Swindon Councillor Junab Ali. and David Hemery CBE, Wiltshire’s Deputy Lieutenant.


This prestigious event is organised by Wiltshire and Swindon Sport (WASP) in conjunction with the School Games Organisers, National Governing Bodies for Sport and Wiltshire Council, with many other partners who make this competition possible. The Young Leaders from many Secondary Schools supporting officials from Wilts ASA, RFU, LTA, Golf Foundation, QuadKids, as well as volunteers from county associations and local clubs.


Jess Pierce who organised young leaders from Abbeyfield School said


“the atmosphere was electric, and every child looked like they could not


be prouder to be at the games. My leaders loved being part of the athlete’s village and thought it brought loads of fun to the children.”


Bradon Forest teacher, Sarah Evans, commented – “The competitions were very well organised, the games makers very efficient and the athlete’s village at the start and end of the day was great fun! I can only imagine how much work goes into organising such an event but it is greatly appreciated.”


WASP CEO Steve Boocock said “The School Games are an opportunity to motivate and inspire young people across Wiltshire and Swindon to take part in more competitive school sport


and a chance to develop their sporting abilities. We want to encourage even more young people to get active and this is a great way to nurture new talent and build that lifelong love of sport.”


Alma Borthwick, organiser of the event, commented “The event gets better every year with more schools taking part not only in the sports competitions and by providing sports leaders. This year the message was about setting personal challenges and achieving one’s personal best.”


For further information please contact Alma Borthwick on Alma@wiltssport. org.uk Mobile: 07789501553 | Office: 01225 781500


This year’s Sporting Champion attending the Summer School Games level 3 Competition hosted by Marlborough College was Mara Yamauchi. It was great to have such an accomplished athlete to compere the opening ceremony and inspire the young people in the crowd from across Wiltshire and Swindon.


Mara Yamauchi inspired the young athletes at the Summer School Games Mara Yamauchi’s Story.


In April 2009, she set her personal best of 2:23:12 in the London Marathon, a time which ranks her as the 2nd fastest British female marathon runner ever. Mara came 6th at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing which equals the best place ever by a British woman in the Olympic marathon.


Mara is the 2nd fastest British woman for the marathon behind Paul Radcliffe and won a bronze medal at 10,000m at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.


She is now a corporate & personal running coach and Japanese-speaker, proud Ambassador for ASICS.


Mara Yamauchi Sporting Champion


Her other main performances are as follows: Winner, Osaka International Ladies’ Marathon 2008 Winner, New York Half Marathon 2010


Wiltshire and Swindon Relay 3


Third, Yokohama International Women’s Marathon 2011 Bronze medalist, Commonwealth


Games 10,000m, Melbourne 2006 9th place, World Championships Marathon, Osaka 2007


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