The 4th Annual Wheelchair Challenge is taking place on 11th October to raise funds for WheelPower, Whizz-kidz, Herts Sports & Wellbeing and Sport Bedford.

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4^th Annual

Wheelchair Challenge

Organised by Rotary Clubs in Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire

Sunday 11^th October 2015

Bedford International Athletic Stadium MK41 9SB

10.00am start

Wheelchair Relay 4 x 50m

Individual Challenge 1 x 400m

Baldock Rotary Club Charity Trust No 1151802

Adult Relay Teams £20 in advance (£25 on the day)

Under 18 Relay Teams £10

Individual Challenge £5

Email:wheelchairrelay@rotary1260.org.uk

www.rotary1260.org.uk/wheelchairrelay

Tel Mob: 07929 015591 or 01234 838238

Rotary Wheelchair Challenge

Sunday 11^th October 2015

Background

One of the key elements of London’s successful bid for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games was the emphasis on the legacy they would create. 

Bedford hosted more Olympic and Paralympic teams for pre-Games training than any other town or city in the country other than those hosting a specialist facility.  The majority of these were Paralympians numbering almost 200 athletes and officials. 

To create a legacy that would encourage young disabled people, in particular, to engage with sport, or improve personal performance, there needed to be additional funding and a wider appreciation among the public at large of the challenges of disabled sport. 

The Games themselves had raised the awareness of disabled sport, but it was now necessary to translate this awareness into real opportunities for young disabled people. Hence the “birth” of the Wheelchair Challenge, now in its 4^th year.

Over the past 3 years the event has raised over £14,000 for sport for the disabled.

Beneficiaries for 2015 are WheelPower, Whizz-Kidz, Sport Bedford and Herts Sport and Wellbeing Foundation.

The Event – Sunday 11th October 2015

Teams compete in 4 x 50m timed relay races and individuals in timed 400m races.

There is an entry fee for the races and competitors are encouraged to seek sponsorship in aid of our beneficiaries.

The venue is Bedford International Athletic Stadium which gives free use of the track for the event.

How you can help

v     Sponsor a race or a trophy.  Your name will appear on the programme or the trophy.  Suggested sponsorship is £50.00.

v     Bring along a team and raise sponsorship for our beneficiaries.  You can advertise your business and even dress up for the occasion.

v     Enter as an individual and enjoy the thrill of the one lap race

Contacts

Rotarians:        David Whitehead & Mary Whitehead

Email:              wheelchairrelay@rotary1260.org.uk

Website           www.rotary1260.org.uk/wheelchairchallenge

Wheelchair Challenge

Organised by Rotary Clubs in Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire

Sunday 11^th October 2015

Bedford International Athletic Stadium MK41 9SB

10.00am start

Wheelchair Relay 4 x 50m

Individual Challenge 1 x 400m

Baldock Rotary Club Charity Trust No 1151802

Adult Relay Teams £20 in advance (£25 on the day)

Under 18 Relay Teams £10

Individual Challenge £5

Email:wheelchairrelay@rotary1260.org.uk

www.rotary1260.org.uk/wheelchairrelay

Tel Mob: 07929 015591 or 01234 838238

Rotary Wheelchair Challenge

Sunday 11^th October 2015

Background

One of the key elements of London’s successful bid for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games was the emphasis on the legacy they would create. 

Bedford hosted more Olympic and Paralympic teams for pre-Games training than any other town or city in the country other than those hosting a specialist facility.  The majority of these were Paralympians numbering almost 200 athletes and officials. 

To create a legacy that would encourage young disabled people, in particular, to engage with sport, or improve personal performance, there needed to be additional funding and a wider appreciation among the public at large of the challenges of disabled sport. 

The Games themselves had raised the awareness of disabled sport, but it was now necessary to translate this awareness into real opportunities for young disabled people. Hence the “birth” of the Wheelchair Challenge, now in its 4^th year.

Over the past 3 years the event has raised over £14,000 for sport for the disabled.

Beneficiaries for 2015 are WheelPower, Whizz-Kidz, Sport Bedford and Herts Sport and Wellbeing Foundation.

The Event – Sunday 11th October 2015

Teams compete in 4 x 50m timed relay races and individuals in timed 400m races.

There is an entry fee for the races and competitors are encouraged to seek sponsorship in aid of our beneficiaries.

The venue is Bedford International Athletic Stadium which gives free use of the track for the event.

How you can help

v     Sponsor a race or a trophy.  Your name will appear on the programme or the trophy.  Suggested sponsorship is £50.00.

v     Bring along a team and raise sponsorship for our beneficiaries.  You can advertise your business and even dress up for the occasion.

v     Enter as an individual and enjoy the thrill of the one lap race

Contacts

Rotarians:        David Whitehead & Mary Whitehead

Email:              wheelchairrelay@rotary1260.org.uk

Website           www.rotary1260.org.uk/wheelchairchallenge