The grant of £1,637, provided by London 2012 sporting legacy
charity sported., will be used for equipment and to provide both under-12s and
girls’ only sessions.
The club have more than 40 members aged between eight and
18, and the children have benefitted from new basketballs and fitness
equipment, and coaches also now have access to storage equipment at their local leisure centre in Holm View.
Adrian Whitlow, senior player and junior coach, said: “[The
money has gone towards] purchasing necessary equipment, including specific
skill basketballs for the younger members.
“Apart from providing training and competitive matches, we
are also looking to give the children valuable skills necessary for later life,
and encourage them to take on the roles of refereeing, scoring and admin work.
"The older players are also helping out coach the younger members of the club
and act as excellent role models both in the club and the wider community.”
Richard Thomas, Wales manager for sported., commented: “Barry
Huskies is run by a dedicated team of volunteers, parents and community
representatives. The club provides an important intervention in a deprived area
of Barry, and does a great job in supporting young people in the area.
“The new equipment and support provided through sported.
funding will enable the club to continue to change more young lives through
sport.”
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