Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Visit Coach Core in Essex

On October 30, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Basildon Sporting Village to meet children and young people who were a part of the Coach Core programme of The Royal Foundation.

Once they were inside the sports halls, the Duke and Duchess participated in various sports activities with the children, including tennis and indoor athletics. Together, as Duke versus Duchess, they participated in a game of boccia, a seated game where participants throw a ball to one another as quickly as possible.

Coach Core aims to train children and young people to become next generation coaches.

At today’s engagement, the couple met organisers from both Sport for Confidence and South Essex Gymnastics.

Now in its third year, @WeAreCoachCore continues to build strong partnerships with local organisations. Today, The Duke and Duchess find out more about two of these: @sportforconf and @SEGCtweets, both of which have employed multiple apprentices through the scheme. pic.twitter.com/rdqPDN8gX6

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 30, 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join in with tennis and indoor athletics @WeAreCoachCore coaching sessions. pic.twitter.com/8nNm4D9BzL

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 30, 2018

Their Royal Highnesses take part in a game of Boccia – one of the sports provided by @sportforconf, which offers sporting opportunities for individuals who face barriers to participation. pic.twitter.com/ZvXL6DazPJ

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 30, 2018

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