Bring your kids along to Didsbury Dads' Sports Day in Fog Lane Park. Think egg and spoon, sack races, cricket ball throw, foam javelins. It should be a great afternoon for kids and nostalgic for dads.
This is the first in-person event that we're hosting and we need as much help and support from the community as possible to make it run smoothly.
If you're able to volunteer to be a time-keeper, measurer or just general organiser please get in touch. If you're a teacher, sports coach or have other leadership qualities you would be especially welcome!
We'll put up a gazebo and have some light refreshments - so bring a cooler, picnic blanket or foldable chair. Make sure to bring water, suncream and a change of clothes as needed. Sensible shoes for running on grass are advisable. If the weahter forecase the day before is terrible we might have to postpone so keep an eye on the MeetUp or WhatsApp https://chat.whatsapp.com/EeZR6Bx4zHSLnVhtPPdfG7
Events will be most suitable for kids aged 4+ but younger ones can come along and have a go if they're up for it.
We'll finish the day of with the obligatory dads race so make sure you're ready as we have some sprinters in the group.
There will be prizes for each event and certificates for every child.
The aim is for a fun meetup with the addition of some fun sports and a little competition. NB: The organisers are in charge and any dissent from over-competitive dads will not be tolerated and you may be asked to sit on the naughty step.
Mums are welcome but be aware there might be a lot of "Dads Chat" - sports, cars, DIY and other very manly topics 😂
Please try to RSVP as early as possible so we have an idea of numbers. You're welcome to just turn up on the day and stay as long as you like but we won't be able to guarantee the little ones can participate if you show up too late.
