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CHASE SPORTS & FITNESS CENTRE
250 Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 0PR
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Raise money for Southend YMCA and help us to continue to change the lives of young people with...
For more information about events & fundraising for Southend YMCA, visit www.southendymca.org.uk
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Imagine a global celebration with 5 million people...
Southend YMCA invites you to be a part of the ‘Southend YMCA SPORTS FESTIVAL’, the local effort and event for the ‘YMCA World Challenge’. The World Challenge is a celebration of basketball and culture, contributing to a worldwide record breaking attempt, aiming to unite 5 million people globally in celebration, playing basketball or ‘Shooting Hoops’ together on one day. This Community Games event will enable the local community of all ages and ability to participate in fun physical activities and challenges.You can try out a variety of new activities and help raise funds for Southend YMCA, disadvantaged young people and future local community sporting events.
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Not a basketball pro? No problem! Read on...
One local event, one main focus...
HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE? 1) Register in advance or turn up on the day. 2) Set up a “JustGiving” page for your challenges. 3) Shoot a basketball and complete your challenges.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? 1) “Shoot at least 1 hoop,” AND/OR 2) Complete your personal and fundraising challenge, THEN 3) Get involved in as many fun activities on the day as you like.
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1) Use this pack and information on our website to help come up with ideas and challenges to complete on the day. 2) Visit www.southendymca.org.uk and follow links to find fundraising pack and collect pledges from friends, family, colleagues etc. 3) Collect sponsorship after the event and follow instructions to get this to Southend YMCA.
HOW MUCH FOR THE ENTRY FEE?
FREE entry for those who raise £20+ or £5 entry on the day.
WHERE CAN YOU DO THIS?
Chase Hall & Fitness Centre 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
WHY DO THIS? 1) Attempt to break a world record and be one of 5 million participating worldwide.
WHY DO THIS? 3) Have fun with your friends, try new activities and be part of a healthier Southend with Southend YMCA.
WHY DO THIS? 2) Help Southend YMCA support vulnerable and disadvantaged young people by raising money through your challenges.
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SUPPORT US Use our sponsor pack or JustGiving page to help raise vitally needed funds for Southend YMCA and future Community Events.
ABOUT SOUTHEND YMCA Southend YMCA provide valuable resources for Southend and the surrounding communities’ homeless and disadvantaged young people living incredibly challenging lives.
Set yourself a challenge!
Leading up to the event, set yourself a personal and fundraising challenge, and support those who aren’t so fortunate whilst having fun with your friends. Score 5 Here are some ideas... backward
Spend 1 hour each week getting fitter for the event!
shots into the hoop within an hour!
As a team score 50 baskets between you!
Get involved in 3 activities in one day! Wear fancy dress for the event!
MY PERSONAL CHALLENGES
I aim to..................................................................... and I aim to raise a mininum of £.......................... OR £.......................... per basket scored/per minutes/per activity/ other (delete as required)
More fun things to do during the day...
Basketball Games & Coaching
Capoeira
Live Music & DJ
Dance & Breakdance
Laser Combat Games
Football
Information, Guidance & Health Advice
Plus loads more things lined up!
We hope to see you on the day and take part in making history! If you have set yourself a challenge or two,we hope you reach your targets and have fun in the process. Good luck with your challenges and enjoy yourself! If you would like to volunteer on the day, add to our line-up or have any queries, email: communitygames@southendymca.org.uk
Follow our facebook event page and our website for up to date info! @ www.southendymca.org.uk
Feeling inspired? Want to be a part of the UK’s 2012 sporting legacy? Get active, Get fitter and Have fun while helping others! Motivation is a difficult thing to maintain, but when you have a goal and people to help you along the way you’ll find you can achieve a lot! Set yourself a challenge and support Southend YMCA to continue their work with young people.You don’t have to climb Everest or jump out of a plane to help raise money; it’s actually much simpler, but still makes a huge difference! Southend YMCA want to help you to be part of a healthier lifestyle, this event is one of those ways we can help you, learning about new sports, clubs and activities. There’ll be space throughout the day to complete simple sponsored /exercise based challenges. Here are some more ideas: • xx Push ups in 3 hours • xx Squats in 1 hour • xx Sit ups in 1 hour • Score xx baskets • Trying xx new activities It’s all really easy to do with www.justgiving.com - this is safe and simple, as they deal with the money and transfers, all you need to do is share your page and get some followers, keeping them updating with how you’re progressing. Follow the simple steps on the following page to make your personal fundraising page:
1. Sign up. Visit www.justgiving.com and create your fundraising page. 2. Choose Southend YMCA Search for ‘Southend YMCA’ as your chosen charity. 3. Do something! Select an organized event to get involved with. For The Southend YMCA sports festival, search for ‘Hoop Springs Eternal – Southend YMCA’. OR Set your own challenge and follow the instructions.* *(If you’re going to do this, please do let us know in advance so we can help if we can) 4. Promote your page and challenge. Tell the world why you’re doing what you’re doing. Use the tools provided to easily share your customized page via Facebook, Twitter or Email, with your friends and family. You’re now all set to raise money for Southend YMCA. How you prepare for the event or challenge is up to you, but it’d be wise to use the goal as motivation to train and practice in the build up to your challenge date to make sure you complete your goal. It’s also really simple to set up a JustTextGiving code, so people can Text you a donation! Follow the instructions on just giving to create a text code on www.justgiving.com. Would you rather a traditional sponsor form? As much as we encourage you to use JustGiving, we can send you a fundraising pack if you prefer and raise funds the old fashioned way! We need a few more details from you so please visit www.southendymca.org.uk and follow links for our fundraising pack, email communitygames@southendymca.org.uk or call Southend YMCA on 01702 301301.
An online, downloadable version is available at www.southendymca.org.uk. For more information about the event, contact communitygames@southendymca.org.uk Southend YMCA Newlands, 85 Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2FY Tel: 01702 301301 www.southendymca.org.uk