John Buchanan to launch multi-sports program ‘Ready Steady Go Kids’ in Mumbai
MUMBAI: Legendary cricket coach, John Buchanan, is set to bring the Multi-Sports Australian Foundational years kids program ‘Ready Steady Go Kids’ to India in collaboration with CP Goenka International School. The Australian training program teaches fundamentals of 13 different sports to children aged between 1.5-7 years.
The program kickstarts in Mumbai on 29th August at the CP Goenka International School. This globally recognized program will be introduced in all the 6 schools of CP Goenka Group, a media release said.
Started in Australia, the Ready Steady Go Kids Program aims to develop the required motor skills of students in a fun, non-competitive environment. With the presence of the program in 13 countries, the program will expand to various cities in India including Mumbai, Noida, Chennai, Bangalore, Udaipur, Coimbatore, and Thiruvananthapuram.
Australia’s Two-Time World Cup Winning Cricket Coach, John Buchanan, added,
“I am extremely excited to bring this program to India and I would like to thank CP Goenka International School for their support and cooperation. The Ready Steady Go Kids Program is a great success in Australia, helping children in navigating their way to sports in a fun way. I am confident that the program will become a popular pre-school motor skills development program in India as well.”
Archana Goenka, Trustee, CP Goenka International School Mumbai, said,
“We are thrilled to welcome legendary cricketer John Buchanan and introduce the Ready Steady Go Kids Program in our schools. This program will not only make sports and physical activity fun, but also enhance child’s confidence and ability to independently finish tasks. It will help in holistic development of children.”
The science-based program aims to encourage children’s continued participation in sports and prepare them for the early school years. With the aim of expanding the program and fostering physical education in young children, John Buchanan will be touring 6 cities in India, the release added.