Salford City Reds and Greater Manchester Police have teamed up to offer children additional opportunities to play sports in the Winton area.

From Wednesday 9th April young people will be able to take part in a number of multisport activities at Winton Park on a weekly basis. The activities will provide children with the opportunity to play games, improve skills, make new friends and generally have fun. Not only will children get the chance to experience rugby coaching from the Reds community development team, but they can also take part in a number of other team games such as football, cricket and basketball.

Police Sergeant John Rowson said “As part of the Salford divisions drive to reduce anti social behaviour we are looking not only at enforcement but also to promote activities which divert young people into more positive ways of spending their time. The partnership with Salford City Reds is an exciting way of showing young people what they can achieve by using their time constructively and becoming involved in sports.”

The activities, which begin on 9^th April will run every Wednesday from 4 – 5.30pm and are open to boys and girls from age 7 to 16. Seb Rowe, Community Rugby League Development Officer at Salford City Reds said “Now that the days are getting longer it is a great opportunity for children to get back outside and involved in sporting activities. The sessions start at 4pm and are finished by 5.30 which means children can come after school and still get home in time for tea!”

For more information contact PCSO Nigel Kirk on 0161 856 5317 or Seb Rowe on 0161 737 5515