Asda helps kids get sporty this Easter (From The Westmorland Gazette)

Asda helps kids get sporty this Easter

9:08am Tuesday 24th March 2009 in Family By News Release

Parents across the country are tightening their belts in the current economic climate, however, keeping kids active and healthy remains a top priority. With this in mind, ASDA has extended a helping hand by offering FREE sports sessions for kids in Westmorland during the 2009 Easter school holidays.

ASDA’s Sporting Chance sessions are being rolled out across the UK, and kids are being offered access to at least five different sports sessions for FREE within a 10mile radius of every ASDA store in Westmorland, ensuring that sport is accessible and affordable for families on a tight budget, and gearing kids up for holidays jam packed with activity.

ASDA’s Sporting Chance vouchers are available in store from the the 24th March. The vouchers are also available to download from www.asda-sportingchance.co.uk All parents need to do is… · Pop into their local ASDA store and pick up a Sporting Chance voucher from the checkouts OR download one from www.asda-sportingchance.co.uk · Visit the website or call 0845 366 6979 to search for sessions near you · Call the session provider direct to book a place · Enjoy the session - don't forgot to take along your voucher!

Lisa Burnett, Head of ASDA in the Community, commented: “With the current economic climate remaining gloomy, ASDA wants to ensure that kids remain happy and healthy. Sporting Chance sessions offer families FREE local activities during the school holidays – taking the financial pressure off parents.”

Maria Lenton, a mother whose son Liam participated in the Sporting Chance free sessions during the February half term commented: “I read about the Sporting Chance vouchers. Liam loves football, so we found a club for a coaching session. He really enjoyed it and can’t wait for the next one.”

For further information visit www.asda-sportingchance.co.uk.