Sporty mascot’s new name appeal

A newly-launched community sports group is appealing for kids to help them name their new mascot and win a BMX as Derbyshire is gripped by Tour de France fever.
By The Newsroom
Published 8th Jul 2014, 11:00 BST
Andrew Morris, centre, the Synergy Sports Community manager and Michael Burr, assistant manager at JE James, invite readers to name the mascot, with a Giant Method BMX bike up for grabs for the winning suggestion.Andrew Morris, centre, the Synergy Sports Community manager and Michael Burr, assistant manager at JE James, invite readers to name the mascot, with a Giant Method BMX bike up for grabs for the winning suggestion.
Andrew Morris, centre, the Synergy Sports Community manager and Michael Burr, assistant manager at JE James, invite readers to name the mascot, with a Giant Method BMX bike up for grabs for the winning suggestion.

Synergy Sports Academy, of Millennium Way, Chesterfield, is encouraging youngsters to take up physical activity by teaming up with schools and businesses.

The group - made up of former Chesterfield FC players and staff including Andy Morris - boasts a lion mascot and after teaming up with JE James Cycles they are appealing for kids to submit potential names and the chosen winner will get a top BMX bike from the cycle store.

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Academy spokesman Andy said: “We want to get as many youngsters and people as possible into sport and hope to team up with schools to help keep kids healthy.”

Youngsters with parental permission can email [email protected] or write to Synergy, Unit 2, Millennium Way, Chesterfield

S41 8ND with a name for the Synergy mascot and contact details. Schools can also call Synergy on (01246) 260843 or 07450343520 to help set up activities.

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