ParaAthletes To Be Boosted By 90,000 Schoolchildren

The world’s best Para Athletes will be boosted by at least 90,000 school-aged spectators at London Stadium in July, with massive take up of the Schools Ticket Offer, backed by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

More than 1,000 London Schools have requested tickets for pupils, ensuring that every single borough will be represented at the Championships.

With demand for tickets still high, a second application window has opened, with schools having the opportunity to take in the Para Athletics Championships for £3 per ticket. This window will close at 20:17 on 24 March 2017.

Attendees taking advantage of the scheme will also benefit from free travel on Transport for London services, as well as enjoying the services of a dedicated volunteer to meet and lead the group throughout their visit.

“I know from visiting a school recently that these children are unbelievably excited to be a part of the Championships and as an athlete knowing that other people are relishing the chance to see you gives you a real lift,” said Paralympic Medallist Stef Reid.

“To think that 90,000 children from more than 1,000 London schools are already guaranteed a once in a lifetime trip to be in the Stadium for the World Para Athletics Championships is truly awesome – this is the kind of event than can change the way a generation of school children see themselves and their world.  It opens up new dreams and possibilities and lets them see up close what can happen when you work hard and believe in yourself.

“The interest in the ticket offer has been overwhelming – I am so glad the organizers have added extra sessions to meet the massive demand, and I hope the numbers just keep growing!  The support from the Mayor and the city of London has been fantastic.”

The ticket offer is just one part of a comprehensive schools programme launched for the Summer of World Athletics. Last month organisers launched Starting Blocks as the official education programme for both world championships – a digital hub providing free, curriculum-linked resources for teachers of pupils aged five to 14. 

The World Para Athletics Championships and the IAAF World Championships London 2017 will bring together 3000 world-class athletes from more than 200 countries, who will compete in 30 sessions across 20 amazing days. This is the first time that the IAAF World Championships and World Para Athletics Championships will be hosted by the same city in the same summer. 

 

For more information and to apply for tickets please click here…