Inspiring First Bedfordshire Powerhouse Games

Blues Foundation, in conjunction with Bedford Blues RFC and Power2Inspire, were delighted to host the very first Bedfordshire Powerhouse Games at Goldington Road two weeks ago, welcoming various Primary Schools from across the county for an inclusive sports day.

Powerhouse Games is a multi-team event playing inclusive and adapted sports, perfect for young people of all ages and abilities. The aim is to challenge assumptions about each other, interact with other members of the community and have fun!

Blues Foundation Manager, Tom Harwood said: “It was fantastic to host the first Bedfordshire Powerhouse Games at Goldington Road. Power2Inspire should be incredibly proud of the work they are doing to create inclusive opportunities through sport.

“To see children and adults participate together, from all backgrounds and abilities was inspirational to see for not just myself, but the wider Blues Foundation staff. We look forward to building on this partnership and hopefully running more Powerhouse Games across the county.”

Activities on the day included adapted version of football, rugby and netball; alongside some cognitive challenges to ensure everyone could sample a mixed variety of sport and exercise.

John Willis, Founder and Chief Ambassador of Power2Inspire commented: “Our mission is to embed inclusive sport in the sporting, education and community landscapes. The Powerhouse Games are incredible sports days designed to be accessible and fun for everyone, old and young, with disabilities and none, sporty and not.

“Participants are encouraged to test their beliefs about ability and disability and what it is to be different, to learn to respect other people’s differences, and to challenge their assumptions of what they can and cannot do.”

Blues Foundation would also like to thank partners, Bellway Homes for their help and support on the day with multiple staff members volunteering to help the day run smoothly and get involved helping all participants have the best day possible.