Oct 07, 2024
Copper Box Arena recently played host to the finale of the annual Better Club Games, where over 700 participants over the age of 60 came together from across London to compete and connect through sport! The Club Games took place over two days at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with the first event taking place at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre.
Featuring events such as darts, dominoes, timed cycle challenges, short mat bowls, badminton, short tennis and table tennis, the event highlights the importance of fitness and community at any age. In a tightly fought contest, Epsom & Ewell took the ultimate overall title – ahead of Waltham Forest in 2nd and Greenwich in 3rd
GLL Deputy CEO Phil Donnay said: “It was inspiring to see over 400 participants at the Copper Box Arena turn out to take part in this year’s running of the Better Club Games, compete and have fun. The importance of ageing well and living well is huge – both for individuals and wider society. As a charitable social enterprise, GLL are proud to show what older people are capable of through our Better Club Games. Congratulations to all those who took part and to our worthy winners – Epsom & Ewell.”
Speaking from winning team Epsom & Ewell, semi-retired accountant Tony Gayle, 68, from Stoneleigh, took part in table tennis, the Games enabling him to rediscover his interest in the sport. "The competitive element is fun but the most important thing is to enjoy the day. It's sociable - you see people you met at the Games last year."
Thank you to all involved, from organisers to participants and to this year's celebrity ambassador Christopher Biggins! If you’d like to find out more about Better Club Games or are thinking about holding an event at the Box That Rocks, click the buttons below.
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Featuring events such as darts, dominoes, timed cycle challenges, short mat bowls, badminton, short tennis and table tennis, the event highlights the importance of fitness and community at any age. In a tightly fought contest, Epsom & Ewell took the ultimate overall title – ahead of Waltham Forest in 2nd and Greenwich in 3rd
GLL Deputy CEO Phil Donnay said: “It was inspiring to see over 400 participants at the Copper Box Arena turn out to take part in this year’s running of the Better Club Games, compete and have fun. The importance of ageing well and living well is huge – both for individuals and wider society. As a charitable social enterprise, GLL are proud to show what older people are capable of through our Better Club Games. Congratulations to all those who took part and to our worthy winners – Epsom & Ewell.”
Speaking from winning team Epsom & Ewell, semi-retired accountant Tony Gayle, 68, from Stoneleigh, took part in table tennis, the Games enabling him to rediscover his interest in the sport. "The competitive element is fun but the most important thing is to enjoy the day. It's sociable - you see people you met at the Games last year."
Thank you to all involved, from organisers to participants and to this year's celebrity ambassador Christopher Biggins! If you’d like to find out more about Better Club Games or are thinking about holding an event at the Box That Rocks, click the buttons below.