Active Lancashire and SPAR have pledged to extend their partnership for the Lancashire School Games into the 2024-25 academic year.

This renewal marks the 19th year of collaboration between the two organisations.

The announcement coincided with a Girls Active event at Roefield Leisure Centre in Clitheroe, where 150 children from Pennine Lancashire schools participated in various activities.

The children engaged in orienteering, glow dodgeball, cardio tennis, spinning sessions, gym workouts, and yoga.

Last year's games introduced a new structure focused on delivering events in Coastal, Central, and Pennine clusters.

This change ensured that schoolchildren across Lancashire could enjoy a programme of activities tailored to local needs.

The 2023-24 games involved 26,000 children in sports and activities through 27 events and competitions, and this format will continue in the 2024-25 games.

The Lancashire School Games are managed by Active Lancashire and the School Games Organiser Network, with SPAR as the sponsor since 2006.

Jane Johnson, school games organiser for Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley, said: "At the start of every new academic year we look forward to the exciting calendar of School Games events, and the 2024-25 programme is no exception.

"All of the School Games Organisers are re-energised after the summer break, and we are keen to see how this year’s cohort of children across Lancashire grow and develop personally through the activities that they take part in."

Andy Clark, schools partnerships officer at Active Lancashire, said: "It is fantastic to have SPAR on board as sponsors of the Lancashire School Games once again through James Hall & Co. Ltd, continuing our successful and long-standing partnership."

Philippa Harrington, marketing manager at James Hall & Co. Ltd, added: "We are very pleased to continue in our partnership with Active Lancashire.

“Last year was the first in a new era for the SPAR Lancashire School Games with the change in model delivering more impact and a trio of finale events to enjoy."