A confident group of sporting co-workers at a Newton Aycliffe-based charity are warming up for The County Durham Workplace Games next month.
Team DISC has been entered into the Workplace Games, which is organised by County Durham Sport and take place on Thursday 6th October at Durham School.
Challengers will take part in several sports, including tennis, badminton, netball, shooting, rowing and indoor water sports, with prizes available for winners and a team t-shirt, goodie bag and dinner provided for each competitor.
Liane Taylor, Operations Director for Employment & Social Enterprise at DISC whose headquarters are next to the Newton Press office on Horndale Avenue, said: “The team is looking forward to getting stuck in and having a go at the various sports at the Games.”
“We have entered a team to allow staff to enjoy the positive benefits of exercise, and also to foster a sense of team spirit and bonding. We’ve also got an eye on the trophy!”
The team undertaking the challenge is made up of staff from all sections of the organisation and includes men and women from across the age spectrum.
Leanne Smith, 20, from Newton Aycliffe, an apprentice administrator at DISC said: “It’ll be great to have a little friendly competition with other workplaces in County Durham.  I’m not too sporty but it should be a lot of fun.”
A number of Team DISC members already regularly exercise as part of the charity  running club, which has continued to increase in popularity and helped each member to enjoy the camaraderie and health benefits that running can bring. Now members are being joined by enthusiasts from other sports to make a team of potential champions!
For more information on DISC, please visit www.disc-vol.org.uk and for information on The County Durham Workplace Games, visit http://tinyurl.com/hxplhgb