Billed as the ‘Older Persons’ Olympics’, the 18th Better Club Games brings together people over the age of 60 to represent their local Better leisure centres
Waltham Forest Better Leisure centres are looking for local people age 60 and over to take part in its annual Club Games.
Billed as the ‘Older Persons’ Olympics’, the 18th Better Club Games brings together senior customers to represent their local Better leisure centres, battling it out against other teams from across London, the South East and the Midlands for the Club Games trophy.
The three-day competitive event comprises a variety of indoor sports including timed cycle challenges, walking football, walking netball, pickleball, short mat bowls, badminton, short tennis, table tennis, timed swimming, darts and dominoes. 22 teams took part in 2024, with more expected to participate this year.
The final event takes place on Wednesday, 1st October at Copper Box Arena in the Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and will be hosted by celebrity Su Pollard.
Pollard says: “I’m so excited to be joining the Better Club Games this year and showing the world that older people can keep fit and enjoy ‘Hi-de-Hi’ jinks as much as the youngsters!”
Daniel Bank, GLL Community Sports Manager, says: “The Waltham Forest team came second in the Club Games in 2024, so we have our eyes on the top prize this year! We already have a strong team in place although we do need more swimmers and walking netballers.
“We know that active ageing helps promote good physical health and mental health and combats social isolation and the Club Games are a great opportunity for older people to come together in a social and friendly environment and play competitive sport.
“Over the years, the Club Games have proved that you are never too old to have some rivalrous fun. It’s great to see older adults competing against each other – and smiling whilst doing it – and it’s also a wonderful opportunity to meet new people and represent your local area. You don’t have to be world-class at any of the activities to join in, just reasonably good and willing to try your best.”
Interested participants can pass their details to reception at their local Better centre in Waltham Forest. For more information go here
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