We’ve got reminders from Belle Vue in 2004 and another one at the Lynnfield Centre in 2008.
Who can you recognise among the youngsters at the Oscars playgroup in 2012?
We are racing back in time with 11 great sporting scenes from the Hartlepool Mail archives.
Take a look and then get in touch with your own memories.
5. Super at the 6th Form College
Pupils from St Aidans, St. Begas, St Cuthberts and Stranton primary schools played games including volleyball in a day of competition at the sports centre at Hartlepool 6th Form College. Remember this event which was held to mark the start of the Olympics from 2012? Photo: FRANK REID
6. Fun in the 2008 sun
Yohden Primary School in Horden in 2008. The Easington Council Sports Development Team helped youngsters to enjoy the day in tribute to the Olympics. Were you there? Photo: LH
7. Super at St Bega's
St Bega's Primary School in 2012 when the school learned about the Olympics with the help of Brian Baines . Does this bring back great memories? Photo: FRANK REID
8. Brilliant at Brierton
Who remembers the country that they represented when Brierton Sports Centre held its own event in tribute to the Olympics in 2010? Photo: TC