Hundreds take part in SPAR Lancashire School Games finale events

Hundreds of children have taken part in the celebratory SPAR Lancashire School Games finale events in Blackpool and Preston.

Run by Active Lancashire and the School Games Organiser Network, the Lancashire School Games have been sponsored by SPAR through its association with James Hall & Co since 2006.

The Games are delivered in three distinct clusters in Lancashire – Coastal, Central, and Pennine – aligned to local needs, and in the 2024-25 academic year, 30,000 children across the county have participated in the Games.

At the Blackpool finale, the Coastal cluster enjoyed activities including girls football, tag rugby, wheelchair basketball, boccia, curling, dodgeball, and archery.

Meanwhile, in Preston, the Central cluster took part in target sports, orienteering, footgolf, girls football, dance, and traditional sports day games.

The Pennine cluster finale in Burnley was postponed due to the weather and will now be held in September when the schools return for the new academic year.

Niels Dekkers, marketing & IT director at James Hall & Co, said: “Physical activity is hugely important to living a healthy lifestyle. I am proud of SPAR’s work in supporting the Lancashire School Games and promoting the importance of this in young people.

“A huge well done to the team at Active Lancashire and the School Games Organisers in delivering such a wide range of activities this year to so many children county wide as we approach the milestone 20^th year of SPAR’s sponsorship.”

Adrian Leather, CEO of Active Lancashire, added: “The blend of physical movement, camaraderie, and diverse mix of exciting activities means there is always a terrific feeling at the Lancashire School Games Finale events. They are firm favourites in our calendar, and I am delighted with the outcomes in 2025.

“SPAR’s continued support is invaluable to the success of the Games and what we aim to achieve together with the School Games Organiser Network, and long may that positive work continue into the future.”