Oldham
Welcome to the Oldham Team pages for the 'I love me' Greater Manchester Youth Games. On 12th July 2008 a team of young people will compete in sports and arts events, proudly representing their borough.
Spectators are welcome to support Oldham on the day, make sure you get the date in your diary to celebrate sport and the arts in Greater Manchester!
See messages and memories from past Oldham team competitors by scrolling down the page. Click here to leave your messages.
Amy said:
| I have been doing cheerleading for 2 yrs now and me and my squad have just represented oldham in the manchester youth games we came second and got a silver medal without our top coach Mrs Hayes and ashleigh we would'nt have come this far so THANKYOUxxxx |
14/07/08
Amelia said:
| Come on Oldham! Really enjoyed taking part in the Cheerleading workshop and winning a sliver medal for Oldham with my team BV Warriors at the Greater Manchester Youth Games. I hope our team will be back next year. Hope everyone enjoyed the event as much as our team did. Special thanks from us all to our ‘Top coach’ and Ashley for all their hard work. |
12/07/08
Connor said:
| COME ON TEAM OLDHAM!!! My bro coach for waterpolo i am playing aswell... |
12/07/08
luke said:
| The Youth Games were great, i have played for the last two years. I met new friends from all over Manchester who played hockey. I hope to see them again this year at the Games!!! Good luck Team Oldham!!! |
09/06/08
freya said:
| Youth games were good even though we only won one game. i am in the squad for Hockey which is really good as i learn new skills and meet new mates. |
09/06/08
Nitin said:
| I have had the pleasure of being involved in the youth games for the last 12 years as a player, volunteer, coach and team manager. My first memories of the youth games were representing oldham at hockey at the Armitage Centre in 1996 winning a gold medal. The experience and atmosphere of the weekend is something i will always hold close to my heart. To be participating in such a big event at a young age, it gave me the opportunity to make friends from all walks of life with the same interests as me that i am still in contact with after 11 years. Because of this event it has motivated me to work go through the pathways from a volunteer to an Assistant Sport Development officer at Oldham Sport Development. Good luck this year Team Oldham!!! |
27/05/08
Neil said:
| Having been involved in the Youth Games for 8 years now it is great to see the long term effect it can have on people's lives. From seeing 11 year olds compete for the first time, then become members of a club, and finally, return to the Youth Games as a coach or team manager years later is what it is all about. I love seeing the pride of young people representing their town, and the effort and enthusiasm that goes into competing against other teams of a similar level of development. Everyone involved in sport knows about the Youth Games, and everyone wants to represent the town they live in at the Youth Games. I definitely feel that I missed out in my youth, not competing in the Greater Manchester Youth Games. It has built a great legacy.....long may it continue! |
27/05/08
Leanne said:
| I have been involved in the youth games as both an athlete and a manager and in all cases I have had a great experience. The event has always been a fun day out and the weather has never dampened anyones spirits. A well run event with dedicated volunteers,coaches and officals makes the event a great day for participates and spectators to have fun in a safe environment. Team Oldham 2 win!!!!!! |
27/05/08
Suzanne said:
| I have been involved in the Greater Manchester Youth Games for as long as I can remember, both me and my sister Tiff have played on the GMYG Netball teams and I remember feeling really proud about representing my home town. I use to really enjoy the games at the Armitage Centre where all the sports were together, which gave us the opportunity to go and support other Oldham teams. The Youth Games gave me the chance to meet new friends, which most of them are still and will be life long friends, some of which I still play Netball with at Oldham Netball Club. Through my passion and enjoyment of sport I have representated team Oldham as a volunteer, a coach and now a Community Sport Development Officer at Oldham Sport Development. Events like the Youth Games give a young person such a fantastic opportuntiy to follow their pathway in sport, as I did and luckily I am able to share this amazing expereince as a Sport Development Officer with the young people year on year. Without the dedication, commitment and passion from volunteers, coaches, officials and organisers, I and other participants wouldnt have experienced this proud moment of representing their area at the Youth Games Come on Team Oldham!!!! |
23/05/08
Emma said:
| I first got involved in the Youth Games when I was 11 (for Stockport) and it is probably fair to say that it is the single biggest reason why I have ended up working in sport as my full time job. The Youth Games was my first experience of competitive sport and really gave me a passion for sport as a whole. I first took part in the Games when it was held at the Armitage and the event and the experience it gave me was amazing. I have seen the Youth Games change over the years, but never has the enjoyment and pride on young peoples faces changed when they represent their borough. As a volunteer and now working in Sports Development (in Oldham) I have been lucky enough to every year see young people enjoying themselves and achieving some incredible goals. I only hope that in the future the games is able to impact on more young people as it did with me. Thanks to everyone who has been involved in the Youth Games over the years! |
23/05/08
Helen said:
| I was involved in the Youth Games in 96/97/98 playing netball for Oldham. I loved the Youth Games when I played in them, especially as they used to take place in the sun! I won 1 silver and 2 bronze medals, never the gold! I think we lost to Trafford every year - they were our big rivals. The atmosphere at the Youth Games was always electric and I have very fond memories from each of the Games that I played in. I am now involved in the Youth Games through Wigan Sports Development, where I work as a Sports Development Officer. It is great to go back to the Games in a professional capacity and see kids enjoying themselves like I did over 10 years ago! |
15/05/08
Neil said:
| I cant believe the Greater Manchester Youth Games has now been around for 20 years! What a fantastic event for children, young people, families, coaches, sports leaders, volunteers and sports development staff! I have been involved in the games over the 20 years in various roles from a volunteer, to a coach, to a sports development officer and now Head of Sport and Extended Learning in Oldham. I have some great memories of the games from those glorious sunny days at the Armitage Centre to most recent times at the Manchester Venues. For me the Youth Games has always inspired me and has given me some great experiences that have helped me professionally. Big thanks to all those that make it happen including Greater Sport Staff, Sport Development Officers, Team Managers, Coaches, Teachers, Volunteers, Young Leaders and parents. Also good luck to Team Oldham for 2008! Neil |
06/05/08
Helen said:
| I was involved in the Youth Games in 96/97/98 playing netball for Oldham. I loved the Youth Games when I played in them, especially as they used to take place in the sun! I won 1 silver and 2 bronze medals, never the gold! I think we lost to Trafford every year - they were our big rivals. The atmosphere at the Youth Games was always electric and I have very fond memories from each of the Games that I played in. I am now involved in the Youth Games through Wigan Sports Development, where I work as a Sports Development Officer. It is great to go back to the Games in a professional capacity and see kids enjoying themselves like I did over 10 years ago! |
01/05/08
Jill said:
| I remember being really keen on football but not knowing about any teams - i played for my primary school but that was it. My teacher brought me a flyer with information about the borough trials and the youth games - i got involved and it was the first time i was involved with football properly. I am still involved with playing football to this day (many years later!) and think the Youth Games got me going. I am still involved with the youth games now - although behind the scenes and i would love to think that some of the participants this year, like me will be starting a life time love of their sport! |
28/03/08
Laura said:
 | ....found a couple more of pics from 'behind' the scenes.....this is Richard our boss and Chief Exec of the Games! He's in charge of GreaterSport, the people who organise the event....he has been to ALL of the 20 of the Greater Manchester Youth Games! |
27/03/08