Go Parks Fest 2023

Attend Go Parks Fest 2023 at Gosford Green Park with Free Entry for All. Coventry Boys & Girls Club and charitable partners present a family funday on Saturday, 19th August.

Coventry Boys & Girls Club will showcase the progress made by members of its “Roots n Hoops” programme with a family funday, filled with basketball and multi-sports, music, food, and community celebrations. It all takes place on 19th August at Gosford Green Park, Binley Road.

The “Roots n Hoops” programme was brought to Coventry Boys and Girls Club, one of Coventry’s oldest youth charities, by Reuben Cotrell who is director of the events management and A&R company “Fyah Kamp.” Along with local partners including Go Parks, Sport England, Positive Youth Foundation, Coventry City Council and The Peace Orchard, this free event will feature basketball demonstrations and a chance to learn more about the many sporting activities offered by Coventry Boys and Girls Club.

“Roots n Hoops” was developed to provide a safe and empowering space for young people, with professional mentors on-hand to help each individual to develop their athletic skills while boosting their levels of self-confidence and ambition too. The free event will offer a chance for the community to see just how valuable this initiative has been to those who participated.

Expect a vibrant atmosphere where families can get involved in various sports including basketball, football, and boxing training, as well as taking in some music and great food. The event will serve as a celebration of both the “Roots n Hoops” programme, and will also give residents of Coventry a chance to find out how they can get more involved with Coventry Boys and Girls Club: a charity that offers all kinds of initiatives such as youth sessions, music production, mentorship, and more from its three-floor hub on Whitefriars Street.

In addition to all the fun, those that attend “Go Parks Fest” can talk to the CBGC team about how they may be able to get involved in future programs or join CBGC as a youth member. “We believe in the potential of our young people and their ability to excel both in sports and the arts,” said Reuben Cottrell. “Roots n Hoops aims to provide a platform where they can explore their passions, hone their skills, and grow in a positive environment.”

This free event takes place between 12pm and 3pm at Gosford Green Park on August 19th, with no tickets required.