LOC Fundraising Event

Stu · January 31, 2005

Thats the spirit Stu!

Stu

peter026 · January 31, 2005

I'm too old for these contact sports now,but cricket or rounders should be alright .

Now where did i put my specs?

gazza200 · January 31, 2005

Tag team wrestling!

But only if I can have Scorpion in my corner :P

Scorpion · January 31, 2005

I'll have all of ya..

maria · January 31, 2005

Golf could be another suggestion, it's non contact and a few beers in the club house after.

Or Go karting, one of those endurance races

Edited January 31, 2005 by maria

peter026 · January 31, 2005

Golf could be another suggestion, non contact and a few beers in the club house after

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Can I just play the 19th hole please

Stu · January 31, 2005

ok so what are we going to do here?

Stu

nwc100 · January 31, 2005

If you need a hooker count me in :D Havent played in 10 years now but im sure i wont of forgotten all the old tricks!!!!!

Nick

Seriously though i think rounders or 5 a side will be safer reminds me of the Local school derbys.......just like a night out at the pub at closing time!!

Monster-Mat · January 31, 2005

i will be up for whatever is decided, obvioulsy if im not in the country i wont be able to make it..........

Rodders_UK · February 1, 2005

I would think you'd get more players with softball than 5-a-side - especially us old fat ones

Fargo · February 1, 2005

now im sure i mentioned sometime ago an Its a Knockout event..

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i remember that.............quite expensive though

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What about paintball?
My mate ownes a site in Bournemouth, if there was enough people (min 10 )you could poss have the site to yourself all day on an exclusive basis, how about arranging a BBQ or picnic etc, also you are covered by the company's insurance.

His web site is here

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think it worked out at 40 quid a person..... and let me tell you, that is CHEAPER than any paintball event, even if your mates with the people who run the paintball.. unless of course the paintballs are free and the event is free.

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Sorry Fargo you have lost me,

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what i was saying , was that the Its a Knockout event that i looked at wored out at 40 quid per person based.

Now going on past experience of paintball events, you end up spening more that 40quid throughout the day,,

So even if say, you know someone who runs a paintball site, hes not giong to do it for free, just paintballs alone for the day will be a fair whack...

see what im saying... :D

Fargo · February 1, 2005

Golf could be another suggestion, it's non contact and a few beers in the club house after.
Or Go karting, one of those endurance races

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kartings good for me

Stu · February 1, 2005

Things like karting and golf and paintball aren't gonna raise that much for the charities, but if thats what the general concensus wishes to do, then that's what we'll do.

Just thought that the opportunity for having a selection of team based sports would give wider scope for fund raising.

Stu

Fargo · February 1, 2005

agreed Stu,,

MrADeveci · February 1, 2005

I don't really like Rugby to be honest ...... but I don't mind doing any of the sports / events that you decide if it's for Charity ! :P

Stu · February 1, 2005

There are other things that could be done on the day too, for example if there are going to be a number of members cars there we could have a show and shine contest (with an entry fee) sponsored by someone or a company, have a BBQ and charge a small amount for the produce (that has been donated by the members).......

The possibilities are endless..........

Lets do it!

Stu

Stu · February 1, 2005

Now we need to start firming up the plans if we are going to do this, so:

Lets decide what sports you are wanting to play, the options so far are below, if you could either post up here or PM me if you have any more sport suggestions to add, and to let me know where to add your name in the list!

Stu

Rugby

chippiestu4 (Stu)

Fargo (Paul)

5 a side footie

Scarface

Rounders

chippiestu4 (Stu)

Scarface

Edited February 1, 2005 by chippiestu4

MrADeveci · February 1, 2005

5 a side footie for me ...........

Stu · February 1, 2005

Also, a venue will need to be found thats as central to everyone as possible, that can cater for the sports we are hoping to play. Also, if we are going to do something like a show and shine contest, we will need a car parking area (either grass or hard), and somewhere to put the BBQ and any trade stands that want to go (A fee will need to be discussed!)

Any suggestions?

Stu

Stu · February 1, 2005

I may have access to a venue, but it is not central to the country, it's in suffolk (Bury St Edmunds to be precise), and the rugby may have to go coz it's a field at one of my parents places, and i don't fancy playing and losing my face on a stone!

So it could just be a 5-a-side foorti tournament with rounders etc thrown in for some laughs, show and shine contest and maybe others if there is call for it, trade stands, food etc etc, so basically another weekend meet, but for charity, and open to TOC too!

Camping can be an option for those that are on a long haul, or just want a few beers.

What ya reckon chaps and chapesses? It's just a suggestion, if you can think of a more suitable idea, let me know!

Stu

Stu · February 1, 2005

How about Billing Aquadrome?

We have a good relationship with them don't we?

Stu

ifraz · February 1, 2005

Great idea Stu. As the summer approaches we could get an event organised.

5-a-side football is preferred but I'm up for any sporting challenge. No water sports though :P

Actually I've been White Water Rafting a couple of times and it's absolutely brilliant. I think this event would suit all ages.

The National Water Sports Centre is located in Nottingham which is pretty central in th UK.

Stu · February 1, 2005

The summer would be an ideal time for this, and if it was at somewhere like Billing, they have the extra activities avaliable for those that wish to do them, but the main focus is on the charity events i think.

Stu