Stuck for ideas on how to entertain yourselves and the kids this summer? 

Look no further than the Active Sunderland Beach Festival!

On the 4th August at Roker Beach and Roker park ActiveSunderland is hosting an all day beach festival with something for everyone.

Starting at 10am in the park we have structured games for young ones (up to 14 years) including space hopper racing, giant feet, circus skills and a scavenger hunt! 

As well as games Roker Park play area has been revamped to include Sunderland’s first water, music and sand play features to create a more natural and challenging play experience for children, which complement the park’s heritage. As well as all this there is a separate toddler play area, climbing unit, swings, slides, basket swing and pirate ship. 

Then from 12pm-7pm different activities will be taking place in the park and on the beach including beach volleyball, beach cricket, judo, tag rugby and to complement the International Beach Soccer tournament (see below), beach soccer!

Led cycle rides and Nordic walking sessions will also be available every hour! 

If you've always wanted to find your sea legs there will also be an opportunity to try different water based activities such as sailing (tbc)

There really will be something for everyone so come down to Roker on the 4th August from 10am to try something new!!

For more information please contact ashley.tuck@sunderland.gov.uk or 0191 561 4697

INTERNATIONAL BEACH SOCCER TOURNAMENT

Sunderland is to host the International Beach Soccer Cup on the 30th, 31st July and 1st August 2010 at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland City Council and Sunderland AFC have teamed up with England Beach Soccer (EBS) to bring International Beach Soccer to Sunderland for the first time. England, Mexico, Germany and Greece will compete over the three day event.

The tournament will also include an exciting rematch between England and Germany and on the Saturday, Sunderland FC Under 18s will take on a leading English Beach Soccer Club.

In addition to the high profile international competition, the Stadium of Light will host a range of community activities across the 3 days. Supported by Disney XD, it is anticipated that over 500 young people and 30 junior teams will be offered introductory coaching sessions as well as mini tournaments. In addition, local adult teams will be able to participate in Beach Soccer competitions. 

As well as a purpose built temporary sand arena, the Stadium of Light will also stage a Fan Park which will be open to the public over the 3 day event with free admission. It will include a range of activities, rides and concessions.
Tickets for the International Tournament will be available through the SAFC ticket office during normal trading hours from 10am 6th July 2010 : Prices per day: £6 adult - £4 under 14s or a family ticket £15 (2 adults and 2 children under 14)

Ticket and match schedule information.

For more information please get in touch.

Ashley Tuck
Active Sunderland Network Coordinator

(Phone: (0191) 561 4697
7Fax: (0191) 553 4592
8E-Mail: ashley.tuck@sunderland.gov.uk
*Sunderland City Council, City Services - Sport & Leisure, South Hylton House, Sunderland SR4 0JL
8Web: www.activesunderland.org.uk