The Wait Is Almost Over: Sports Day Is Nearly Here

Are you ready for Sports Day?

The SPARTA Sport and Wellbeing Day is almost here and will be taking place on 24^th July 2026.

For the second year on the trot the event is taking place at the incredible facilities of the Imber Court Sports Club in Thames Ditton near Hampton Court so put the date of Friday 24^th July 2026 in your diary now! As usual the event will be taking place in the afternoon starting around 12 noon.

We are planning a fantastic day for everyone that attends, and more details are available on our website at https://www.spartarecreation.co.uk/sparta-sports-day-2026  

Team Entries

If you want to enter a team in the Football, Netball, Rounders or Cricket then you need to enter now before the spaces run out. Enter your team now by using the link below it simple and easy to enter and totally free of charge.

Team Entries for Sports Day close on 10th July so get your entries in now if you haven't

You can enter by clicking here

Volunteers Needed

We couldn’t hold the day without the help of the wonderful volunteers from across both Departments that make the day so special. Last year we barely had enough volunteers to hold the event. Many volunteers worked throughout the day without a break we cannot find ourselves in a similar position this year, so please volunteer to help at Sport and Wellbeing Day.

It is a great way to use your Departmental allowed volunteer time, give something back to your colleagues and feel that you have made a difference. If you would like to help, then please do get in touch with us at SPARTA@dft.gov.uk

Opportunities for Team Building

The event is a great opportunity to bring your teams together from across the country for a day of healthy activities and to help improve the physical and mental wellbeing of all staff and their families.

We will be hosting as many of the usual sporting activities as possible along with fun events such as wanging the wellie, the sack race, and the egg and spoon race. The day is one of enjoyment and comradeship across DfT and MHCLG and always brings happy memories to all.

Start putting your teams together and brushing off your sports gear.

I look forward to seeing you all at Sports Day.