Beat the Street - boost your fitness in Featherstone
Friday, May 17, 2024
A giant interactive playground, for adults and children, has come to Featherstone.
‘Beat the Street’ was launched in the town and nearby Sharlston and Streethouse on 15 May, runs until 11 June, and is a physical activity game that has captivated over a million people.
It’s being brought to the district as part of Our Year - Wakefield District 2024. The exciting 366-day programme of physical activity, cultural and heritage activity that is taking place across the Wakefield District.
Beat the Street encourages individuals of all ages to embrace the outdoors, stay active, and discover more about their locality by walking, running, or cycling.
"As part of Our Year we want to give opportunities for children and adults to have a go at new things and we’re so pleased to be able to bring Beat the Street to our district. I’d encourage people to sign up and give it a try.”
Cllr Michelle Collins
Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Sport
The game is designed to turn Featherstone into a real-life gaming arena, with special sensors known as Beat Boxes placed on lampposts across the town.
Local primary schools are being equipped with cards, while parents, teachers, and the wider community can obtain their free contactless cards through the mobile app available on Google Play or the iOS App Store. Or at local venues – visit www.beatthestreet.me/featherstone for more information.
People can earn points, exciting prizes, and uncover hidden gems within their area by simply picking up a Beat the Street card and swiping it across designated Beat Boxes scattered throughout the community.
People can join existing school or community teams or create their own, with a minimum of six players required. By traveling between Beat Boxes spaced half a mile apart, players accumulate points based on the distance covered, and supports physical activity.
To find out more visit www.beatthestreet.me/featherstone
For information
Beat the Street, by GP Dr. William Bird MBE, aims not only to increase physical activity levels among both adults and children but also to alleviate congestion, enhance air quality, and foster family bonding in green spaces.
The initiative also seeks to leaving a lasting legacy by boosting community health and well-being.
Our Year – Wakefield District 2024
Our Year – Wakefield District 2024 is a partnership celebration, led by Wakefield Council. It is a year-long programme of breathtaking spectacles, unique festivals, major events, and community-led activities that celebrate all the Wakefield district has to offer.
It will be a catalyst for inward investment, a boost to the visitor economy and vitally, an opportunity for people across the district to get involved in the region’s unique culture and experience the positive role creativity plays in their community.
For further information, follow Our Year on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.