The EzyRollers are typically kept in storage when they are not needed, but, for the first time this year, the regatta team has sent them on a tour of local primary schools so that they can be enjoyed by the island’s children throughout the year.
‘The children absolutely love them, and they’re really good for their balance and coordination as well,’ said Year 4 teacher Sam Clinton.
‘It’s been really, really great to have them here for the week, and I think it just shows the importance of local organisations getting involved with schools.
‘We’re very thankful to the Havelet Regatta for letting us have them.’
The EzyRollers, requiring no motor or battery power, are entirely moved by the momentum of the rider, who pushes on the bar by the front wheel of the toy to generate speed and manage direction.
‘It’s like running but sitting down,’ said eight-year-old Matthew Esau.
‘You can go so super fast downhill.’
While Matthew and his classmate, nine-year-old Athena Farish, are now weathered EzyRoller experts, the toys took a minute to become accustomed to.
‘It takes one or two goes, but then it’s easy,’ Athena said.
‘If you’re good at running, you’ll be good at them. They’re really, really fun.’
The EzyRollers are intended for children over the age of five, and will be available for all the island’s eligible children to try once more at the Havelet Regatta on 28 June, where they are scheduled for use between 2.30 and 5pm.
The regatta will also see them used in more than a recreational manner, with timed laps, leader boards, and medals and rosettes for the speediest EzyRoller riders featuring at the event.
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