Date posted 01 Aug 2019
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Hammersmith and Fulham residents aged 55 years and older can represent their borough at the Better Club Games, a multi-games competition held in the London 2012 Olympic venues.

 

The main Games is held on Thursday 19th September, 9am-5pm, at Copper Box Arena and London Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park, Strafford. Competitors can enter one of the following sports:

  • Badminton - mixed doubles
  • Darts - teams of 4 (6 can be nominated)
  • Dominoes - 3 pairs
  • Short Mat Bowls - teams of 4 (6 can be nominated)
  • Short Tennis - mixed pairs
  • Table Tennis - mixed pairs
  • Timed Cycle - 2-6 individuals (at least 1 male and 1 female)
  • Timed Swim - 2-6 individuals (at least 1 male and 1 female)

 

We are also hosting competitions in Walking Football and Walking Netball on Friday 13th September, 10am-4pm, at Ferndale Community Sports Centre in Brixton. 

  • Walking Football - 5 aside, mixed gender (maximum 10 players)
  • Walking Netball - 7 aside, mixed gender (maximum 10 players)

 

With this competition being on a different day, participants can enter a walking event (Friday 13th) as well as a sporting event in the Olympic Park (Thursday 19th).

 

Entry costs £3.50 in which you will also receive a team t-shirt, event medal, and refreshments.

 

Please email tom.edwards@gll.org by Monday 2nd September if you are interested in competing in any of these events.