Trio of finales concludes 20th year of SPAR Lancashire School Games

A trio of finales has capped off the 20th year of the SPAR Lancashire School Games, sponsored by SPAR through its association with James Hall & Co.

Held in Burnley, Lancaster, and Preston, the finales involved hundreds of children from across Lancashire.

Activities at the events included a Tough Runner mini-obstacle course, football, tennis, archery, golf, cricket, tag rugby orienteering, athletics, creative dance and a Colour Run.

SPAR Lancashire School Games activity is delivered in three distinct clusters across the county – Coastal, Central, and Pennine – aligned to local needs.

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.

To celebrate 20 years of SPAR’s sponsorship, a commemorative logo designed by School Games participant Ibrahim Musa from Preston appeared on the sleeve of all T-shirts worn by the children at the Finale events.

The winning design was chosen by star Team GB athlete Keely Hodgkinson from over 400 entries submitted.

Niels Dekkers, joint managing director of James Hall & Co, said: “When you are at the finales you can see and hear just how much children enjoy participating in them with friends and peers from across Lancashire.

“We had a British record holder in Harry Coppell launch the 20th year of the School Games and a current Olympic Champion in Keely Hodgkinson select the commemorative logo. They have added stardust to a special year and hopefully their input together with Games activities have inspired children to continue physical activity in the future as part of a healthy lifestyle.”