Welcome to Sport 4U
Sport 4U is a youth organisation based in Wakefield, that works with partners to provide sport and recreation activities and to encourage social and personal skills through building and working together initiatives. The group work with 8-19 year old age group to provide ‘preventative’ activity, which diverts this group from the possibility of involvement in anti social behaviour and crime. The group provides opportunities for young people to participate in wider educational, training and development activity. We hope you enjoy browsing through our website and feel free to leave a comment.
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Latest News
Gold Award for Sport 4U at Mayors Award
Yes it was a night to remember for young people from the Sport 4U group who included Raheem Hussain, Daniel Potter, Ahmed Hussain, Usman Ali Shaban, Phil Longbottom, Hussam Atif and sisters Paula and Roxanna Lange who all recieved a Community Gold award on 28th January 2010 at Town Hall. The young people have volunteered their time to the Sport 4U project over 2 years now and have organised a number of weekly multi sport sessions, days trip, residentials and events. They were also joined by special guests Coleen Adamson (Vice Chair WDH) and veteran Les D'arcy (athletics & table tennis world champion). Wakefield CAPS (Children's Advocacy and Participation Service) is manged by the UK's leading children's charity Barnado's who organised the event. For more information on Barnado's go to www.barnardos.org.uk
Community Heroes Majid Sadiq (Sport 4U) & Jahanghir Khan (Sahara) meet the Prime Minister at No 10 on Thursday 15th October 2009
Majid Sadiq and Jahangir Khan were honoured at the Primes Minister's residence, No 10 Downing Street, last week. Jahangir Khan and Majid Sadiq were invited to Downing Street as part of the Community Heroes reception where they met with Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Wakefield MP Mary Creagh and Shahid Malik MP amongst others. As well as attending the reception at Downing Street, the duo also toured the House of Commons. Jahangir Khan is the brain behind the Sahara Youth Centre on Chald Lane which provides sporting, educational and cultural activities for youngsters. Sport4U, run by Majid Sadiq, provides sports and recreational facilities for young people and is based at Lightwaves centre.
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Street Athletics inspired by London 2012
Amar Atif & Arnold Mawera finish 1, 2 in 60m sprint while the Freestyle Freaks dance group wow the crowds. Amar & Arnold competed in the U17s category as part of the street athletics showcase organised by Linford Christie & Darren Campbell. The group enjoyed the visit to the grand final in Manchester on the 26th September 2009. The group picked up medals, t shirts, goody bags, autographs and photo's with Linford & Darren.
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Street Athletics Event @ Doncaster Dome
Sport 4U juniors have also been active taking part in an athletics event organised by Coalfields Regeneation Trust. The group worked well as a team and pciked up winning medals for their efforts.
Sport 4U win Prevent Extremism Football Tournament
Sport 4U took part in a 4 week football league which saw them come out on top. Sport 4U fielded a good multi cultural team which worked cohesively to win..jpg?w=497&h=342)

Saturday Multi Sport Club 12-2pm @ Lightwaves (ages 8-19)

Sport 4U U14s & U16s Football Teams Win

Well Done to Aqeel who was the player of the tournament!

My Life 3 Event

Saturday Night Celebration Event
Saturday 28th March was the last session of the YCAP project and a celebration event was held at Lightwaves Leisure Centre. There was a under 19s and Under 13s football tournament followed by food, football presentation, a dance performance and a live DJ. Trophies were presented to the winners of the football tournament by Councillor Olivia Rowley. There was also stands and freebies from partner organisations which included Groundwork, NHS, WDH, Neighbourhood Police, Sport 4U and Youth Development Support Services. The Saturday Project attracted around 120 young people on average and a variety of activities were available including football, dance, gym workout, table tennis and chill out room.Tow Path Tidy Week
March 2009 @ Fall Ings Mooring
Dance 4U on a Saturday Afternoon
Dance 4U leaders are running a dance session for ages 14-18yrs old from 4-5pm at Lightwaves Leisure Centre starting 11th April 2009. Its just £1 to attend and just turn up and have fun. For more information contact Dance 4U leaders Roxanne on 07511320907 or Paula on 07594083689.
Can We Change, Yes We Can!
Sport 4U win Kick It Out Tournament
Sport 4U beat Next Generation in a 7-a-side football tournament in the final to win the annual kick racism out of football tournament organised by Nacro. A late late goal in extra time by Wakefield Jets star Shaney Qayum was enough to seal to victory which was enjoyed by manager Kesser Khan. Kesser got his tactics spot on to seal the victory in what was the best game of the tournament. The team picked up the winning medals and trophy presented by Sport Development worker for Nacro, Gareth Hamlet. Young people celebrated the win with a Halloween Fancy Dress Party later in the evening which was well attended.MP Mary Creagh attends Eid Party
Sport 4U organised a Eid Party on 4th October at the Denhale Centre to celebrate different faiths, cultures and to celebrate our diverse communities. Over a hundred people attended from all backgrounds and enjoyed henna workshops, face paiting, bouncy castle, table tennis demo by veteran Les D'Arcy and up and coming star Iqbal Manjothi, a football tournament and plenty of nice food. Mp Mary Creagh presented winners of the football tournament with winning trophies.


