Family fun and fitness for Sandys 360 festival

A leisure centre is limbering up to celebrate its third anniversary with a special family fun and fitness festival.

The Sandys 360 event on Saturday, April 6 and will feature fitness demonstrations, children’s games and activities, as well as live local performances.

It will also include a family fun challenge a scavenger hunt and other activities designed to promote family fitness.

Stephanie Lee, the centre’s marketing and communications co-ordinator, said: “As a young organization, we’re trying to find the right mix to celebrate reaching each milestone.

“This year, we’re hosting a family fun and fitness festival where the community can come out and enjoy a day of wholesome family fun and discover some great activities to be healthy together.

“A major component of that is the family fun tournament, where families, community groups and companies put together teams to compete in a number of sporting activities that utilize the entire facility.”

Bermuda vendors and the centre’s community partners will also be running stalls to show off their wares.

Ms Lees said: “We are trying to bring the entire community together with this event, not just the West End, but everyone from every corner of the island, locals and visitors, to relax and have fun.

“We want to show that Sandys 360 is more than just a gym and a pool, but a meeting place for the island to enjoy.”

Local groups to be featured will include Gombey troupes, Socaerobics, Zumba and the Bermuda Police Service, while MC Dem Biez will ensure smooth running.

Sandys 360 includes a basketball gym, 25m heated indoor pool and a fitness centre.

It also hosts a number of community activities, including after school and holiday camps, professional development courses and educational courses like GED classes and child development.

It also runs special classes for seniors designed to help them keep fit and get the most out of their later years.

The event will be held between 11am and 7pm and admission is $5, with children aged under five free.

Further information on the festival can be obtained from Ms Lee by contacting her at 234 6195 or email on [email protected].

More information on Sandys 360 and the festival can be found atwww.sandys360anniversary2013.com.