hundreds of young people gathering at the Voorbrug sports field in Delft on Human Rights Day. It was the first of the Area Games events that will culminate in the very popular Cape Town Games at the end of April.
Hundreds
The event attracted hundreds of young people who participated in a range of sports and recreational activities.
The day’s programme catered for under-14 and under-16 groups and included tag rugby, Morabaraba, fast five netball, five-a-side soccer, dominoes, dodgeball, puca, 3 Blikkies, and table tennis. Pickleball was also introduced through a demonstration and coaching clinic.
“It’s inspiring to see so many young people coming together through sport. Sport promotes healthy competition, it’s a great way to make new friends and helps develop skills that could unlock future opportunities. The game days are a great way to spotlight the City’s recreational programmes, and I hope that it will also encourage more young people to join after-school programmes at their local facilities. The City has a range of activities to keep people of all ages engaged, so please make use of these services,” said Mayco Member for Community Services and Health, Francine Higham.
Bigger games
The Area Games in Delft is one of four area events in the lead-up to the bigger Cape Town Games taking place on Freedom Day — an annual fixture on the Recreation and Parks Department calendar since 2013. Last year, 300 learners participated in the Cape Town Games held at Erica Park in Belhar.
Learners who are interested in participating in the Area and Cape Town Games can visit their nearest recreational facility.
