The media volunteers were lucky enough to interview the Sports Stars Kristian Thomas and Jenna Downing. Olympic Gymnast Kristian said any done at elite level is very inspiring but that is not “Seeing necessarily what sport is all about, it’s about taking part, enjoying it, being fit, healthy and active. You can build so many different characteristics from trying different sports, it’s all about giving it ago, trying as many different sports as possible because there will be a least one sport that you love. I always thought gymnastics was cool, being able to walk on your hands, being able to do a back flip for my football goal celebration, I was doing things that no one else could do and I liked the fact that this made me unique.” The Sport Stars also kindly spent time signing photos and taking photos and selfies with the volunteers. Former World Champion Inline Skater Jenna said want to inspire people; I want to show them “I what is out there and show them that there are not just the usual mainstream sports. I now take a car full of skates around the country getting as many children on skates as I can just to give them the opportunity to try something different! For me, growing up in a male dominated sport it was really quite tough to prove myself as a girl, people telling me that I wasn't good enough and this is not for girls. So I felt that I had to work harder to gain the respect that I have got today; I am so proud that I never gave up.” As the competitions came to an end, everyone gathered back around the stage to hear the long awaited results. Cheers of excitement and celebration were heard from those receiving their medals, as well as everyone else; every participant was praised for their hard work. SASSOT’s Director Jude Taylor said year’s Stoke and Staffordshire Youth Games proved to be “This another outstanding celebration of sport for the whole county. Walking around, it was evident that participants in all the sports had fully embraced the School Games values of passion, belief, respect, honesty, determination and teamwork. A special mention should also go to our young volunteers who worked so tirelessly to deliver the event on a very hot day.” All results from the event can be accessed For More information on the event please contact Camilla Denham-White Youth Sport & Events Officer Tel: 01785 619694 Mobile: 07772 223059 Email:
The media volunteers were lucky enough to interview the Sports Stars Kristian Thomas and Jenna Downing. Olympic Gymnast Kristian said “Seeing any done at elite level is very inspiring but that is not necessarily what sport is all about, it’s about taking part, enjoying it, being fit, healthy and active. You can build so many different characteristics from trying different sports, it’s all about giving it ago, trying as many different sports as possible because there will be a least one sport that you love. I always thought gymnastics was cool, being able to walk on your hands, being able to do a back flip for my football goal celebration, I was doing things that no one else could do and I liked the fact that this made me unique.” The Sport Stars also kindly spent time signing photos and taking photos and selfies with the volunteers. Former World Champion Inline Skater Jenna said “I want to inspire people; I want to show them what is out there and show them that there are not just the usual mainstream sports. I now take a car full of skates around the country getting as many children on skates as I can just to give them the opportunity to try something different! For me, growing up in a male dominated sport it was really quite tough to prove myself as a girl, people telling me that I wasn't good enough and this is not for girls. So I felt that I had to work harder to gain the respect that I have got today; I am so proud that I never gave up.” As the competitions came to an end, everyone gathered back around the stage to hear the long awaited results. Cheers of excitement and celebration were heard from those receiving their medals, as well as everyone else; every participant was praised for their hard work. SASSOT’s Director Jude Taylor said “This year’s Stoke and Staffordshire Youth Games proved to be another outstanding celebration of sport for the whole county. Walking around, it was evident that participants in all the sports had fully embraced the School Games values of passion, belief, respect, honesty, determination and teamwork. A special mention should also go to our young volunteers who worked so tirelessly to deliver the event on a very hot day.” All results from the event can be accessed For More information on the event please contact Camilla Denham-White Youth Sport & Events Officer Tel: 01785 619694 Mobile: 07772 223059 Email:
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