We really enjoyed our first PowerHouseGames with the University of Roehampton, London, supported by Insight Investment.
Earlier in the year we were fortunate enough to run a PowerHouseGames with Digby Stuart College, part of the University. After such a successful first outing, we were invited back to run the event across the University, and at their spacious University Sports Centre. The teams were led by 5 volunteers from Insight Investment in London and of course the fabulous students.
These were then joined by newcomers, St Johns Bosco College in Battersea, and a second appearance from Woldingham School, in Surrey, and Burlington House School in London.
We introduced many of the children and students to playing adapted and inclusive sports. They played goalball, sitting netball, sitting volleyball, kwik cricket, boccia and new age kurling. It was so good to see the teams getting to know one another and growing in confidence through the morning. Buki, a student from Roehampton said:
“This has been so much fun and I would love to volunteer again.”
Thanks to our brilliant students who lead the event with such joy. Marilyn Holness – head of Digby Stewart College – came to have a look at the event and see what it was all about. She ended up staying all morning and presenting the certificates and medals with her son Sam Holness – recently the first man or woman with autism to complete the World Ironman championships! Sam played in the blue team at this event!
Corporate partners are vital to us as they allow us to create these fun events. Thank you to Insight Investment for supporting this event and sending volunteers to help lead the teams. If your company would like to get involved, help the community, and provide worthwhile volunteering for your employees, please get in touch.
What are PowerHouseGames?
PowerHouseGames are incredible sports days using adapted games and sports, with activities designed to be accessible and fun for everyone, old and young, with disabilities and none, sporty and not. Participants are encouraged to test their beliefs about ability and disability and what it is to be different, to learn to respect other people’s differences, and Power2Inspire works with them to challenge their assumptions of what they can and cannot do.
Inspired? Then Get Involved!
Would your university sports team, or school love to be involved in a PowerHouseGames? Could your company support our mission by volunteering at one of our PowerHouseGames? If so, then we would love to hear from you. We are also always looking out for people willing to fundraise for Power2Inspire through their own inspiring means. Or, you could volunteer individually at one of our events, or you could give to the ongoing work of Power2Inspire. There are SO MANY WAYS we can all help to ensure “no on else is left on the bench!” Click the button here to find out more.
