Foundation host first West Lancashire Tag Festival

Wigan Warriors community foundation led a successful tag festival to primary school pupils from across West Lancashire.

More than 120 children from 12 primary schools across West Lancashire participated in the inaugural Year 5 and 6 Tag Festival at JMO Sports Park, Skelmersdale earlier this week.

Participants development core rugby skills – grip, catch and pass, play the ball, try scoring – in a carousel of activities before taking part in a 6-a-side games to showcase their ability.

Following the Tag Festival, participants had the opportunity to have their photos taken alongside the Betfred Super League, Challenge Cup and World Club Challenge trophies plus the League Leaders’ Shield.

Speaking on the Tag Festival, Wigan Warriors Rugby Development Manager, John Whalley said: “It’s brilliant to see so many children playing rugby across West Lancashire. The opportunities schools and games organisers are offering, alongside the delivery from our development officers, will certainly drive and increase participation across younger and older age groups.”

Lancashire Development Officer, Josh Fry added: “The Tag Festival was a huge success in increasing the exposure of rugby league across West Lancashire. It was great to see so many children playing with smiles on their faces before they were given the opportunity to get photos with all four trophies.”