Norfolk businesses battle it out at Sportspark

Companies from across the Norfolk region will converge on the UEA Sportspark on Friday 10 June 2011, as the venue plays host to the 3rd Active Norfolk Fit4Work Corporate Games.

The event, sponsored by Swiss Re, offers a unique opportunity for staff and clients to pit their teamwork and sporting skills against teams from other local businesses.

The Fit4Work Corporate Games promises to be an action-packed day, providing firms with valuable opportunities to network and promote themselves to potential customers. Competitors will take part in ten activities throughout the day, ranging from golf to archery and dodgeball, in teams of five and above.

Having forged a strong bond with Active Norfolk, Swiss Re is proud to be associated with the games. “Through our sponsorship of the Corporate Games for the last two years we have developed a great relationship with Active Norfolk, who have supported opportunities for our staff to take part in various activities with the aim of improving their wellbeing,” said Matthew Burrell, chairman of Swiss Re's Norwich Community, Sports & Social committee.

As well as the opportunity to meet with other local businesses, the Corporate Games are an ideal opportunity for staff to spend time together outside the office. However, the benefits don't stop there. With studies showing that physically active staff take around 27% fewer days off sick, there is a real business case for encouraging employees to be active. This event presents an opportunity to introduce them to a wide range of activities.

Shelley Starkings, Project Officer at Active Norfolk, says, “There are activities to suit all abilities at the Fit4Work Corporate Games, giving everyone the chance to shine. You just need bags of enthusiasm and a good team spirit to prove that your team is just as good in the sports hall as they are in the boardroom!”