Arriva going for gold in hunt for future stars

Arriva Buses has launched an appeal to find the country’ssports stars of tomorrow and would like to hear about potentialcandidates across Great Britain.

As part of its continued commitment to the local communities itserves, Arriva’s Star of the Future appeal will reward theoutstanding sporting achievements of the UK’s under-16s.

From running to rowing, gymnastics to golf, karate or swimming,the sporting categories are endless. The nominations are completelydown to the public.

As well as a year’s free bus travel, Arriva will alsoprovide financial support to the most talented children for anentire year. This support could range from covering the costs ortraining and tuition, to buying much needed sportsequipment.

David Shadbolt, UK marketing manager, said:

Star of the Future is a fantastic way to encourage andsupport grass roots sport in the UK, especially with the next fiveyears being so important for our athletes. Arriva is searching forreal sporting talent amongst children aged 16 and under in a bid tounearth potential British sporting stars of thefuture.

If you know a budding Sally Gunnell, the next SteveRedgrave or an Amir Khan in the making, get in touch and place yournomination now. Additionally, if you are under 16 and have achievedgreat success at a junior sports level, Arriva wants to hear fromyou.

The deadline for candidates to get in touch with Arriva is 16June. The Arriva panel will then select eight winners who will becrowned their region’s Star of the Future.

If you would like to nominate someone for Star of the Future orif you would like to put yourself forward, please e-mailstar@arriva.co.uk or call0845 270 1660 explaining why.