City adds events to Olympics timetable

PEOPLE of all ages and abilities are being urged to get active in Hull this weekend as the city takes part in a national event to mark the two-year countdown to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Activities ranging from archery to urban basketball are being staged at several sites in Hull from today until Sunday.

Councillor Kalvin Neal, the city's portfolio holder for enterprise and employment, said: "Hull Open Weekend is a fabulous opportunity for local people to take part in the national countdown to London 2012.

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"There is a varied programme of activities lined up and I urge people of all ages and abilities to make a special effort to get involved.

"For many people, Hull's open weekend could prove to be the first step to adopting a healthier lifestyle by making regular use of the city's sports and leisure facilities to increase their level of physical activity."

Activities are taking place at many council-run venues – including Woodford Leisure Centre, Ennerdale Leisure Centre, Trinity Square, Costello Stadium, and Beverley Road Baths.

Visitors are invited to find out about the wide range of fitness classes and leisure services available all-year round, such as swimming lessons for adults and children and aerobics.

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The new "adiZones", at Massey Street in west Hull and Rosmead Street in east Hull, are designed in the shape of the London 2012 Olympic logo and provide permanent facilities for sports including weightlifting, basketball, tennis, dance, climbing, and five-a-side football.

They are free to use and were set up in partnership with sportswear manufacturer Adidas, Hull Council, and regeneration agency Gateway.

The Lord Mayor of Hull, Coun David Gemmell, will officially open Rosmead Street adiZone on Saturday at 11am and the Massey Street site at 2pm.

A list of all 12 local events can be found by putting "Hull" into the search function at www.london2012.com/openweekend.

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