Sunday 12th of May saw the Rotary Clubs of Royal Wootton Bassett unite to host their inaugural Youth Challenge. This ambitious venture aimed to encourage competition and friendly rivalry amongst local community youth groups and to provide a boost to their funding. Its development was driven by the recognition that such groups within our own communities require essential funding to continue to deliver a service to our young people. The event intentionally placed at the beginning of Carnival week is to become part of the annual Carnival programme in a further attempt to also encourage youth participation.
Held in the grounds of Royal Wootton Bassett Academy each team comprising of 6 members aged 10-14, competed in both mental and physical challenges. The scores were ranked at lunchtime when the participants and spectators enjoyed a BBQ lunch. Following this all teams went head-to-head in a grand decider with all to play for.
The winning team 2013 was from Royal Wootton Bassett Academy. The team named
more The Annual Youth Challenge was held at the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy for teams of 6 from local youth organisations.
more Youth Challenge 2013 Update. Click on title to read report. Also see Youth Challenge flyout page for photos of the event.
more Youth Organisations sought to enter the first RWBTRC Youth challenge. Click on image for more details
more Teams needed for the 2013 Challenge
back RCRWBT (the Rotary Club of Royal Wootton Bassett Town) aims to hold a Youth Challenge in the grounds of the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy on Sunday 12 May 2013. All relevant information will be posted in this folder