South West Youth Games | 26th July 2019 | Blogging

Devon County Councillors joined Games participants, volunteers and partners to celebrate the success of the first ever Planet Earth Games. The reception at County Hall, Exeter on 25 July also saw the awarding of the John Coates Cup, named after the charity's former Chair to Exeter Saracens for thebest performing local team at this year's Games. Councillor Carol Whitton is pictured with members of the rugby club....

South West Youth Games | 09th July 2019 | Blogging

The first ever Planet Earth Games got off to a successful launch with over 300 people taking part in a range of activities at Flowerpot Playing Fields, Exeter. On a gloriously sunny day on Saturday 7 July, participants took part in girls' football, girls' rugby, plogging, paddle boarding, canoeing, raft-building, skateboarding, scootering, BMX, group cycling and trail walking.  The Games environmental commitments over no avoidable single use plastic, leaving no trace, using recycled materials and being at the forefront of sustainability in sports were full adhered to, with sackfuls of rubbish collected from wider Exeter by the plogging teams. CEO Chris Broadbent said: "The Planet Earth Games are now a reality, there is a been a lot of hard work gone into this year. But now we have delivered a world-first in sustainable sport. In particular, I would like to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers who gave so much to ensure the inaugural Games were such a success and did so with a huge smile too."...

South West Youth Games | 03rd July 2019 | Blogging

With the Planet Earth Games now less than four days away, we caught up with Lauren Dolan - track cyclist for Great Britain - ahead of the inaugural event...    Who are you and what do you do?   "Hi! Im Lauren Dolan, a 19-year old road and track endurance cyclist, having represented Great Britain in both disciplines".   "After taking a back step in 2018 to recover from 2 major crashes, one being at the world championships in Bergen 2017, I am now back and fighting harder than ever. Ive had some of my best results to date this season, and am looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead for me in representing my country".   Why you support and act as an ambassador to Planet Earth Games?   "It's a great privilege to be named as one of the ambassadors of last years up-cycled ‘'Devon youth games’’. Watching the games last year was incredible. To see so many talented young athletes compete, gracious in both victory and defeat was really special. I want to act as a beacon of direction for the athletes, helping to encourage them to pursue their ambitions, big or small, whether in sport or not. This year, with the additional focus of the environment, and its pertinence in the news, all over the world, I hope that I can spread the centralised aspiration of the Planet Earth Games (to ‘save our environment’) with the intention that it will remain an individual vocation for everyone in years to come".   What are your views on the importance of Planet Earth Games objectives around youth sport and the environment?   "The Planet Earth Games will have a really positive impact on everyone involved, creating a legacy that will have a bearing on people’s actions and outlooks, not just when it comes to sport, but also when considering our surroundings too. With the environment in such a declining state, there has never been a more crucial time to change our behaviours".   Why you are looking forward to the Planet Earth Games on Saturday? "I cannot wait to be a spectator at the games, to see the next generation of athletes across a huge variety of sports compete for the Planet Earth games title, as well learning a thing or two about protecting the environment at the same time. It's going to be an action packed, fun and crucially, an eco-friendly day for everyone to play a part in!"   Group Cycling is one of many family activities available at Planet Earth Games.         Join Lauren and our other ambassadors - Matt Jess, Jo Pavey, Will Smith and Charlotte Tregedeon - at the Planet Earth Games on Saturday 6th July!  Check out the Planet Earth Games website for more information.ENTER NOW!          ...

South West Youth Games | 25th June 2019 | Blogging

Book your place on Village Green - July 6th!     Do you share our vision of inspiring a generation of environmentally sustainable young people through sport and physical activity?Then book your place at Planet Earth Games, the world's first environment themed multi-sport event in Exeter on 6 July. Planet Earth Games provides a unique Olympic and Paralympic-style experience for up to 3000 young people and their families whilst sharing the best in sustainability in sport and beyond.There is limited places in the Village Green, BOOK NOW. Or, to find out more, contact Jo Wood via email or on 07809 144260.   We are pleased to announce that we will be joined by a number of fantastic organisations, including: Nourish Zero Waste; Vegan Runners UK; Forestry England; Environment Agency; South West Water; Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre; Devon Wildlife Trust; Sustrans; South West Coast Path & Plastic Free Exeter. The Planet Earth Games is committed to: zero usage of avoidable single use oil-based plastics leaving no trace by achieving zero waste usage of recycled materials wherever possible being at the forefront of sustainability in sport in the UK   Planned set-up. Exhibitors will be located at the Village Green.  ...

South West Youth Games | 26th July 2019 | Blogging

Devon County Councillors joined Games participants, volunteers and partners to celebrate the success of the first ever Planet Earth Games. The reception at County Hall, Exeter on 25 July also saw the awarding of the John Coates Cup, named after the charity's former Chair to Exeter Saracens for thebest performing local team at this year's Games. Councillor Carol Whitton is pictured with members of the rugby club....

South West Youth Games | 09th July 2019 | Blogging

The first ever Planet Earth Games got off to a successful launch with over 300 people taking part in a range of activities at Flowerpot Playing Fields, Exeter. On a gloriously sunny day on Saturday 7 July, participants took part in girls' football, girls' rugby, plogging, paddle boarding, canoeing, raft-building, skateboarding, scootering, BMX, group cycling and trail walking.  The Games environmental commitments over no avoidable single use plastic, leaving no trace, using recycled materials and being at the forefront of sustainability in sports were full adhered to, with sackfuls of rubbish collected from wider Exeter by the plogging teams. CEO Chris Broadbent said: "The Planet Earth Games are now a reality, there is a been a lot of hard work gone into this year. But now we have delivered a world-first in sustainable sport. In particular, I would like to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers who gave so much to ensure the inaugural Games were such a success and did so with a huge smile too."...

South West Youth Games | 03rd July 2019 | Blogging

With the Planet Earth Games now less than four days away, we caught up with Lauren Dolan - track cyclist for Great Britain - ahead of the inaugural event...    Who are you and what do you do?   "Hi! Im Lauren Dolan, a 19-year old road and track endurance cyclist, having represented Great Britain in both disciplines".   "After taking a back step in 2018 to recover from 2 major crashes, one being at the world championships in Bergen 2017, I am now back and fighting harder than ever. Ive had some of my best results to date this season, and am looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead for me in representing my country".   Why you support and act as an ambassador to Planet Earth Games?   "It's a great privilege to be named as one of the ambassadors of last years up-cycled ‘'Devon youth games’’. Watching the games last year was incredible. To see so many talented young athletes compete, gracious in both victory and defeat was really special. I want to act as a beacon of direction for the athletes, helping to encourage them to pursue their ambitions, big or small, whether in sport or not. This year, with the additional focus of the environment, and its pertinence in the news, all over the world, I hope that I can spread the centralised aspiration of the Planet Earth Games (to ‘save our environment’) with the intention that it will remain an individual vocation for everyone in years to come".   What are your views on the importance of Planet Earth Games objectives around youth sport and the environment?   "The Planet Earth Games will have a really positive impact on everyone involved, creating a legacy that will have a bearing on people’s actions and outlooks, not just when it comes to sport, but also when considering our surroundings too. With the environment in such a declining state, there has never been a more crucial time to change our behaviours".   Why you are looking forward to the Planet Earth Games on Saturday? "I cannot wait to be a spectator at the games, to see the next generation of athletes across a huge variety of sports compete for the Planet Earth games title, as well learning a thing or two about protecting the environment at the same time. It's going to be an action packed, fun and crucially, an eco-friendly day for everyone to play a part in!"   Group Cycling is one of many family activities available at Planet Earth Games.         Join Lauren and our other ambassadors - Matt Jess, Jo Pavey, Will Smith and Charlotte Tregedeon - at the Planet Earth Games on Saturday 6th July!  Check out the Planet Earth Games website for more information.ENTER NOW!          ...

South West Youth Games | 25th June 2019 | Blogging

Book your place on Village Green - July 6th!     Do you share our vision of inspiring a generation of environmentally sustainable young people through sport and physical activity?Then book your place at Planet Earth Games, the world's first environment themed multi-sport event in Exeter on 6 July. Planet Earth Games provides a unique Olympic and Paralympic-style experience for up to 3000 young people and their families whilst sharing the best in sustainability in sport and beyond.There is limited places in the Village Green, BOOK NOW. Or, to find out more, contact Jo Wood via email or on 07809 144260.   We are pleased to announce that we will be joined by a number of fantastic organisations, including: Nourish Zero Waste; Vegan Runners UK; Forestry England; Environment Agency; South West Water; Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre; Devon Wildlife Trust; Sustrans; South West Coast Path & Plastic Free Exeter. The Planet Earth Games is committed to: zero usage of avoidable single use oil-based plastics leaving no trace by achieving zero waste usage of recycled materials wherever possible being at the forefront of sustainability in sport in the UK   Planned set-up. Exhibitors will be located at the Village Green.  ...