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Remember rounders at school? The team spirit, the exercise but mostly the fun. This summer adults have the chance to turn back the years and relive a favourite childhood pastime

Kirklees Council is teaming up with other local authorities in West Yorkshire to run a rounders festival and tournament at Leeds Road Sports Complex, Huddersfield, on Saturday, August 7. Registration opens at 10am and play will last until around 3.30pm.

The tournament, which is free to take part in, is suitable for people new to, returning to and current participants of rounders.

People interested in participating just need to register as individuals or, with friends, as a team by contacting Tom Gibbins, Club Support Assistant, tel: 07528 252199, email: thomas.gibbins@wysport.co.uk

Through its Sport4Life scheme, Kirklees Council is currently running ‘Back to Rounders’ on Mondays at Fernside Park, Almondbury, and Wednesdays at Leeds Road Sports Complex, both 6pm-7pm. For more information about these sessions, which cost £2 at Fernside Park and £2.80 at Leeds Road, telephone 01484 234012 or visit the website www.kirklees.gov.uk/sport4life

In addition to getting adults back playing rounders, there is an opportunity for youngsters to take a step beyond playing with a Young Leaders Award course in the sport. The course, which includes the Preliminary Umpires Award, is being held at Leeds Road Sports Complex on Tuesday, August 10, 9am-4pm. The cost is £15 for Kirklees residents and £25 for non-Kirklees residents. Places can be booked by contacting Maureen Holroyd, Kirklees Sports Development, tel: 01484 234098, email: maureen.holroyd@kirklees.gov.uk

For further information about any of the rounders opportunities, contact Tom Gibbins.