Blacktown City Family SportsFest scores big with children at Stanhope Gardens

THERE were plenty of outstanding action at the Blacktown City Family SportsFest on Saturday, with star power provided by a host of individuals and teams from 25 sports.

Hawkesbury/Hills Roller Derby players Fleetwood Stack and ButterScream at the Blacktown City Family Sportsfest at Blacktown Leisure Centre. Pictures: Carmela Roche

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THERE were plenty of outstanding action at the Blacktown City Family SportsFest on Saturday, with star power provided by a host of individuals and teams from 25 sports.

Former NBA legend Bruce Bolden, Bondi Rescue’s Anthony Harries Carroll, the Australian rhythmical gymnastic team and the roller derby platers joined the multi sports displays and clinics at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope.

“SportsFest was a day full of fun and sport with the community able to try out and get information on a variety of clinics,” a Blacktown Venue Management spokeswoman said.

Rebel MirzaeI, Alex Agamalis, Jarrad Fitzgerald, Lachlan Ingram, Rachel Bardney, Jayden Wallace and Julius Wallace with NBL legend Bruce Bolden.

Alex Agamalis tries to get the ball in the hoop.

Friends Riley Milostic and Aiden Too check out wheelchair basketball.

“The 25 different sport and leisure providers kept families active with stalls, displays and interactive activities.”

Bondi Rescue star Anthony Harries Carroll with some of the children from the Australian rhythmical gymnastics team.

Bondi Rescue star Anthony Harries Carroll with Blacktown Mayor Stephen Bali and Marival D'jamirze, head coach of the Rhythmic Gymnastics NSW team.

Jordan Harkins at the sports festival.

There were interactive sports displays from the AFL, cricket, basketball, gymnastics, hockey, baseball, rugby, rugby league, swimming, football, wheelchair sports, netball, roller derby and bikes run by state or local organisations.