Sports kids in a tizz – Mornington Crescent Gym offers new sports to youngsters

Published: 10 June 2010

TIZZBALL was just one of the new sports on offer to young people at the newly refurbished Mornington Crescent Gym over the weekend.

Played by throwing a ball into a 50cm disc with flashing lights and vibrating sensors, it was played at the Arlington Road fitness centre along with the more ­traditional activities of dance and basketball.

Around 75 youngsters got involved in the sports, offered as part of the council’s COO-L scheme, which gives £15 to school pupils in Years 9 to 11 who receive free school meals, have disabilities or special educational needs, to spend on a range of activities.

Councillor Tulip Siddiq said: “It was also a great chance to show off our newly refurbished Mornington Crescent Gym.”