Sport Northland Strength & Balance Coordinator and Sport Northland Play Lead organised a ‘Village Games’ to encourage play, physical activity and a positive interactions amongst residents of multiple retirement villages around Whangarei.

Activities included adapted versions of traditional sports, fun games, strength and balance circuit and even some logic puzzles and fine motor skills all rounded out with a relay race with all participants.

The Village Games was held at the start of SilverFest and just a few weeks before Play Week – portraying the way play and getting active is for everyone, it might just look different for different ages and stages.

The day was full of fun, laughter, and healthy competition – a real hit!!  Check out the video here for a little glimpse of the amazing day!

Thank you to everyone who lent a hand to make the day such a success:

Sport Northland Helpers, RSOs and Parafed for running their sports, Bupa for donating our trophy, Sport Northland events team for the re-purposed medals, McKay Stadium for providing the space and set up, Hato Hone St John for supporting the day and Pak n Save Whangarei for the generous donations to keep participants nourished throughout the day.

Article and video by Natalie Wilcock, Sport Norhtland Play Lead