OLGA
GYMNASTICS AND TRAMPOLINE CLUB 

On Sunday 2^nd September 2007 two enthusiastic & fit (well some of us were!!!!) teams met at the gym to take on the Rowing Challenge to help raise monies for the World Age Championships in Canada.  The 2 teams were:-

 THE COACHES:-   Claire Haydon, Katrina Bailey, Luke Rendell, Marie Graham, Dave Graham, Rob, Jodi Songhurst, Phil Wood, Michelle Ryall & Paul Stickland.

 THE FISHERMEN:-  Michael Bailey, Phil Berry, Steve Czarnokoza, Anth, Matt Haydon, Darren Haynes, Marie Stickland, Adam, Steve & Ian.

 The challenge was to row 100,000 metres in a target time of  6hrs 40mins.  The first team member took to the rowing machine at 10am.  After the first 50,000 The Coaches were on target, with The Fishermen slightly behind.  As we hit the second 50,000 The Fishermen were beginning to lose ground, so decided to do blasts of 1 minute per rower each.  After 20 minutes this was proving to be the wrong move as they were all beginning to look exhausted (although the amount of burgers some of them were consuming may have also had something to do with this!!!).  The Coaches were pulling away with about a 15 minute lead.  Although in the lead, The Coaches were beginning to lose time and looked liked they may be off the target time by about 5 minutes.  It was then decided by Sgt Major Dave Graham (scary!!!) that the team should start 1 minute stints as everyone was slowing up in their 2^nd minute.  This proved to be a good move and The Coaches finished their 100,000 metres in a time of 6hrs 41mins, with The Fishermen finishing 20mins later.  Everyone, although totally exhausted, had really enjoyed the day.  Monies were also raised from a cake stall, BBQ and a fun bounce organised  by Sharon .  We will let everyone know exact money raised when all sponsor money has been collected.  A huge thank you to everyone who was involved or came to support, and a special thanks to Dave Graham for organising the event.

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