Bournemouth, Sport | Posted on July 23rd, 2024 | return to news
Bournemouth rounders group smashes one-year milestone
A rounders group set up to inspire more girls and women into community sport and physical activity is celebrating its first year with a new season.
A rounders group in Littledown set up to inspire more girls and women into community sport and physical activity is celebrating its first year with a new season.
The sessions were launched and delivered by BH Live, supported by Sport England’s Together Fund through Rounders England. Aimed at women and girls aged 14 and over, the rounders-inspired sessions were created to encourage more female engagement in sport.
Last year, the group welcomed more than 240 attendances over 16 weeks. Thanks to its popularity and participant feedback, sessions have resumed this summer and take place in Littledown Park every Tuesday from 6:15pm-7:15pm.
One regular player said: “The sessions are brilliant, and they give me something to look forward to every week. The people there are so lovely, friendly and supportive. It’s great to play the sport after a stressful day at work in a fun and safe environment.”
The last session of the season will take place on Tuesday 24 September 2024. Sessions cost £3 per person on a pay-to-play basis and include equipment, refreshments, and instructor support. The revenue generated from the group will be used to fund future sessions.
Viv Galpin, health and wellbeing manager at BH Live, said: “Rounders is a great way to get active as a group in the outdoors which is brilliant for mental health, social interaction, and physical wellbeing. All abilities are welcome to play. No previous experience of the game is needed. We currently have around 15-25 participants joining in every week. We urge anyone interested to get in touch.”
To find out more or book a place, email communityclasses@bhlive.org.uk.
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