WINCHESTER students are getting back into rounders as part of a fitness campaign.
The city council has offered the sport to students who will probably not have played it for years.
Taster sessions were introduced at Peter Symonds and Sparsholt colleges this summer with over 50 students taking part in the two hour sittings leading to a weekly rounders club.
Kitty Yarwood, sport maker for Peter Symonds College, said: “The rounders sessions provided by Winchester City Council have inspired 16- to 19-year-olds to get back into playing sport. Sessions have helped relieve exam stress and get them out and about improving their health and fitness.”
Sport maker for Sparsholt College, Nick Harrison, said: “With the help of Winchester City Council more than 20 students have been attending these rounders sessions.
“It ultimately proved to be one of the most popular sporting activities that students participated in all year so it’s something we hope to continue in September.”
Students will get the opportunity to complete a Rounders Activator qualification next month, providing them with the skills to organise community games for family and friends.
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