The Way youngsters win national competition

Around 30 young people involved in the The Way, based on School Street in Wolverhampton, travelled up to Carlisle as part of the competition.

The competition saw youngsters battle it out in a range of activities, from dodgeball to wheelchair basketball, climbing, gym challenges, a dance off and art activities.

More than 300 people came together and formed Youth Zone teams from Wigan, Blackburn, Manchester, Bolton, Carlisle, the Wirral, London, Oldham and Wolverhampton to compete for The Onside President’s Cup, Senior Cup and Junior Cup.

The annual event was supported by Sir Norman K. Stoller CBE KStJ DL and was hosted by Carlisle Youth Zone on Saturday May 27.

The victorious Wolverhampton Youth Zone team completed in non-traditional games and activities between senior, junior and ability teams,

The Way were delighted to win both the Senior Cup and, the overall prize, The Onside President’s Cup.

Cheryl Garvey, CEO of The Way Youth Zone, said: “We’re delighted that young people from The Way won The Onside President’s Cup, it’s such a massive achievement for them. This is only our second time in the competition and to win is just an incredible feeling. More importantly, every young person taking part had lots of fun, made new friends and created some lifelong memories.”

The Way Wolverhampton Youth Zone is a purpose-built facility for the city’s young people aged 8 to 19 and 25 with disabilities.

Every night, The Way gives young people somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to.

Find out more at www.thewayyouthzone.org.