Sport Relief 2008
Sunday 16th March 2008 is Sport Relief and there are events happening all across Northamptonshire. You can take part in 1, 3 or 6 mile events and go completely at your own pace. The events in the county are as follows:
Sunday 16th March
The Daventry Mile
Starts from the Outdoor Pool at 10.30am
The Northampton Mile
Tv Presenter Natalie Pinkham will start the race in the Abington Street at 10am.
The Corby Mile
Rockingham Triangle Athletics Track. A family fun day out starting at 12pm.
The Irthlingborough Diamond Lakes Mile
Starting from Rushden & Diamonds at 1.30pm.
The Kettering Mile
Starts at The Market Square at 12pm
The Wellingborough Weavers Mile
Weavers Leisure Centre from 9.30am including rhythmic gymnastics and Netball v Basketball Charity Match.
The Brackley Leisure Centre Mile
Starts from the Leisure Centre at 10.30am
Register today at the Sport Relief Website.
Other ways to complete your mile!
There are other "mile" events taking place on Friday 14th to Sunday 16th March including Swimming or Dancing a mile.
See details below and check out your local press for further information.
Friday 14th March
Dance a Mile at Daventry Leisure Centre (schools by invitation)
Saturday 15th March
Danceathon in the
Swim a Mile at The Waendel Leisure Centre from 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Ride a Mile (in the gym) at The Waendel Leisure Centre from 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Run a Mile (in the gym) at The Waendal Leisure Centre from 3.30pm - 5.30pm
OR do all 3 at the Waendal Centre in a Mini Sport Relief Triathlon!
Ride a Mile (in the Gym) at the Redwell Leisure Centre from 2pm - 7pm
Run a Mile (in the Gym) at the Redwell Leisure Centre from 2pm - 7pm
Or do both in a Mini Sport Relief Biathlon!
Sunday 16th March
Go Play Tag Rugby for Sport Relief at Wellingborough Old Grammarians including Tug of War competition.
For other fundraising ideas and ways for you to get involved please visit the Sport Relief Website.
Remember all the money raised not only goes to help some of the poorest countries in the world but also contributes to sporting activities right here in Northamptonshire. Go to the Northamptonshire Community Foundation Website for more information.
For more information on these or any other events, please contact Nicky Milford on 01064 236254 or email nmilford@northamptonshire.gov.uk