Active fest coming to Blacktown

The NSW Office of Sport and Volleyball NSW are bringing their Active Fest event to Blacktown next week. 

Active Fest features a range of volleyball activities, including plus giveaways, food and refreshments for children of all ages and abilities. 

Active Fest aims to provide all children, regardless of their location, background or ability with the opportunity to participate in sport and active recreation. 

Active Fest will be held on Tuesday, 12 July at Charles Lowes Leisure Centre Emerton from 10am-3pm.  

Chief Executive of the Office of Sport Karen Jones encouraged Blacktown families to come along. 

“Sport and active recreation provide many benefits to children from a physical and emotional perspective,” Ms Jones said. 

“The COVID-19 pandemic caused massive economic and social disruption, resulting in many children missing out on regular sport and recreation activities. 

“Active Fest gives children in areas hardest hit by COVID-19 lockdowns the opportunity to get active and have fun. 

“So, bring the family down to Active Fest Blacktown for a fantastic day of fun and fitness.” 

The Office of Sport is delivering 33 free Active Fest events across NSW during May-July. 

The program is funded by the NSW Governments $25 million Community Sport Rebuild and Recovery Package which includes initiatives in areas most affected by restrictions, including south-west Sydney and regional NSW. 

“Volleyball NSW is excited to bring the Spikeroos Active Fest to Blacktown,” Volleyball NSW Head of Participation Tijanna Bibis said. 

“Filled with fun volleyball, learning, activation games and activities, this event is not one to miss.