34 scenes which take you right back to playing sports at Blackpool schools during the 90s and 00s
By Claire Lark
Published 30th Jan 2023, 15:45 BST
These picture memories capture sports in schools in the 90s and early 00s.
Both primary and high schools are featured from across Blackpool and other areas of the Fylde Coast and focus on football, rugby, netball, basketball as well as other sports and achievements.
And even if you weren’t one of the sporty ones, you’ll probably recognise someone you know...
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7. School Sports Memories
Children from Collegiate School in 2002 when the school became a specialist sports college. Left Kirsty Edwards 15, Simon Arton 16, Ben Smith 16, Headmaster Chris Mcgrath, Lee Diss 16, Shantelle Sykes(With an S) 16, Dean Brightman 16, Stuart Allcock 15.Sam Jones 15,Front Left Gary Slater 15, Liam Larkin 15 Jodie Hazelhurst 15 / COLLEGIATE TO BECOME A SPECIALIST SPORTS COLLEGE Photo: Dave Nelson
15 year-old Kirsty Mackay from Bispham High School, had been selected as goalkeeper for the England U16 hockey squad in 2002 Photo: Robert Charles Norton Lock
Pupils and teachers at Sacred Heart RC Primary School were celebrating after being awarded nearly £5,000 from the National Lottery for new sport equipment in 2002.
Pictured are PE Co-ordinator Celia Gibson (back left), Sarah Burgess who organised the bid, Deputy Head Amanda Clayton and pupils. Photo: Robert Charles Norton Lock
Bispham High School Under 16's girls soccer team, winners of the Lancs U16's Girls Cup in 2002. Back L-R Angela Hynds, Helen Birkby and Kirsty Johnson. Middle Row Kim Hirst, Tiffanie Foster and Natalie Collumbire,. Front L-R Julie Young, Natasha Hardwick and Danielle Threlfall Photo: Martin Bostock
Children from Thames School South Shore with the Bloomfield Bear. Left Back Charlotte Goodall 10, Graham Wallace 10 . Front left Rylea Perryman 9, Edward Neal 8 Photo: Dave Nelson