Events

Throughout the year the development team will host a number of events for the local community.

Herts Youth Games

The 16th Hertfordshire Youth Games will be held on the 10th and 11th May 2008, the Event will attract over 2000 young athletes representing the 10 local authorities of Hertfordshire.

The Games act as the celebration of Sports Development across the county, seeking to raise the profile of sport for everyone. Over six hundred St Albans youngsters will attend high quality free training leading up to the main event, with two hundred plus being selected to represent the City & District of St Albans on the 10th & 11th May at the Hertfordshire Sports Village in Hatfield.

The games is an excellent tool to young people to get involved, stay invovled and reach their full potential in their chosen sport or physical activity.

Refer to the Herts Youth Games tab for an overview of the 2007 event and pictures from the weekend!

Please contact Clare Baker at the Sport Development Team on 01727 827667 or e-mail ^{saash.sports@leisureconnection.co.uk .}

Half Marathon

The St. Albans Half Marathon is one of the districts annual charitable sporting events, raising over £20,000 for charity each year. Now in its 27th year the event attracts up to 5,000 participants across 4 events.

Each year charities are selected by the committee to benefit from the event proceeds. This Year we are being supported by the British Heart Foundation.

The 2008 event will take place on Sunday 8th June 2008 and will host a Half Marathon, Walking Half Marathon, 1.5 Mile Fun Run and 5K Race.

If you would like to be involved in the 2008 event, please contact the Event Team on 01727 827667 or e-mail ^{sa.halfmarathon@leisureconnection.co.uk}

Festival of Life

Support for local events in the community

Sport Relief Mile