Have a Go Sports Festival
February/March 2026
Have A Go Sports Festival
Try a new sport or activity to get 2026 going.
Sports are essential for all ages as they promote physical health, mental well-being, and social development. For children, sports improve coordination, teamwork, and discipline.
Teenagers benefit from confidence-building and stress relief. Adults maintain fitness, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and foster friendships through sports.
For seniors, physical activity enhances mobility, balance, and cognitive function, reducing the risk of falls and mental decline. Beyond physical benefits, sports teach perseverance, goal-setting, and resilience—valuable life skills for everyone.
Whether competitive or recreational, engaging in sports leads to a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life at any stage.
Have a Go at a sport in Bream Bay in February and March 2026.
Where it all started!
In 2023 it was decided to try something new. The country, and the world, had been hibernating with the pandemic and we needed to get people out and active.
This desire gave birth to the idea of a Have A Go Sports Festival. A no pressure way for children and adults to get out and try a sport without the pressure of having to sign up for a season or buy equipment.
To say it was a success would be an underestimation. The Bream Bay Sports Trust team estimated that about 12 sports might be prepared to host a Have a Go session.
Ultimately 20 sports groups put their hand up to host a day celebrating their sport. Despite cyclones and other natural disasters the month went ahead and many new members were added to clubs.
The overwhelming response was a bonus for clubs which had struggled within the context of lockdowns and uncertainty. It gave sport a boost, and new friendships made.
Does your sports want to join a future "Have a Go Sports Festival"?
Over the past 3 years Bream Bay has really embraced the Have a Go Sports Festival. So of course it will be on the calendar for Summer 2026 as well as in Winter 2026.
If your club is interested in joining us for future festivals contact our Sports Liaison, Lisa Jones. As we get further into planning will put up and application form to add your club to our calendar of sports festivals.
