GoodGym Olympics

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Olympic Event Sign up Enter Here

Closing date: 14th May 23:59

Sign up infomation at the end including certain event descriptions

Right dust down those diaries, GoodGym’s taskforce is hosting its own sports day!! We are talking Area vs Area in what some are billing as the most exciting clash since the Hurricanes took on the The Gorgons (sorry it’s a 90’s TV show reference).

The setting is the fantastic Parliament Hill Track in Hampstead Heath which hosts the fabulous night of the PB’s, a meeting that was used for Rio 2016 qualification for team GB. There will be a plethora of track events including the classics like 100m, 400m etc. to exciting events like the elimination mile all the way to more fun events such as the egg and spoon and the GoodGym task themed track relay (talking elements of GoodGym and putting into a relay race,…I know). So something for everyone.

Each Area competing will be tasked to create their own flag which will be paraded at the start and waved during the medal ceremony.

To ensure as many people get to take part, the rules will be one event and relay place per person, this may or may not change depending on levels of participation.

Legends and records will be created so come along and you can be part of it. The sign-up to specific events will be unveiled in April, however please sign up to the event and you will be posted more information when it is unraveled.

So which Area will come out on top?? All are welcome to the event that promises to be quite a unique track day out, whether you’re running or just cheering you won’t want to miss out.

Here is a breakdown:

Location: Parliament Hill Track: Athletics Track Hampstead Heath, Parliament Hill, London NW3 2JP

Nearest Train: Hampstead Heath

Start Time: 12:00

Registration: Sign up to this event (please see below), in April registration for each event will come up. You will individually submit your top three events and relay choice via an online form. From this information I will try and accommodate folk’s choices. Race places will be announced in May.

Limit: You can apply for multiply events however depending on numbers we currently are limiting it to one event and relay per person.

Cost: Suggested donation of £3 per athlete (£3.78 when buying tickets online) and £2 per spectator would be gratefully received to cover costs of hosting the event

Food: Currently we suggest BYOS (aka bring your own sandwiches or there are cafés also nearby) We will update info here if more catering options become available

Timetable: This will be released in May.

Participation: This event is open to all GoodGymers you are also more than welcome to come and cheer.

F.A.Q

Afterward the event: As it’s a Saturday it would be rude not to, Pritesh Mistry will be Saturdays Social Sec and will put up the waterhole we will head to once the games are over.

Accommodation for folks from Areas outside of London: We want as many folks to come along, obviously it being hosted in London means it's more tricky for some areas than others, to try and help accommodate this we are hosting the event in the afternoon. Also if you want to come down and make a weekend of it then grand, here are a few places that are more affordable to stay, I hope this helps:

• Clink 261 Hostel, WC1X 8QT: Price per night: From £13pp including FREE breakfast & WiFi. Group discounts. Link

• Travel Joy Hostel, SW1V 3LG, Price per night: Dorm beds from £18. Includes breakfast, bed linen & towel. Link

• Clink78 Hostel: WC1X 9QG: Price per night: From £13pp Link

• Dover Castle Hostel: SE1 4XW: Price per night: £15-£28 pp Link

Events on offer: To give you a flavour of what’s in store here are a list of the events on offer • 100m

• 200m

• 400m

• 800m

• 1 mile

• Elimination mile

• 4x100m Mixed Relay

• 4x400m Mixed Relay

• 2 x 300 m Mixed Relay

• egg and spoon

• three legged race

• sack race

• 5000 m mixed

• Welly throw

• 3 minute mixed challenge

• GoodGym Task Relay

For any specific questions please email me on tombensonbh212ta@yahoo.co.uk ---------------------------NEW Event sign up------------------------------------------------------------------ Roll up roll up roll up, entry to the GoodGym Olympics is now open!!!!!! Please click on the following link and follow the instructions. Enter Here

Please fill in the required details and select your events from a drop down menu, once submitted you will also be sent your choices. You will be able to choose up to three events in order of preference and also a relay event. If you’re not sure please select lucky dip. Once your entry is submitted you will also be sent an email showing your choices.


A description of some of the lesser known events are available here (check out the GoodGym Relay) Event description

Closing date: 14th May 23:59, this is to ensure we have enough time to allocate folk to races and create a suitable timetable. You will be informed of your event and event time shortly after this date. Entry is NOT on a first come first serve however we strongly advise you to fill it in before the closing date

Announce Your Events: We will do the best to try to allocate you to your preferred events, the number of events you can compete will depend on demand. We are currently hoping to offer you one event and one relay place

Relay places: Please select an event, we will put you into teams, if your area does not have enough participants then we will pair you with other areas. Points will be allocated proportionally.

Bake Off: We will also be running a bake off, so on the day please bring some baked goods to be judged and more importantly enjoyed!!!

Price: To cover costs of hiring the track and other things we are asking for a £3.78 (£0.78 makes up the card fees). When you enter you will be sent a link an ticket page for the event (this is not automatic but will be sent to you within a few days), we ask if you can to settle this, we can also collect money on the day but to help out with running costs we would appreciate it to be settled before hand.

If you offer to volunteer, great you will receive an email within a few days with more instruction on it.

Good luck everybody.

Nice one, Tom

Good luck everybody.

Nice one, Tom