Some of the events also caused great confusion, with the children trying them for the first time and demonstrations by the many volunteers from Elmore Stoutt High School, doing little to aid comprehension! Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Events such as Zig Zag through the Cones, Roll Up the Mat, Sack Races, Lime on Bottle, Under the Hurdle, Bucket Sorter and straight sprints, punctuated the day’s excitement, with many of the races creating exciting competition. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Even though at times it appeared complete chaos on the track with children running and jumping in all directions, it was a great success and every youngster went home with a huge smile and sense of achievement. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Events such as Zig Zag through the Cones, Roll Up the Mat, Sack Races, Lime on Bottle, Under the Hurdle, Bucket Sorter and straight sprints, punctuated the day’s excitement, with many of the races creating exciting competition.Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Whilst the event was all about participation for the children, challenging themselves, discovering new things and generally having a fun time, there was also a serious aim and ambition for Karl 'Dub' Scatliffe, of VI Sports 4 Life.

“This Games is basically a fun games, which teaches balance, memory and motor skills. That is what I wanted to see, but as you know whenever kids get together there is always an element of competition. It was fun, but there is a lot of development still to be done at this age group.”

Events such as Zig Zag through the Cones, Roll Up the Mat, Sack Races, Lime on Bottle, Under the Hurdle, Bucket Sorter and straight sprints, punctuated the day’s excitement, with many of the races creating exciting competition.

Some of the events also caused great confusion, with the children trying them for the first time and demonstrations by the many volunteers from Elmore Stoutt High School, doing little to aid comprehension!

However, even though at times it appeared complete chaos on the track with children running and jumping in all directions, it was a great success and every youngster went home with a huge smile and sense of achievement.

“What I’m thinking of doing next, based on what I’ve seen today, I want to  go to the pre-schools and implement ways of including more physical activity into the curricula,” noted Scatliffe. “All kids need outdoor time and although I know space is sometimes limited, if we can make the outdoor time more interesting and challenging then we will be able to identify future athletes earlier.”

The VI Sports 4 Life Kindergarten Games included children from Bethany Baptist Preschool, D and D Preschool, Wendell Potter Learning Centre, Mactavious Tiny Tots, Vision Child Development Centre, New Life Learning Centre, Kids Connection, First Impressions, Wiliows, JVD Garden Bay, Alphabet Academy, Paradise Preschool, Little Litehouse and Wonder Years Preschool.

According to Scatliffe, it will be an annual event.